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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1941
Page
8
Mrs Wilf Barrett and Misses J Bonner J Dickie and E Kelly are holidaying at the homes. The brief note lists names among residents taking time off.
Following President Roosevelts declaration making New Years Day a Day of Prayer across the United States church leaders in the British Empire also decree January 1 as a Day of Prayer with services held where possible.
Miss Mavis Hanline was guest of honor at a miscellaneous show held at Mrs. D Cunningham's home Friday afternoon. Gifts were arranged around the Christmas tree and presented by Miss Janet Cunningham. A niece program of games and contests and a dainty lunch made a pleasant time. Hanlin expressed thanks for the gifts and best wishes.
Abse service members home on Christmas leave including K. Armitage W. Beiber and others gathered at the W. D. Berwick home in Brandon. They attended a social dance on Christmas Eve where pen and pencil sets were presented by J. R. Lynch and J. Spalding to several guests. Canadian Legion membership recognitions and season greetings were extended by J. Desmond and Oliver, with a large attendance and festive mood.
Miss M Townson, Wallace O Callaghan, and others celebrate holidays at Arrow River. Beacons air field mentioned as important. Mrs Jno Wiggins welcomed her brother Ford for Xmas. Miss B Wiggins also home. Jr Boys Seed Club 1942 officers listed. Xmas concert drew a large crowd with Santa Claus and thanks from L L Leland. Harvey O Callaghan and Tom Tied enlisted. Georgev Gardham honored at a hall gathering.
Hawthorne and Prentiss advertise at Miniofa Mink Farm seeking horses and rabbits to supply mink meat needs. They request promptly delivered animals to support production.
M Eliott chaired a leave gathering inviting RK F Leland T Mitchell T Sararas K Hanna R Keyes K Armitage and returning men including Sandy McKinnon Brand on to a pre enlistment mechanical course program. Attendees received addressed gifts while J F Johnston offered Canadian Legion memberships and comradeship.
The rink in Isabula opened for skating on Christmas Day, inviting families and residents to enjoy festive recreation together during the holiday season.
R. Mallat of Ridgeville visited the L. Hall residence during the holiday period as a guest, according to local social notes.
The annual church meeting will be held at 8 pm on Thursday January 8 in the church.
Mr and Mrs Finkeiner attended the Simmie Chapman nuptials at Shoal Lake on Monday of last week.
The first hockey game of the season was played here last night when the Birtle juniors came over.
A New Year’s Eve dance is scheduled in Miniota on Wednesday night December 3. The committee aims to minimize expenses to maximize a donation to the Red Cross. admission is 3 cents. Patrons are asked to bring sandwiches or a cake for lunch.
A brief score note reports an Ewell game favoring Teabella Je with a 61 outcome. The readable fragment shows a close contest and a final tally near sixty-one points.
The Shamrock folk donated 7.30 dollars from a Friday dance to the Isabella branch of the Red Cross, with thanks and appreciation expressed for the contribution.
A notice announces a Rumuenage Sab in aid of the Red Cross to be held Saturday in 1911 at the former Hardware building. Donations welcomed by the organizers to ensure a successful event. Visitors during the holiday season include J. Bristin J. Clark M. Kuppers and Clark of the forces. Several Clarks Harrison Lawa Bowman Searth Chapman Finkbeiner and Lorne Finkbeiner are listed among attendees and guests.
Beulah Cpl J Brown of the Royal Canadian Army, stationed in Winnipeg, is visiting friends in the district.
Word from three boys overseas says the parcels sent have been received in good order and are very welcome.
A large crowd attended the Nm as concert on Tuesday. Rev H Bowman chaired. The program pleased attendees. A well laden Christmas tree, Santa with gifts, and a candy bag for each child marked the event. Dr W Jingland received a Waterman pen and pencil set from D Deans on behalf of the community.
Among those home for the Xmas holidays were J. and R. Kelly, J. Woods, 2. Chishela, W. Tingland and B Wright with the forces. Misses B. Cesick, Sheegan, K. Coldman, M. Woods, M. Wakefield, K. Wiricht, Mrs. Whitworth, E. Stewart and Jim Morgan, C. Bourne, & on winters: W. Stewart and FR. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. J. McCates and Jon, John, Those spending Xmas.
