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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1941
Page
8
Murray Forster in Winnipeg trying his luck in the RC A F. Misses Muriel Dorothy and Ed Paynter visit Winnipeg this week. Miss M Stewart Fa id spent a few days with the G L Woods with their best week.
Mise Jean Chapman a bride-to-be was guest of honor at a Friday night gathering. An address by E Broran and a wedding cake drawing occurred as Percy Pierce portrayed a bride and groom while Jean Corse presented a garland. Chapman offered thanks and best wishes for gifts and goodwill.
Arrow River reports furloughs and home visits by Teenant R.C.F. Toronto and Nurse I Sinclair St Boniface. Mrs Jane Tennant visits with sons Jack and Bill. R Keyes RCAF Rivers spent weekend at the Tennant home. Leckie Wiggins family from Winnipeg visit Jrs and Myrtle Wiggins. News of Miss Merle Hanna’s death in Winnipeg after medical treatment.
Sympathy of the community extended to Naree Filay Sinclar bride elect. A large number of instant gifts were displayed at a Monday night shower. Mrs Wallace and Mrs Tennant oversaw the event with a miniature Japanese Pagoda centerpiece. Guests included Ders. William and Russell Lel and RC AS.C. A.Reeve J. R. Linch chaired a reception Friday night with autograph albums and inscribed pencils presented to the bors on behalf of the community. The Canadian Legion was extended by A E Barnes as dancing and Auld Lang Syne closed the evening.
Mr and Mrs W Bardwell and Mr and Mrs H Shurvell spent time together, sharing a weekend gathering with relatives and friends in Isabella.
The article notes a weekend visit by the Seales and other families at Alameda and Portner. It mentions Magazines and other alumni gatherings, with Harry Beveridge transferring to Brandon and Clarence Finkbeiner receiving a pilot observer award at McDonald Training Centre. Clarence planned to serve as Sergeant-Observer Instructor at Rivers and spent the weekend at home.
On Monday last the pupils of Miss A L Hills room gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs W for a social event. The brief notice records a small school social hosted by a local family event with students and teachers in attendance.
The girls of C4.1.T. presented Miss Hills with bric-a-brac and a manicures set as a token of thanks at a farewell celebration. Flowers and handkerchiefs were given, and the guest of honor replied graciously for the kindness shown.
Large turnout honors Merle Hanna age 13 youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hanna Decker who died Saturday in Winnipeg burial at Crandall Cemetery Monday service conducted at Decker Church by Revs Turnbull and Bowman Survived by parents two sisters Mrs R G Mitchell Arrow River Doreen and brother Kenneth at home Sympathy extended to family in their bereavement
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Jean Chapman hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J G Sutherland with a gathering of several ladies. The event featured light refreshments and warm wishes for the bride to be.
A toast composed by Mrs Astle celebrated Ken Warren on ball and hockey feats. Read by Miss M Wright with gifts from Albert Brad and others in sports costumes. Miss Charrhan expressed thanks as attendees offered gifts. Lost: May 15 two year old Ray Filly watch star on forehead. Information to John Robbie, Sec.11-16 26 Birtle Phone 83.
Crandall Glen Todd is visiting at his Red Lake home. Mrs. McGreggor, a former resident, visits Mrs. W. P. Wallace. Miss Irvine hosts a miscellaneous shower at the Irvine home. Irvine Walker wedding at United church features Leona Irvine Crandall and Gov. A C Walker Brandon with a buffet lunch and three storey cake.
1911 42 permit notice directs farmers who reduced or relocated acreage to file special forms. Call Lake of the Woods Elevator to get set up when in town. T G Long, agent Miniota.
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