Weekend Visits and Local Health Updates
Pte. Chas Watts returned home from Shilo for the weekend. Mrs J Li Evans of Winnipeg visits the Forsyth home. Miss Jean Mackinnan was a weekend visitor in Winnipeg. Mrs Hugh Gibbon had an operation in Winnipeg and is recovering well. Blood donors heading to Brandon clinic include Mrs W Jolley Mrs J Hanlin Miss Clement D Rowan Wilf Hill and W Strachan (driver).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Chas. Watts
Shilo
Mrs. J. Li. Evans
Winnipeg
J. D. Forsyth
Jean Mackinnan
Hugh Gibbon
Brandon Clinic
W. Jolley
J. Hanlin
Clement
D. Rowan
Wilf. Hill
W. Strachan
Mrs Sam Wallace Visited Winnipeg Last Week
Mrs Sam Wallace traveled to Winnipeg last week visiting the city and its surroundings.
Seed purity and cost in Certified seed debate
The article argues the price of Registered or Certified seed is not too high. It attacks two assumptions that mixed seeds equal pure seed in yield and that seed growers profit excessively. It notes mixed stocks yield inferior quality and that pure seed remains viable for years with proper care. It also explains seed growers stay motivated by pride, not just money.
Community notes from local visit and events
Mrs Spence Wallace returns from Winnipeg while P Iles buys the M Tesluk home. A Luckie visits Toronto. Wallace Hannon teaches clarinet in Winnipeg each Saturday. The Modernaires played a Lenore dance and booked a return engagement. Poultry Pool judges Danish Vermulen and Patterson visit town with 2500 lb shipped. Soldier's Parcel sale raises 11.59 and 4.00 for props. CS C F meeting drew Crandall crowd. Harry Wood of Justice spoke praising party policies. Audience boosts funds by 79.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers Danish
Vermulen
Patterson
Soldier’s Parcel Committee
Crandall
CS C.F
Harry Wood
Justice
Beulah Cordon McClure Weekend Visit to J Chisholm Home
Beulah Cordon McClure Neepswa was a weekend visitor at the J Chisholm residence, the report states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordon McClure
Neepswa
J. Chisholm
Young People's Assembly Meets After Skating Party
The Y P.A. met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Stowe and enjoyed a lunch and social time after a skating party at Hoopers' Lake. Mrs. Jas. A. Frazer and her son John left for a prolonged visit with Mrs. Frazer's sister Mrs. (and Rev.) A. McMillan at Okanagan Mission B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y P.A
R. G. Stowe
Hoopers’ Lake
Jas. A. Frazer
John
Santa Arrives in Beulah for Town Concert
Beulah Hall hosts a Christmas concert on December 21 at 8 30 PM. Santa will attend and greet attendees. Admission is 25 cents. All residents are invited to join the festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Beulah
Beulah Hall
Winnipeg couple marks 43rd wedding anniversary
A surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Evans of Winnipeg on Thursday night celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary with relatives and friends offering wishes for many more years of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Evans
Winnipeg
Local Notes and Visitors Across Manitoba
Mrs. L. Lipscomb receives medical treatment in Winnipeg. Picture show times are Fridays at 8.30 p.m. and Saturdays 7.30 to 9.30. Mrs. Cliff Lyng, Bonnie and Bruce, visited Brandon last week. Miss D. Jackson stayed with Miss P. Fraser in Hamiota over the weekend. The Y P U held a skating party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Lyng
Bonnie and Bruce
Brandon
D. Jackson
P. Fraser
Hamiota
Hunters Play Night Out Yet Face Shell Shortage
Report from Harvey Hyndman last Wednesday night notes plentiful game and ongoing luck despite hunters' scarce shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hyndman
Mrs Patterson and Clarke Family Visit Verdun Head
Mrs Garth Clark's mother Mrs Patterson and brother John of Verdun Quebec are visiting at the J T Clark home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Garth Clark
Mrs. Patterson
John
Verdun, Que
J. T. Clark
Dance attendees prep for ice making at Clark Ball Brendon
Miss Margaret Kidd Morris McConnell and Dougas Cassell attended the Clark Ball dance at Brendon last Tuesday night. Robun and Cr Higgins won contracts to maintain the rink and haul water as preparations begin on ice making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kidd
