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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1957
Page
5
A historical editorial argues that rising mechanization, better crops, chemistries, and capital needs drive agriculture in Western Canada. It stresses higher education for young farmers to handle technical, cultural, and social challenges and envisions a brighter future if Canada invests in education and modernization. The piece closes with seasonal well wishes.
In 1956 Canada produced 100,884 bicycles and imported 124,167 bicycles, reflecting strong domestic output alongside significant imports. The figures illustrate the balance between home manufacturing and inflow from overseas.
The Arrow River column notes flooding targets opening curling season and covers social visits, W I meeting, and Christmas activities. It reports Miss Jessie Elliott’s retirement as postmistress and the switch to E Carnegie store with Jas Carnegie as postmaster, continuing three generations of Elliott service since 1884.
Radio and television listings show CKX TV Channel 5 schedule for Sunday December 22 and Monday December 3 with programs such as The Life, The Ray Forrest Show, Country Calendar, December Bride, Amos N Andy Christmas Show, Ed Sullivan Show, CBC News, Sport Scope, Kraft Christmas Show, Disneyland, The Lone Ranger, Teletime, Perry Como, and NHL Hockey among others.
Isabella correspondents report weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. S. Riches and C. Drummer of Carberry and by Mr. and Mrs. A. Adams and Noreen in Brandon. WMS bake sale raised over 40 dollars at J Coxworth store. W.I. December meeting at Community Centre with 20 members and two visitors. President Mrs. R. Scarth presided. White Gift roll call for Children’s Aid. Christmas Luke 2 read by Mrs. T. Kennedy. music by Mrs. Heise. carols finished session. Mrs. Watts of Miniota demonstrated festive salads with whipped cream and nuts. recipes hectographed for members. Salads served at lunch. vote of thanks to Mrs. Watts by Mrs. R. Clack.
The Crandall community is thanked for the lovely gifts received by Joe and Luella Blair of Rivers.
The account describes the wedding party and attire including the bride in a veil held by a coronet with sequins and pearls, and bridesmaids in waltz length gowns. Donalene and Debbie Sunley served as junior bridesmaid and flower girl respectively. Best man was Garth Strachan. ushers Mer Vyn Cochran and Barry Sim. Parents’ outfits and reception details are noted. couple to reside in the Hamiota district.
Shirley Ethel Cochran daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Cochran married Ian Alexander Lobban son of Mrs A Lobban and the late Mr A Lobban at Lavinia United Church on Saturday November 16 at 3 pm Rev Walmsley officiated Miss Phyllis Park played the organ Mrs Harvey Duncan sang The Wedding Prayer and O Promise Me The bride wore a floor length tullover taffeta gown with an off shoulder neckline and medal detailing
There will be no Miniata Herald published during the week of January 1st.
In the January to June period Saskatchewan reports 96,000 square miles of land, Alberta and Manitoba show a combined deficit, with a 574 million dollar shortfall in foreign trade. The six months mark a historic high deficit for the year.
This week's column presents Clement C Moore's vivid Christmas poem A Visit From St Nicholas for readers with young children. It reflects the festive spirit and shares the celebrated verses that describe Santa’s entrance and the wonders of Christmas Eve.
The poem depicts a Christmas night scene as St. Nicholas enters the house, fills stockings, and departs with his sleigh. The speaker describes the decorations, the reindeer, and the jolly description of St. Nick, ending with a festive wish for all a happy Christmas.
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