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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1962
Page
1
Beulah United Church service to be held at 2 00 p m in Forster home after winter with families Mrs W Pierce in Winnipeg for medical aid Mr and Mrs Oulette and families of Flin Flon visiting Maduke home for their daughter Yvonne s wedding
Bill Wallace attended the Fly In breakfast at Brandon and Prince Phil lip joined briefly. The U C W met at the Tennant home with devotions and plans for Field Day catering and Camp Brereton projects for youths 18 and over. Isabella baseball boys were defeated by the home team. Geddes showcased Canadian scenes to a social crowd.
Gerald Arriss now works in Grand Rapids after attending a winter Mechanics Course at MTI Winnipeg. Edith Arriss placed second in the 75 yard dash and third in the 65 yard dash. Week 1 guests at the Lyng and Skene households hail from Brandon. Dennis Johnston, hospital patient in Deloraine, visited home briefly before resuming teaching duties at Waskada. Miss Helen Harrison of Treherne spent the weekend there.
Social notes report travels to Winnipeg for Provincial finals and track records at the Provincial Track and Field Meet in Winnipeg. Congratulations to Lawrie Johnston for a 204 6 inch softball throw in the Junior Girls event and to Pat Amy for second in the Primary ball throwing. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Wm Irvine of Rivers with Mr and Mrs A Irvine, James Jackson of Victoria with Robert Schoch, and Mrs M Wilson and her sons visiting Dauphin relatives. A bride to be, Lynda Lyng, hosted a misc shower at United Church parlours with corsages, a musical contest, and lunch.
Local residents share weekend visits from Miss Betty Johnson and Miss Lilah as nurses in training at tees Hospital. Oak Lake visitors stop by with T Topps family, while Henr ietta Curry celebrates a 91st birthday on June 1 1962. Moose Jaw and Winnipeg links appear as relatives visit and work assignments shift at the Royal Bank. A farewell for Mrs A Grant moves to Elkhorn, with others headed to Scotland and Minnedosa. the minesota Centre gathering features Whist and musical numbers.
Mr and Mrs William A Bar rett of Miniota announce the engagement of their daughter Lorraine to Clark Edward Greene son of Mr and Mrs Harold V Greene of Middleton Nova Scotia The wedding is planned for Miniota United Church on Saturday July 7 1962.
Brandon College announces three student relations personnel for the summer: W. Donald Goodfellow of Brandon Wayne Johnston of Oak Lake and Ray Power of Oak River. They will interview counsel students and parents, attend district fairs and support the pre college clinic effort across the region.
The Hamiota Hospital Aid No. 7A met in the community room on Friday May 25 at 2 30 p m. Mrs L Wright presided and opened the meeting with the hospital prayer. There were 14 district members present.
A tribute recalls Hydro Supervisor Mr Currie and Mr Popiel rescuing a frightened white Persian named Tommy from a hydro pole near Jack Rockley’s home. Currie climbed the pole without a safety belt to free the cat, traveling 32 miles to his new post in Dauphin, while Popiel helped. Concerns about service obligations and community thanks follow, with notes on regional hospital meetings and upcoming activities.
The Crandall CGIT held a Mother and Daughter Banquet in the school auditorium on a Wednesday evening May 30. Lois Preston led the toast to the Church with Rev. W. Christie replying. Maxine Walker spoke for the mothers as Mrs. M. Bray answered. Mrs G Johnston gave the toast to the CGIT with Lillian Kitz replying. Lois Johnston toasted the Queen while Joyce Rivers and Edith Ariss handed gifts to leaders Miss A Shelvey and Miss M Beddome. Graduation certificates were presented by Miss Shelvey to Lawrie Johnston Marion Henderson Lynne Elliott and Margaret Henderson. The graduates spoke on CGIT work and plans for the year followed by a half hour of singing.
Miniota Merry Stitchers 4H Clothing Club held Achievement Day on May 31 in their newly remodeled red white and blue dresses. All girls received red ribbons for their projects and many entries were chosen for further competition. Diane Williams welcomed guests as Jean Montgomery led reports and Betty Ann Andrushuk presented the treasury. Performances included two comedy playlets Eternal Triangle and Romeo and Juliet, plus a vocal by Diane Williams. A $25 donation to the Community Centre was accepted by Mr Armitage, and pins were awarded to several girls and leaders. Jean Montgomery was announced to attend 4H camp. Lunch followed.
Lynda Rae O Connor daughter of Crandall residents and Wallace Clifford Barry son of Crandall residents wed at Knox United Church Manse Brandon on May 26. Rev S H Searle united them. They plan to reside in Brandon after a brief U S honeymoon and hosted a reception for 45 guests on June 2 at the bride's parents home.
The May WI meeting met in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon. The Thought for the Day was by Mrs Robus. Roll Call cited My Favorite Canadian City. Treasurer Mrs G Hyndman reported 125.29 in WI funds 365.52 Community Fund 110.89 United Appeal. Delegates Mrs Miles and Mrs Winn will attend the Provincial Convention in Winnipeg in June. Mrs Grant Hyndman or Mrs Les Rudd to attend a One Day School at Hamiota June 4 on Better Buymanship in Clothing. A donation to the Sports Ground Committee was given for park improvements. A fall community meeting will discuss rink kitchen renovation. Mrs Robus was the surprise speaker on Madame Vanier. Mrs Long and Mrs Miles reported on the District Convention. Mrs W Hyndman read a citizenship paper.
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