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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1941
Page
8
In Miniota Herald item, F Cullen notices six eggs on a pocket gopher mound while making rounds. He returns them to the nest, but the next day the eggs are observed again on the mound. The note adds a casual remark about odd happenings.
A reader asks if pocket gophers can carry away objects like rats and whether others have had similar experiences. The note mentions Mr Colquette and invites tips for Sunday morning broadcast at 9:45 over C.B. radio.
A Moose Jaw gathering hosted by Mrs. L Hull featured roll call for woollen garments to be sent to mills for blankets, with the W I meeting discussing Red Cross Sports Day. Floora Scarth performed a solo, readings by Mrs H I Bowman and Mrs J J Firkbeioer, and games on the lawn followed.
Mrs A S Fraser is holidaying at Lake Carlyle. Miss P Hull Winnipeg is holidaying at her home. Rm A Millar W R Debert on short leave. Mrs C Coldman left Sunday to visit daughter Mrs Daigle at Bruno Sask. Mrs T Sawyer returned Sunday after 30 weeks with daughter at Tantallon.
Beulah W I marked its 25th anniversary with 75 attendees including visitors from Minitoba Isabela and Birtle W I s. Mrs J C Chisholm presided and welcomed guests. Mrs H E Forster presented a history of the society noting founding in 1916 and the group’s long service from cemetery work to library funds and clinic support. The 1941 membership stood at 33 with Mrs Townson of Birtle as provincial W I president sharing remarks.
The Federal Country Women of the World convention held in Fredrickton NB featured a social program with readings by Mrs L Wakefield and piano duets by Rosemarie and Daphne Edmueson as well as a duet by Mirses H Haxstead and Fi Whiker from Birtle. A birthday cake inscribed 1916 1941 appeared at lunch and Mrs C E Wythe voiced thanks for the hostesses on behalf of visiting branches.
Born at Winnipeg on July 8 a daughter to Mr and Mrs V G Simmie nee Wilma Chapman Carol Lynne.
On a July Tuesday in Crandall the 33rd anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Smith was marked alongside the marriage of their daughter Anna Eileen to L A C Everett Ellerington Tennant R C A F Toronto. The ceremony at Chumah United Church featured Rev G A McMillan and Rev Wm Bill.
Mrs WU Hodnett Miniota announces the engagement of Miss Ruth Hodnett to Mr. Rigéus Wood of Winnipeg. The wedding will be held quietly in Winnipeg on July 30.
The ceremony took place Saturday July 12 with Rev L Warren officiating at West Bend. Jean Chapman wore a chalk white gown with silk embroidery and orange blossom veil. Maids Helen and Pijis Chap were in attendance as the couple began married life with a flower-decked church and music from Lohengrin.
Little Joyce Warren served as flower girl in a replica wedding gown with pink and blue bouquet. Austin Warren stood as groomsman as Mrs St Scartle sang during the signing and a reception with a three tiered cake followed at the bride's home. The couple plans to reside at Idabella after travel to Year Lake.
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