Local Wartime Notes From Miniota and District
Thursday March 23 1944 update from Miniota district highlights RAF guest W A Craig Paulson parade awarded King citation to P O Larry Steuart OC Signals at Paulson Y P A staged Civil Service play touring results show box social and raffles totaling 32 50 plus 180 cushion draw proceeds. Red Cross campaigns report 26 raised plus 48 War Savings Stamps and 27 30 raffle for smokes. official Red Cross drive closes with strong wartime support and district totals 2356.00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulson
King
P.O
Larry Steuart
Miniota
Larry
Evelyn Cowan
H.A. Roger
Red Cross
Billy Thompson
J. Stamford
Wynona
Weekend social and sports wrap from St Nazaire to Winnipeg
Miss E Wilson and Lieut G B E McKinnon spent the weekend at St Nazaire. Miss Pauline Tennant stayed in Winnipeg while Mrs G Curry of Kenton visits her father J McKinnon. Two Creeks hockey team visited but lost by four. Les Leland recently returned from Winnipeg after enlisting in the Tank Corps. O Blaichs hall held a whist drive and dance with Mrs P Dies Mae R Watters J Crag W Attwood at the event. An old time orchestra umpire music accompanied the night. A radio item says P O George Maw is buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Blaich
Perfectly Good Time Knocking Enemy Planes Out of the Skies
The fragment discusses air combat success with phrases about destroying enemy planes and maintaining confidence in aerial operations. It reflects a wartime mood of steady military effectiveness and momentum in the skies.
N Lister sale draws crowd at Quadra station
Despite a raw wind a good crowd attended the N Lister sale of household effects at Quadra station on Saturday last. Auctioneer Joe Johnston secured good prices. The WI met at Mrs W Tennant's home Tuesday with roll call answered by books games and magazines for the forces. Mrs Roy Lelond and Mrs Wes Lelond played two piano duets. Mrs Doug Lelond spoke on salvaged scrap paper while Mrs Ken Nord linger presented First Aid and demonstrated three arm slings. Hostesses were Mesdames J M Elliott Jno Wiggins and I Tennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Lister
Quadra Station
Joe Johnston
W. Tennant
Roy Lelond
Wes. Lelond
Doug. Lelond
Ken. Nordlinger
J.M. Elliott
Jno. Wiggins
Tennant
Ice Carnival Draws Wide Prize Winners
A successful Ice Carnival Monday night ast crowned prize winners across costumes races and pairs. Jr. girls Fay Meyers Margaret Attwood won with Jack Bell and Jack Tennant among boys. Intermediate girls Marie Sunley Jean Sutherland with Glen Sunley Murray Carnegie led boys. Sr ladies Thelma Norrie and Doreen Hanna tied for first with Mrs. Nordlinger second. Men winners included J Kirton Alvin Johnson, Wes Leland and Pauline Tennant in couples, and W Sararas with Steve Bell. Girls Arma Hill and Jack Tennant also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costumes
Fay Meyers
Margaret Attwood
Jack Bell
Jack Tennant
Marie Sunley
Jean Sutherland
Glen Sunley Murray Carnegie
Thelma Norrie
Doreen Hanna
Nordlinger
J. Kirton
Alvin Johnson
Wes Leland
Pauline Tennant
Evening of Broomball Game and Dance Closes Fun Night
A local event combined a broomball game with a dance, concluding an enjoyable evening for attendees. The activity offered sports and socializing, leaving participants with a sense of community and entertainment.
War Savings Dance at Arrow River Hall Friday
An event titled War Savings Dance takes place in Arrow River Hall on Friday March 3. The Crandall Orchestra performs. admission is 35 cents. Feature draws offer War Savings Certificates worth 20, 16, and 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Savings
Arrow River Hall
St. Wash
Crandall Orch
Wac
Crandall
C.O.F
Red Cross
Prday
Beulah Cruden and I Beat Tie Visit Brandon
Beulah Misees Cruden and I Beat tie visited Brandon last week where Pte J Ringland RCA was noted in attendance. The report highlights postwar greetings and ongoing community ties with military personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Misees
B. Cruden and
I. Beattie
Brandon
Brandon Spends Quiet Days at Home
Brandon remained at home for several days, keeping to his residence and avoiding public appearances or events during the period described.
