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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
8
The Miniota Herald is a weekly paper published every Thursday from Miniota Mansirebs. It lists postage rates for Canada and the United States with annual in advance pricing and notes authorization as a second class mail post office department in Ottawa.
Mr and Mrs C W Lewis visit Winnipeg as Mrs E Shier visits with her sister in Winnipeg. Lorra Lee accepts a school at Beresford and Ivy Douglas near Goodlands. Shier and Dr Richardson head west for the winter. T H Hall and brother William of Decker travel to the United States. Junior B hockey beats Decker at home and wins at Hamiota. Bridge tournament winners include Wal Hyndman and Lee, Coburn with Vera Johnston, and C Shier. Village district rate payers approve levy up to 800 for upcoming improvements. Isabella and Crandall school boys play the season’s most exciting game with one penalty. Home team line-up listed.
A Lakeland area wedding took place Saturday evening January first when Thelma Mitchell, daughter of J B Mitchell of Arrow River, married Raymond Glen Hunkin. Rev A D Caskey officiated with music by Helen Hunkin and singing by Mrs Ray O’Connor. The couple planned a honeymoon to Saskatoon and will reside on the Arrow River farm.
The school board met at Lou L. Leland's home with E J Spalding presiding. Ward 1, 4, and 6 ratepayers failed to nominate Trustees, so J Coxworth, L Reynolds, and Wm Walker were appointed for those wards. Oaths of office were taken by the appointees and by Green, Bell, and Mitchell. Dr R K Chalmers was chosen as chairman for 1949.
Edward Joseph Coulthard died at Deer Lodge hospital aged 58 on January 2. Born in Dunrea he farmed there before moving to Brandon in 1941 and worked at the Experimental Farm. He served in World War II with the 44th Battalion C.E.B. Funeral at Brockie in Brandon with Rev. Flagler officiating. Survivors include his wife and two sons William and Murray in Winnipeg.
In loving memory of our daughter and sister Margaret who died January 8 1947. Not just today but every day in silence we remember. Greatly missed by her family.
Two daughters Mrs. Robert Rollins of Miniota and Mrs. John Ellis of Toronto attended the funeral along with three brothers Robert of Seattle Victor of Ninette Albert of Danien and a sister Mrs. Wallace Black of Somme Sask Mr and Mrs R Rollins were present at the funeral.
Mr and Mrs S Stephenson moved last week to Kinley Saskatchewan to establish a new home. Cecil Wylie serves as the relief operator for their service needs.
The WM.8. met on Thursday at Mrs. W. Tennant’s home. South group led the devotional and West group reviewed a chapter of West of the Gorges. Mrs. J. Wiggins presided as annual department reports were given. Next meeting will be at Mrs. J. D. Sutherland’s home.
The annual meeting was held in the church on Monday afternoon under Rev. A. D. Caskey. Reports were encouraging and discussion focused on raising funds for a proposed new organ. Votes of thanks were given to the Pastor and all attendees.
In loving memory of wife Clara Isobel who passed away January 10 1913 a leaf in the book of memory is gently turned today Ever remembered R L
Notice to creditors in the matter of the estate of James Smith late of Miniota Manitoba deceased. Creditors must file claims with the undersigned estate administrator by a stated deadline. All claims must be verified and supported by appropriate documentation.
F Wiggins J Kirton and D Leland were added to the present Church board in a recent meeting.
Doris MacPherson announces the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Nordlinger in Victoria British Columbia born on Tuesday January eleventh Karen Fay.
Beulah John Edmundson spent the weekend in Winnipeg. J. . Chisholm spent the past week in Neepaw. The United church annual meeting held Thursday at the H. E. Forster home reviewed the year's activities. Good reports came from all departments and all officers were re elected with thanks to the pastor and workers led by Rev. W. Royle.
The United church congregation met Wednesday evening with Rev. W. Boyle presiding over the business session. Officers elected include F. Reid J. E. Finkbeiner B. Johnston J. Coxworth for terms of one two and three years. Offertory stewards J. Coxworth W. Ingram T. Stewart A. Adams. Organists Mrs. R. E. Heise and Mrs. R. Scarth. Choir leader Mrs. L. Wright. Profound thanks were given to the Pastor his wife and all officers for past year efforts.
Twenty two members attend with one visitor as Mrs L Wright presides and a roll call with fabric samples. J Iverach reads a New Year motto and a textile program features weaving demonstration and material samples from Eaton. Brisbin reports Red Cross work and Bearth reads an essay on forward look.
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