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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1955
Page
8
A brief item from The Miniota Herald dated March 1 1956 references editor M Oliver and a family or avowed role as fidlover. The short snippet preserves names and the local newspaper’s historical masthead.
The W I group met in the church parlor on Thursday. Roll call mentioned Weiland Mes. Delegates Hindman and Mrs F Miles prepared for the district convention in May at Erickson. A £35 donation to the rink was noted. Lunches raised $356.49 for the bon pier. Mrs Roy Amy showcased Red Cross work and 33 knitted squares were donated toward an Afghan for Hamiota hospital. Mrs Sinuttell reported on an Extension Service paper about laws affecting women. Mrs Les Rudd summarized FWIC highlights. Guest speaker was Mrs W Hyndman.
The carnival on Tuesday featured two outstanding figure skating demos by Misa Cheers and McLennan. H Hall served as master of ceremonies with Mrs C Norrie organizing events under the Skating Club.
Miss Margaret Elliott was admitted to Hamiota hospital following a recent illness. Her condition and exact cause of admission were not disclosed, but family reports she is resting and receives medical care in the facility.
Mrs Charlotte L Penelton McDonald, born March 1 1875 in Palmerston Ontario, died May 2 19xx. She married Robert McDonald in 1922 and lived on a farm near Hamiota before moving to Miniota. Survived by her brother Robert of Miniota. Burial at Hamida cemetery with bearers H Murray N McNiven John Longmuir L and W Johnston.
At Brandon General Hospital on March 21 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Ron Allan Jean Sutherland of Brandon. The newborn is named Phillip Harry.
A quiet wedding was held on Saturday March 26 at the R.C. A.F. chapel Stevenson Field Winnipeg. Hilda Grace, daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Proctor Fort Francis Ont, became the bride of John Murray.
The ceremony honored Mrs W T Sutherland and the late Mr Sutherland as parents. Padre officiated with Myre Jo Anne McKenzie as matron of honor and Scr Foster as groomsman. Dinner followed at LlEntrad Harbor before the couple departed to Cold Lake Alberta where the groom is stationed. Guests included Mrs W T Sutherland, J Sutherland of Brandon, and W Sutherland of Portage la Prairie.
Beulah Mr and Mrs C J Page return from England and Scotland via plane, arriving Winnipeg Monday after a Sunday departure and a few days’ visits in Winnipeg. Mixed Red Cross bonspiel results listed with winners and prizes, including cups, soaps, and playing cards. meals raised $50.80 and a draw netted $680. Hot pool raised $660 with split proceeds to A Ringland and others.
Beulah Red Cross committee expresses gratitude to all who contributed in any way to the Red Cross Bonspiel, praising the event as a great success.
Creditors must file verified claims against the estate of Robert George Stowe, farmer of rural Manitoba, at the undersigned office in Birtie, Manitoba, by April 30, 1955. Executrix Margaret Stowe is represented by Pratt Q.C. solicitor.
Two ricks from Miniota came to play for the McConnell cup it is now in Miniota. Nelson Lockhart fractured his leg slipping on ice and now uses crutches. The W I met with Mrs. Attwood presiding and roll call answered with Household Hint. A paper on Ireland was read by Mrs. Leland. Pupils performed Big Steamers and Carson Hyndman read The Best Time of Life. Nurse McMillan showed a film on sex education starting in childhood for teens preparing for marriage.
The Red Cross raised its event total to eighty four dollars and ninety cents, a sum described as really worthwhile.
Fire swept the Tutkaluke farm home near Beulah late Sunday night leaving only four walls. No one was at home as the Tutkaluke family was away. The cause is unknown though two stoves were used for heating. Fred Foster and Ed Stowe arrived first and moved about 3000 feet of lumber. other neighbors aided and saved a nearby building. The cement house had some insurance.
Burton Johnston visited Winnipeg last week. Mr and Mrs Low and Pelly Lask visited R Ap perly home. Joe Gardham and Jia Harrison left by car Wednesday to return to the west coast.
Mrs Westel and A Silver hosted a hospital aid tea that raised 615 dollars for the Hospital Fund. The event drew local supporters and supporters from the community.
George Holmes will present a talk on Loose Housing for Beef cattle at Crandall on Monday in April at 8 pm. Jim Clegg and John McKenzie won the judging eliminations in the Ag Reps area and will compete at the Brandon Winter Fair this week.
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