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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
2
local social whirl includes Dauphin and McCreary families visiting the McKeans for a postponed Christmas dinner. rink events at Birtle feature Lil Horner and Mildred Attwood crews earning thirds and fourths. cribbage antics with Irene Horner noted. hospital updates, bridge club results, and various visits across towns highlight a busy week for area residents.
Two rinks at the Birtle Ladies Bonspiel featured players June Nichol Phy lis Bell Shirley Heise Stella Ariss Margaret Coxworth Ina Doran Dolly Finkbeiner and Margaret Ross, earning prizes. Mixed bonspiel participants John Wall Hazel Wall Lorne Carscadden and Ernie Sunley enjoyed Foxwarren. David Wright of the Birtle Ski Club visited Mount Agassiz. UCW meeting in Newdale and a Reddick TV discussion at L Irwin home. Bob Kayes served as resource person.
Eight villagers attended the annual meeting held Monday January 19 for 1969 reports. W A Barrett chaired. Revenue opened at 3690.40 with expenditures 2149.69 led by street lighting at 1981.80. Fred Bryant re elected for three years replacing Ellington. Four fires reported, two total losses. Cemetery balance 413.42 after expenses 392.34. Health authority sewage inspections expected this year. Centennial year appeal to owners to beautify surroundings.
Get well wishes are extended to Mrs Oscar Doyle in Virden Hospital Mrs C Page in Brandon Hospital and Mr Stan Tomiski in Birtle Hospital. Families and friends visited and travelled as listed including Jim and Debbie Morgan at the Wiltshires J Wiltshire. Mrs Nellie Spargo and Mr Joe Chisholm celebrate birthdays.
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