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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
8
An item notes a fare schedule showing a base charge of 1.50 per person in advance and a 2.00 rate to the United States, reflecting price adjustments under consideration.
Mrs W A Barret and Mrns and Alex MacPherson of Winnipeg spent the weekend with friends in the district. Flowers at United church were laid by Leary family members in memory of Bernard Francis Leary. Mr and Mrs P S MacPher son report their son Don, a Japanese prisoner of war, wrote after five months confirming he is well.
Nurse J Elliott of Arrow River spends the holiday at Brandon with Mrs J D Sutherland and Bennie also holidaying at Hamuiota.
P O Ken Mitchell and O and Jim Sutherland returned to their stations in Moncton New Brunswick and Halifax Newfoundland respectively. Visitors in the district for the holidays included Mrs W Grant Isla Leland O Blaich Winnipeg Misses L Torrance J Leland and Ivan Tennant Brandon Miss M Townson Inglis T Godbold Dauphin S Leland Oak River E White Rivers Cpl and Mrs G Littlejohn Dafoe Wm Iles and Miss V Lennox Reston Pte E Zaver Shilo Pte Les Leland Borden Mrs Humpkin Shirley and Helen Miss M Wiggine Brandon.
Mrs. D Wright and another sister visited North Dakota as the community recognizes 17 years of school trustee service at the Christmas concert intermission. J T Finkbeiner, retiring trustee, is honored with an address and a useful purse presented by Doug Heise. Finkbeiner gives a gracious acceptance speech.
Arthur E. Aspinwall died at Bestmore Nursing Home Winnipeg after illness at 51. An early Miniota resident, he homesteaded near Elkhorn, built a family home, and helped with local building projects. He was born in Manchester England and married Martha Campbell who died in 1927. Funeral held at Kerr's and burial at Brookside.
The obituary honors a faithful Anglican and longtime mail carrier for the C N R. He served as organist and chorister at Holy Trinity church and held life memberships in the Vestry. An active member of Lodge Gordon and Sons of England and of Minicta band, he kept busy on or off the job. He leaves three daughters Je DeLavignette Otto Mears Brando and vies in Winnipeg, a son Alfred in Winnipeg, and a son George who was killed in the 1914 18 war.
William T Sutherland died in Branson hospital after an illness at age 62 or 63. Born in Leith Scotland he moved to Canada in 1886 and settled at Grand Valley Ontario before homesteading at Arrow River section 18 14 25. He married Marion Irene Wiggins in June 1925 at the farm home of the bride and they resided there briefly.
In Arrow River the death of Mr. Sutherland ends a long career begun in January 1926. He operated as a blacksmith until illness forced retirement in August. Funeral services were led by Reverends FE Gilsson and H J Bowman at Arrow River cemetery. Survived by wife Jean and sons Murray William James, with Jean at home.
Beulah residents report J Wiltshire visit to Toronto and Yuletide party at the YPS hall. Grainger family notes welcome word from Cpi W A Grainger prisoner of war in Japan. Canon Finch gifts Rosemary Edmundson a Waterman pen for organist service and Rosemary departs for nursing in Winnipeg. Christmas visitors include Stewarts, Stewart, Forster and Paynter families. others travel to Winnipeg, Oak Lake, and Deleau.
Isabella Clif Drummond of Marquette was in the district last week. Pte. Burton Johnston of Borden enjoyed the holiday at home. Scarth of Binscarth visited his son R. Scarth in Gee. Phillips heads to Winnipeg for duty this week. Francis Hall now works at Conniston Nickel mines in Ontario. Mrs J Astle left to visit son John Reid and family at Dawson Creek in B.C.
Mrs. W. T. Sutherland and family thank friends for inquiries during illness and for sympathy and tributes at the time of their sad bereavement.
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to Arrow River friends for a gift and extends wishes for a Happy New Year from the sender to all.
In loving memory of Bernard Francis Leary who passed away on Sunday January 2 1944. A heartache still for you with a memory fond and true. Always remembered and sadly missed by Dad Mother and the family.
A death remembrance notes Bernard's passing on January 2 1944 with a tribute from Edith, Jack, and family at Ochre River. The poem expresses that memory remains deep in hearts, more precious than silver or gold.
June Whitley, a vivacious radio actress, is back in Canada to star in CBC network drama productions after years in the United States. She recently led in The Scream of Society, a play she co wrote with her husband Bill Whitley of Vancouver. Before resuming CBC Vancouver Playhouse work, she had been a leading lady on Hollywood radio programs including The Adventures of Raffles Was There and Orson Welles productions.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Vance spent New Years in Brandon. Mrs. C. Dutton of Winnipeg visits her sister. Cassell spent the holidays with his parents at Elkhorn. Elsie Padfield left Tuesday to take a business course in London Ontario.
Miss Jean Fleming shared New Year with Mrs A R Watson at Napioka. The Red Cross turkey donation from C R Lee was won by Clair Shoemaker. Red Cross bonspiel saw 90 rinks. fuller details next week. Wm Padfield won the duck donated to Junior Red Cross by Beverly Anne Hyndman. Daisy Evelyn and Josie Blair visited Mrs Esby at Oak River. Sub Lieutenant W Colbeck of the sea is missing off the East coast. Mr and Mrs Lorne Johnston visited Winnipeg with daughters Roberta and Elaine. Mrs H Coupe went to Brand hospital for treatment and speedy recovery wished.
Mr and Mrs J Shetler visited their daughters Mrs I Gray and Mrs L Strachan in Winnipeg during the holiday.
Lights burn again at the Williams home after six months at G. Thornton's in Hanara. A chimney fire at J. Craiks' on Friday caused excitement but was brought under control with help from many hands.
The 500 Club gathered Thursday at E Fleming's. Five tables played with winners listed as high score shared by Mrs Johnston and J Rockley with Ellen Rockley and D Johnston. Low score is noted but unnamed.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Hyndman host their son Grant R C N for Christmas dinner in Glasgow Scotland. The note adds a light remark that it is a small world.
A list of holiday visitors includes Misses M Hyndman J Dickey of Clarkhall Brandon K Bill Ewart E Rivers M Fraser Vi and J Cowling D Douglas V and O Smith Mrs I Kirk and Keith all of Winnipeg Mr and Mrs Cliff Douglas and Jimmie Glenora LAC C Collyer Rivers Pie M Gunson Shilo Pte E Lewis Red Deer Alta D Watson Napioka Rev H Bill Mc Creary and sister Jean Reston.
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