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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
8
Subscription rates listed by The Miniota Herald show annual cost for U S A at two dollars and fifty cents with advance payment urged. Name M Oliver appears as the bar.
Mrs. C Dickey finished work at Iloraine while Mr and Mrs Stan Dioupe and Scott visit Cooakvilly. Six cattle were killed by a CNRK train near Pope. The W I met at the church with Mrs M Smuttell presiding. Mary Helen Johnston played Mother in Life with Mother at Brandon College. Treasurer reports $320.66 from lunches. a $35 donation to the Rink. The Jamlone is set for March 17. District board notice and reports on hospital aid and laws pertaining to women.
John Kolac expresses gratitude for gifts cards flowers and visitors received while ill in a brief personal note noting appreciation and well wishes from friends and neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Vescacselli of Duchess Alberta announce the engagement of their fourth daughter Mildred Ann to David James Blair third son of Mr and Mrs R J Blair of Crandall Manitoba. Wedding date to be announced later.
A notice from Tiow Long Do You Talk urges residents to limit calls during emergencies and avoid tying up lines with long chats. It laments the loss of the old operator system and asks for equal access and consideration for all users.
The piece explains total stopping distance as the time from seeing danger to halting the car. It notes a typical driver reaction of about three quarters of a second and highlights the gap between recognition and braking. It warns against overconfident claims of instant stops.
A speech by Mr R W Trollope of the Dominion Automobile Association warns that at sixty mph a driver travels about sixty feet before braking, risking a child. He urges one car length per ten mph, more on bad roads, to avoid collisions.
Mrs Russell Howard crowned queen of the Miniota Ice Carnival as a storm disrupted plans. Afternoon hockey results included Birtle 4 Miniota 1 in 10 and under and Miniota 7 Beulah 2 in 15 and under with awards given by judges C V Gunn C H Ratai and F Rowan for various costumes and titles.
UC Blake crowned Mir Russel Howard as Queen of the Carnival with 800 votes. Princes Joan Peel of 4H and Pat Hodnett receive 5500 and 4120 votes respectively. Crown bearer Gary Walker and train bearers Garth Powell and Bob McKenzie noted. Gifts presented by W Mossop after ticket winner Pat Dale.
Beulah Mrs Chas Smith is a patient in Hamiota hospital. Miss S Hunter of Calgary is noted as a visitor at the Or Doyle home.
Mr and Mrs Fred Bruce welcomed Carnegie and accompanying son William during a Friday visit to Portage la Prairie to extend best wishes on their Golden Wedding. A Community Centre dance drew a $5 bill won by Mrs W Morrow with ticket 81, her third win on different draws. ticket 81 was also held by J Fredh of Virden.
Mrs Janet E Bonner thanks friends and relatives for kindness during her stay at Hausta hospital and expresses appreciation to the doctors and staff.
At Yellowknife N W T on February 21 a son Michael Gavin was born to Mr and Mrs J Murphy. At Vancouver B C on February 29 a son John Alexander was born to Mr and Mrs Don MacPherson of 2127 W 1st St Vancouver.
The group met at Mrs W C Barrett with Mrs M Curry presiding and summarizing the seventh chapter of the study book. Plans were completed for the Easter bazaar on March 31. The Deanery meeting is set for May 10 in Manson. A Mission Bard meeting Friday included reading a March of Dimes letter noting a $26.27 contribution.
A World Friends meeting at Mrs Tennant's home discussed the February World Friends issue and the Bro thers All gang theme Friend ship. Mrs Carnegie received a Life Membership for Young People work while members reflected on emigrants to Canada and international living.
Pick Scott and Badgerous from Ontario visit relatives and friends in the area, spending time with local residents and renewing acquaintances during a short stay.
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