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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
8
The Miniota Herald reports seasonal updates from Miniota Manitoba including Alex Lindsay visiting BinScarth with family, widespread adoption of electric lighting in farmyards, and Holy Trinity W A noting a rough bazaar day yet netting over 179 dollars. Don Angell won the turkey draw as editor marks 61st birthday with a playful verse about aging and peace.
Town notices record a December 22 Christmas tree concert at Crandall with Mrs M Borland visiting Las Bella for winter, Mr Hyndman homebound, and property changes as the Johns house moves to W A Matthews Farm. Also mentions Candlelight service December 18, Ladies Curling Club formation, Parent Teacher meeting with 62 attendees, and a Miniota area school address by A B Cunningham plus a musical contest and buffet luncheon.
Mrs H Finkbeiner rested at home before returning to Winnipeg for winter plans. P U group met with 22 attendees in the school, led by Beverely Sunley with an open discussion on federal Britain. Delegates to provincial and district conventions were named, gifts sent to Brandon Children’s Aid, and a 250 donation to Hamiota hospital approved.
Laura Miller eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Wm Miller of Blaris married William Thomas Grey eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Thos Grey of Blaris on Friday December 20 at the United Church Manse Hamiota Rev A H E Barber officiated. Mr and Mrs W K Grey will reside in Brandon.
Arrow River visit by Mr and Mrs Wm Buck of Boissevain and Gordon Grey home. The Women’s Institute met in the church basement with Mrs R G Mitchell presiding. Koll call answered with a gift exchange. A food parcel to W. at Kinsbourne Green England and Mrs Roy Leland presented the 1950 program. Carol singing led by Mrs R O Connor. The Littlest Angel reading by Mrs Sam Wallace and Mrs Ken Mitchell. Lunch served. Next meeting at Mrs Wm Tennant.
Mr and Mrs W H Campbell express sincere thanks to friends in Cran dall and surrounding district for courtesies and gifts given during their residence and at departure as they move to Teulon.
In loving memory of Mary Ann Stewart who died December 6 1948. Gone into the light and rest from sorrow. Always remembered by Nellie and Alex Stewart and grandchildren James and Gladys of Winnipeg Man.
Funeral services were held for Edward Ross Rollins infant son of Mr and Mrs R Rollins at Brookie Funeral Home on Monday afternoon December 5 Rev J R Flagler of St George s Anglican Church officiated Burial followed in Brandon Cemetery.
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