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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1948
Page
8
In Canada two dollars per year and to the United States two hundred fifty dollars in advance. Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Department Ottawa.
Mrs Norman Webber underwent an appendicitis operation at Hamiota hospital last Wednesday. A special Curlers Service will be held at the church here at 3 pm on Sunday March 7. The 11 am service is cancelled.
The February 21 ceremony at the Thomson home in Hamidta united Evelyn Roberta Thomson and Russell James Gunson with Rev. J M Wilson officiating. The couple's reception featured a three tier cake. after signing, Miss Helen Cummings played "Because" and the pair departed for a brief honeymoon to Winnipeg. They will reside north of Crandall on the Gunson home farm.
An open bonspiel at Arrow River began Tuesday with 15 rinks. A women's competition concluded Monday, led by skip W. Nankivel supported by S. Littlejohn and Dorothy Nankivel, with runners Marion Lelond and teammates R. O'Connor and Spence Wal.
The writer argues for open debate on road conditions from Mintota to Arrow River. He recalls a past sleigh trail, condemns the current feed trail and C P R right of way as unlawful, and warns of legal action and dangerous winter travel conditions. A farmer’s failed attempt to fetch feed illustrates hardship and improvised snow removal.
In Arrow River, residents say no church service is possible due to a 10 mile road gap for their minister from Miniota. They note train service to bonspiels costs only a few days, while travel hardships persist all winter. They urge prioritizing summer road building and raising the main road height, with several locals ready to sign the letter.
Isabella Lyle Johnston joins George Reid's in Cardale. Mrs Short of Rapid City stayed at the J. F. M. Johnston home. Rita Rabe taught sewing class last week. Mrs Elizabeth Squibb, 80, died Sunday February 22 at her home. she came from Glasgow in 1908 and married Robert Squibb in 1913, the couple farmed in the community.
The survivor list includes the husband and a brother and sister in Glasgow. The funeral service took place at Birtle United Church with burial in Birtle cemetery. Rev. E R Wilson officiated.
Beulah Mr and Mrs Ray Everett of Glenella are visiting at the Lou Berwick home. John Deyholes visited Winnipeg last week and J W Stewart this week. Arthur Forster of Burnaby B C visited here en route to Dauphin. Mrs A Hawes broke a leg Saturday falling in the cellar steps and was taken to Hamiota hospital where she is progressing as well as can be expected.
The WMS met with 10 members at Mrs J C Chisholm’s home. Mrs G L Woods presided as new president. The Bible for the Women of the World theme was led by Mrs Chisholm. Mrs H E Forster reported 100 pounds of European Relief clothing forwarded. Greeting cards will be sold to raise funds. Chapter 7 of Great was the company was studied.
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