Local notes and community updates from a Manitoba town
Pte J Rollo on leave en route east and J Cook on leave from RC N home. Funeral of Chas Gray at Pope attended. Iris displays at church. Baby Maxine Shoemaker returns home from Virden hospital. Donna Mitchell improves after Shriners hospital treatment in Winnipeg and stays with parents. Field day held under leaden skies with school competitions in basket, softball, jumping and track. War Savings Committee dance boosts community spirit with A R O band. War Savings Stamp draw winners announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Savings Committee
War Savings
G.brown
H Johnson
Mesars J Johnston
B.cooper
C.clark V. Little
L. Miller
D. Ternent
J Shoemaker
Gardham
E. Carnegie
Wm- Woods
O Blaich
Local Names List of Figures Mentioned in Article
A compilation of individuals including J Campbell M Sathertat hk Howard M Brenner A Litte M Lelond B Wurlin R Plenne ton Meesrs F Watters L Leland Gardham W Matthews Stowe C Ellerington E Sanley F Wiggins M Gunsen T Steven son D Castile G Campbell J Mc Culloch W Sararas E Brad F Warren J Clark E Leland Kh Keyes V Loekart C Clark appears as a roster of names in the scanned page segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Campbell
M. Sathertat
Hk Howard
M. Brenner
A. Litte
M. Lelond
B. Wurlin
R Plenneton
F Watters
L.leland
H. Gardham
W. Matthews
Stowe
C. Ellerington
E Sanley
F. Wiggins
M-Gunsen
T. Stevenson
D Castile
G.campbell
J.mcculloch
W. Sararas
E. Brad
Community Notes From Winnipeg and Surrounding Areas
Beulah C J Page visited Winnipeg. Cpl J Keily of the RCAF and Paulson on furlough at home. W I raised $17 at a tea in Forsters store. Mr and Mrs H Howard weekend at Riding Mountain. Hewitt of Winnipeg visited D Deans home. Mr and Mrs W Vance and sons Ted and Bill visiting T E Forster. Mr and Mrs E Lyers and son and G Thompson from Killarney visit H W Stevenson. H E Forster and J Clark drove to Winnipeg. J C Chisholm represented the Miniota Legion at the Dominion convention in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. Vance
Ted and
Bill
Pus
T.E Forster
J.C. Chisholm
Miniota
Canadian Legion
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Visit Highlights Local Arrivals
Mrs. T. Borland visits Winnipeg this week while R. Williams of Weyburn arrives planning to start a business. Rev. W. Bill attends the United church conference in Winnipeg this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Williams
Weyburn
Rev. W. Bill
United Church Conference
Winnipeg
Card of Thanks from Mr. J. W. Warren
Mr. J. W. Warren expresses sincere thanks for citizens rapid response to a fire at his residence and for the many kindnesses shown since the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Warren
Ward Onilyer Enlists With RCN for Short Leave
Ward Onilyer joins the Royal Canadian Navy, serving with the RCN and taking a brief few days leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Onilyer
RCN
War Hotee
Miss 8. Hlanderson Speaks to Lenore WI Group
Last week Miss Hlanderson was guest speaker at Lenore WI. Six ladies joined her, Russel Johnston of the RCAF visited Winnipeg with his wife and daughter Gail. The WI met Thursday with 15 in attendance. Mrs. A Tickey chaired. Roll call cited places where members met husbands. Mrs. M M Connell spoke on Dr Banting. Mrs. O Hara presented a Toronto paper and Mrs. Mark discussed Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlanderson
Lenore W. I
Russel Johnston
R.C.A.F
Winnipeg
Dauhter, Gai
A- Tickey
Dr. Banting
M. M. “Connell
Toronto
O'Hara
Canada
Mark
Chaumah Mission Band Donates Red Cross Layette and Gear
In a community effort the Chaumah Mission Band donated substantial Red Cross items including a complete layette for Winnepee, three quilts, pillows, feather gifts, and numerous garments for men women and children. The delivery also included helmets and service scarves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaumah Mission Band
Fancy and Plain Curtain Materials at 29 Cents Per Yard
Printed ad for Waited Stores Limited Miniota offers cretonne medium weight fabrics for drapes comforters and couch covers. Features floral checks in latest conventional designs priced per yard at 29 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cretonne—Medum
Waited Stores, Ltd
Miniota
Charles Gray dies after accident in Pope district
Charles Gray, 71, longtime Crandall resident, died at home Sunday from injuries suffered while out riding Monday when a broken line caused loss of control. Funeral at family residence Tuesday, Rev. Wm. Bill officiating. buried at Crandall cemetery. Survived by widow, sons Harvey and Alfred, and daughters Hazel and Mrs William Hyndman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gray
Pope
Mr. Gray
Crandall
Bill
Pioneer William Palmer Dies at 94 in Braris District
Walter Palmer aged 94 died Sunday at his son Frank's home. Born in Oxford County Ontario he married Janet Bell in 1877 and moved to the Braris district in 1881. He aided church and community life as an early settler helping lay foundations for local progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braris
Frank
Walter Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Oxford County
Ont
Janet Bell
Blaris
Funeral at Blaris Church for Mr Palmer
A funeral was held Tuesday at Blaris church conducted by Rev H Bowman. Burial took place at Arrow River cemetery. Pallbearers included D Bell W Bell G Grey and B Mitchell. Mr Palmer is survived by daughter Mrs H Hobson Saskatoon and sons William Winnipeg and Frank Blaris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon
Blaris Church
H. Bowman
Bavial
Arrow Hiver
W. Bell
G. Grey
Beloved Miniota Resident Mrs D Taylor Laid to Rest
Mrs. D Taylor known as Granny died at her Miniota home on May 26 after a stroke. Born Matilda Jackson Bratton in England in 1851, she lived in Ontario Oak Lake Riverbank Minnesota before marrying Samuel D Taylor in 1899. Her husband died in 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
D. Taylor
Poplar Vale
Gloucester
England
Matilda Jackson Bratton
Canada
Joseph Bonnere
Ontario
Oak
Memorial Service Noted for Faithful Community Worker
A long serving church member died after a brief illness in May. She dedicated her life to her church and enjoyed gatherings with old and new friends. The United church service at Miniota was led by Rev J A Stephen of Birtle with many floral tributes. Burial followed at Miniota cemetery. Pallbearers were five grandsons and a grand nephew. Surviving: two daughters Mrs J S Williams Oak Lake and Mrs R K Chalmers Miniota. three sons William and Wallace Bonner and William Taylor Miniota. nineteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. One daughter Jennie predeceased her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
J.A Stephen
Birtle
Miniota
J. Bonner
FE. Williams
É. Campbell
J. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Miniota Herald
M. Oliver
Biite
J. Rollo
Rece
J. Cook
R.C_N
Groceteria
Fort York
United Stores. Ltd
Minieta
Arrow River
Chas. Gray
Lecora
N. Hanlin
Virden Hospital
Donna Mitchell
Shriners Hospital
CNR
British Columbia
Armstrong, Kelowna
Penticton
Vernon
Watiorry
Beulah C. J. Page
Cpl. J. Keily
R C A.F. Paulson
W. I
Forsters
Mrs H. Howard
Riding Mountain
H.E. Forster
J. Clark
Norma
Savoy Theatre
Cheyene
General Historical Western
Wyoming
Gilbert Rowan
McCormick Deering
W. Iverach
Isabella
Crandall Exchange
P. S. MacPherson
William Palmer
AG Igiginle
Ceylon
India
South America
Tris
the Law
Matilda Taylor
Holy Trinity W.A
A. Leam
J.F.M. Johnston
Wartime Prices and Trade Board
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