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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1959
Page
4
The World Day of Prayer service gathered Christians in 144 countries on February 13 with readings in many languages led by Mrs W Cintig Barrett and others. Mrs W Walker spoke on women of Egypt while Ms O L Patterson sang Jus part in 60 languages and 1 000 for Today. Offerings collected at Holy Trinity Church under organizers Mrs Chris El and Mrs Curry and others.
The notice outlines a February 24 1959 referendum to form The Birdtail River School Division No 38 with polling sites across multiple townships. It lists advance polls at Hamiota Shoal Lake and other locations, names election officers, and notes loaned hospital beds and charitable donations in 1938.
The funeral for Mrs. Frank Leary who died in Brandon on February 8 was conducted at Miniota United Church with Rev A M Watts presiding. Burial followed in Miniota Cemetery. Surviving are three daughters and three sons, with extensive family ties listed, and the obituary includes her maiden name Minnie Plummer, birth in 1873 in Sheffield England, marriage in 1895, and Canadian moves through Hamiota Beulah Miniota to town retirement.
Advance polls run February 23 24 and 25 from 5 9 30 p m with arterron noted. Election day February 27 opens 9 a m to 8 p m Returning Officer John Hepworth Division 38 Mrs A C Hill. Bud Townson Regina visit recounted. Curling results listed with players and prizes. Community notes include social events and club activities.
Mr Basme Liond gave an account of 4 H week in Winnipeg. Hostesses at tea time were Mrs W Lockhart and Mrs K Mitchell. The next meeting will be in the church and will be an event to hear Wm Andrew of Hamiota speak on hospitalization.
Crandall hosts a series of local notices including visits from Mrs oy Dickey and Winnipeg guests, a 55th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Runchey, and results from the Oak River and Decker Ladies Bonspiels. The Sun day School teachers discuss curriculum. World Day of Prayer observances occur. plans advance to move The Little School to a new lunch room. Crandall-Decker Midgets beat Swan River 8 to 2 as Crandall-Decker actions proceed toward Lynn Lake.
Friends and neighbors gathered at J. Butler's home to honour Pte. Vernon Groskopf and his bride with a miscellaneous shower. Connie Kirk read the address, gifts were presented, Vern and Stella spoke, and a dainty lunch closed the evening.
Community column requests readers to call in with news tips and items for the paper. It urges speed and accuracy and promises space for readable tips and updates from local residents.
A dense daily grid lists CKX-TV Channel 5 Brandon programming across February dates, detailing news, children's shows, Western hour blocks, CBC National News, sports, and late movies. Notable items include Weather Views, Sportsscope, Open House, The Lone Ranger, and various variety and detective programs.
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