Mrs Wm Bonner Enters Into Rest in Miniota Church
Funeral services for Mrs Wil liam J Bonner 90 died December 28 at Sunset Haven Brandon were held January 3 at Miniota United Church. Interment in Miniota cemetery. Surviving are two sons, two daughters, seven grandchildren. Pallbearers named Arch ie Gilchrist, Franck Rowan, Lloyd Taylor, Arthur Hill, Dave Stewart, Gilbert Curry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bonner
Sunset Haven
Brandon
Miniota United Church
Miniota
Kenneth R Murdoch
McConnell Funeral Home
Bonner
Mathel Edith Haney
Paisley
Ontario
Manitoba
W. J. Bonner
William
Vancover
John
Baking Powders and Leavening Types Explained
Homemaking column notes explain air steam baking soda and baking powder. It details the three powder types calcium acid phosphate tartrate and double acting Calumet with calcium acid phosphate and sodium aluminum sulphate. Read the can label for specifics.
Miniota U C W elects 1966 officer slate
The Miniota United Church Women meet at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Alex McKean's home. Mrs. A Armitage presides as officers for 1966 are named including President Mrs A Armitage and Secretary Miss E Reynolds. The 1966 budget is approved and four delegates to the Presbyterial in Riv ers February 22 are listed. Tea hostesses are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Forsyth
A. Armitage
E Reynolds
G. Long
Chas. Ellerington
S. Taylor
D Forsyth
F. Rowan
W. Strachan
W. E. McDonald
A. McKean
Wes Leland
Chas Ellerington
R Nash
R. Jolley
Rivers
McDonald
Rowan
Wm. Peel
L. Reynolds
Long
Wm. Grant
I. Armitage
A McKean
Hong Kong
Yu Ming
Ifhe
Ivan Armitage
C.g.lt. Group
Holy Trinity W. A. United Church Women
Sunday Church School
John Ellery Sunley Enters Into Rest
John Ellery Sunley aged 70 died suddenly at his home on December 31. Born in the Blaris district January 25, 1895 he served in World War I and later farmed 35 years in the Decker district. Survived by wife Janet and 9 children, 22 grandchildren, and a great grandchild with many siblings. Funeral at Hamiota United Church followed by Isabella cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ellery Sunley
Janet Sunley
Blaris
Biaris
Janet Bell
Blarrs
Decker District
Decker Pool Elevator
Hamiota
Bob
Russell
Decker
Purvis
Winnipeg
John
Lamont
Alberta
Keith
Thompson
Lyle
Brandon
George Torrance
Norma) Miniota
Beart Decker
Myrtle
Ernie
Isabella
Albert Schofield
Ethel
District Happenings and Social Notes from Beulah District
Mr. F Cooper sent 118 to the Children’s Aid fund from Beulah district. Mr. and Mrs. K Mann spent New Years at Kenora. Mr. and Mrs. H Gibbings and children visited the Wiltshire home for New Years. Saskatoon visitors Mrs. W Cloake were at the Cloake home. Ada Paynter celebrated her 90th birthday on January 1. E Hanska marked her 100th birthday on January 15. Billy Clark of Red Deer and Cliff Clark of Winnipeg visited with the Elmer Clark family. Margaret and Roberta Young of Brandon General Hospital visited their parents. About twenty-five Decker and Isabella W I members met at Mrs. L Wright’s with Maxine Heritage giving a furniture upholstering demonstration. Next lesson will cover tossed cushions at Mrs. Lloyd Little’s on January 11. Church service was cancelled due to severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Cooper
Children’s Aid Fund
Beulah
K. Mann
Kenora
Billy Clark
Red Deer
Alberta
Cliff Clark
Winnpeg
Elmer Clark
Margaret
Roberta Young
Brandon General Hospital
Bob Young
Decker
Isabella W. I
L. Wright
Maxine Heritage
Virden
Lloyd Little
Miniota Happenings and Community Notes
Local residents share visits and celebrations around Winnipeg Gladstone and Souris. Updates include birthdays travel for work, a W I meeting in the Community Centre, a Bank staff gathering bidding farewell to Tom Morrison, and Legion Zone Playoffs with Hamiota taking the winning rink. Carbon monoxide incident warns residents. New Year activities and church service changes noted. Community groups report progress on tank waiting room and call for news items.
Eligibility for Old Age Security pension in June births
Citizens born in June 1897 or earlier who meet residence requirements should apply this month to receive their first cheque the month after their 69th birth anniversary in 1966. Application forms are available at any post office.
