Red Crosse Old Time: Danre January 12 Opening
The notice announces an event titled Red Crosse Old Time: Danre with January 12 reserved for the opening. Details specify location and schedule forthcoming.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
8
The notice announces an event titled Red Crosse Old Time: Danre with January 12 reserved for the opening. Details specify location and schedule forthcoming.
William Holland Mackee died Friday December 8 at age 76 near Vancouver. Funeral service was held Monday from Holy Trinity Church to Mountain View Cemetery. He is survived by his wife four daughters Alice F Mrs Harrison Stewart BC Mrs Watts Premier BC Mrs Davis Vancouver and three sons John James and William Vancouver.
Pte. Frank Gardham arrived Monday for a home leave after overseas service. A large number of White Gifts were presented at the Sunday church service, which was enhanced by holiday decorations and a pleasant welcome.
Just before press time the village’s respected citizen William T. Suutherland died on Tuesday in Brandon hospital after an illness.
The Junior Seed Club met at Jas. Kirton's home Monday night to plan the 1945 activities. Officers elected were Vernon Leland as Leader, Raymond Leland as President, and Jno. Banner as Secretary Treasurer.
The W I met at Mrs. W Tennant's home with 24 present. Roll call featured a Wartime Christmas recipe. Mrs Wes Leland named auditor and Mrs Spence Wallace as provincial convention delegate with Mrs Roy Leland as alternate. Mrs G McKinnon and Jean Sutherland played two piano duets. Informal talks on Christmas in other lands given by Mesdames O Blaich F Leland E Carnegie and F Gardham. A three tiered luncheon concluded.
The list of officers includes President Mrs J Wiggins First Vice President and W A convenor Mrs D Leland Vice president Mrs J Shoemaker Recording Secretary Mrs J M Elliott Corresponding Secretary Mrs W Tennant Treasurer and Press Mrs G E McKinnon Stewardship and Finance Mrs J E Mitchell TM Christian Citizenship Mrs G Yorrance Literature Mrs S Wallace Supply Mrs W T Sutherland W A Secretary Treasurer Mrs Sam Wallace Mission Band leaders Mrs K Wes ond and Miss St McLean y Band leaders Mrs D Bittchell and Mrs W E Dayton Nominating committee Mrs J E Mitchell Mrs Sam Wallace Mrs R B Mitchell Pianist Mrs I Tennant
The rural council held its final meeting of the year with Reeve J R Lynch presiding. After routine matters, the body accepted a quit claim as part of transacted business.
The council considered two Old Age Pension applications with one approved and the other referred to the Pensions Board. Tax matters include by law reassignments and sales, while a grant of 125 is given to Reeve J.R. Lynch for 1944 services. Boxing Day, December 26, declared a public holiday in Minniota. The next meeting is January 2, 1945.
The fragment mentions a mission with Dr Pieri and Mrs. Besrth Baty tending the retreat led by Mrs. G. Ariss. The readable names suggest a private or ceremonial gathering.
Beulah Wm. Morgan donated blood at Brandon last week. Misses Elsie and Wilma Stowe spent the weekend at Tilston. Alex Rollo traveled to Brandon for medical care. P. Gies and B. Grierson of Tilston visited the R. G. Stowe home. E. V. E. Emond was elected president and D. G. Mac Donald secretary treasurer. Rinks and rikips to be selected later.
The group decided that a whist drive and dance would constitute the next meeting and a member agreed to send the right hand side note. A five dollar sum was noted as paid or enjoyed during the event.
Crandall community notices include an X mas Concert on Fildaz the 22nd with Pte R Welsh visiting his daughter Mre E Morison. Local residents M Coupe and Mrs P Morison are listed among holiday happenings with other travel and community events in Winnipeg and Brandon.
Miss Doreen Clarke of Vancouver holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Clarke and Mrs. Grafton Edith Lewis among others.
Isabella R. T. Clark and Sgt E Hall are mentioned with leave and travel plans along with local church services. The Decker C.G. group hosts a Vesper service led by Rev H Bowman. Y P A met at the Heise home with Jean Coxworth leading Culture Group. Red Cross annual report notes $907.24 raised and committee changes.
The WM8 met at Mrs. W Iverach’s home Thursday afternoon with Mrs. H I Bowman presiding. Xmas service by Mesdames W Iverach J Surley and D Wright. the C G I T affiliation service by Mrs. Bowman and leader Mrs H M Brisbin. Officers elected for the coming year include Pres Mrs A Adams and various vice presidents, secretary Mrs H J Bowmin, treasurer Mrs A E Brad, missionary Monthly Mrs JA Robertson, literature Mrs R T Clark, supply Mrs Arise, Christian Stewardship Mrs W Iverach, press Mrs J Finkbeiner, C G LT leader Mrs S M Brisbin.
A fragment references Mr. Acd and Mrs. S in a historical note about veiling practices and potent remedies. The terse OCR hints at relations or names connected to fashion or medical lore from a past era.
A six man squad huddled on Thursday last in Vancouver as they spent much of the winter away from home, preparing for upcoming events.
The notice expresses concern for Mrs C Shier who is a patient at Hamiota hospital and wishes her a speedy recovery.
Pte. Hugh Kerr returns from overseas and visits his sister Mrs. J. Strachan in Crandall. The homecoming highlights a family gathering as he settles back.
Wren Doreen Patterson visits Ver dun Quebec with her sister Mrs Garth Clarke staying at the J T Clarke home during a family gathering.
A Red Cross bonspiel begins December 26 with two events inviting teams to compete. players urged to bring brooms for holiday fun.
Twelve curling rinks were drawn for on Tuesday last. The skips are L Lipscomb, A Dickey, C Lee, R L Dickey, L Nelson, J Walker, Wm Hyndman, R Vance, W Padfield, C Lyng, L Shoemaker, and J Shoemaker.
The annual meeting of the W M S was held at the home of Mrs L Johnston on Thursday. Officers elected include President Mrs W Bill Vice President Mrs H B Whitney Secretary Mrs J H Fraser Treasurer Mrs H Coll yer Supply Mrs L Johnston Literature Mrs G Angus Temperance Mrs J Gunson Organist Mrs C Lewis Mission band Mrs W Campbell Mrs E Lewis and Mrs G Higgins. A Carol and Candlelight service followed by lunch hosted by Mrs J H Eraser and Mrs L Johnston.
In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Russell Warren who died December 23 1932 Her memory remains dear today as in the hour she passed away Lovingly remembered by her family.
A memorial verse marks the first anniversary of W H Piett who died December 22 1043 in Neepawa. A daughter Mrs J C Chisholm Beulah recalls his long suffering, endurance, and the family’s sorrow.
The piece reflects on a sixth wartime Christmas, noting the gradual changes in daily life, urging gratitude for those who sacrifice and for their families. It argues against comparing sacrifices and calls for recognizing the men and families whose efforts secure victory, while acknowledging enduring loss.
A daughter was born Monday December 18 at Hamiota hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Garth Clarke Patricia Patterson. The couple welcomes a fourth daughter.
Readings indicate Regent rises dramatically to 34.9% while Thatcher slips to 39.2% in 1944. Garnet gains in Zone 4 and Alberta, Red Bobs remains dominant in Alberta, Marquis and Comet shift Alberta shares, and Peace River Block gains in Zone 4A. Figures are unweighted elevator estimates.
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