Red Cross Picnic and Sports Planned at Miniota July 11
Final plans set for the Red Cross Picnic and Sports at Ted Rowans pasture Miniota on Wednesday July 11. A basket lunch is encouraged with extra for a booth donation. Canadian Legion boys will sell ice cream and drinks. Activities include races tug of war greasy pole shooting gallery and bingo with a turkey drawing for 50 cents per ticket.
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Red Cross
Ats
Canadian Legion
Ted Rowans Pasture
Miniota
Isabella Bowman Named Missionary at All People's United Church
Isabella Miss Leslie Bowman daughter of Rev and Mrs Bowman has been appointed missionary to All People s United Church at Sudbury Ontario in charge of Womens and Girls work. She studied at Brandon College earning a B A in May 1944 and graduated May 8 at the United Church Training School in Toronto.
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Leslie Bowman
Bowman
All People’s United Church
Sudbury
Ont
Leslie
Brandon College
United Church Training School
Toronto
YPA Honors Mrs Don Carnegie At Social
The YPA honored Mrs. Don Carnegie at a social held at the J. T. Finkbeiner home Tuesday of last week. The guest of honor has been the secretary for a year. President Lloyd Irwin praised her faithful services and Kay Scarth presented a fine set of dishes. A dainty lunch followed.
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YPA
Don Carnegie
J. T. Finkbeiner
Lloyd Irwin
Kay Scarth
Local Social Notes and Brandon Fair Highlights
Mr and Mrs R A Warren with Joyce and Lorraine moved to Kelowna British Columbia. J Bowman of Miami visits his brother Rev H I Bowman in Brandon. J A Robertson judged horses at Brandon Fair. The CGIT and Mission Band earned 6500 at a Saturday tea and bazaar in Brandon. Lawrence and Art Heise spend the week in Brandon. Miss Gwen Mount of Detroit visits J E Finkbeiner home. EF Hesse of Winnipeg visiting RFE Heise home. A E Brad couple spend weekend in Winnipeg. D Bell J E Suntey W E G Little and J T Finkbeiner attended M F A convention in Brandon.
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R.A. Warren
Joyce
Lorraine
Kelowna
B.C
D. Bell
J. E. Suntey
E. G. Little
J.T. Finkbeiner
M.F.A
Brandon
Gwen Mounthouse
Detroit
J.E. Finkbeiner
EF. Hesse
Winnipeg
RFE
Heise Hone
A E. Brad
J. Bowman
Miami
Rev
H. I. Bowman
J. A. Robertson
Brandon Fair
Lawrence
Art Heise
Cgit and
Mission Band
Red Cross Shipment And Local Meeting Report
Crandall notes June Red Cross aid totals including 4 quilts 6 nightgowns 15 diapers 14 rompers 10 boys undershirts 10 boys underwear 1 scarf 1 pair socks 1 glove 1 turtle neck sweater Attendance at Thursday ai meeting was good despite rain Mrs W H Campbell presided Mrs L Nelson reported on Winnipeg provincial convention and Mrs C Dickey and Mrs W Hyndman on Birtle district convention A nice lunch was served.
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Red Cross
A i
W. H. Campbell
L. Nelson
Winnipeg
C. Dickey
W. Hyndman
Birtle
Winnipeg and district visits fill a busy week
Miss Esther Irvine and J Irvine visit Winnipeg. Mrs L Stew art visits Ottawa sister-in-law Mrs G Angus. Mr and Mrs L Johnston and Janell s move to Winnipeg for the present. Mrs H loupe returns to Brandon hospital. Mrs W Walker visits Saltcoats. Sg t R Johnston and Gail Penhold vacation at W H Johnson home. Mr Mrs Johnson Selsgirth visit T Borland. George Padfeld treated at Brandon hospital. Mr and Mrs H B Whitney and Alice drive to Dauphin to visit son in-law C Brunton. Misses Cowling Smith Douglas Winnipeg Margaret Hyndman Lois Dickey Brandon spend summer at homes. Mrs E Steen Oak Lake visiting G Coupe. High school boys go camping Riverside Park Birtle. Sunday school picnic July 7 at Murpus Lake bring baskets for a good time.
