Manitoba municipal leader re-elected at union convention
J Spalding was re-elected secretary-treasurer of the Union of Manitoba Municipalities at their convention last week. The Manitoba Power Commission announces a reduction in commercial 2nd block energy rate from 3c to 2.50, effective December 1. E Daughters of England hosted a military whist with winners Mr and Mrs Oliver, Mrs A Hanlin and Hugh representing France. Local hockey team attended Kenton tournament and were defeated. Crandall team won second prize. Holy Trinity church bazaar yielded 75 dollars. Abd F Young elected mayor of Brandon by a strong majority. A bus franchise by-law for McArthur Transportation Co. received elector endorsement by 1463 to 195. A livery business and food barn later became a store in Mintota. details of the founder’s life noted.
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J. Spalding
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
England
R.oliver
A Hanlin
Hugh
France
Kenton
Crandall
Abd.f. Young
Brandon
H.cater
P.C. Hughes
McArthur Transportation Co
Obituary for Alexander Spalding of Dundee and Birtle
Word was received of Alexander Spalding’s death at his Dundee home. He was in his 81st year. Survived by sons John and Alexander of Miniota and George of Vancouver. Remembered by Birtle old timers who know him as the builder of the dwelling called The Castle.
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Alexander Spalding
Dundee
Scotland
Mr. Spalding
John
Alexander
Miniota
George
Vancouver
Oldtimers
Birtle
Crandall Native Ivan Wallace Dies in Transvaal
Ivan Wallace, 31, native of Crandall, died in Johannesburg Transvaal South Africa on December 2 after a long illness with fever. He was the second son of Mrs J Todd and the late Robert Wallace. Survived by mother two brothers Lorne Gordon in Ontario and two sisters Ena Davis Timmins Ontario Blanche Morrison Vancouver. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
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Ivan Wallace
Johannasburg
Transvaal
No Africa
Ivan
Crandall
J Todd
Robert Wallace
Royal Bank
Miniot
South Africa
Lorne
Gordon
Ontario
G.davis
Ena
Timmins, Ont
Morrison
Blanche
Vancouver
Funeral Held For Robert Hawes In Brandon
Robert Hawes longtime Miniota business man died after a two month illness. He moved from Eastern Canada to Alexander fifty years ago and later settled at Beulah where he engaged in farming before his death.
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Brandon
Robert Hawes
Miniota
Mr. Hawes
Canada
Alexander
Beulah
Dunning Striemer Wedding in Beulah District
Hilda Frna Striemer, fifth daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Striemer, wed Harold Robert Dunning, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F Robert Dunning, at the Berwick home Beulah. Ceremony led by Rev H I Bowman with both bride and groom unattended. They will reside in Beulah district.
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Hilda Frna
T.A Striemer
Harold Robert Dunning
F. Robert Dunning
Metita
L.berwick
Beulah
H.I Bowman
Woods Family Thanks Minnesota Friends for Support
The Woods family expresses gratitude for the loving gestures and sympathy offered during their time of sorrow. They acknowledge the comfort and courage inspired by friends in the darkest valley and extend thanks to all Minnesotans who shared in their grief.
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Woods
Satterthwaite Pair Wed in Brandon and Hamiota Echo Clebrates
The Brandon and Hamiota Echo note the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. W. Satterthwaite in Brandon last week. Jack Wythe from Miniota attended the baby beef club fair. Elkhorn club supporters renewed ties with a noted thoroughbred enthusiast. JA McIntosh of the Royal Bank departs for Miniota after a tennis club reception at the Masonic hall.
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W. Satterthwaite
Brandon
Hamiota
Echo
Jack Wythe
Miniota
Thoroughbred Rattle
Elkhorn Club
Likhorn ‘ Mercury
Binsearth
Masonic Hall
JA. McIntosh
Royal Bank
McIntosh
Community notes and rink plans from local paper
Devember 19th service at United church and a Chisholm hosted party completed a weekend of community life. Nelson Graham returned from Flanders with a knee injury from a chopping accident. Community Rink meetings elected officers M H Johnson G J Heyhoe J Chisholm R W Helgeson J Meulwray and prepared the skating rink for electricity on Saturday.
