Miniota Delivers War Army Demonstration and Local Festivities
The July 9 1942 Miniota Herald reports a large Dominion Army demonstration in Miniota with a convoy of trucks and guns and a parade by Battle Dress troops and the Canadian Women’s Auxiliary Corps through town. Reeve J R Leach reviews the salute at the Cenotaph as residents tour the town, inspect vehicles, and discuss gas demonstrations.
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Dominion
Althbough Miniota
Ttruck&guns
Mate Inn Meniata
Canadian Womens Auxiliary Corps
Reeve J. R. Leach
Shirley Ann Stewart Born at Sirr Marys Hospital
A daughter named Shirley Ann was born on Wednesday July 1 at Sirr Marys Hospital Birtle to Mr and Mrs J W Stewart of Beulah.
Ezra Chambers longtime Uno district resident dies at 73
Ezra Chambers a longtime Uno district resident and former secretary of Uno school district died Sunday afternoon at Miniota Hospital after an illness. Born in Little Durham England he lived in Arrow River and Beulah districts before moving to Uno. The service was held at Mintota Church conducted by Rev E Pgalsson with many Beulah and Uno friends present. Burial in Mintota cemetery followed. He is survived by a brother Ernest of Little Durham England.
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Uno
Canada
Miniota Hospital
Chambers
Little Durham
England
Arrow River
Ami Abo
Beulah
Mintota
Gray Stewart Wedding in Winnipeg Friday June 30
A quiet wedding took place in Winnipeg on Tuesday June 30 at Young United Church. Florence Mac married Gordon Aldridge Gray son of Mr and Mrs W T Gray. Rev W E Donnelly officiated. The bride wore triple sheer with rose corsage. Attendants included J H Stewart and Vivian Campbell. The couple will reside on the Arrow River farm.
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Young United Chures
Winnipeg
Fiorence Mac
G. Stewart
J. H. Stewart
Vivian Campbell
Reece Twon Tevok
Moores
G A? Gray
Ther
Arrow River
Fragmentary note on a wedding trip to Arrow River
A scrambled passage mentions a wedding, travels to a place called Arrow River, and references to home and dates. It reads as rough notes about a ceremony and related journeys with unclear names and timing.
Local residents and service members visits and travels
ISABELL Mrs M Traynor visits Pernette with Mrs AT and Mr Cwart. Misses RW Tish and three others attend a seaimer Schiv Winnie Ken Norris in Winnineow VE. Mr and Mrs Selalee spent a week visiting daughters and son at Partage. Pte Mabel Fors CWAAL Shilo visited district relatives. The Adams family hosted Joyce at Strathelur Wee. Shurwell stayed with Bardwell family before Air Force duty in Winnipeg. LAC Jim Clark Virden spent the weekend at home. LAC Vic Daler and T C Rhodes Victoria BC accompanied him. Mrs W E Iterach and children Minnedosa visiting Dr and Mrs Wm Iterach. LAC Clarence Clark completed EFTS training at Virden and is furloughed two weeks at home before posting to a new station.
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Lac
Jim Clark
Virden
Vic Daler
T.C. Rhodes
Victoria
Lelond Gibbon Marriage at United Church Birtle
The marriage occurred at two o'clock on Saturday July 4 at the United Church Birtle. Ruth Bhinehe daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Gibbon Miniota wed Wesley Earl Lelond second son of Mr and Mrs J Thos Lelond Miniota. Music by Mrs Roy Lelond. Bride walked with her brother LAC Eric Gibbon RCAF who stood as best man.
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W. Middleton
W. A. Barrett
Ness
Bowman Couple Sighted Visiting Miami and Winnipeg
Reverend and Mrs. H. I. Bowman are visiting in Miami and Winnipeg, engaging with local congregations and sharing travel notes. Their itinerary includes meetings with church groups and brief remarks on missions.
