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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1954
Page
8
Crandall and Webber Attend Winnipeg Funeral Fray
A Winnipeg trip on Friday saw Mr. and Mrs. Ed Webber attend Mrs. MacNeil’s funeral. The Mintota and Crandall area circle hosted whist drives and a bonspiel with prizes, lunches served by ladies, and a notable Fraser rink showing in the Challenge event. Multiple prize lists, rink matchups, and local names appear across the social and curling sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Webber
Winnipeg
Mrs. Webber
Mrs. MacNeil
R.vance
H.leland
Hyndman
C.lyng
A.doug
J. Walker
L-Hunkin
R.kitz
Mintota
Messamnes
Kobus
H-Hall
F.shi- R.vance
A Doulas
W.padfield
M.smuttell
A. Hirst
Decker
Fraser
Hamleta
Hannin
Hodnett
Steuart
Angell
Miniota
W Frser
Strachan
Lobban
Hazelwood
Hamiota
Kirk
Randall
Murray
F.bryant
Huett
Rowan
H Moffatt
Cummings
Hill
Fennell
Lenore
Broughton
Wale
Decker, Decker Tea
Kirk Rink
Iridge Cards
Hall
Teale
Decker Gal
Taylor
Smith
Webber
Crardall
Aeckers
Cummings Rink
Shir
Fleming
Crandall
Imperial Eil
Farmers
McCaw
K. Fraser
Kidd
Gray
Pennycook
Rosenberger
Gregory
Lueck
Coupe Dave Heise
van Buskirk
Norrie Crandall
St. Regis Hotel
March of Dimes Drive and Club Activities Noted
Mrs F Wiggins led a March of Dimes collection planned for the next meeting. The C.G. Lt group met Friday with active Robins. plans included a quilt and sending 11 tablespoons of baby food to the Koreas. Handwork to raise funds and a study quiz on used clothing for Europe were discussed, with games, singing and lunch to close. The WMS and WA met at Mrs D Sutherland’s home. Mrs W Tennant presiding. The town group opened worship, west group reviewed the Study book on nationalities aiding church camps and caravans, and WA work items were discussed. Plans for fundraising and a lunch social followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Wiggins
C.g.lt
Robins
Kores
Europe
W.M.S
Obituary of Ruth MacDonald Former Miniota Resident
Ruth MacDonald, a former Miniota resident, died January 23 in her late 80s. The funeral was held in Miniota the following Tuesday. She had lived with her daughters Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Ross Rollins, who predeceased her, and earlier resided in Brandon during earlier years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Ruth MacDonald
Pioneer Mrs. A O Mitchell Dies at 81 in Brand
Mrs Annna Olivia Mitchell a longtime Arrow River district resident died after illness in Brand on hospital Wednesday February 3 in her 82nd year. She lived in Miniota after 1930 with husband James Waugh Mitchell, who served as reeve of Miniota Municipality. Funeral Monday was conducted by Rev K H Moffatt with interment at Arrow River Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow River District
Brandon Hospital
A.O. Mitchell
Walaceburg
Ont
J.T Lynch
Winnipeg
Birtle Farm
W.j.collier
James Waugh Mitchell
Miniota
Mr. Mitchell
K.H Moffatt
Arrow River Cemetery
J.B
R.G. Mitchell
W.j.watters
W. O'Callaghan
J. Wiggins
W.h.p.wallace
Notable survivors listed in Miniota obituary note
Surviving are three daughters Mrs A Hill Miniota Mrs C E Gladstone Skidegate BC and Mrs J C Stephens Kelowna BC and two sisters Mrs J M Elliott Arrow River Mrs R Baldwin Yorkton and one brother J R Lynch of Miniota. There are nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A C.hill
Miniota
C.E. Gladstone
Skidegate
B.C
J.C. Stephens
Births Rudd and Gilmour Twins Reported
At Hamioda hospital on February 3 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rudd Crandall. At Russell hospital on February 7 twins were born to Mr. and Mrs Bob Gilmour Kathrine Levins Foxwarren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudd
Hamioda Hospital
Leslie Rudd, Crandall
Gilmour
Russell Hospital
Bob Gilmour
Kathrine Levins
Foxwarren
Isabella and Virden Girls Play Hockey Evening
Isabella hosts Virden girls for a hockey game, Isabella girls win 4-3. Strathclair girls lose 4-2 to Isabella and Decker 14 and under boys’ visitors struggle 16-0. W I meeting discusses bazaar, March of Dimes gift, lunch bonspiel plans, floral quilt blocks, and hospital aid report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden
Strathclair
Isabella
Isabella and Decker
W. 1
Johnston
R. Doran
T. Kennedy
F.W. C
E.finkbeiner
R.T. Clark
Card of Thanks for Visits and Flowers from W.I. and Friends
I thank all my friends for their visits cards and kind enquiries and Isabella W I for the flowers sent during my stay as a patient in Hamiota hospital Mrs E Lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella W.I
Hamiota Hospital
E. Lawn
Thanking Neighbors for Kindness During Hospital Stay
