Miniota highlights and community notes from 1945
Local notices list residents visiting and returning home from Winnipeg and Killarney. Community events include Miniota W.L. meeting at Mrs. Vradenburgh's, a memorial for W. H. Luker in Victoria, and updates on local telephone changes and license plates. The Miniota Community Rink annual meeting outlines officers and skating curling fees for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
J. R. Lynch
H.W. Stevenson
A. Armitage
Sec.-Treas
J. C. Vradenburgh
E. Egilsson
C.R. Bryant
H. Gibbings
J.R. Lynch
W.D Berwick
J.W. Horner
White Gift Service Reminder With Donation Request
A White Gift service is noted for Sunday at 2 p.m with a call to bring donations. The report also mentions a Red Cross dance Friday featuring the Lavinia orchestra raising 50 dollars. Mrs Wes Leland returned from Winnipeg and says her mother Mrs H Gibbon is recovering after a recent operation. A Whist drive was held in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lavinia Orchestra
Local Notables Visit and Leave Scenes
Mrs. Lou Leland visited Crocus with friends last week while Mrs. P. S. MacPherson returned to Winnipeg. Murdoch Elliott of Brandon spent the week with his parents. Mitchell is home on leave from Abbotsford prior to another posting. Evelyn Lockhart is home from duties at Vinden airport now closed. Lyal Johnston and Edgar Wirgos attend a Calf Club pageant in Winnipeg this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou. Leland
Crocus
P.O. Ken
Mitchell
Abbotsford
Ont
Evelyn Lockhart
Vinden
Lyal Johnston
Edgar Wirgos
Rge
Winnipeg
Prize Winners Named At Wednesday Hall Event
Jean Sutherland and John Wiggins were named prize winners at the Wednesday night hall gathering. Rev. E Egilson delivered the address.
Christmas Concert Scheduled at School Hall
The School Christmas Concert is set for Thursday December 21 at 8 pm in the hall with admission 25. The P A met in the church parlor Monday led by Miss Betty Carnegie and planned an Xmas tree on the street and a tree decoration for the school concert. The Missionary group led by Jas Kirton supervised the program with games and lunch to end the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minista Hall
Elkhorn Midnite Ramblers
Mimista Glee Club
Iniota
Miniota Hall
Modernaires
P.A
Betty Carnegie
Missionary Group
Jas. Kirton
Policies for the People Meeting Invitation
A call invites all interested in people formed policies with emphasis on public consideration. Ladies are especially invited to attend the event.
Stanley Knowles Address Evening Meeting Invite
Stanley Knowles MP for Winnipeg North Centre and Old Age Pensioners' Champion is invited to address the evening meeting at 8:30. Everyone heartily welcomes the event and includes a God Save The King salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Knowles
Winnipeg North Centre
Baby and Mission Bands Meeting Summary
Thursday night in the church featured the Mission Band staging the play Tommy Two Legs. Mrs Jno Wiggins led the candle light ceremony and Mrs J F Tennant spoke on Baby Bands and their Projects. A solo by Miss Berice Wiggins followed with a dainty lunch concluding the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Mission
Tommy
Mission Band
Jno. Wiggins
J. F. Tennant
Mies Bersice Wiggins
Births in Manitoba and Alberta announce new arrivals
A notice reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs N Mac in Winnipeg on November 22 192X and a daughter named Frazer born December 5 in Valeao Alberta to Mr LAC Frazer andMrs George Frazer formerly Mattie Taylor and a son James Taylor Frazer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac
Winnipeg
N. Mac
Frazer
Valeao, Alta
Lac
George Frazer
Mattie Taylor
James Taylor Frazer
Local notes on overseas duty and travel
Isabella L A W Phylis Chapman sails overseas while Dave J Bell had an eight tonil operation in Brandon last week. F O Russel Clark of Summerside P E I is home on months leave. Mrs F Wale and Evelyn left Tuesday for Vancouver. W O Jack Brisbin reports to R C A F headquarters in Winnipeg. Flooding work on the rink proceeds with 8 Wale as caretaker. Blood donors last week were Mr and Mrs H Calder Mrs A Stewart. W Bardwell drove them to Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.O. Russel Clark
Summerside
P.E.L
Mrs. F. Wale
Evelyn
Vancouver
H. Calder
A. Stewart
W. Bardwell
Brandon
Calverly F O Keith Returns From Overseas Visit
F O Keith Calverlys, recently returned from overseas, spent time with friends in the district last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.O
Keith Calverlys
55th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Winnipeg
