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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
9
The Miniota Herald notes that Canadian railway workers threaten a strike if wage demands are not satisfied by July 15. Local society items mention visitors from Winnipeg, Steinbach and Dinsmore, with several families hosting and traveling during the week.
Miss Velma Irvine spends holiday at Red Rock Ontario while Mr and Mrs L Rudd Clarence and Miss Ermina Shier visit Bissett Manitoba Cemetery service postponed from Sunday to July 4 at 7 39 p m due to weather Mr L Nelson won trip to Ft William for best local Pool elevator convention W I met at Mrs Campbell home District and Provincial convention notes by Mrs W Long and Mrs C R Lee Extension courses on leather articles discussed Meals planned for sports day with a dainty lunch served
A strong crowd attended the sports day on Monday with Jupiter Pluvius noted among attendees. Six ball teams competed with Crandall winning, Hamiota second, Isabella third. softball saw Kenton and Isabella take first and second. The rink committee sponsored a well attended, successful day after a Saturday postponement.
Roberta May Johnston wed Norman Wilson Field in St Stephen's Broadway Church Winnipeg with Rev. H A Frame officiating. The couple, attended by family, left for a Vancouver honeymoon after a wedding breakfast at Moore's.
A wedding was held at 7 30 pm Tuesday June 22 at the bride’s home. Gwendolyn Irene Hooper daughter of Mr and Mrs F Hooper of Birtle married Ivan Douglas Armitage youngest son of Mr and Mrs H D Armitage of Miniota. Captain T Gibbon officiated. The bride wore pale blue jersey with veil and carried pink and white peonies. Mrs G Stewart sister of the bride was matron of honor and Iris Dunham was bridesmaid. Keith Armitage brother of the groom was best man. Idris Wynne sang Be cause during the signing, with Douglas Wilson on piano. A reception followed and the toast to the bride was given by Captain Gibbon.
The groom Mr and Mrs I D Armitage departed for a wedding trip south of the border The couple plan to reside in the valley south of town.
Beulah Mrs M Miller visits with daughter at Oak Bluff. Mr and Mrs M Bourne reside in Birtle. Mr and Mrs D Miller with daughter visited Winnipeg. Mr G Cruden had an operation in Hamiota last Wednesday and is in good condition. Misses Dora Steuart Penticton and Mary Steuart Summerland BC visit Mrs J A Frazer and relatives in the district.
Mrs G Dickinson and her two sons travel from Penrith Cumberland England to visit Mrs Edmundson and may settle in Canada.
CUSTOM SPRAYING If you are interested in getting your crops sprayed with chemical destroyer contact Lloyd Oliver phone 142 Miniota FOR SALE Case Model D 22 36 Tractor on steel 5 years old Two 28 Steel Threshers one new 6ft disc Harrow pow lift Lit Case Tandem disc with pow centre 10 ft S H C Tandem disc 4% ft Cockshutt disc Rubber tire farm wagon N P Ball Implement agent Birtle
Isabella Jack Brisbin of Toronto is spending a vacation at his home.
Mrs. H A Miller of Gladstone visits the Hy Miller home. Funeral attendees include H M Brisbin and J Finkbeiner families for F Davey at Carberry. H Levins departs for Ft William prize in a Pool elevator essay contest. WMS met with 20 members at Mrs T Finkbeiner’s. theme The Student Mission Field and Vacation schools. Isabella Calf Club Fair with Fat Stock show at McConnell awarded Eddie Doran top showmanship. Glen Still won Brandon Fair trip. judges Frank Bowman, Brandon and Morley Douglas, Hamilton.
Dunn passes on June 29 1945 in a heartfelt memorial from his wife and children. The family recalls his kindness and enduring memory, asking others to keep him in their thoughts as the years go by.
In memory of a dear wife and mother Julia Birch who died June 30 1946. Memory lane is a dear place where hearts are true. Husband and family recall and cherish her life and love.
Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs W Lockhart at Wawota Temples and in Cumberland House. Donalda King from Winnipeg visits G A Sararas home. Geo Torrance and Mrs A C Hill operated in Brandon last week. Stephenson couple returned from a holiday to Rosetown Sask and other points. Sunday school picnic planned for Wednesday July 7 with services at 102 am no services for two weeks. WMS met with plans for summer activities. Presbyterial report by Mrs R E Clegg. Funeral of Harry Pentland in Brandon with wife Irene Fleming predeceased him. Surviving: daughter Eunice and Shirley, son Clare in Ontario.
Mot rear drivers are reminded of the Safety Lane equipment to be set up for operation in Miniota on the afternoon of July 23rd and 24th. The notice repeats the location and dates for the safety feature.
Friday July 23rd and remain until the evening of Saturday, July 24th Safety Lane tests will be made during that time. The cooperation of all motor vehicle owners or operators is anticipated in this project designed solely for their benefit. Safety should be the keynote of all who drive on our roads. The tests will help you know what you want to know about your car and you might find out something to your advantage.
The Miniota Mission Band held a Wednesday election appointing President Jesse Rowan Vice-pres Glenyce Currie Secretary Treasurer Irene Jolley Literature Secretary Doug Collier. Retiring officers were thanked and members voted to donate 10 to each of two churches for missionary purposes.
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