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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1960
Page
8
Mrs. S. Robus is named secretary-treasurer for Crandall town council replacing Mr. John Gunson after 11 years. The report covers other village items including Bonspiel notes, church activities, and local travels amid winter events.
Al Clark and twelve members met at Mrs D Bell’s home to conduct business. Reports include $212.40 sent to Toronto, $65 from the Mission Band, and $20.50 from another unit. 1960 officers listed, worship service led by Mrs J Coxworth and Mrs D Bell, discussion on Africa’s changing future. Also includes In Memoriam for Mary M Leland and notices on prenatal classes and Arrow River bonspiel entries.
On Sunday January 17 the Crandall CGLT held a Toboggan Party at the home of Mr and Mrs Les Rudd. Nine of the fifteen members attended and after tobogganing Mrs Rudd Mrs N Henderson and Mrs Hyndman served lunch. On January 19 the eighth meeting of the Crandall Crusaders of the CGI T was held in the school in the form of a)
At the January WI meeting Mrs. John Dnistranski demonstrated decorative foam rubber. Mrs. Kolac gave The Thought for the Day. Roll Call was answered by What I Was Most Thankful for in 1959. Mrs. C. R. Lee reviewed 1960 programs. February meeting plans urged guest brings. Mrs. Bomford and Miss Ada Fleming to Leadership School. Telephone Whist on February 19 planned. Mrs. Bomford received an electric kitchen wall clock.
The January meeting of the W A was held in the church parlours with Mrs H V Johnston presiding. Fourteen members answered roll call with their favourite Christmas card. Plans for the next meeting February 17 at 6 30 p m include a pot luck supper with Rev A Friebert as guest speaker.
In 1958 Canada formed 75,800 new families and completed 146,686 new housing units. The bulletin lists church and community volunteers including Doug Heise T Inch. T Stewart. J Stewart. J Wall. L Wright. J Finkbeiner. Organ Convenor Mrs Ro Scarth. Choir Leader Mrs S Johnson. Decorating Committee Mrs C Wall. Mr Art Heise. Mrs J T Finkbeiner. Auditor Mr R Apperly.
The Isa bella United Church held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening with Rev. C. Geddes leading hymns and prayer. Reports from multiple church groups showed all commitments met and a $230 donation to the Building fund approved. A heating system and classroom improvements were assigned to a new committee. Officers elected include Sec Treas R E Heise and steward slate including E Sunley and L Irwin.
Philip John Knowles died in Deer Lodge Hospital Winnipeg on Monday January 18. Born November 12 1910 he grew up in the Arrow River Minieta and Isabella districts and later lived in Miniota. Survived by sisters Grace Fisher of Wawanesa and Betty Lees of Winnipeg. Funeral held 2:00 p.m. Saturday at McConnells Funeral Chapel with burial in Hamiota Cemetery. Pallbearers named Roy Irvine G Lawn N Reid G Peacock J Butler R Howard. His parents preceded him.
Kinney Hatcheries Ltd announces top white egg layers Dekalb 101 and Keyline 1108S for chicks and turkeys. It offers Cornish White Rock Cross meat birds, two turkey strains California Royal and Adams Broad Breasted Bronze, plus disease free parent stock. Orders from one to ten thousand poults with early discount. contact Shoal Lake, Virden, or Russell offices.
In loving memory of John Stowe who died January 28 1958. He is remembered with affection and respect by his wife and family.
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