Daffodils Placed at St Wilfrids for Walter Titley Memory
Beautiful daffodils were placed on the altar of St Wilfrids church in Sydney by Mrs W Titley in memory of Walter Titley a former church warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Wilfrids Church
Sydney
Mra W Titley
Walter Titley
Amateur Concert and Dance Draws Crowd at Beulah Club
Beulah Social Club hosted an Amateur Concert and Dance on Friday night drawing a fair crowd. Winners announced include 14 and under champion Billy Helge with others likely among the top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Social Club
Billy Helge
The Bonspiel in Miniota Brings Curling Fun and Charity
From North South East and West curlers gather at Miniota for a charity bonspiel to aid the Red Cross. The ice appears fast and tricky with cheers echoing as players chase rocks toward the house, while volunteers work in the booth to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Miniota
The
D.M.D
Birtle Talent Night Raises Red Cross Funds
The event featured stuarts Johneor and Woods with recitations, Misses Deans Edmundson Woods and Page with a duet, and a tap routine. The Birtle Orchestra provided music for dancing as prizes of War Savings Stamps were awarded and the Red Cross fund received ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eon
Stuart Johneor
Birtle
Bobby Helgeson
M. Page
K. Woods
E. Deans
D. Edmundson
M. Woods
D. Stowe
H. Barker
Olsen
Red Cross
Bryant Barrett Wedding at St Marys Virden
Elsie Eleanor Barrett married Leonard James Bryant at St Marys church Virden on March 18. Rev A H Cummings officiated with Miss Maud Dickie as bridesmaid and Mr Frank Rowan as best man. The couple plans to reside near Miniota after a Balmoral hotel breakfast and trip to Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Virden
Elsie Eleanor
W. E. Barrett
Minsota
Barrett
Leonard James Bryant
C. Bryant
Miniota
A. H. Cummings
Frank Rowan
Balmoral Hotel
L. J Bryant
Brandon
Merrick Baby Girl Born in Winnipeg
Born at Winnipeg on Friday March 17 to Mr and Mrs J W Merrick St Vital a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrick
Winnipeg
J W. Merrick
St. Vital
In Memoriam Johnathon Mossop
In loving memory of Johnathon Mossop who died on March 24 1943 God knew his suffering and the hills were hard to climb He closed his weary eyelids and whispered Peace be Thine Ever remembered by Arthur Emmie and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossop
Johnathon Mossop
Arthur Emmie
Isabella Miss Ex Coxworth and Ross Robertson Weekend at Homes
Isabella Miss Ex Coxworth and Ross Robertson of Brandon spent the weekend at their homes. A C Bob Sunley of Regina is on leave at his home prior to being posted to St Thomas Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ex. Coxworth
Ross Robertson
Brandon
A.C
Bob Sunley
Regina
St. Thomas, Ont
Patients at Birth Hospital and Shoal Fake Hospital
Mrs. 2. Wall lies ill at Birth hospital while Bob Stews att is hospitalized at Shoal Fake Hospital with blood poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2. Wall
Bob Stewsatt
Shoal Fake Hospital
Ray Reid Graduates Set WAG at Paulson
Congratulations to Ray Reid who graduated as a Set WAG at Paulson on Friday March 1st. He and his wife and family are visiting Toronto before heading to Vancouver. A card party and moccasin dance were held at the rink on Wednesday with 500 winners G Sutherland and W Gilchrist and sow Mrs R L Stevenson and A E Brad. Lunch and coffee were served by the W I in aid of the rink funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Reid
Paulson
Toronto
Vancouver
G. Sutherland
W. Gilchrist
Sow
R. L. Stevenson
A .E. Brad
W. I
Winnipeg Curling Bonspiel Y P A Winners
Mrs Wallace Hyndman accompanied her son Grant to Winnipeg on his return to his ship in the east. The Y P A staged a bonspiel on Saturday afternoon last with two events. The Grand Challenge was won by Benny Coupes rink and the Consolation by Miss Vera Johnston s rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Hyndman
Grant
Winnipeg
Benny Coupes
Vera Johnstons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miniota Herald
Oliver
Manitoba
United Sates
Lac
W. A. Craig
R.C.A.F
Gimli
Miniota Y.P.A
Civil Service
Decker
O. Joe Bonner
R.C. A.F
Canadian Legion
Joe
Canadian Red Cross
Arrow River
Isabella
Miss E. Wilson
St. Nazare
Lieut. G. BE. McKinnon
Mrs. G. Curry
Kenton
J. McKinnon
Two Creeks
Les Leland
Tank Corps
Wesk
P.O George Maw
J. Ringland
R.C.A S.C
Sandy
Ration Book
Canada
John William
P.C
Perros
Bernalf
Cae
Bryant—Barrett
Maud Dickie
Johanna Hill
Sana
Sha Nrock District
Arrow River Cpr
SI Beulah
CRAN
Isabella Post Office
Municipal Ball, Rikid
and Post Office
Ouron
A.m. Tod
P.m
e4zPw
Cpl. A. Stevenson
N.S
Groupe Home
C. P.R
Selective Service Board
Henry Lints
McConnell Bros
McCormick-Deering
Red River Steel
Norman LP
R. M. Oliver
Econext
J.F.M. Johnston
Birtle Station
Wednes
Luneh
Begian Tyna
DeLaval
New
McClary
Lee
A.V. Brydon
Fe. A. Barnes
Geo. J. Heyhoe
Bay War Savings Certificates
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