Miniota community honors armed forces with banquet and dance
The Miniota community held a banquet and reception Friday night to honor returned personnel. At the Masnic Temple guests enjoyed a fine meal, with community singing to follow and thanks given by local leaders including R. M. Oliver and Mrs. R Rollins. A complimentary dance closed the event.
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Miniota
Masmic Temple
Leeve JR. Lynch
A. Moyer
United Church
B.O Whitfield
Anglican Church
J. Spalding
Miniota Community Soldiers Goodwill Committee
R. M. Oliver
The
Canadian Legion
United States Secures New Year Amid 1946 Optimism
The passage notes the transition from 1945 to 1946 with celebrations and a sense of momentous change. It emphasizes a fresh start and collective optimism as the new year begins.
New Era of Peace and Civic Duty Inspires Postwar Canada
A reflective editorial urges gratitude for peace and world leaders’ efforts at postwar diplomacy. It highlights science’s double-edged progress, Canada’s wartime veterans’ reintegration, and a call for fair labor and economic reforms to ensure lasting harmony. It warns that greed and profit motive must not drive future wars and urges honesty and neighborly support in 1946.
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Canada
Hangmans Noose
Wishful New Year Greeting From the Community
A communal message expresses life dedicating to others and putting first things first while wishing a Happy New Year. It hopes for prosperity and good health for the reader and their family, and invokes blessings like the river of good gifts.
Ernie Barnes Seeks Medical Check-Up in Deer Lodge
Crandall reports Ernie Barnes traveled to Deer Lodge hospital for a routine medical check-up. No further details were provided about his condition or the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Barnes
Deer Lodge Hospital
Welcome Home party filled hall with amateur contest
The ninth Welcome Home event drew many locals and guests at the hall. Winners in the senior and junior amateur divisions were announced by M. Kirk with performances by soloists, duets, and the Douglas Girls Quartette. Honored guests included Lt. Wren, Ermina Shier, Elsie Padfield, and Cecil Collyer among others. a lunch and dance by the Arrow River orchestra closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Kirk
Reading
Douglas
Myrna McConnell
Rae Hyndman
Jackie Vance
Glenda Smith
Lynne Caldwell
Wren Ermina Shier
Elsie Padfield
Cecil Collyer
Clarence Whitney
Charles Lewis
M. Kirk
R. Lee
Arrow River Orchestra
Calf Club Course Attendance and Winnipeg Visits
Arrow River Robi Leland attended a Calf Club course held in Winnipeg. Townson left this week to undergo medical treatment in Winnipeg. Misses Islay Leland and Ethel Gardham, Winnipeg, visited at their homes. Mr. and Mrs Sam Wlace and family returned from a visit to Winnipeg. Red Cross dance on Boxing Day netted 25 dollars and a Girls Sewing Club donation of a like amount. Welcome extended to Pte Russell Leland who returned from active service overseas and to Gmr Harvey O Callaghan. Miss Doreen Hanna will spend winter months with Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Mitchell while her parents are in Nanaimo.
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Red Cross
Girls Sewing Club
Pte
Russell Leland
Gmr
Harvey O'Callaghan
Doreen Hanna
R. G. Mitchell
Nanaimo
Canada
Canadian Red Cross Society
St John Ambulance
Manioba
Cvilians
Manitoba
Mein Forces of
Veterans’ Affairs
Canadian Legion War
National Council of the Y.M.C.A
Knights of the Salvation Army War Services
Columbus
Death of Mrs Rev 8 D Thomas in Gilroy Cahfa
The district laments the death of Mrs Rev 8 D Thomas also known as May Mitchell at Gilroy Cahfa. No further details available.
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Pople
D. Thomas
May Mitchell
Gilroy
Cahfa
Funeral service held on December 7 at Gilrey
A funeral was conducted on December 7 at Gilrey with attendees paying respects. The service honored the deceased and reflected on their life and impact within the community.
Beulah Mrs Haney Visit and Local Church Welcomes
Beulah Mir reports Mrs A Haney spent the holiday in Winnipeg. T J Jasper completed school wiring for electricity. Miss Elizabeth Green was welcomed into the church membership at the United Church service on Sunday.
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Mir
A. Haney
Winnipeg
T. J. Jasper
School For Electricity
Elizabeth Green
United Church
Beulah Community Honors Returned Service Members Banquet
Beulah citizens held a Thursday banquet and reception for returning service personnel in the hall with 145 covers. Kharlie Woods and Dephne Edmundson contributed to a four‑song program, Geo Armstrong was toastmaster, and F/Lt R F P Kelly DFC spoke. Rev H L Bowman addressed the gathering as framed scrolls were presented to relatives, including the Shean family for Pte Walter Shean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah
Kharlie Woods
Dephne Edmundson
Chisholm
Geo. Armstrong
R. FP. Kelly
D.F.C
H. Ll. Bowman
Walter Shean
Canadian Legion
Card of Thanks from the Wakefield Families
The Wakefield Families express sincere thanks to the Beulah and Shamrock Community Clubs and many friends for floral tributes acts of kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah and Shamrock
Wakefield
Tribute and Dance Mark Service and Sacrifice
A fitting tribute honored those who served and those who died while contests and a dance followed the ceremony.