Morris McConnell
Dougas Cassell
Clark Ball
Brendon
Robun
Cr. Higgins
Spence Littlejohn Receives Pilot Officer Commission
Spence Littlejohn has been commissioned as a Pilot Officer and is visiting with his wife and family in the district while en route from Montreal to Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spence Littlejohn
Montreal
Vancouver
Santa Visits Town Friday Night Surprise Event
Town residents are urged to scout the scene and learn what the big Friday night December 22 event holds inviting Santa to visit. The note corrects a prior misprint that specified Thursday the 21st and promises a special treat for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Unclear list of names from clinic notes
Readable items name Russel Gunson Glen Gregory Dave Ferris Wm. Math ew driver Wm. Padfield H. J. Kirk Ray Amy R. Vance E. Shier driver Wm. Cowling D. Johnston J. Fleming E. Douglas drive. No context or actions provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Clinic
Russel Gunson
Glen Gregory
Dave Ferris
Wm. Mathew
Wm. Padfield
H.J. Kirk
Ray Amy
R. Vance
E. Shier
Wm. Cowling
D. Johnston
J. Fleming
E. Douglas
Miniota Day Plans Christmas Concert in Miniota Hall
Miniota Day and Sunday Schools announce a Christmas concert and tree event to be held in Miniota Hall on Thursday, December 21 with more details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Miniota Hall
Obituary: Mrs George Cornish Passes at Melita
The many friends of Mr and Mrs George Cornish, former residents of Miniota now at Melita, regret to hear that Mrs Cornish died on Tuesday at Melita from a stroke suffered a month earlier. Funeral held Thursday at Melita. She was 76 years 5 months. Surviving: husband five daughters two sons two sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cornish
Miniota
Melita
Cornish
Garth Borland Johnson Reported Missing and Believed Dead
Word came Sunday to Mr and Mrs Morgan that their eldest son Garth Borland Johnson of Birtle was missing. By Wednesday late word confirmed his death and that he would be buried at Harrogate cemetery in Yorkshire England Thursday at 2100 hours. Born May 1922 in Miniota he trained with the RCAF earning his wings and commission and served overseas. He leaves a wife Marie Laycock and a young son Garth Laycock, his parents a sister Shirley and brothers Morgan and Steuart. Sympathy is extended to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan If Johnson
Birtle
Garth
Harrogate
Yorkshire
England
Miniota
Beulah
University of Manitoba
Rc.a.f
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Claresholm
Davidson
Brandon
Yarmouth
N.S
Marie Laycock
G.R.D. Laycock
Garth Laycock
Shirley
Ottawa
Morgan
R.C.A.F
Steuart
Stolen or Lost Pig Seeks Owner via Proof and Fees
Strayed about two weeks ago to section 21-15-26 a white pig weighing about 100 pounds. Owner can recover by proving property and paying expenses. Contact William Pierce Beulah phone 9 r 2 Miniota ex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Pierce
Beulah
Miniota
Beloved Mrs Forsyth Dies Sudden Loss To Community
Mrs J D Forsyth longtime Miniota resident and community favorite died suddenly on Tuesday after a brief illness. She attended a Mission W I meeting the previous Monday evening and helped with duties at home before collapsing in the afternoon. Born Lyda McCallum in Ethel Ontario in 1882 she married James Darling Forsyth in 1910 and moved to Miniota where he ran a business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Forsyth
Forsyth
Mission W. I
Lyda McCallum
Ethel
Ontario
John McCallum
Teewater
James Darling Forsyth
Onv
Miniota
Mr. Forsyth
Busi
Village woman remembered for service and charity
Mrs Forsyth died leaving a devoted wife and mother who labored unceasingly for the village. A charter member of Miniota W.I. her kindness and Christian spirit were widely noted. Funeral at United church with Rev E Egilsson, burial in Miniota cemetery. husband, daughter Mrs H L Newton, two sons Harold and Donald, sisters Marjorie and Clara, brothers James Colin Zach and Edward survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniata W.I
United Church
E. Egilsson
Miniota
W. D. Berwick
T. G. Long
A. Spencer
R. Peel
W. L. Hodnett