Mr and Mrs J A Robertson attended the 55th anniversary of Mr and Mrs R Craik in Winnipeg last Monday. A large number of White Gifts were given at a Sunday service by the Junior Sunday School to support a Red Cross nursing station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Robertson
R. Craik
Robertson
Winnipeg
Red Cross
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Community Roundup
Crandall Hyndman wires home for Hydro. J Shier returns from Toronto trip. J Shetler completes eight six week Winnipeg visit. First curling game of the season played Monday. John Lee recovering from a stroke at Deer Lodge hospital now a patient. District members attend J Branden funeral at Oakner. Y P A meets with Dr J Fraser guest speaker. Xmas Navy boxes packed at Mrs W H Johnston home. L Strachan of Winnipeg visiting at J Shetler home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
W. H. Johnston
Death of William F. Eyer Recalls North Cragdale Farmer
William Franklin Eyer aged 72, long-time farmer north of Cragdale, died in Kelso. He farmed there before moving to British Columbia in 1921 and then to Kelso in 1923. He had been ill all summer. Survived by his wife two sons and two daughters. funeral plans to follow in city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Franklin Eyer
Cragdale
British Columbia
Kelso
Convention draws Pool elevator buyers to Winnipeg this week
Stan Brunten attends a Winnipeg convention of Pool elevator buyers this week. Last week blood donors included Mrs. G. Cruden Mrs. W Preston Miss K Rollo Miss K Massing Mrs. B M Morgan and Rev H 4 Bowman. Visitors to Winnipeg included Mrs A Oswin and May Mrs C S Coldman W Preston and F Paynter Jr who went to have an eye operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Brunten
Winnipeg
G. Cruden
W.preston
K Rollo
K. Massing
B. M. Morgan
H. 4. Bowman
A. Oswin
May
Santa to Attend Beulah Concert on December 21
Beulah Hall hosts a town concert on Thursday December 21 at 8 30 pm. Santa will appear and admission is 25 cents. Come one come all to Beulah for the festive event and holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Beulah
Beulah Hall
Memorial service honors local war dead at United Church
Mrs WA Steuart and Frances left Monday to visit husband W O Steuart stationed at Victoria BC. They were joined by Frank Paynter Sr. A Memorial service was held Sunday evening at the United Church, Birtle, for Fr J Averd Wilson FL Orville RB Waterbury PO Norman H Gerrand and FO Garth B Johnson, all who made the Supreme sacrifice, with Rev H J Bowman assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T
E J Finkbeiner
T. Kennedy
T. Borland
Steuart
Frances
W.o.steuart
Victoria
B. C
Frank Paynter
United Church
Birtle
Fr. J. Averd Wilson
F.L. Orville
Waterbury
P O. Norman H.gerrand
F.O. Garth B. Johnson
Rev. H.J. Bowman
Webb Wins Progressive Conservative Nominat ion For Marquette
At Shoal Lake convention last week two candidates were named Foxwarren’s J M Crindle and Birtle’s A O Webb with Webb elected unopposed. Military District 19 officers explained that hospital train casualties arrive as fit for thirty days leave or require further medical checks before departure. Next of kin are advised of each casualty’s Winnipeg arrival. Five families visited Deer Lodge hospital after departure seeking casualties who were already on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Shoal Lake
J. M. Crindle
Foxwarren
A. O. Webb
Birtle
Mr. Webb
Military District 19
Winnipeg
Fort Osborne
Deer Lodge
Britain
Deer Lodge Hospital
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The
Miniota Herald
Oliver
Pte
Francis Leland
H. L. Newton
Killarney
Miniota W.L
J. C. Vradesibar
Mrs. R. Sugden
Ontario
Calif
U.S A
F. Hawthorne
W. H. Luker
Miniots
Two Creeks
Lenore
W. J. McKenzie
Sgt
Melvin McKenzie
L. Reynolds
J. Reynolds
J.C. Vradenburgh
Ivy Richardson
Yarion Leland
Milburn McKenzie
Wes. McKenzie
H. Walker
Frank Cullen
Pete Cameron
Iorns
Ih Hale
Arrow River
Jim Sutherland
R.C_N.Y. R
Halifax
Murdoch Elliott
Hodnett's
Hudson's Bay Co
United States. Ltd
Minieta
Herald Office
J. E. Sunley
Crandall Exchange
Canada Packers Ltd
A. Spencer's
W.M.S
Strathclair
Purpoe
Isabella L.A.W. Phylis Chapman
Dave J. Bell
W.O
Jack Brisbin
R.C.A.F
Wale
Crandall W. Hyndman
Hydro
J. Shier
Toronto
J. Shetler
John Lee
J. Branden
Oakner
Y.P.A
L. Strachan
His
Pt Precency
Maclean's
Liberty
Empire Digest
American Girl
Christian Herald
Canadian Farmer
Inside Detective
American Home Flying Aces
New World
Free Press
Prairie Farmer
Country Guide
Canada Poultrymas
Silver Fox and Fur
Canadian Poult Review
Breeder’s Gaze
Ayr
National Home Mi
Chatelaine
Canada Poultryman
American Girl Empire
Magazin
Etude
Hyceia
Reeder's Digest
Nature
Owen Road
Flying Aces of Science
Prairie Far
the Country Guide
Canadian Poultry Review
Breeder's Gazette
Perrys High
Postoffice
Nellie Stewart
C.w.al
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