In Memoriam Bernard Francis Leary
In loving memory of Bernard Francis Leary who died January 2 1944. Two years have passed yet you seem near. We cannot think of you as gone. Ever remembered by Dad, Mother and the Family.
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Bernard
Dad
Evans Birth at Miniota Nursing Home
A daughter named Marilou Adele was born to Mr and Mrs W Evans of MacAuley at the Miniota Nursing Home on Sunday December 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Miniota Nursing Home
McKenzie Baby Born at Winnipeg General Hospital
Ronald William McKenzie is born to Mr. and Mrs Wes McKenzie of Miniota at Winnipeg General Hospital on Sunday November 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenzie
Winnipeg General Hospital
Wes McKenzie
Miniota
Ronald William
Doran Couple Honored at District Shower
Friends gathered at the T F Doran home to honor Mr and Mrs Nelson Doran with a miscellany shower. Lorne Finkbeiner read an address as Margaret and Pernice Doran presented a miniature cottage on a wagon filled with gifts. Nelson spoke for the couple and guests praised the couple’s generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T F. Doran
Nelson Doran
Lorne Finkbeiner
Margaret
Pernice Doran
Nelson
Voting Requirements for Ballot Applicants in 1945 Manitoba
Fragmentary notice from Winnipeg Manitoba dated December 17 1945 outlines requirements for ballot applicants. Hector J. Craig War Services Director informs qualifiers must meet criteria before voting. The document references service-related qualifications and official procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipe
Manitoba
Hector J. Craig
War Services
Christmas Meeting at the Manse and 1946 Nominations
Members and guests enjoyed a dainty lunch after the W MS Christmas gathering at the Manse. A Christmas Carol service from the Missionary monthly was led by the President. The nominating committee proposed 1946 officers: President Mrs A Adams. 1st Vice President Mrs R Adams. 2nd Vice-President Mrs H M Brisbin. Secretary Mrs HI Bowman. Treasurer Mrs AE Brad. G LT Leader Mrs A Adams. Mission Band Leader Mrs W Ingram. Baby Band Leader Mrs G Artis.
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W.M .S
Manse
Missionary Monthly
A. Adams
R. Adams
H M.brisbin
HI. Bowman
AE. Brad
Mission
W. Ingram
G Artis
Holiday season visitors and travelers listed
Those spending the holiday season were LAC F Levins Edmon ton Gmr C Norrie Winnipeg Misses K Coxworth and K Scarth Brandon R Wright F Scarth B Lawn and Jack Brisbin of Winnipeg L Finkbeiner Strathclair Mrs E Egilsson and daughter Rainy River Mr and Mrs Cliff Shurwell and daughter Beverley Crawford and Colin Campbell Mrs White L Johnston of Winnipeg R Young and Miss M Harrison Dand Miss M Wright Sanford R Searth The Pas Gov C Harrison Shilo Pte EF Young who has just arrived from over seas Beaver Those visiting away were Rev and Mrs H J Bowman and Wm Bardwell Jr Winnipeg Mrs J Astle is visiting with her son John Reid and family at Edmonton Mrs F Smith Brandon is visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs R E Heise Mrs K Hanna and son Greydon and Miss D Hanna have returned from a visit to Nanaimo
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Lac
F. Levins
Edmonton
Gmr
Norrie
Winnipeg
K Coxworth
K Scarth
Brandon
R Wright
F. Scarth
B. Lawn
Jack Brisbin
L.finkbeiner
Dand
M. Wright Sanford
R. Searth
Pas
Gov. C. Harrison
Shilo Pte EF
R.E. Heise
K. Hanna
Greydon
D. Hanna
Nanaimo
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M. Oliver
Mani Ss
United Mater
Minshall
McLean
Harcrave Windlifeg
West
Reg. M Oliver
J. J. H McLean Co. Ltd
Crandall
Edith Gunson
Athabaska
Alta
M. Hadman
Douglas L.dickey
J Wilson E. Shier
Whitney
T Irvine
M. Fraser
D Warre
Warren
Lightrim
H. Lawson
R Johnston
C.collyer Yorkton
B. Coupe
Virden
C. Douglas
James Glepvora
B Grafton
Arrow River
Robi Leland
Townson
Islay Leland
Ethel Gardham
Sam Wlace
Gilrey
Memoriam
Isabella
Province OF
Armed Services
22Nd
Legislative Assembly
Rvices
Ing
Hamiota
Ntice
War Service
Virden Virden
S A
M. Pineo
Robt. Peel
Ute
W. B Searth
Elkhorn
Mintota Esas
Reston
Self
Manitoba Cancer Relief & Research Institute
Memorial Boulevard
Manitobe
Canadian National Institute For Ie Blind
Herald
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