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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1945
Page
8
The Grey North election chose the Progressive-Conservative candidate over General A G L McNaughton and Air Vice Marshal K Golfrey of the CCF, drawing nationwide attention. Winnipeg events included visits by Mr and Mrs F E Cullen and a bonspiel opening nearby.
A local gathering under W.1 auspices led by Rev H. S. Bowman read the Honor Bell of Beulan district and promoted tree planting and Memorial park creation. Mrs JC Chisholm introduced the subject, the discussion was thorough, and the group unanimously supported the objective. A social time followed and a collection of $25 was realized.
Harold Edward Evans 63 of Winnipeg veteran of the 1914 18 war and longtime member of the Veterans Guard of Canada since 1940 died at Port Arthur on Sunday January 25. Born in Lancashire he moved to Canada at seven settling in Beulah. He served four years overseas and was wounded and gassed. He worked in the grain trade and was an elevator agent at Gisoux Manitoba for 19 years. Survived by widow daughter Eunice a stepson and four step sons two brothers and a sister. Funeral held at Thompson chapel with Rev Donnelly. burial in Brookside military plot.
Isabella Mrs R Scarth visits with sister Mrs R Shipley at Eadcliffe Mr Mer N Patterson Winnipeg visits parents Mr and Mrs R T Clark. Senior hockey team traveled to Birtte for a friendly game losing 10 to 5. Sgt and Mrs Ted Finkbeiner arrive from Ottawa. We are pleased to welcome you.
Beulah notes: Chas Pierce Don Green and Chas Rollo left for Winnipeg. WPS gathered at Mr. and Mrs. F Green’s with May Oswin presiding. WMS met at Mrs. J C Chisholm’s home with 8 attendees led by Mrs E Forster. Devotional covered The Kingdom of God in Our Community. West of the Date Line studied. Red Cross January aid reported: 2 children overcoats, 10 bed jackets, 10 nightgowns, 1 cap, 2 pairs gloves, 4 pairs children’s socks, 2 boys sweaters, 6 sleeveless sweaters, 8 pairs socks, biscuits. A new ministerial shipment is available through Mrs H E Forster. Encouragement to join Red Cross work given.
The fragment references a homecoming note from overseas and a sale inquiry noting Aarehow use x56. It mentions N P Ball as Implement Agent in Birtle Manitoba and references Elmer Kipbeiner visiting with Mr and Mrs Elmer Kipbeiner, plus Elmer Kipbeiner connected to R Andersen Decker rink and Winnipeg bonspiel with W Cumberland.
Crandall M. McConnell visited Winnipeg this week as a business guest. Mrs A Walker and Velma Irvine also went to Winnipeg. Mrs A Skene of Brandon visits sister Mrs C Lysgz while Mrs R Vance and Jacqueline stay with Mr and Mrs J Fraser at Morden. S-J Smith and B Dore played hockey with Minotio in Ek horn tournament. Pte George Gunson named among fifty officers listed for gallant and distinguished service. Church annual meeting held. reports and balances solid. Sunday school shows strong progress. G L Dibblee
The report lists crews led by M AtcConnell and others racing to Winnipeg Bonspe with names like A Dikey C Dickey ROL Dickey and A Amy among skippers and sailors. It also notes Sub Lt Arthur Wayne Colbeck reported missing after the Canadian minesweeper Cilayoquot was torpedoed and sunk. 73 crew saved, others missing. The district extends sympathy to John W Colbeck and family.
Army note ARROW RIVER Pte Frank Gardham hospitalized in Winnipeg with a knee injury. Visits include Mi 33 Vctor Ix min' Oo and a Morrow home call. Miss A Perkins of Child Welfare Brandon spent days in town last week and reunited with Sgt Ford Wiggins. Jack McKinnon returned from visiting his sister Mrs Clark Moody in Killarney. E W Hannon is taking the
The column reports family relocations including Mrs Hannon moving to Birtle after the school term and baby Mark Tennant undergoing major surgery in Brandon with recovery proceeding well. Dr Chalmers and Rev Egilsson escorted Mrs Tennant and child to the city. A Y P A concert featured saxophonists Merns McConnell and James Kirton Minuet. A dance fundraiser netted about 25 to support a church communion table memorial. War Savings Committee set annual prizes and hall rules, with officers named and tickets sold by W Tennant and O Bilaich.
A wartime verse salutes soldiers in Caen Dieppe Dunkirk and France praising their courage while criticizing civilians who drink and idle at home. It credits Pte George Gunson of the 1th Field Ambulance Canadian Army Overseas and urges active duty in service of God and country.
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