Isabella W I Meet The January W I Meeting
The January meeting of the W I was held at the home of Mrs J T Finkbeiner on Thursday January 6 with Mrs J E Finkbeiner presiding. The group discussed canvassing for Cancer Research in May and voted a ten dollar donation to the Arthritic and Rheumatism Society. Officers were elected from a listed slate for the new board and retiring president Mrs J E Finkbeiner thanked the members for their support. Tea hostesses were Mrs D Harrison and Mrs J T Finkbeiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I
J. T. Finkbeiner
J. E. Finkbeiner
Arthritic and
Red Cross
R. Doran
A. Norrie
Ray Still
C. Ariss
J. Coxworth
E. Martin
Doug Harrison
T. Stewart
E. Finkbeiner
Medicare mix debate moves from government to voluntary choice
The discussion shifts from a government dominated model to a blended system. Canadian affiliates note voluntary provincial plans in British Columbia Alberta and Ontario show wide uptake and success, with Alberta already covering over 80 percent of residents in its one year trial. The core question remains whether Medicare should be compulsory or voluntary as Ontario plans roll out next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Alta
Ontario
Alberta
Correction notes and local updates from Arrow River area
Mrs Dayton spent Christmas at S Little Johns and Maxwell Taylor connects to a Glenboro promotion. Women’s Institute program planning for 1966 proceeds with a January 12 local meeting. Arrow River church service will stay at the local school. Two Arrow River youths faced a December 30 blizzard stumble on the As siniboine hill. Gary Leland suffered frostbite but recovered and returned to school after New Year. Mrs Nels Lockhart traveled to Winnipeg for medical care. Turkey draw winners at Christmas concert were A Henry of Oak River and Les Bryant of Miniota, with Mrs Wes Leland holding the apron ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Taylor
Arrow River School
Glenboro
Taylors
Womens Institute
Vern Lockhart
Siniboine Hill
Miniota
Gary Leland
Gary
Nels Lockhart
Winnipeg
A. Henry
Oak River
Les Bryant
Wes Leland
Arrow River U C W January Meeting at Tennant Home
The Arrow River UCW held its January gathering at Mrs. W. Tennant's home. Mrs. D. Leland led, stressing unity and shared goals in New Year remarks. Members discussed Bible study styled questions, ordered 15 church calendars, and prepared 17 by 18 inch quilt blocks. Red Cross work was distributed, 1965 receipts totalled 863.94 with expenses 638.04. Budget outline for 1966 was presented. $15 to Tinsted College fund. An In Memoriam fund was discussed. Officers listed, meeting closed with prayer, lunch, and social time hosted by Mrs. Tennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.W
W. Tennant
D. Leland
Red Cross
Mitchell
Tennant
Tinsted College Fund
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Wm. Bonner
General Foods
Toronto
Miniota U. C. W
Miniota U.C.W
Alex McKean
Hamiota United Church
Clark
Isabella Cemetery
Harry Harrison
Gordon Grey
Will Grey
Tom Grey
Vere Little
Harry Quinton
Gerald Decker
Glen Sunley
Murray Bell
Bill Bell
Wilf Brown
Wimp Sheardown
Beulah News
Isabella News
Mrs. Chas Armitage
Mrs. C. Staples
Gertrude
Ed Spalding
David
P. Ellis
Gladstone
West Coast
Keith Armitage
Boyd
Carol Goodwin
Ray Paquette
Carol
Chas Goodwin
Vancouver
Bank of Montreal
University of British Columbia
Commins
Birdtail River
Peter Funk
Mrs. Vernon Leland
Regina
Tom Morrison
Fort William
Bob Jolley
Tom
MacCauley
McAuley
Miniota Legion
Leonard Strachan
Russell Clark
Joe Bonner
Vernon Lockhart
Debbie and
Kelly Johnson
Mr and
Mrs. Johnson
Souris
Charlie Howatt
Birtle
Larry
U-C.w
J. Stowe
Tom Ellerington
Les Horner
Louise Ave
United Church
Miniota and Isabella
Isabella W.I. Meet
Arrow River News
Dayton
S. Littlejohn’s
Arrow River
Doug i\Leland
W. O’callaghan
R. Clegg
R. Mitchell
J. Kirton
W. Leland
Wiggins
Sutherland
Community Friendship & Flowers
P. Burr
H. Hill
G.grey
O'Callaghan
W O'Callaghan
J. Lee
W. Lockhart
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