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United Church
Nelson Graham
Flanders
Ont
M. H. Johnson
G. J. Heyhoe
J. Chisholm
R.W. Helgeson
J. Meulwray
Local Club Notes and Holiday Activities Report
Arrow River residents travel to Brandon while others return from Croswell Michigan. Y P A social evening features games a program and singing with proceeds aiding church work. C G LT meeting at John Leland home involves talks on duties of officers and a Christmas Bible questionnaire. W M S reports strong attendance and giving with a list of 1938 officers announced.
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Y.P.A
T. Mitchell
K. Rutledge
A. Johnson
India
C.g.lt
John Leland
Doreen Lelond
Muriel Leland
Evelyn Lockhart
L. Leland
Lee Cresan
W.M.S
John Wiggins
Mission Band
Wallace
Mes. BD
McNab
J Ry Mitel
Mes
Mission Band Tea Raises Funds At Church Meeting
Mrs Mitchell led a church meeting with officers and Band members including Pauline Tennant and Myrtle Wiggins. Babies and mothers received Christmas cards while the Mission Band hosted a cup and saucer tea and bazaar, raising about 18 dollars.
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Ormespaling
BR Mitchell
E. I
McNab
Mra
Raw Christian Stewardship
W. Ayitchell
Chastian Fellowship
Pauline Tennant
Preas
J. Wiggins
Meadames Sinclair, Sutherland
Terrance
Bihett
Johnson
WLA
Mitchell
Rink Opens Season With Hockey Practice And Curling Club Reorganization
The rink opened for season with hockey practice. Skating commenced. Sunday school annual meeting reelected all officers except secretary Mise G Coupe was elected. Financial report showed small cash balance and no outstanding obligations. Ladies curling club reorganized with officers and executives listed. Men’s club also announced officers and roles.
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The
W.A
Mise G.coupe
Community notices and shipments from Decker area
The week includes church and club activities at the Manse with Wednesday and Monday gatherings. A post office robbery has no new developments. Decker poultry shipments report various turkey and chicken grades totaling 880 be, with Mrs E Martin and several others listed for standing shipments.
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Isabella—Decker Poultry Pool
Decker
E. Martin
C.J. Wall
Fo Lawn
W Jamieson
A. Rudd
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Manitoba Power Commis
Sion
Malaga
United States, Ltd
Minsota
Holy Trinity Church
Miniota Hotel
J.j.henderson
Mintota
McAuley
Ale
Albert
Wiarton
Striemer
Shane
F. L. Spencer
Reeve
Mr Hibbert
Jas. Beer
Manitoba Teachers’ Federation
Kathleen Cildman
Birtle Hospital
W.H. Yarwood
Federal Grain Limited
Winnipeg
Calgary
Fort William
Washington - Oregon - California
Eastern Canada
Central United State
Jaertain
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Lino
Siowa
South Dakota
Ronald
Fern Chisholm
United Stores, Ltd
Minieta
Arrow River
J Craig
E.sinclair
Roy Leland
W. Sutherland
Wes
Vernon Leland
Croswell, Mich
Jackson
R.L. As
Pratt & Luaumen
Miniote
Canadian Legion
Cale
Donald C. Douglas
R. M. Oliver
Miniota Creamery
N.warren
Peegy
Ladies’ Curling Club
Mra RB
Hare
J. Todd
L. Johnson
W. Hyndman
P. Stevenson
J. T. Clark
Robus
Men’s Club
Areg
J. Rudd
C. Lickey
C. Lyng
Isabella White
W.L
Clarence Winkbeiner
Gwen
Donna McKinnon
Mrs. H.brisbin
United Church of
Caneda
Geo. A. MacMillan
Pastoe
Miniotta
Cropdell
Llarm
Sund
Church of England
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