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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1966
Page
1
Excitement rose as a new prefabricated bank from Vancouver arrived by semi-trailer. By late afternoon a crane helped place the building at the corner of Railway Ave and Hwy 83, west of Brodie Currie, with occupancy expected soon.
A November 26 country fair at Miniota Community Centre drew a large crowd for bingo ball pitch wheel of fortune and fish pond. Madame Zence the fortune teller drew steady interest as locals queued for readings. One farmer faces a prosperous winter. the draw for the pot of gold awarded ticket No 29219 with prize collection at Barrett's Store. Net proceeds reached 165 dollars.
The Pan American Games Pool advances as a 200 foot long triangular roof truss is set by three cranes, marking a first for Western Canada. Dominion Bridge Co produced the trusses in Winnipeg. the $2.7 million project aims for May 1967 completion with 63,000 sq ft coverage and seating for 2,400.
Two November 26, 1966 weddings are noted. Lillian Edna Kitz and Duncan Wilson wed in Crandall with a candlelight double ring ceremony. Linda Janet Mitchell and Gerald Walter Nagel tied the knot at Brandon’s First United Church in a double ring ceremony. Both brides wore formal gowns and received family and friends in church receptions.
Hamiota District Hospital No 7A Ladies Aid met November 25 in the Community Room with President Mrs Rankin presiding. Sixteen districts answered roll call. Secretary read minutes. no correspondence. Treasurer reported a balance of $566.88. Centennial committee announced project progress and authorization to proceed. Hospital stats show admissions 74 births 6 deaths 3, major surgeries 15, minor 23, outpatient surgery 32, accidents 16, physiotherapy 34 patients, laundry 6251 lb for $500.08. six tanks oxygen used. Meeting closed with Mizpeh.
Mr. Garth Clark, age 41, died November 23, 1966, in a Denver car accident. Funeral from Brockie Donovan Chapel in Brandon with Rev. J. C. Parker officiating. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Pearl Clark of Brandon, brother Murray of Thompson Man, sister Doreen Hendricks of Vancouver, and a son. Pallbearers listed as Warren Robinson, Grant Hyndman, Chas. Lee, Wallace Hyndman.
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