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Vancouver
Esther Irvine
Winnipeg
J. Irvine
Joy Cowling
Olive Smith
Donna Douglas
Margaret Hyndman
Lois Dickey
Brandon
E. Steen
Oak Lake
G. Coupe
Riverside Park
Birtle
Murpus Lake
Obituary for Mrs. W Piett in Neepawa church service
Mrs. W Piett died previously and the funeral was held in Neepawa with Rev A G F Dyker officiating. Burial at Riverside Cemetery. six grandsons served as pallbearers. Annie Wilson, born 1876 in Yorkshire England, came to Canada in 1888 and married William Piett in 1893. The Piett couple farmed at Spring Hill before retiring to Neepawa two years ago. Mrs Piett was active in church WI and Red Cross. survived by her husband and 3 daughters, 4 sons, 27 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
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J. C. Chisholm
W. Piett
Neepawa
A. G. F. Dyker
United Church
Riverside Cemetery
Hutton - Cranswick
Yorkshire
Eng
Annie Wilson
Canada
Joseph Wilson
Birtle
William Piett
Neewawa
Piett
Spring Hill
Red Cross
Death of Jack Dunn A Sudden Tragedy in Two Creeks
The Two Creeks community mourns Jack Dunn who died suddenly in the early hours of Friday June 29 at age 63. Born in Cardiff Wales he immigrated to Canada and worked as a blacksmith for Grand Trunk Pacific Railway before settling in Two Creeks where he farmed and served as Trustee and Chairman. He married Agnes Andrew in 1918 and was remembered as a well read man active in public affairs and education.
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Two Creeks
Jack Dunn
Cardiff
Wales
Canadas
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Meville
Agnes Andrew
Burnbank
Dunn
Jack
Funeral Held For Deceased Tin Cer Friend Devoted Husband
The funeral was held Monday at the family home with many neighbors in attendance. Rev Kenneth Moyer led the service and burial occurred at Miniota cemetery. Pallbearers were H A Castle O Nvygaard J Caldwell F Cole J Weteter and R Watson. Survived by wife two daughters Lieut Eilen Dunn US Army Nursing Corps California and Florence at home four brothers Cpl Howard Dunn Andrew Wilfred Thomas and a sister Mrs Fred Clarse Winnipeg.
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Kenneth Moyer
Miniota
H. A. Castle
O. Nvygaard
3. Caldwell
F. Cole
J. Weteter
R. Watson
Lieut
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
We are grateful for messages of sympathy and many kindnesses during the sudden bereavement in the loss of a dear husband and father. To those who sent tributes, we say Thank you. Mrs. J. T. H. Dunn and Family.
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J. T. H. Dunn
In Memoriam Wilfred Wesley Long
In loving memory of Wilfred Wesley son of Mr and Mrs Walter Long who passed away on Wednesday July 3 1940 at age 15 months. Fond memories linger daily and remembrance keeps him near. Ever remembered by his father mother and brother.
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Long
Wilfred Wesley
Walter Long
Beulah Purses Found Safe After Dance Incident
A purse containing $19, presumed stolen at a Friday dance, is now safe with its owner. Mrs. C. S. Coldman visited Bruno last week and was accompanied home Saturday by granddaughter Jeanette Daigle. Winnipeg visitors Mrs. E Armstrong and sons Gordon and Leonard stay with the Grainger family. Miss B F Heyhoe weekend at the Reid home Brandon. Margaret Page leaves for six weeks teacher training in Winnipeg. W Preston attends circuit horse races with trotters, in Virden last week but did not place. Mr. and Mrs J W Stewart and Mrs J W Stewart Sr. motored to Winnipeg last week.
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M Mirs
C. S. Coldman
Bruno
Jeanette Daigle
E. Armstrong and Sons
Gordon and
Leonard
Winnipeg
Grainger
B. F. Heyhoe
the & Reid
Brandon
Margaret Page
W. Preston
Virden
J. W. Stewart
J.W. Stewart
Service Members Home on Short Furloughs
News notes Pte Charlie Hills returns home on a two week furlough. Pte Alex Mackean of the Vets Gd North Bay also home on leave. LAC George Gardham, previously overseas, has returned home.
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Pte
Charlie Hills
Alex. Mackean
North Bay
Lac George Gardham
Military names and arrivals mark Winnipeg area notices
Rim. Alex. Miller of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles returns from overseas duty. Lieut. Ellen Dunn of the U S Army Nursing Corps travels from California for her father J T H Dunn’s funeral. Pte Jerry Lee and Adma A Rudd report for Winnipeg duties. Pte Earl Lewis returns to duty at Medicine Hat. Pte T Thrale, back from service overseas, visits the George Torrance home with his wife June Torrance and their son.
