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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1978
Page
1
The Miniota group met January 9, 1978. Treasurer reports $82.65 in the bank. Curling bon spiel set for January 21 with a $2.00 fee. Prize committee chosen. Donated $10 to the Ability Fund. Public speaking dates pending. Next meeting February 13, 1978.
Winnipeg report notes about 350 newly elected officials registered for eight annual seminars run by Municipal Affairs Minister G. W. J. Mercier. Two day courses began January 9 in Gimli and run until February 10 with a Thompson session January 24 and 25.
The Manitoba Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society surpassed its 1977 fund drive objective with a total of 548,784.93 dollars, 4.6 percent above 1976. United Way of Winnipeg provided 383,573 dollars, other Manitoba United Appeals 48,951 dollars, and 183 individual fund appeals across the province contributed 116,260 dollars. A Steinbach United Appeal gift of 3,450 dollars helped push the total over the target.
January 1 1978 at Mrs Wes Leland house the Miniota unit opened with in unison the creed twelve members answered roll call by bringing Christmas cards and verses $155 75 plus a sweater sent to Children s Aid Brandon new year baby gift planned showers organized for brides crafts to be shown February meeting bring a craft croquinole tournament enjoyed tea hosted by Mrs J Stowe booklets prepared for 1978 program adjourned by Mrs R Clarke
Holy Trinity Miniota held its annual meeting on January 7 with eleven members present. Rev. Harding presided as scripture and prayers opened. Minutes were read and adopted, and the treasurer’s report was approved. W Mossop noted nineteen families now on the envelope system.
The Miniota Municipal Museum Incorporated held its second annual meeting on January 3 1978 with nine members present. Officers named were President Glen Cameron first vice Clarke second vice Arthur Alley Treasurer Eleanor O’Callaghan and Secretary Faye Cameron. The group reported a successful year citing provincial grants Canada Works funds and sale receipts from Doo Dad books. They outlined 1978 plans including an addition for workshop and storage, reopening the tourist booth, and expanding the pioneer home display. The budget increased by 100 and committee members and officers for 1978 were elected.
The U C W met January 10 1977 in church classrooms for its annual gathering. Mrs L Reynolds and Mrs J Wm Leland head World Day of Prayer work while 1978 officers include President Mrs E L Reynolds and Vice Presidents Mrs Joe Bonner and Mrs R Clegg. Committees cover finance nominations supply welfare social function and other duties with a varied calendar of events through 1978.
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