Golden Age Club Meets in Pleasant November Weather
Members of the Golden Age Club were favored with pleasant weather on November 19 as they gathered for the Minioa group meeting.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1975
Page
4
Members of the Golden Age Club were favored with pleasant weather on November 19 as they gathered for the Minioa group meeting.
Funeral services for Alex Cannon age 72, who died after a long illness at Assiniboine Medical Centre on November 17 1975, were conducted at Miniota United Church with Rev Norman Vernes officiating. Burial followed in Miniota cemetery. Cannon born December 1 1902 in Archie Municipality farmed in the Assiniboine valley 1933 1965. Survived by sister Mrs D L Stewart Miniota and brothers James Cannon Yorkton Sask David Cannon Winnipeg. Interment and social gathering details noted with community meeting and local activities following.
The Wynona Ladies' Club hosted a November Birthday Party at the Sherwood Home in Virden. Lunch was served and the program featured a poem Why Wear A Poppy read by Mrs. Fred Stamford, a comic skit by Mrs. Doug Leland, songs by Edward Leland, and instrumental numbers by the Bowles Brothers on piano banjo and violin.
Holy Trinity Church hosted a Brandon Deanery banquet and conference on Friday November 21 at St Matthews Cathedral Brandon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ron Bryant Mr and Mrs Ed Wad ham and Mr and Mrs Russ Howard. On Sunday November 23 Bishop John Conlin of the Brandon Diocese spoke and led a Communion service at Holy Trinity Church.
Miniota notes an October 24 provincial inservice with staff participation across areas. Science teachers respected at St Johns Winnipeg, and several inservices in Brandon Virden Souris and St James. Miniota Festival entries win shelves. kindergarten praised. several students earned poetry and art honors. Christmas concert planned for December 19. Volleyball results show mixed outcomes. parent visitation day set for November 17 with questionnaires.
ACW met at Ena Ellerington's home at 1 30 pm with 12 members present. The meeting began with prayer and worship. A $15 donation to Wycliffe Bible Society was approved, a letter read, and cooperation with the committee pledged. Treasurer reported $447.45 balance. Christmas calendars available through Lil Horner. Janet Walker reported a successful Family Life Little Helpers party. A $45 donation to church funding organizations approved. Norma Bryant to clean the church in December. Lil Horner to chair next meeting December 8. Betty Howard to prepare new slate of officers for annual meeting. Bazaar arrangements completed. lunch served. Bazaar receipts totaled $581.50. Winners named Linda Heamen and Donna Pomechichuk. Thanks to all volunteers.
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