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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
1
The United WA-WMS met to discuss building and classroom work and mission centers. February reports cover presbytery visits, World Day of Prayer plans, local club events, and a toboggan party with nearby clubs.
Rev W H Gregory led the Holy Trinity Church annual meeting as Mrs L Horner presented the financial report and Warderis report noted 6 baptisms 6 funerals with no weddings. Vestry elected including W J Collier and W J M Sop. Gregory thanked for seven years service and noted his March departure for Pilot Mound.
The Lieutenant Governor sent a congratulatory telegram after the royal birth on February 19. Mrs. W. J. Mossop chaired the February meeting of the Women’s Association of Holy Trinity church where the study book on Africa’s industry impact was reviewed. Members planned a United Church service for the World Day of Prayer on March 4 and discussed diocesan events in Brandon in March.
Seven trustees and Mr. Funk attend at Shoal Lake for a brief session. Motions approve February 9 minutes, receive correspondence, invite Stewart McLean to Miniota opening, invite cleaning equipment firms for a March 5 demo, and draft a money by-law for high school accommodation across the division with future school plans for Birtle Shoal Lake Strathclair St Lazare Hamiota. Meeting adjourned for February 24.
Frank Benefit Social organizer Mr Turner and Mrs Turner host a birthday event in St Boniface hospital for local resident Frank. Nurses decorate a cake while residents and former Miniota neighbors join in singing Happy Birthday and sharing gifts.
Expedition 17 of the Miniota Explorer Group met in the School Hall on February 17 with business and worship. The girls studied the mission story Yabo's Present and each received her second star. Games and a closing ceremony concluded the gathering.
Beulah notes report the 4-H Grocery Hamper draw won by Mrs Graham. Fourteen dollars were sent to the March of Dimes by the 4-H Club. Miss Venda Pierce spent the weekend at her home. Miss Shirley Hamberg is nursing in the Birtle Hospital. The Red Cross Bale returned this week with 44 articles including 14 sweaters and socks.
The Manitoba Legislature in session expressed best wishes to Your Majesty and Prince Philip on the birth of the Royal Prince. His Honor noted Manitobans join in heartfelt congratulations on this occasion of widespread rejoicing and happiness.
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