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Mrs. H. I Bowman
Miami
Winni
Dart Leesbys Tury Conference Frie Event
A fragmented note mentions a conference and a visit by Dart Leesbys at a local event. The readable bits indicate a gathering with possible discussions and a reported activity around a tour. Further specifics are unclear due to the damaged text.
Community notices and holiday absences in Crandall area
Local notes report Vera Johnson on holiday from Nam Vie and Miss M Hendmen’s return from Winnipeg visits. Residents and church groups gather for a Sunday service at Avwell fed church, with Rev W Bill addressing religious differences. A commemorative service is planned for Scotia on July 12 at 7 30 pm.
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Vera Johrsifn
M. Hendmen
Winnipeg
Cord of Thanks from Sunday School
The crucials of Hiniota Sunday school thank the people of Miniota for their hospitality at a June 3 excursion picnic in GrantMe Park. Children and adults thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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Hiniota
Miniota
Grantme Park
Memorial service and sale in district to honor memory
A memorial service and related sale are planned in the district on April 4. Rev Wrat will conduct the service and the event aims to attract residents and attendees, with a focus on the memory of prominent community figures and a dedication to a local cause.
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Apel
Rev. W.rat
Polloum
Nid Tinvers
Winnipeg News Log Highlights Local Visits and RCAF Notices
AH fan Brown of Winnipeg attended a Criétn home event. Tilly Helgesen left for a holiday. Abies Di Webb visited EW Helgeson home last week. Views K Reid and M Weed attend summer school in Winnipeg. Mrs Ted Armstrong and two sons visited Grainger home. W Forster and Jno Kelly RCAF Winnipeg Paulson visited homes last week. Wim Preston took three horses to Moosomia races on July 1st with one first place, one third, one fourth. Mr and Mrs G L Woods and family attended a Wines ceremony at Dauphin RC A F depot where their son earned his Wings.
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Forster
Jno. Kelly
RCAF
Winnipeg
Paulson
Wim. Preston
Mr. Preston
Gordy Cin
Bill
G. L. Woods
Margaret
Kalie
R.C.A F
Dauphin
Jack
Verine Prices and Trade Board
Hom
Express
Summer Camp Guests and Local News in Brandon Area
Burton and Lyal Johnston visited the Brandon Lake area with Miss Mavis Townson attending summer school. JF Tennant and two Junior Boys Seed Club members Ivord Wiggins and Oswald Blaich attended the Farm Boys camp at Brandon Farr last week. Local notes mention Shil Linke, Royal Bank, and work shirts for summer wear. Mrs G Hadden arrived from Kamloops to visit family, Mrs W H Yarwood donated a hand worked table runner to the Red Cross, and many friends of Miss Ruth Gibbon held a miscellaneous shower at Mrs W Barrett’s home with a bridge gift set and thanks expressed.
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JF. Tennant
Janior Boys Seed Club
Ivord Wiggins
Oswald Blaich
Farm Boys
Randon Farr
Ruth Gibbon
W. Barrett
Wm. Middleton
Umberella
Army Week Concludes With Special Service At Local Church
In a brief summary of Army Week the conclusion was marked by a special service held Sunday. Rev EF Pyalsson delivered an appropriate message beginning the Miniota charge ministry. The MEV HR and the Canadian Legion were present as the church was newly decorated for the occasion.
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EF. Pyalsson
Canadian Legion
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Mra
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Sre
Veang
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Joyce
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Scotia
J. Foster
Kiiniota
Louise Ave
Per Smith
Sf Ald Miniots
John Spalding
Treas Minisota
Manahiove
AH Fan Brown
Sintex
Criétn
Tilly Helgesen
Sah
Kenneth Plains
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Fraser Kerr
Abies di Webb
A Ee
Helgeson
Views K, Reid
M. Weed
Ted Armstrong
Grainger
Jessie Mitchell
Burton
Lyal Johnston
Brandon
Roland
Mavis Townson
Ldyrsyth
Shil Linke Beaiehs Royal Bank
Bald
Mars Work
Chambrayead
United States, Ltd
Minieta
Glenboehar Lidies
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