R. Rollins
H. L
Rev.) Newton
Killarney
Harold
R.C.A.E
Virden
Donald
Hamiota
Marjorie
Clara
Stratford
Ont
James
Colin
St.Thomas
Zach
Mitchell
Edward
Clifford
Card of Thanks from Forsyth Family
Mr. J. D. Forsyth and family express gratitude for help, sympathy messages, and floral tributes received after their sudden bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Forsyth
Siweck Birth at Winnipeg General Hospital
Ruth O Hara and E A Siweck welcome a son born Monday November 27 at Winnipeg General Hospital. The baby is named Robert Edward Siweck and joins a Winnipeg family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siweck
Winnipeg General Hospital
E. A. Siweck
Ruth O’hara
Winnipeg
Robert Edward
Birth of Mary Alice Faye Gibbings in Miniota
Mary Alice Faye was born December 2 at Miniota Hospital to Mr and Mrs Harvey Gibbings of Miniota in a local birth notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbings
Miniota Hospital
Sturday
Harvey Gibbings
Miniota
Mary Alice Faye
Havens Coleman Wedding in Wawota Sask
Dorothy Coleman daughter of Gordon and Mrs Coleman of Bear Creek Sask and John Havens eldest son of Mr and Mrs Havens Kelso Sask were married at St Wilfrid s Anglican church Wawota Sask Rev H Perry officiated. The bride wore Soldier blue with Johanna Hill rose corsage and her sister Gertie attended. groomsman was Wm Bruce of Fairlight. A reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Wilfrid’s
Wawota
Sask
Dorothy
Gordon Coleman
Bear Creek
Miniota
John Havens
Wm. Havens
Kelso
Rev. H. Perry
Johanna Hill
Gertie
Wm. Bruce
Fairlight
Couple Married With 40 Guests In Dumas Connection
A wedding attended by 40 guests featured a three tiered cake. The couple received many gifts including a handmade French lace bed spread from the Ladies club of Dumas, where the family had resided. They left for a wedding trip to eastern points and will reside at Kelso, Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Club of
Dumas
J. Havens
Eastern Points
Kelso
Sask
Local News: Wythe on West Coast Leave
Frank Wythe congressman from R C N V A is home on leave from the West coast. The Holy Trinity W A annual meeting is set at Mrs A J Leland’s home at 3 this Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wythe
R-C.n.v.a
West Coast
Holy Trinity
W A
A. J. Leland
Armitage Son Returns From Overseas, En Route Home
Mr and Mrs HD Armitage learn their son Keith a Flying Officer in the RCAF has arrived in New York after two years overseas and is expected home within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HD. Armitage
Keith
R. C.A.F
New York
Visit notes and charity sale from Yorkton and Winnipeg
Isabella Pte A Brad was home. Mr and Mrs D Marshall visit Mrs McVey in Yorkton. Mr and Mrs G T Ariss travel to Winnipeg for medical treatment. The Junior Red Cross held a Sale of Work and Tea for a draft Friday earning $27.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.T. Ariss
Winnipeg
Mr. Ariss
Red Cross
Y P U and Sunday School Elect Officers at Local Meeting
The Y P U met at the Brisbin home with 23 present led by Lloyd Irwin and H Irwin’s program. The annual Sunday School meeting elected Supt A Adams and a list of officers. the WI met with 30 present and planned Xmas gifts and parcels for forces in Canada, with 1945 officers announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.P.U
H. M. Brisbin
Lloyd Irwin
H. Irwin
A. Adams
W. Ingram
Treas
A. Warren
V. Calder
T. Kennedy
R. Attwood
R. Searth
Brisbin
H.I. Bowman
JR. E. Heise
Canada
E. J. Finkbeiner
H .I. Bowman
R.E. Heise
J.T. Finkbeiner
W. Bardwell
H. Harrison
al. Clark
J. Coxworth
L. Hal
M. Brishin
J. A. Robertson
A. Stewart J.jottoes
C. Peel
Mesdames Calder, Brishin and Heise
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The
Miniota Herald
Reg M. Oliver
Manitoba
United
Hursday
Arrow River
Sam. Wallace
Harvest
K. W. Neat
Elevetore Farm Service
Mrs. Spence Wallace
P. Iles
M.tesluk
Wallace Hannon
Modernaires
Lenore
Corre
Sau
L. Lipscomb
Godfrey Ridout
CBC
Canada Packers Ltd
Spencer's
Geese
Herald Office
F.O. Garth Borland Johnson
Hodnett’s
Hudson's Bay Co
James D. Forsyth
Ness
Havens—Coleman
Isabella
Brad
Mrs. D. Marshall
Mrs. McVey
Mrs. Marshall
Yorkton
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Norway
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