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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
8
Work begins to shape the Miniota rink for future use after concerns it might collapse. The project promises a healthful recreation space for local youth, with the community now handling the rink to ensure access next winter.
Two brides elect from the area were feted with showers. Nurse Mary Cunningham received many gifts at a mixed shower hosted by Dr. and Mrs. R. K. Chalmers, with about fifty guests from this and Beulah districts. A nurse and doctor skit with Lorna Walker and Jack Smith accompanied the gifts, followed by a vice lunch and tea pour.
On Monday evening a large group of ladies gathered in a prettily decorated Masonic temple for a social event. The gathering featured welcoming remarks and light refreshments as attendees networked and shared conversations.
A mixed program of contests and community singing created a warm atmosphere for the event. Young ladies from two churches entered in choir vestments, including Merle Penelton Jean Berber and Shirley Oliver, while Miss Kallie Lynch sang On Wings of Song. A speech of thanks was given and a dainty lunch concluded the evening.
Crandall Johnston and R Brown traveled to Windsor Ontario on business. R L Dickey visits Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs R R Pressman Rosser visit J Pressman home. AB Garth Clark and DS T Lawson on leave. Miss Vivien Stevenson Winnipeg visiting district friends. A fine sports programme marked the Friday Field Day with suitable prizes awarded to winners.
Beulah citizens hosted a party in Birtle on Wednesday last for Mr and Mrs Garth Johnson. A pen and pencil set was presented during the evening with congratulations extended and the event described as most enjoyable.
Mrs J Chisholm visits Neepawa while her mother ill. Miss K Coldman returns to Winnipeg with her mother. Mrs T Sawyer visits Bradwardine. Dave Spence seeks medical treatment in Winnipeg. The Sale of Home Cooking Aprons.
A tea held on Thursday last by St Wilfrid's WA was well attended and $3750 was raised.
Isabelii Miss F Seales of Portage visits with parents. Mr and Mrs A Robertson and Mr and Mrs H M Brisbin spent weekend with friends at Carberry. Shiloh stayed with Riches and Drummond. W H Miller visited daughter in Gladstone. Miss Shurvell visits A Shurvell family in Winnipeg. Mrs L Hall visiting Portage and Winnipeg.
A large number of ladies from the Women's Institutes gathered for a District Rally last Tuesday. Sessions ran morning to evening in the church, presided by Mrs. T. L. Townsend and Mrs. R. Searth. Morning reports and committee appointments opened the day with progress noted in the F.W.L.C. report.
Women’s wartime program review praises the WW branches for their service and responsibilities. Iddiss Francis J. McKay outlines nutrition and rationing ideas, introduces the new District Board with President Mrs B. J. McKenzie and officers, while institutes contribute thrift exhibit materials and reuse ideas. Community welcome from J. Cox worth and guest MLA Dr. E J Rutledge Erickson speaks on plans for Im
Aresing Metical Services in Man itoba and Keeferparke brought attention to a planned course to be followed. Entertaining solos by Murray Carnegie Jean Sutherand and Kallie Lynch were performed. A rally was decided for Hamista in 144 with catering handled by Isabella W.
Mr and Mrs E W Hannon and family left for the West on Sunday. Wes Leland suffered a shock while disconnecting a radio as stray lightning struck. Lelonde families from the district attended the Lelonde Downey Clan gathering at Virden, 79 people present. A Festival of Music Poetry and Folk Dancing on Friday was a great success, with W L congratulated for their efforts.
Harpenden resident Miss Joan of the Women's Land Army announces a wedding with Mr. Gregory. The notice notes the couple’s forthcoming ceremony and ties to local wartime service.
Qreaeee daughter of Mr and Mrs W Gregory of 5 Ainsbourne Cree vent Harpenden married Gunner Gordon Leroy Lefonde Royal Canadian Artillery son of Mr and Mrs Wm leland of Miniota Manitoba Canada at Karpenion Parish Church. Rev P G Thansford officiated with a wedding march by Mrs Craig.
Following a lengthy illness Mrs J B Mitchell died Sunday June 20 at Virden hospital aged 48. She was born at Arrow River and active in church and social life. Survived by husband James Bell Mitchell daughter Thelma son Kenneth serving with the R C F mother Mrs John Fleming Pope and three sisters and brothers. Funeral private service then Arrow Church with Rev E Egilsson and burial in Arrow River cemetery.
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