Wythe Visits Edmonton To Meet New Granddaughter
Mrs. C. E. Wythe traveled last week to Edmonton to visit her daughter and become acquainted with her new granddaughter.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
8
Mrs. C. E. Wythe traveled last week to Edmonton to visit her daughter and become acquainted with her new granddaughter.
For sale a black boucle cloth coat with a silver fox collar and chamois lining. It features heavy satin overlining. Size 42. Price twenty dollars. Phone 1441 Miniota ex.
Glen MacDonald received his discharge from the army. Mrs. A. Oswin spends a few days in Winnipeg this week. Harold Mclean reported to his depot in Winnipeg last week following repat leave.
Word reached Uno of the death in Watrous Sask on Sunday December 9 of Mrs Hy Saxton formerly Mrs John Gray a Uno resident. The funeral was held Tuesday at Watrous. J H Bliss longtime Miniota butcher later grain dealer and Uno postmaster died at Neepawa on November 4 at age 75.
Miss Margaret O Callaghan of Brandon visited home last week and returned with her mother now in Brandon hospital with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. Mrs E Hulme hosted a shower for Mrs C Derouin Florence McKinnon, attended by Arrow River friends while Mrs J R Mitchel read the address and Glenda Hulme drew a miniature CPR train as a gift.
Isabella and Mrs J Mitchell of Grand Forks visit sister Mrs D Wright while Mrs H A Miller plans winter with daughter Mrs J W W McGregor in Gladstone. Red Cross sent 11 quilts 20 diapers 10 nighties 10 vests 3 boys wind breakers 5 pro boys trousers 1 ladies knitted sweater. Junior Red Cross held a sale of work and silver tea raising 25 dollars. Located in Decker Isa Bella districts a former United Church pastor Rev James Savage died suddenly after preaching at Foxwarren. He served in the Decker and Killarney fields.
The Miniota community announces a Welcome Home Banquet and Reception on December 28 at 6.00 PM in the Masonic hall. The event honors Canadian Forces personnel returning from overseas, with preparations coordinated by the local municipality and communities.
The Miniota stands at 87 invites all inans da to attend a community banquet. W. I. ladies oversee arrangements with the aim of a memorable evening. A complimentary dance closes the event and attendees are asked to bring lunch. Full details available from J. W. Horner and others.
Pte Max Noel of the Winnipeg Grenadiers, repatriated from Hong Kong, marries his partner Noel Bohpa in a ceremony noted for returning servicemen and local representation.
The marriage took place at Birdtail Indian Reserve United Church on Monday November 19 officiated by Rev. HI Bow man. The groom hails from Portage Village and wed Filsie Bopha daughter of Mr and Mrs Bopha.
Margaret Josephine Woods and Richard Smith were married at the Woods home Beulah on Wednesday December Sth at 10 30 am. Ceremony by Rey H S Bowman took place before a flower decorated fireplace. Miss Kallie Woods played the music as the bride entered on her father’s arm in a blue crepe frock with white accessories.
The bride wore an orchid wool dress under a black fitted coat with a silver fox collar and a black felt sailor hat. After a luncheon for 23 guests the couple left for a honeymoon in Winnipeg. They will reside in Birtle.
Terence Gregory Leland was born on Sunday December 9 at Miniota Nursing Home to Mr and Mrs Gordon Leland of Miniota.
A daughter named Betty Joanne was born on Saturday December 8 at Grace Hospital Winnipeg to Mr and Mrs A D Nicolson.
Crandall M. McConnell visited Winnipeg on business. Ldg.Prim. Hugh Lawson of Winnipeg is on leave at home. Mrs. J. Lawson is undergoing medical treatment in Brandon. Mr and Mrs. J. Shetlar have left to spend the winter months at the coast.
Eva Greenlay of Portage la Prairie visits Mr and Mrs H Hyndman. Ten new YPU members initiated last Monday in the church parlor. Mr and Mrs M E Vance of Rocanville Sask arrive for the winter. A novelty bonspiel with 18 rinks underway after mild weather. Rink fund benefits from a Dibblee donation from lunch proceeds at a Gift and Tea shop opening.
The Canadian Pacific fleet logged two point seven five million miles in Admiralty service during World War II with about two million miles as troop transports. The record covers three quarters of a million personnel and civilians carried and over three and a half million tons of war materiel and food. Seagoing personnel losses included 272 killed and 265 missing or captured, with eleven vessels of 193,000 tons sunk.
The Orange hall overflowed for the eighth Welcome Home gathering Thursday evening for Gov Richard Douglas Sgt Alvin Johns and Sgt Allan Stevenson. Rev Wilson chaired a lively program with solos duets readings piano and instrumentals. The guests were welcomed by Roy Brown and Roy received a purse and Mrs Brown a corsage. Allan spoke for the group and the audience sang For they are Jolly Good Fellows. The Chumah orchestra played as dancing followed and Miss Cora McDonald presented Roy a purse and Mrs Brown a red rose corsage.
Minister Rev. K A Moyer announces December 16 services at Arrow River 2 pm Miniota Sunday school 11 am and service 730 pm The Birth of Christ is presented as the greatest event in history and its impact on hearts is linked to atomic energy for mankind.
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