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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
8
A Saturday service was conducted at the hospital by Rev. H. S. Bowman of Macdonald, with the likely attendance noted for the day.
A fair crowd attended the skating club sponsored entertainment in the Moody Hall after Xmas. Music and dancing were enjoyed and the club benefitted by around 20 dollars.
Isabella Miss P. Chapman of Winnipeg recuperates at home after surgery. Alix Wood of Silton Sask is engaged as teacher in place of Mrs Edney who resigned. Mrs S Mitchell, visiting with sister Mrs D Wright, has left to reside at Lulu'sard B C.
Mr. and Mrs. E Sunley went to Winnipeg that week. Mrs. Sunley will remain to undergo medical treatment.
Mrs A Watt of Kerwood visits her parents Mr and Mrs T Kennedy and is accompanied by her son Gerald.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Zairn of Ewart at Virden hospital on December 13. Lynda Margaret Attwood was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Attwood of Arrow River at Hamiota hospital on December 24. Ivy Elaine is listed as another birth.
Mr. J. B. Mitchell of Arrow River announces the engagement of his daughter Margaret Thelma to Raymond Glen Hunkin of Crandall. The wedding is planned for January 8 at the bride’s home.
The staff and student body of Miniata school thank those who helped with costumes musical numbers and others who contributed time and energy to the Christmas concert’s success.
In Mecmorian a memorial note for Bernard Francie Leary who died January 2 1944. The message expresses love and ongoing remembrance by family including Dad Mother and siblings. It notes constant memory and silent tears, with affection from family.
At the Union of Manitoba Municipalities convention the Municipal Commissioner William Morton reportedly deplored that several municipalities were incurring debt during a time when efforts should be to stabilize finances and strengthen fiscal soundness.
In a written message R L Dickey argues that both provincial and federal governments share blame for poor conditions. He cites road programs funded in part by government and a costly federal health scheme as driving up debt. He warns that high farm taxes and looming mortgage payments will stunt growth and leave Miniota with failing roads and a weak economy.
The marriage of Ross Robertson eldest son of Mr and Mrs J A Robertson Hartney to Yvonne Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Clark Neepawa was performed by Rev W A Osborne in St Pauls United church Neepawa on Friday December 31st.
A local wedding occurred at the Church of The Beedemer pro-cathedral in Edmondton on a Saturday in December. Kathleen May, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H, joined in marriage in a ceremony of community interest.
Young of Edmonton becomes bride of Keith Calverly son of Mr and Mrs E Calverly Poplar Point after a brief honeymoon the couple will reside in Edmonton.
Myrtle Coey and Benjamin Doupe married in a double ring ceremony at the United Church manse Minnedosa on Saturday afternoon December 18. Rev. D Conley officiated. The couple left for a Winnipeg honeymoon and will reside in Onanole Man.
A December 20 wedding at Norwood United Church joined June Lawn of Crandall to Holgar B. Anderson of Whitemouth Man. Rev T B Badger officiated as June wore white nylon marquisette over taffeta with a shirted bodice and cap sleeves.
J. R. McMillan, promoted to General Superintendent of the Manitoba district for Canadian National Railways, began as a Winnipeg stenographer in 1928 and rose to assistant to the general manager before this appointment. He succeeds N. P North, who has retired.
Miss Ainslie Campbell of Melville served as bridesmaid with deep red roses as the couple wed with a train bedecked in orange blossoms and tulle leaves. Leonard Anderson was best man for his brother, Hubert Anderson and Harry Nelson were ushers. A reception followed at the Marlborough hotel and the couple's honeymoon trip placed them in Fr. William and Kenora before settling in Winnipeg.
A Canadian annual note praises science for aiding prairie agriculture through high yielding crops, soil management, mechanization, and pest control. It highlights benefits to farmers, calls for appreciation of scientists, and closes with holiday wishes from Line Elevator Companies for 1949.
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