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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1946
Page
8
Official notice states second class mail authorization by the Post Office Department in Ottawa dated May 2, 1946.
Mr and Mrs L Powell and family plan a visit at D Cunningham home as they move from Florida to Nipawin.
Kiyewakan couple welcome a daughter at Miniota Nursing Home on Tuesday April 23. Wood couple greet a son at Miniota Nursing Home on Thursday April 25. Both families are residents of Griewold and Decker respectively.
Word has been received of the marriage at Tilston on Tuesday March 25th of Holger Hansen of Tilston to Mrs Mary Kirton formerly of the Shamrock and Miniota communities. Mr and Mrs Hansen were guests at a shower where many useful and fancy gifts were presented.
Word came of the death of Mrs R S H Frazer in Royal Columbian hospital New Westminster BC on April 24 after an accident caused a fractured thigh and other injuries. She and Robert Sterratt Harrison Frazer wed April 2 1913 at Brandon and lived on a Beulah farm until 1942 then moved to Cloverdale BC. Funeral was held in Cloverdale and she is survived by her husband and Ontario relatives. a daughter died in infancy.
Gilbert Joseph Coffey of Minsota died Saturday at his home after a long illness. Born in Vorest Ontario, he moved to Brandon in 1910 and later farmed in Two Creeks before settling in town in 1936. He leaves a sister Mrs Matthew Smyth of Ferndale Michigan. Funeral services were in United Church conducted by Rev. K A Moyer with burial at Miniota cemetery.
Miss Jessie Mitchell and Lynda O Connor visited as the Ross Minstrels performed to a good crowd at the hall on Tuesday. The New Rink raised about $15 for the benefit. Mrs C Bone left Dawley for Carroll then London. Mr and Mrs Martin Wapella visited Mrs J O Callaghan. Nora O Callaghan returned home. By 2 Wiggins presided as the group performed a portion of the program.
Ethelwyn Hobbs reported a stark clothing shortage in Europe prompting immediate action to collect garments. An Amateur Concert funded by the Y.P.A. drew many entrants and audience votes named Jim Carnegie first for a piano solo, Blairs School second for a quadrille, and Fay Clegg third for a vocal solo, followed by a dance to Arrow River orchestra.
Isabella Gordon Kennedy returned on Saturday from overseas duty. Sir Allan Sutherland has purchased and taken up residence on the former Noble Elliott farm. Coley Miller spent the weekend with his wife and mother en route from Calgary to Winnipeg. J Brisbin has completed his first year studies at Manitoba University and returned home. The church was filled to capacity on Wednesday evening last and all thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Over fifty friends gathered at the Finkbeiner home on Thursday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs J Levins with a miscellaneous shower. Cards were played, Elmer Finkbeiner read an address, and gifts were presented on decorated trays by Mrs Brad Wright, Mrs M Johnson, and Mrs J E Finkbeiner. A dainty lunch followed and thanks were given. The WMS Easter Thank Offering meeting convened at Mrs J A Robertson’s home with 19 attendees.
Authorized dealer advertises radios from Northern Electric Philco Marconi Refrigerators Philco Leonard Crossley Shelvador washers and ironers Northern Electric Easy Speed Queen electric ranges Gurney Moffat and Findlay small appliances motors and accessories fluorescent lighting in commercial and residential fixtures and electric wiring contractor repairs for all appliances.
The United Church of Canada maintains a Pension Fund for its ministers as an expression of Christian brotherhood. Each minister contributes a salary proportion, with retirement benefits set at 20 dollars per year of service, while higher earners pay more during active years. Additional revenue comes from congregational assessments and an annual grant from The United Church Publishing House.
The fund notes declines in investment interest reducing income and calls for extra capital to compensate for revenue loss and repair past damage. The appeal is made by lay members seeking support.
A church group solicits five imi dollars starting April 2 to create a pension fund for ministers. They argue the fund guarantees retirement income after years of college training and service. The target total is $800 per district and supporters pledge lifetime contributions to avoid dependence on charity.
Local residents list visiting relatives in Souris Carrol Rocanville Brandon and Winnipeg. A large crowd gathered to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs J Rudd as they move to Parksville BC. Guests included soloists readings and an electric lamp gift with speeches and thanks.
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