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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1954
Page
8
The report notes Crandall 35 entering the Men's Sonspiel, multiple rink entries in Brandon and Birtle bonspiels, and prize wins in various events. It mentions local clubs, church groups, and the WMS meeting with activities, donations, and new programs as doors close on a busy week of curling and community events.
Mrs Geo Reid of Cardale underwent an operation at Hamiota hospital recently with Juve Finkbeiner noted in attendance.
At Mrs Levins home 16 members attended. New president Mrs S J Bell opened with a talk on the Aims and Work of the Society. Arrangements were made to obtain articles and materials per the Supply committee. Mrs W Irwin read on Christian Stewardship and Mrs Kennedy on Canadian Missionary Hospitals. Mrs Jev Miller led the devotional service with assistance from Mrs R Attwood. Mrs M Asile summarized the seventh chapter of the Study book.
Spence Littlejohn skip leads Arrow River rink to Crandall bonspiel entry. Joe Bonners rink claimed first place in the Centreal Hotel event at Virden bonspiel last week. Chrome smoker clocks in on site. Mrs. Flelond buys the D Mackean home. Mr and Mrs Cecil Lelond relocate. Lou Lelond treated at Hamiota hospital after sleigh accident with a cracked collarbone and rib injuries. Friends of Mr and Mrs I Mackean gather locally.
A gathering was held Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs F Q Gardham to bid them farewell as they depart to preside in Minnesota. Mrs W Tennant read an address and the hostess presented an electric table lamp. Games and a dainty lunch concluded the event.
The death of Miss Ellen Bartley, 65, occurred at her home at Wattsview on Friday last. She resided at Wattsview all her life. A sister, Mrs Jas Keel of Birtle, and a brother Edward survive. The funeral was in Birtle on Monday with burial in Birtle cemetery.
George Kerfoot age 69 died Tuesday January 26 in White Rock British Columbia. He formerly farmed at Landis Saskatchewan and later worked as a grainbuyer. He is survived by his second wife and son Walter from his first marriage. He was a member of the Masonic order.
William Walker, a respected Glenlochar district farmer and church member, died on Saturday January 30 in Virden hospital after brain infection surgery last July. Born January 12 1905 in Reedness England he emigrated to Canada in 1905 and later farmed near Miniota. He leaves wife Connie Andrew three sons Larry Clifford and Bob and four brothers and three sisters. Funeral held Tuesday at Holy Trinity church Miniota with Rev B O Whitfield officiating.
The report states farmers will receive about 4 acres for their final 1952 wheat crop payment. The Dominion government reports a $2 million loss on its beef deal with England, bought at 45c and sold at 15c per pound. Moose Jaw police pursue a theft of 200 sheet treasures from a Quartermaster store. At Mission Band, future plans discussed if church doors closed. Doreen McCaw and Sharon Leary assisted. 1954 officers elected Ronnie Bryant presiding, Evelyn Woods vice, Jack Spalding secretary, Betty Johnson treasurer, Bob Draper World Friendship Sec., Heather Dunn assistant. The $10 March of Dimes collection was iron lung fund.
The Hurlers Five rink lineup competes in the Crandall bonspiel this week. Mrs Hy Gibbings skips a team that won second place in the Challenge event at the Ladies spiel in Birtle-footstools.
The writer argues for lowering Canadian tariffs to boost wheat exports and aid hungry nations, noting it could lift sales without shrinking farmers income. Mentions drought risk and political context in Virden constituency with J W M Thompson elected as Liberal representative.
In loving memory of our dear Mother and Grandma Mary Collier who passed away February 5 1948. Loving and kind in all her ways upright and just to the end of her days sincere and true in her heart and mind. Beautiful memories she left behind ever remembered by her son Billie daughter-in-law Aileen and granddaughters.
Mrs Geo Bruce thanks friends for cards letters and visits while a patient in Hamiota hospital. All was very much appreciated.
A brief time schedule lists locations Arrow River at 11, Isabella at 2, Beulah at 3.20, and Miniota at A, indicating a sequence of stops or events. The notes read as a concise timetable or route outline with no additional context.
Holy Trinity W A will meet at 2.30 pm on Thursday of this week at the home of Mrs Bud Barrett.
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