Miss E. Tr. Heyhoe thanks neighbors and friends for cards visits fruit and courtesies while she was a patient at Hamiota hospital. All was much appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Hospital
E. Tr. Heyhoe
Miniota Ladies Curling Club Thanks Donors and Roy Leland
The club extends gratitude to everyone who donated prizes or assisted with the bonspiel. Special thanks to Roy Leland for serving as Draw master during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Leland
Miniota Ladies Curling Club
Gratitude for Support After Bill's Illness and Passing
Connie and the boys express heartfelt thanks for kindness, inquiries, cards, flowers, and help during Bill's illness and after his passing, noting deep gratitude to dear friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Connie and Boys
Family notes thanks for kindness after bereavement
The family of the late Mrs Anna Mitchell expresses gratitude for the courtesies shown during her illness and after her death. Special thanks are given to Rev. K H Moffatt and the Choir for their support and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mitchell
K.H. Moffatt
Beulah Visitor With Sister in Winnipeg
Beulah Mrs R B Edmundson visits her sister in Winnipeg where details note that young Colleen Steuart accompanies them. The report ends mid sentence leaving Colleen’s full relation to the visit unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.B. Edmundson
Winnipeg
Colleen Steuart
W M S Meet Plans World Day of Prayer
Mrs J Chisholm hosted the W M S meeting with Mrs J A Frazer presiding. They reviewed the third chapter of the study book and laid plans for the Women's World Day of Prayer to be held at the United Church on Friday March 5.
Curlers Compete in Winnipeg Bonspiel and Minnesota Ladies Event
Curlers Joe Bonner Jim Carnegie Ken Mitchell Geo Gardham L S Hodnett M P Scott C Darker O F Doyle represented The Curlers in Winnipeg bonspiel this week. Twenty two ladies rinks played from Friday to Monday in Minnesota bonspiel drawing crowds. W I Auxiliary catered well and several prizes were awarded in grand challenge Merchants and Consolation divisions with numerous household items and gifts listed for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Joe Bonner
Jim Carnegie
Ken. Mitchell
Geo.Gardham
L.s.,hodnett
M.P. Scott
C.darker
O.F Doyle
Minsota
W.1
W Wilton
Birtle
Flee
Wall
Decker
H. Gibbings
Miniota
K Mitchell
Arrow River
J Doole
J Reevez
W Peel
Minita
EF Reyold
P Gow
Ben
Insurance notice from Portage Mutual agent Tennant
A Portage Mutual Insurance agent promotes comprehensive coverage for vehicles with 100 percent damage payout except collision or upset. The notice, signed by John F. Tennant, notes farm insurance focus and credentials as a registered real estate dealer commissioner for oaths in real estate and farm lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colison
Portage Mutual Ins. Co
John F.tennant
Furniture and Gift Items Listed in Auction
The list includes miniature copper curling rock dishes, nylon hose, turtle chocolates, silver deposit glass candle holders, and a set of Isabella Double deck playing cards. Names appearing are Mrs R Vance Cran dall, Mrs C Johnson Miniata, Miss P Maxfield Two Creeks, and Mrs C Peel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Vance
Crandall
C Johnson
P Maxfield
C Peel
Isabella
Granville Street Bridge Opens Ahead of Schedule
Vancouver opens the Granville Street bridge to traffic two months early with a 1909 vintage car first crossing. A two week farm machinery course will be held at Brandon’s Agricultural and Homemaking school from March 15 to 26 with only 40 spots available. The federal government is now out of the.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville St
Vancouver
Brandon
Cantor meat business diverts pork to Germany at 22c a pound
The firm disposed of 22 million pounds of pork to Germany at 22 cents per pound and arranged tender sale of remaining canned pork for export outside Canada. The beet harvest has also been disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
M Oliver
Manitoba
USA
Myrna Loy
Robert Mitebum
June Haver
Das Daly General
Johnny Mitchell
Ken
Griffiths
Mrs. Annna Olivia Mitchell
Chas. Harrison
Daughters
Wendy and
Lynne
Beulah
John Deere
International
Ino
D. B
B.R
D.H Johnston
Johnston Estate
The
Canadian Legion
Ted Miller
E A Barnes
Treas. Crandall
Daniel G. Levenick
McConnell Bros. Ltd
Harry L. Trump
Optometrist
Clement Block
Birtle Hotel
S. E. Bjornson, M. D
Man
Pacific Coast
Canadian Pacific
Banff
Lion's Gate Bridge
Victoria
Empress Hotel
Impress Hotel Victoria
Evergreen Playground
Leonard
YDRC
Hydro
Tenth Street
Portage le Prairie
Saskatchewan Avenue
Canada Building
Manitoba Power
Borg Piers Cy
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