Mr. and Mrs. H W Stevenson, Mrs. M Bourne, and Ted Wakefield attended the community gathering as noted in local society records. The report highlights their participation and social engagements during the event.
A Friday evening in the Community hall honored Cpl J Kelly and A C Ron Chisholm RCAF. D Deans awarded Parker pen sets to the honorees. Parents received pen and pencil gifts for J Woors A J McLean J B Stewart and W Rollo. Legion cards given by J C Chisholm. Dancing and lunch concluded.
A list of district visitors includes Mr and Mrs J Fraser and family, Mr and Mrs Brunton, Mr and Mrs C Douglas and Jimmy, Mr and Mrs Bremner, Misses K and J Bill, M Fraser, E Shier, Cecil and W Collyer, H Bill, A Rudd and Bdr Menzie, R C A Debertenim, Misses M Rudd, G Rudd, R and E Johnson, M J and P Cowling.
The collection sent to the Red Cross includes a full layette with items such as 1 mother’s gown 2 baby gowns 18 diapers 2 jackets 1 helmet 1 blanket 2 shirts 2 infant bootees 1 face cloth 8 surgical dressings and soap. It also features 11 sleeveless sweaters 3 quilts 1 blanket 14 pairs 2-way mitts 1 pair sexmens socks 24 service socks 3 aero caps 3 turtle neck sweaters 2 ladies sweaters and 5 babies rompers.
Walter Ae Sbean died December 29 1940. He was remembered for a charming manner a smiling face and kindness to all. He was beloved by friends and family.
Notice shows an insert by Mr and Mrs R Reta and their family. It records a personal or family action likely a memorial or announcement.
The Laurier house at St. Lin in Quebec has been restored to its 19th century condition to honor Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The site, dedicated as a National Historic Shrine with Prime Minister Mackenzie King in attendance, showcases authentic period furniture, textiles from Charlevoix and Île‑au‑Coudres, plus works by Arthur Lismer. Exterior work included moving the building and leveling the property, with a bronze-tabled monument marking the site.
At the Doupe home in Crandall on Tuesday December 23 Geraldine Doupe, the younger daughter of Mr. J. G. Doupe, married Ernest Steen of Oak Lake. Rev R W K Elie officiated. Geraldine wore British navy crepe with pink and white carnations. Mrs Hatch, sister of the bride from Oak Lake, attended. A wedding breakfast followed with a three tier cake and pink white streamers. The newlyweds will reside at Oak Lake.
Evelyn Margaret Leland and Elmer Stewart Clark were married on December 24 in Brandon. Rev. G W Goth presided. Miss Jessie Maynes of Birtle attended the bride, with A C Clarence Clark serving as brother of the groom. The couple will reside near Isabella on the Clark farm.
A wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Tianlin Arrow River on Saturday December 27 at 1 PM. Mavis Elizabeth Hanlin wed William M Edward Van Buskirk with Rev. H S Bowman officiating. The couple will reside in Lenore.
Joyce Louise Simmie wed William Simmie in a candle lit ceremony at Shoal Lake home of A W and Mrs Chapman. The bride wore pale blue sheer wool with a talisman rose corsage and pale blue hair wreath, escorted by her father. Officiant Rev J A Stephen led the service as candles lit the altar.
The bride wore a black ribbed crepe dress and four corsages were worn. Miss Cynthia Beamich led the Bridal Chorus and helped serve at the reception with Misses Janet Nixon and Audrey Gneve. Twenty five guests attended. Mr. and Mrs. Simms left by train for Winnipeg to reside there for now.
The North-West Line Elevators Association warns farmers to secure seed early for coarse grains and forage crops. Germination tests for oats and barley are advised, with samples sent to elevators for testing. The message urges prompt action for oats, barley, wheat, and forage seeds and cites sawfly control literature from the Dominion Government.
The North-West Line Elevators Association publishes an seven page illustrated weed bulletin with 63 weed portraits, four in color, brief notes on 22 observations, and seed photos of 60 weeds. It aims to help farmers identify weeds, with brief control remarks noting local adaptation.
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