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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
8
The Miniota Herald edited by M OLIVER is published weekly on Tuesday in Miniota. Subscription costs are $1.00 per annum in advance or $2.00 for delivery to the United States.
G A Kerfoot of Springwater Bask is visiting the Yarwood home for the festive season. Bob Woods of the RCA F arrived from Toronto on Saturday and visited over the weekend before reporting for duty at the Portage training camp on Monday.
Pte L Dickenenson Cameron Winnipeg Dors J Ewing L Bryant M Meoe J Heslip and L Oliver are listed for Christmas service at Camp Borden United.
The Manitoba Power Commission delivered a snowplane last Saturday to keep service active during heavy snow. The device promises reliable transportation for staff and maintenance under all conditions.
The editor forwards best wishes to Francis Walker RCS England and all friends in the district. Wishing Frances a joyful 1941 and a swift homecoming for the boys from our municipality now overseas. Cheerio.
Crandall M. Curl departed Tuesday to begin railroad duties for a period, leaving his current post temporarily.
The ancus meeting of the Sun day School was held in the church on Wednesday evening. Her Win Bill presiding. The following officers were elected Superintendent M. Hyndman assistant N Kirbyson secretary treasurer H H Brown organist Margaret Doupe.
The WA met in the church parlor on Thursday with 15 present and Mrs A Dickey presiding. Carol singing was enjoyed with Mrs C Lewie at the organ. A current events talk on Nova Scotia was given by Mrs C Shier. The program committee reported near completion and planned monthly talks on prominent women. A lunch and social followed.
Private A. Wal of the Cameron Highlanders and Garth Clark of the Royal Canadian Mounted Rifles are spending time on home leave.
Feabella junior hockey team played here Tuesday night and defeated the local squad 4 to 1. The win showcased Feabella’s offense while the home team struggled to respond early and late.
Seeds show widely different lifespans depending on storage. Some pea family seeds survive over a century, willow and poplar seeds perish within a week. Experiments cite Senna seeds germinating after 158 years, Mimosa 81 years with half germinating, red clover 81 years yielding 2.6 percent, and Oriental Lotus seeds germinating after 120 years. Wheat oats and barley decline rapidly after about ten years.
A wedding was held December 23 at 2 p.m. in Miniota United Church with Rev G A McMillan officiating. Evelyn MacPherson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs P S MacPherson, married William Alfred Garret, elder son of Mr W E Barrett and the late Mrs Barrett of Miniota. The couple will reside in Miniota and received many gifts at pre and post wedding showers. Further details were not available at press time.
Rev. G A McMillan visited in marriage Evelyn Gertrude Milanlin daughter of Mr and Mrs A Milanlin Miniota and Mrs John Guthrie Reid Isabella. Bride wore blue heaven spun crepe with full crinoline pleat skirt navy accessories pink rose corsage. Sister Mavis Hallir was bridesmaid goblin rose wool crepe and white baby mums corsage. Music by Helen Humpkin. Groom attended by his brother Frank.
A buffet breakfast followed the ceremony. The bride wore a navy tricotine suit with a white trimmed hat and matching accessories. Mr and Mrs Reid plan to reside in Isabella.
A son was born Friday December 20 to Mr and Mrs Wm Walker of Glenlochar at Miniota Hospital.
Miss Margaret Reynolds a long time resident of the district died suddenly at her Winnipeg home on December 18. The obituary notes she was well known locally and asks condolences for the family.
A ceremony described as pretty took place at 3 pm on Saturday December 21 at a home setting involving Reid Hanlin.
Bliss Reypolde born August 7 1869 in Chatham Ontario helped settle Beulah and contributed to the community effort. She served as secretary of Beulahs first Ladies Aid and was remembered for her gracious unselfish spirit. Survived by sister Mrs E Frazer Winnipeg two brothers George Minniots and John Winnipeg and adopted nephew Roy Luce Pine Falls funeral held Friday conducted by Captain Reverend E S Dixon formerly of Miniota.
Isabella Reg Campbell, who had been receiving medical treatment in Winnipeg, returned home this week feeling improved and relieved.
Rev. H. I. Bowman his wife Mrs Bowman and Leslie left Monday to visit Bowman families in Miami over the Christmas period.
Seventeen members gathered Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Clark for the U.P.A. Culture group. R. Broadfoot led the devotional, followed by Miss Doreen Shurvell as convenor. An etiquette quiz, games, contests, and lunch made a pleasant evening.
After the church service a reception was held for Private A Kuppers of the B W R s Debert camp NS Ross Robertson read an address and Jack Brisbin presented on behalf of the community. Comrade H I Bowman presented a Canadian Legion membership card. The guest of honor replied thankfully. A social time and lunch followed.
At the annual meeting of the W M S held at the home of Mrs Iverach the following officers were elected President Mrs R Clark 1st vice president Mrs Robertson 2nd vice president Mrs Brisbin secretary Mrs Seales treasurer.
Mrs. T Kennedy hosts strangers. Mrs. J Astle leads Missionary Monthly. Mrs. Beveridge supplies set. Mrs. A E Brad temperance group. Mrs. T Elis supervises systematic giving. Mrs. W Stewart present.
Beulah Gnr F McDonald with RCA unit returns to be with family on Naius leave as Pres B Wright, G McDonald and J Graham of the L S R Borden camp report leave status.
On Tuesday December 17 Beulah hosts the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Thos Green. The couple married fifty five years ago in Birleigh by Rev Welbury T. Miten. Attending were three remaining guests, their children and spouses, other relatives, friends, and many kind gifts.
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