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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1976
Page
6
A farewell gathering honored Rev. and Mrs. Norman Vernes and their family on Sunday afternoon December 5 in Isabella’s community hall. Emcee John Coxworth of Isabella introduced a short musical program featuring the Miniota Choir under their director.
The December UCW meeting on the ninth featured six attendees with Val Coupe chairing and Ada Fleming presenting the treasurer’s report showing 1 476 82 on hand. The group approved donations from Smorg funds to the church and planned Christmas trays and a memorial plaque while recognizing Rev. Vernes’s ministry and farewell. Miss Blanche Curry of Saskatoon died November 28 1976 at 68 with funeral in Whitewood December 2 1976. survivor details and pallbearers listed.
Miniota Man council met December 6 1976 at 10 00 a m in the municipal office. Reeve V N Lockhart presided. Minutes from November 10 1976 were adopted. By law 1735 to join Municipal Employees Benefits Program read first and second time with unanimous consent.
Council approves an honorarium of 130 dollars to E D Heise for hospital board services and tenders for four tires for a Caterpillar patrol. It congratulates the Miniota Fire Fighting Force on a regional award and discusses Crandall Centre parking, fuel checks by a provincial department, pensioned payments of November 1976, and adjourns to December 7. The page also quotes Winnipeg Tribune history and notes leadership resignations from the Anti Inflation Board.
The December W I meeting at Mrs. Wes Leland’s home opened with the Creed in unison and a Thought for the Day “A Christmas Blessing.” Nine members answered roll call, gifts were collected for the Mental Health Centre, and discussions covered fees and letters on nominations. Red Cross shipment, five November cards, and $227.05 for C N I B were reported. Hostess roles and a Christmas lunch followed.
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