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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
8
An Open Bonspiel will commence on Monday March 11. Non members should submit their name or rink. Entry for non members is 1 dollar for members. Prizes. Don Forsyth, Secretary, Miniota Community Rink.
The rural council met in Minstota with Reese presiding. Two Old Age Pension applications were approved. Ward Commissioners will issue payment certificates for work in their wards. Ward appropriation for 1946 set at 2.510 mills. By-law 989 for 1946 taxation read and passed. Next meeting called by the Reeve.
Good Entertainments plans push for Min iota New Rink funding with a St Patricks Day event on Friday March 15 featuring Games night a box social and a dance. The Whist drive Masquerade dance drew many costumes Judges awarded prizes for period costumes pirates comic outfits and best dressed couples while the Minty orchestra provided music and after expenses $30.06 went to the rink fund.
A large crowd attended the funeral of Peter Scroggie MacPerson from the municipality now residing in Winnipeg. Rev Geo A McMillan of Sparling United church Weston led the service at Clark Leatherdale chapel with Miss Kallie Lynch singing. Burial followed at Elmwood cemetery. An earlier obituary误 noted an omission of a sister, Mrs E A Goddard of Ottawa.
Arthur Bacon aged 51 died at his Ravine district home on February 21 after a week with influenza that developed into pleurisy. He moved to Palmerston from Saskatchewan about 15 years ago. Survived by his mother and brothers Stanley James and John. Funeral held February 23 at the home of Geo. K Douglas, conducted by Rev J M Wilson, burial in Kinsmore cemetery. Bearers were W H P Wallace D C Douglas H Bray G Routledge and Q and J Douglas. Floral tributes reported.
Beulah squad defeated Isabella last Monday night and won again at home on Friday. Ted Woods of Binscarth visited relatives in the district and Miss Lisa Preston of Strathclair spent the weekend at her home. A special Curler's service will be held at the United Church next Sunday at 8 p.m with the pastor preaching.
Percy Knox Rollins died at Winnipeg General Hospital on Monday February 25 at age 67 after a recent illness and emergency operation on February 17. His brother Percy Knox Rollins traveled to Killarney upon hearing the news. funeral services were held on the following Thursday afternoon.
Large gathering at Kil Larney United Church for the service of Lt. Rollins conducted by Rev W W Cooley. United and Anglican choirs joined in a final hymn. The laden casket was laid to rest in Kil Larney cemetery. Surviving are his wife and daughter Mrs H Vaughan Winnipeg and son Lieut Mac Rollins Portage la Prairie. four sisters and three brothers. Two grandchildren. Sympathy extended to the bereaved.
Mrs. Wm. Miller and family express gratitude to friends in Blaris and Isabella for kindnesses help and boxes of fruit during Mr. Miller’s illness and for floral tributes at his death. Special thanks to Rev. HI Bowman and Mrs. Don. Sutherland.
Mr and Mrs Geo Bruce and family express sincere thanks for the sympathy and assistance they received after the fire destroyed their home and contents. They say it is hard to express their appreciation but extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone.
Jack Levins spent the weekend in Winnipeg while Mrs. R. E. Heise visited on Sunday. A mixed bonspiel featuring 22 rinks opens this week for curling fans.
Mr and Mrs L Hall have returned from an enjoyable visit to the Pacific coast. They toured coastal cities and reported pleasant weather and hospitality during their trip.
Mr and Mrs T Stevenson and son Bobby and Miss Ishbel Mei klejohn Winnipeg visit the R L Stevenson home. In the Ladies bonspiel held last week the winners were the winners were named.
A fragmentary item lists numerous names and items including four Litex Coffee makers, four Linen tea towels, four Plastic preservers, and four salad sets. Names such as Mrs A Adams, Mrs S Bell, Miss Coxworth, and others accompany the entries, suggesting a classified notice or catalog snippet.
D Dyck makes a visit to Arrow River and appears in Woodworth for a local engagement. The trip brings attention to regional events and community activities in the area.
Mr and Mrs Spence Wallace visited Winnipeg last week while J McKinnon visited Brandon with his daughter. The Red Cross quilting activity is in progress, reflecting community service efforts in the region.
The article notes visitors Ken Mitchell Vernon Lock rt and Les Leland in Winnipeg last week. Mr and Mrs J Mitchell accompanied Carolyn Connor and will reside with their parents there. The Local Physical Fitness Council met to plan George Nick's fitness demonstration scheduled for Tuesday March 11.
Elmer Hoar back from active duty overseas visits his mother Mrs. John J Ireland. Also in Archerwill Sask Miss Jean Hoar seen visiting her mother with the Hoar family.
The Y P U hosted a skating party last Wednesday with a meeting and social time at the Carnegie home led by Thelma Mitchell. A broomball tournament is planned for March 9.
Crandall Wm Harcus of Red Lake visits with family while Mrs E Bell visits Virden with her daughter. A Crandall school hockey team beat Decker 8 to 2. Nee pawa training leads Albert Walker to Moosomin for a new job. Bonspiel results list several skips and scores, plus a 52 dollar lunch for the New rink fund.
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