Minota Village Ratepayers Hold Annual Meeting
The annual ratepayers meeting at the Community Centre on January 16 heard W A Barrett chair the session. Secretary treasurer W Strachan reported receipts of 3780 40 and expenditures 1883 81 for the year with Chris Ellerington noting a cemetery balance of 171 25 and a three year committee term for Ellerington replacing P C Watts. Ed Spalding reported 60 sewer connections as sidewalk repairs were approved within finances. Fire Brigade chief W A Barrett reported year operations and replacements for Bob Martin Jack Eastake and Tom Rollo. new emergency directory numbers were mailed to subscribers. Fire Brigade personnel listed and Crandall Brigade members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Leland
Bob Martin
Hydro
Tom Rollo
W. J. Strachan
Crandall Brigade
Murray Bray
Delmar Johnson
Cliff Lyng
Jim Walker
Hong Kong Report Seeks Help for Ho Yu Ming Family
Ho Yu Ming, living in a stone hut in the Walled City, has lung trouble since October. She received private-hospital care two weeks before daily injections at a Government Chest Clinic. She is back in a Chinese secondary school, in her third year, while her mother works as a bean-curd kitchen cook earning about 17.55 plus 3.00 monthly aid. Foster parents provide cash gifts and support while awaiting a cubicle in a resettlement estate to improve housing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Yu Ming
Plan
Chest Clinic
Resettlement Department
Miniota U C W Meet Opens Centennial Year
The Miniota United Church Women met at Mrs. J. Stowe's home on January 19 as Centennial year began. Mrs. F. Rowan chaired, minutes by Mrs. A. Hill, and Mrs. W. E. McDonald led a New Year worship. A skit by seven members titled Twentieth Century Women and Work preceded discussion. A Ho Yu Ming fund collection was taken, notes from missionary Mildred Cotes in India read, and she spoke of drought. she enjoyed the Sound of Music in Bombay. Mrs. Hill offered her home for the next meeting. lunch followed and the closing prayer was by Mrs. Stowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota U.C.W
J. Stowe
F. Rowan
A. Hill
W. E. McDonald
Ho Yu Ming Fund
Mildred Cotes
India
Bombay
Did You Know A Mothers Canvass in January Campaign
A Mothers canvass marks the climax of the March of Dimes drive in late January across most communities, mobilizing volunteers to raise funds for polio research and patient care. The effort emphasizes community participation and support for families affected by birth defects and premature delivery.
Plans Made For Opening Of New Rink In Miniota
A community meeting on January 15 set the February 25 opening of Miniota Municipalitys Centennial Project rink. Russell Leland chaired. Events include a ribbon cutting at 1 pm led by the Reeve H Hyndman, a figure skating show at 2 pm by Miss Sharon Fowler and her class, races, a hockey game for 9 and under, a costume carnival at 7:30 pm, broom ball, a Sunday church service, curling, skating and a pot luck meal to close two years of work.
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Miniota
Russell Leland
H. Hyndman
Centennial Corporation
Sharon
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Minota
Hong Kong
Legion
Anglican
Vv. M. Lockhart
J.D. Rofio
Morton
NEW Holland
Allied Farm Equipment
Western Agriculture
James Way Farm
McCebe Grain Victoria
Mirteta
Miniota U. C. W
Celony Street
Winnipeg
Cencer
Abdnees
Manitoba
Herald
Bouquet
Hamiota Echo
Hamiota
Trans-Canada Telephone System
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