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Rim
Alex. Miller
Royal Winnipeg Rifles
Ellen Dunn
U.S A.army Nursing Corps
California
J.T.H. Dunn
Jerry Lee
Adma
A. Rudd
Winnipeg
Earl Lewis
Las
Medicine Hat
Pte. T. Thrale
June Torrance
Geo. Torrance
Promotion for Jack Hanlin to Pilot Officer
Word reaches Jack Hanlin that he has been promoted to the rank of Pilot Officer. The notice confirms his new commission and official duties.
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Jack Hanlin
Royal and local news in brief from wartime Canada
Congratulations pour in as Bob Boyce is promoted to Flight Sergeant and home on leave from Moneton New Brunswick. P O Bob Wooda wed Ruth Ethelwynone at Nakusp British Columbia on Friday June 22. Garth Chisholm unexpectedly returns from overseas to Miniota station and surprises his family.
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Bob Boyce
Moneton,n.b
P.O. Bob Wooda
Nakusp. B.C
Ruth Ethelwynone
Son of Mr and Mrs W Leland informs arrival in Canada
Mr and Mrs W Leland Jr. announce their son Gordon Bruin Leland of the 71st Howitzer Battery has arrived in Canada after leaving Brandon on January 20, 1940. His wife and one year old daughter are expected from England soon.
Local Notices Recount Visits and Health Updates
Sweeney and Rivers spent the weekend at the Carnegie home. Mr. and Mrs. L Rae man and Jimmie of Kamsack visit the Kirton home. F A Shoemaker recovering from surgery at Virden hospital may return home this week. Pauline Tennant attended a Winnipeg Fitness Council event and traveled to Swan River for a Girls Sewing Club camp as PT instructor. Mrs Spence Wallace re elected to the W I district board. A warm welcome to the church's newly appointed pastor.
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Lac Sweeney
F. Rivers
Carnegie
L. Raeman
Jimmie
Kamsack
Kirton
F. A. Shoemaker
Virden Hospital
Pauline Tennant
Winnipeg
Swan River
P. T
Spence Wallace
W. I
Marriage Ceremony at Isabella Ends In Reception
Rev H J Bowman officiated the wedding at Isabella with bridesmaid Verna Calder and groomsman Elwyn Morrison, the bride’s brother. A reception followed the ceremony and Mr and Mrs R Wale will reside at Isabella.
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Isabella
H. J. Bowman
Verna Calder
Elwyn Morrison
Wale and Morrison Tie The Knot At United Church Manse
Roy Wale eldest son of Mr and Mrs Wale Isabella wed Eileen Morrison eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Morrison Decker at the United church manse on Saturday June 30 at four in the afternoon.
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Roy Wale
Harvest Fair features farm electrification exhibit
The country fair attracts all ages with livestock, machinery displays, skill tests, and community gatherings. The North-West Line Elevators Association showcases farm electrification and related topics, with advice from Everett Robertson at several locations including Brandon Weyburn Portage la Prairie Yorkton Metfort Lloydminster Vermilion Vegreville Red Deer North Battleford and Prince Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-West Line Elevators Association
Everett Robertson
BS A
Brandon
Weyburn
Portage la Prairie
Yorkton
Metfort
Lloydminster
Vermilion
Vegreville
Red Deer
North Battleford
Prince Albert
Cash Auction Sale at Sabella July 7 1 30 PM
Auction notice lists a Sabella sale on Saturday July 7 at 1 30 PM. Items include a 64 piece dinner set radios electric guitar washing machine beds chairs tables furniture and tools plus a shotgun and repeater gun. J F M Johnston Auctioneer.
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Sabella
MR. Here
Sharvel Lot
Tal
Apex
Brig & Stratton
Maytag
J. F. M. Johnston
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Pursday
W.M.S
Crandall
John Thomas Howard Dunn
Memoriam
Birtle and Shoal
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P.O. Box
Beulah
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Arrow River
Wale— Morrison
Betty Grable
John Harvey
Martha Raye
Joe E. Brown
Skating Vanity
Charles Laughton
Ella Raines
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
C.P.R
Sane
Harvest DR
E. W
Miniota Herald
Canadian National Institute For ‘2 Blind
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