Miniota Herald Publication Details
The Miniota Herald from Hamiota Manitoba lists a subscription rate of 2.50 per year in advance and 3.50 for United States readers. Publisher is F. S. Venables.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1957
Page
8
The Miniota Herald from Hamiota Manitoba lists a subscription rate of 2.50 per year in advance and 3.50 for United States readers. Publisher is F. S. Venables.
December 5 1957 Minisota Municipal Hall board meeting with most trustees present. Items include minutes approval, transport changes Route 12 5 7 Route 5 7 Route 7 Arrow River, Christmas holidays 19 December 1957 to 6 January 1958, school hours arrangement, and cheques 6527 to 6626. Names mentioned include R G Mitchell John Labay Wiggins Reynolds Rowan Goodwin Stewart and R J Sunley.
The record notes payment approvals totaling 8700.24 and 7056.34 for various items, followed by a motion that the meeting adjourn until December 11 1957. The minutes indicate the adjournment was carried.
The December 11 1957 meeting notes the absence of Wiggins and Stewart and adopts the December 5 1957 minutes. A motion rescinds prior camera policies permitting classroom photos and instructs advertising for 1958 school van drivers at 3 80 dollars with mileage adjustments and maintains 1957 van rules. The board adjourns to January 8 1958.
Beulah W I gathered at the home of oldest member Mrs H E Forster on December 11 at 2 30 pm with 11 members and 9 visitors in attendance. The session included O Canada prayers carols piano by Mrs J Chrisholm a rhyming contest a hospital aid report and a festive lunch and gift exchange. Four generations were present including Mrs A Hawes Mrs W Pierce Mrs C Pierce and Randy.
The school closes Wednesday December 18 for Christmas vacation and re opens Monday January 6. Mrs Libscomb and Mrs McCoubrey attended the funeral of McCoubrey's son-in-law in Vancouver B C.
C G T leaders Mrs Foxton and Mrs H S Hynd man led a Sunday vesper at Crandall United Church with organ music by Mrs H Smith. Girls lit candles and sang Oh Come All Ye Faithful while Carolyn O Conner announced hymns. Gail Johnston Benny Lyng and Margaret Henderson read Bible passages. Stars formed as Star of the East was sung. An organ recital by R W Bob Hawley Brandon and solos by Mr H Davies Brandon followed. Rev A Friebert presided.
Crandall Ontario area reports the death of three month old Marilyn Merle McKenzie found dead early Tuesday. Survived by parents Roy and Merle McKenzie and sister Barbara, funeral held December 12 at Harding United Church with burial in Harding Cemetery. Also notes W M S officers elected, 1957 allocations met, a Christmas Tree event on December 18, and Imperial Oil tank moved to Brandon.
The piece reflects on approaching Christmas with humor and financial caution. It describes budgeting $80 yearly but missing targets, gift exchange quirks, and the social dance of giving and receiving, ending with a note about a Van guard Satellite base worker slipping a girl onto a launching pad.
Reverend W. H. Gregory reports that Sunday School is cancelled on December 22 1957 at Virden. Evensong and Christmas carol service are set for 7 30 p m.
Rev A M Watts leads Christmas services at Beulah 11 Isabella 1 45 Arrow River 3 30 Miniota 7 The Miniota Choir presents the cantata The Mystery of Bethlehem in the service.
Rev. A Friebert leads a church service at Crandall United Church in Oak River at 11 am.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Sparks express gratitude to all who showed kindness to Mr Sparks during his stay in Deer Lodge Hospital and for the cards wishes and inquiries received.
A playful, bygone tone recalls children hoping for Santa as they search for hidden gifts and secret spots in the hall closet. The season’s bustle and cheeky mischief mingle with well wishes to all, especially late shoppers.
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