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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
8
The issue records community items from Miniota Manitoba including hockey at Elkhorn, Y P A fellowship at Holy Trinity church with Miss M Horner, W J group meeting at Mrs A Mackimmon home, a Devonshire cream demonstration by Mrs R K Chalmers, Red Cross sweater needs and wool shipments, and upcoming meetings.
Beulah T E Forster attends a M C L convention in Winnipeg this week. AC Wm Kelly was at home for a few days last week while en route from Gimli to Edmonton. A good crowd enjoyed films shown under National auspices Monday night. A WI social and card party drew a nice crowd Wednesday. Court Whist winners were Miss L McLean and T Spencer. Mr Guy Woods and Mrs T E Forster vied for consolation which went to Mrs Woods on the card cut. A dainty lunch closed a most enjoyable evening.
Mrs Mark returned from Vancouver as the W M S met at Mrs J H Frazer's home with thirteen members and four visitors. Mrs Whitney led the program from The Missionary Monthly. Mrs Crawford aided lunch. The Young People group ran a one day hotspiel with an entry of tickets.
In the 56th annual bonspiel at Winnipex 239 rinks entered. Mortis Miconnell Marjory Kidd Evelyn Sivers and Dierald Shier faced Roussel Johns ton Adam McPheron Eddie Meyers and Hira Shier as games unfolded. Consolation title went to Benny Coupe Noi Bill Masses Aleta Padfield and Jean Flaminte with solid play and memorable moments for all participants.
A quiet wedding was held Saturday January 13 at 730 pm in United Church vestry Calgary. Marjorie Alice Kirk daughter of Mrs. Ja Kirk and the late Mr. Kirk married LAC Jack Faren RC A F formerly of Decker. Rev J. Burton and Flt Lieut McLean officiated.
Advert reads for sale a 121 International Tractor Cultivator in good working order. Contact Frank Witshire Beulah at phone 125 Minwa ex.
Isabella Alva Bradeft reported for Army duty in Winnipeg Wednesday. Mrs Riches Sr and Chiff Drummond of Carberry visited friends in the district last week. The first Home Nursing class was held at Mrs A Warren’s home with five present. Hockey results: Decker 3 Isabella 6 with J Bur as referee. The Isabella team tied 6 1 at Birtle Monday night. The rink officially opened Friday with a good crowd and ceremony.
Whyte couple in Patricia Bay welcome Diane Lynne, a daughter born February 2 at Victoria Hospital to Mr and Mrs Bruce Whyte. Blight family in Toronto announce Elizabeth Ann born February 2 to Mr and Mrs C W Blight, formerly Isabella. Reid family in Dawson Creek report Robert Harvey born February 15 at Birtie Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Reid.
The event featured card tables, winners Mrs G. Pe and J. T. Pinkbeiner, a Union Jack display, and a student program. Maestro Gordon Nosrie led the Rhythm Band as races and a moccasin dance delighted attendees. Catering by W. Ii Isdies and credits to J. Buhr and pupils followed.
Mrs L Shoemaker and Mrs W Attwood with W T Sutherland visited Winnipeg. Mrs J R Mitchell planned to move to Brandon after a few days here. A large crowd attended the Red Cross monthly dance with Crenda's orchestra. The WI met Tuesday at Jimmie Suther and has enlisted at the home of Mrs W Tennant.
The fragment mentions RCNAR and home duties extending until reporting for duty at month end. No further context or names are readable to specify who or where.
Midots YPU presents a three act play Civil Service Arrow River Ball on Monday February 21 at 815 pm under the auspices of Arrow River Y. Pu admission 35 cents Children 14 and under 20 cents Mrs Jo McKinnon underwent a major operation at Brandon General Hospital on Wednesday with a favorable report on her condition.
Mr and Mrs Westeland hosted a Wednesday party in honor of Mrs Ken Nordlinger. Court Whist and other games were enjoyed.
Attend the War Savings Dance in the Arrowiver Hall on Friday February 25 with Crandall Orch. Admission includes lunch. Feature draws offer War Savings Certificates valued at 20 10 and 5 dollars. Levi Raeman of Kamsack announces his infant son James Vaughan. LAC and Mrs Tenn announce their son Robert Ivan.
A meeting of the Festival Committee was held at the home of Mrs. J. F. Tennant on Saturday last. The Syllabus was completed and arrangements were made to commence work.
LAC Cam. Martin, a former Principal of the school here, is currently training at the Air Observer school in Portage and spent several days at the J. M. Elliott home during the stay.
Plans were set to halt a school festival on April 28 as a medley of Zeoteh songs was performed by Mrs. Eli Carmeck. Demonstrations on filleting fish by Mrs. Spence Wallace and on Transfor mania by Miss Pauline Tennant followed. A $9 children's art collection was raised. Tea hostesses were Mesdames J F Tennant F Townson and W E Dayton.
Vancouver Daily Province reports six RC A F crewmen escaped injury when twin engined land crafts belly landed at sea near Seymour Narrows about 130 miles northwest of Vancouver. They were rescued by a Canadian Airways float plane after a call from a RC A P plane. One plane sank after engine trouble. another crashed while dropping a dinghy. The third plane circled, dropped flares, and the PA CAL plane rescued the men.
The World Calendar Association promotes a four quarter year of 91 days with 31 30 30 day months and a Year-End Day to balance Leap Years. A L day marks Leap Year and Christmas and birthdays fall on the same weekday annually. Line Elevator agents offer printed circuits and copies for schools.
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