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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1968
Page
1
The Premier expresses hope and confidence for a challenging year ahead for Manitoba and Canada as the nation enters its second century. He highlights courage and initiative, acknowledges difficulties and successes, and credits Canadians of all origins for the country’s growth. He wishes happiness and success to all residents of Manitoba in the year ahead.
The Arrow River U C W gathered December 6 at Mrs. Lean’s home with six members present. Mrs. D. Leland presided. Gifts were collected for the M and M of the local church with a $25 donation approved. Plans target 1968 allocation of $135 plus $7.50 expenses. Supply items were shown for the second parcel. The program featured Songs of Japan and Kunijiro Ono’s story, from Toyama through wartime to his Christian bookstore role. Devotional by Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs. Tennant focused on the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill. hymns were sung and Luke chapter two read. Lunch followed.
A December 20 minutes item from Birdtail River School Division notes the building program outlined by the notice of intent should be delayed if the referendum is approved, until after the election of a new board.
The Beulah Home Economics Club held its second meeting December 13 at Beulah school with all members, one mother and leader Mrs Gow present. The group reviewed last meeting minutes, heard treasurer Marjorie Evans, discussed India and her people, and planned a sock hop for late January. Shirley Frazer reported on her Camp holiday at Kiltarney, then Carol Gows spoke as a Junior Leader at Camp. A sing song followed and two members were chosen to give short demonstrations at the January 10 meeting.
Families from Miniota and Crandall attended the annual Jehovah's Witnesses assembly in Brandon. D. G. Clegg of Toronto spoke to 486 present, saying God has begun to intervene and that wars oppression immorality and greed will end. Mason lauded the convention as a grand success urging continued door to door ministry to spread God's Word.
Mr and Mrs H S Hyndman were surprised by a party of councillors and spouses from Miniota Virden and area on December 16 1987 to honor the reeve for twenty two years of service A booklet address by Mrs F Reid decorated with a hand drawn map highlighted the occasion A swivel chair was presented to the Hyndmans and Mrs Stewart gave Mrs Hyndman a corsage The reeve thanked the council and noted good cooperation and praised Sec-Treasurer E J Spalding A lunch followed the event with contributions from the ladies
The Lieutenant-Governor greets the season with a wish for Happy New Year and reflects on 1967 as a year of growing knowledge of Canada. He hopes 1968 will bring greater understanding and goodwill among regions, establishing Canada firmly in its second century with each part contributing to the nation's and world's good.
The December WI meeting at Miss M Paynter's home was led by President Mrs Mann who opened with the Institute Ode. Roll call featured a News Item about Alberta and a Christmas gift for Assiniboine Hospital. Plans for the annual meeting on January 14 at 2 p.m. were discussed. Visitors welcome. One motion set the WI to join the Canadian Association of Consumers. Dining followed carols and decor ideas.
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