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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1939
Page
8
Local listings show a series of events including a Sharmrock Powell Summer Concert, a Red Cross concert in Isabella, and Christmas concerts at Miniota and Glenlochar. Activities span June 6 to December 22 with school and community performances highlighting the season.
Mies E Termuends becomes new owner of a comforter described in local notes. Details on the item and ownership transfer appear in brief local column.
Applications are invited for driving school vans. Details on van routes available from the local Trustee or the Secretary Treasurer. All applications must reach the undersigned by December 16, 1939. John Spalding, Secretary Treasurer.
Daughters of England dis posed of last Thursday. R M Oliver attended a Manitoba command executive meeting of the Canadian Legion in Winnieg. The annus bazaar by Mary Trinity W A in town Saturday drew strong attendance and goods sold well. The silver tea realized $11.00. The YPA held a pleasant hike and skating party Wednesday night with about 30 participants followed by lunch and a brief church meeting.
Town notes mention a warehouse by Anglo Canadian Oil near the livery barn in Miniota and a removed coal shed by E H Woods. Christmas is nearing with festive weather lifting spirits as residents anticipate gifts and preparations.
A daughter Sandra Jean was born Friday November 17 to Mr and Mrs A Hannah of London Ontario nee Frances Brown of Isabelis.
A Fowl Supper will be held in Shamrock Hall on Tuesday December 5 from 5 30 to 8 pm. Admission is five dollars and twenty cents.
Miniota United Church Ladies Aid sponsors an annual bazaar featuring needlework, home cooking, candy, and liver tea. It is set for Saturday December 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the church parlor with supper served from 5:30 p.m. at a 25 cent charge.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kitten motored to Winnipeg last week to visit with their daughter, Mrs. W. Grant.
Mr and Mrs P Thorgrincon both of Calgary Alberta visit her father J J Lelond.
A strong crowd attended the hall dance sponsored by the rink committee despite last Friday night’s stormy weather. The event drew local residents for an evening of social activity and entertainment.
The Y P A gathered at the Kirten home Tuesday night with 25 present under Miss FE Smith. Krown Lockhart, Walter Snehie, and Olga Townsen participated as the Christian Fellowship Group led the worship and discussed the meaning of fellowship. About 15 dollars was planned for the rink fund pot. Owing to unspecified reasons the report ends abruptly.
The departure of members in office included Edward Sinclair as president and Joreen Leland as secretary treasurer. The recreation period featured skating on Murphy's Lake before lunch served by the committee. The meeting closed with the formation of the Friendship Circle and the Mizosh benediction.
Isabella J Broadfoot of Strathclair visited his brother R Broadfoot on Sunday. Far Warren of Melfort Sask spent the weekend with his brothers Austin and Ken. Mr and Mrs W H Miller and Harry visit with Mr and Mrs McGregor at Gladstone. The W L will meet at the home of Mrs H M Brisbin on Wednesday at 2 30 pm.
Isabella United church hosts a variety concert by Isabella Y P A to aid the Red Cross. Friday December 8 at 8 p m admission 25c and 5c. Several relatives surprised Mrs J Supley on her 7th birthday Tuesday night.
Mrs. Mary Nankivell died Sunday September 4 in Miniota hospital after a brief illness at age 76. Born in Kent England in February 1863 she moved to Canada in 1907 with her husband and lived in Arrow River district. Funeral Monday at Holy Trinity Church with Canon W J Finch officiating and interment in Arrow River cemetery. Survived by son William Edwin Crandaz.
Beulah resident Miss B Cruden departed Monday to spend the winter in Boston. Miss C Bray of Binscarth visited the H E Forster home over the weekend. Mr and Mrs J MacGilivray and their son visited Binscarth during the weekend. Committees are named to organize the White Gift service at United church on December 17. A Friday night dance here was crowded out.
Patrons spent a good time as the carnival spirit prevailed adding to the enjoyment. The AR O music was just fine and contributed to the lively atmosphere.
The Wednesday meeting of the W. M. S. was led by Mrs H. E. Forster at Mrs J Chisholm’s home. Devotions were by Mrs J A Frazer, followed by a study on India led by Mrs Woods. An intelligence test on the topic concluded with a dainty lunch hosted by the hostess.
Lillian Blair daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Blair of Crandall married Roy Espey of Cardale in a United Church manse ceremony officiated by Rev A Largey. Attendants were Miss Jear Blair and Ralph Espey. Guests from Crandall included Mr and Mrs A Fares and daughter Laura. A reception followed at the groom’s home. the couple will reside in Cardale district.
Local residents report visits among Winnipeg relatives and moves into former homes. Czanda YP U hosts a skating party near Lavinia with Decker YP U. Miss Constane Rudd wedding shower at Lora Johnston home. YP A holds a skating session at Murphy’s Lake with lunch. Officers elected to fill vacancies on the executive.
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