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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
8
At year end 1947 rural council members John James Taylor and John Spalding retire after 31 and 25 years of service respectively. Taylor noted for perfect attendance and steady public service, while Spalding is lauded as a “human dynamo” and longtime secretary-treasurer of Miniota municipality.
The community believes Mr. Spalding will remain as secretary-treasurer of the M. M. B. and continue his Notary Public duties in private practice. They acknowledge the outstanding service he has rendered publicly and privately over the years.
The piece laments global hunger with forty percent of malnourished people being children and criticizes UN progress amid rivalrous rhetoric. It notes France turmoil, Partition plans in Palestine, and wartime shortages, contrasting Canada’s food abundance and push to assist the needy while condemning greed and instability.
The text argues workers must earn more to sustain living standards amid rising prices. Unions gain power to strike until demands are met, while capital and governments face pressures. It urges balance to avoid prolonged industrial strife and notes the consumer holds ultimate influence in payment capacity.
The Isabella rink opened on Monday with cards and ice games and lunches served by the W I. G. Davis is caretaker. D. Marshall and Mrs P. Still attended the wedding of Robert Marshall in Flin Flon on Saturday. The W M G met with 17 members at Mrs. J T Kennedy’s home. Mrs J Johnston presided. Temperance discussed. the Mission Band and Baby Band raised funds. Xmas Candle Light services were led by Mrs A Schofield and Mrs R Attwood with assistance from several ladies. Mrs A Brad sang a solo.
In Port McNicoll Ont a wedding Thursday November 1 featured Shirley Amelia Vail daughter of Mr and Mrs F A Vail and Garth Ellwood Stewart son of Mr and Mrs Arch T Stewart of Stouffville The ceremony at Port McNicoll United church was conducted by Rev Anderson with music by Mrs Wallace Duncan and soloist Master Tommy Common of Toronto The bride wore white satin with orange blossoms and red rose bouquet The bridesmaid Margaret Nagle of Toronto wore peach sheer and bronze mums Best man James Seorgie Toronto with ushers Ted Gallard and Percy Jordan Toronto Reception followed
The bride at the Georgian Hotel in Midland wore a gray dress with black and fuchsia accessories and a fuchsia rose corsage, assisted by the groom’s mother in black. After vows, the couple departed for a Montreal honeymoon as the bride wore a turquoise dress with a black coat and pink rose corsage.
Mrs M Stein and family return to Oak Lake. Miss Olive Rockley serves as secretary treasurer of the Five Hundred Club. Bonspiel winners listed by skips include W Taylor J R Walker and others. events feature Hyndman Morison Lorimer and Hazelwood among top names.
Miss Betty Carnegie returns from Winnipeg for the season. Miss G Harrison, previously with E Carnegie store, goes home to Erickson. The Women’s Institute met in the church parlor on Tuesday. Mrs. Lou …
Leland presided with roll call of gift suggestions. Mrs Dayton appointed auditor and $25 voted to rink fund. Mrs Leland reported on the Christmas parcel sent to West Kingsbourne Green England. Mrs Mitchell presented the 1948 programme. Carol singing led by Mrs Wiggins and reading by Mrs Roy Leland. Next meeting at Mrs Tennant’s home.
Mr. and Mrs A Robb spent the past week in Windipeg. Mr. and Mrs A S Frazer have left to spend the winter months at British Columbia points. The Country Fair held in the hall last Friday night was very successful and the fund to line the hall increased by 200. Games of all kinds were enjoyed. The Holstein calf donated by Jack Frazer was won by Lloyd Evans who donated it for auction with J Dickie the purchaser. The 3-tiered Xmas cake went to Lloyd Evans and a Turkey to Mr Wally of Birtle.
The W.I. met Wednesday at Mrs. E. Forster's home with 12 members and 22 visitors in attendance. A newly elected president was announced.
Mrs. F. C. Green chaired the meeting as a cheerful session opened with amusing remarks. A committee presented an entertainment program followed by Carol singing led by Mrs. J. C. Chisholm. Mesdames J. H. Bickford G. V. Heyhoe F. C. Green and D. G. McDonald excelled in a miniature Xmas tree trimming contest.
The Crandall United Church Pastoral Charge led by Rev. J. M. Wilson schedules a Candle Light Choir Service at 7 30 p m on Sunday December 21 1947. Sunday school sessions at 12 p m and 2 p m precede the 3 p m Worship Service.
Christmas events at Miniota and Holy Trinity Anglican Church feature a White Gift Service at 1 00 p m Arrow River, Sunday school at 11 00 am, special Christmas music, candle light service at 7 30 pm, and a Christmas party for Sunday School on Saturday December 29 at 3 pm. Rev H J H Oldfield rector leads the Anglican services with 11 am Sunday school and 7 30 pm carol service.
The Miniota Women’s Institute held their Xmas party at Mrs H D Armitage’s home on Thursday. Mrs W E McDonald presided as members sang carols and enjoyed contests. Xmas gifts were exchanged and a dainty lunch closed the meeting.
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