Happenings In and Around Miniota Community
Marilyn Bruce of Winnipeg spent the weekend with her Bruce family. Mr and Mrs A McKean visited Dauphin and McCreary relatives. Mrs W G Burton of Victoria BC visited with Mrs J Stowe. Dave Andrews now of Edmonton spent time with nephew Howard Dunn in Two Creeks and Minicta. Heather Louise born to Russ Jackman and Eleanor Deans in Calgary on April 14. The Taylor family from Franklin visited Donald Douglas’s home. Grade Eleven students saw She Stoops to Conquer at Vincent Hussey High School on April 27. UCW served lunch at W E McDonald sale on April 25. Bob Walker and Ken Bryant now working in Saskatoon. Danny and Terry Cameron visit grandparents Reg and Mrs Bryant while parents attend Manitoba Hydro Convention. Mrs George Wilkins of Brandon visited with her parents Reg and Mrs Bryant for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Andrews
Two Creeks
Edmonton
Alta
Howard Dunn
Minicta
Mundell
Barett
K. Armitage
Vincent Hussey
Reg Bryant
Danny
Terry Cameron
George Wilkins
Brandon
Minota U C W Meeting Faces Weather and Attendance
A Minota U C W meeting held at Mrs. G Reynolds home last week drew six members due to poor weather and circumstances. Mrs. F Rowan led as president opening with worship from The Church Christians Scattered. Mrs. A Hill read highlights from The Church Grows in Canada as guests discussed national concerns toward the French English situation and Indigenous policy. Tea was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota U.C.W
F. Rowan
A. Hill
Canada
Vernon Boyce Leland Enters Into Rest
Vernon Boyce Leland, born 1912 in Miniota, died April 18. Funeral held April 22 at Miniota United Church with Rev. Jack Nield officiating. Interment in Miniota cemetery. Survived by family and long-time farmer near Miniota. active in local boards and community affairs.
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Vernon Boyce Leland
Miniota United Church
Jack Nield
Miniota
Vernon Leland
J. T. Leland
Glenlochar
Arrow River
Edna Kostiuk
Balgonie
Saskatchewan
Pool Elevator Board
The
Rink Armitage
Douglas Leland
Bill Watters
Joe Bonner
Jack Hanlin
Tom Ellerington
Of Many Things by Ambrose Hill at Greenhorn Farm
Ambrose Hill reflects on farming life and loyalty to a department store that financed their equipment purchases. Nora’s glove recall and the store’s helpful service illustrate perceived business leadership in Canada. He argues free enterprise remains best despite criticism from some business leaders.
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Ambrose Hill
Greenhorn Farm
Greenhorn
Nora
Winnipeg
Wallace
Canada
A C W Holds April Meeting at Mrs Len Bryant Home
The April A C W gathering at Mrs Len Bryant's home drew 10 members. They planned a Centennial Tea and Bake Sale in the Community Room, urgedcentennial costumes, set up a Whatnot table for summer garments, and discussed clothing donations for a future bale. Mrs Dibblee reported on the fourth chapter of This Is My Calling. The next meeting is May 8 at Mrs Chasin's.
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A.C.W
Len Bryant
Holy Trinity Church
Dibblee
Golden Age Group Meet A Busy Community Variety Program
A large crowd gathered at Miniota Community Centre for a Silver Age Group variety program on April 19. Participants included a quiz game, a Mark Gilchrist solo, songs by grades 5 and 6, bingo, Kitchen Orchestra selections, Old Time Waltz, and a square dance led by Mr J Cook with Mr Alex Sazaras calling. A forfeited game sparked merriment, birthday acknowledgments were given with corsages and boutonnieres, a bountiful dinner followed, and members shared birthday memories as Mr John Wythe read a clipping. The event was held in Arrow River on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota Community Centre
Silver Age Group
Little Mark Gilchrist
J. Cook
Alex Sazaras
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Hamiota
Manitoba
United States
Mail Post Office Department
Ottawa
Ontario
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
F. S. Venables Publisher
Marilyn Bruce
Her Bruce
A. McKean
Charlie McKean
Dauphin
Mrs
Wilbur McKean
McCreary
W. G. Burton
Victoria BC
J. Stowe
Russ Jackman
Calgary
Eleanor Deans
Heather Louise
E. Taylor
Franklin
Donald Douglas
UCW
W. E. McDonald
Bob Walker
Ken Bryant
Saskatoon
Sask
L&t US
Holy Trinity Anglican
United Church of Canada
B.A
Beulah
Isabella
Crandall
W. Bowins
Perlmutter and
Lachter
Hamidta
S. Perlmutter
Rivers Office
Ancient Order
Senate
Loyal Order OF the Taxpayer
LA Croix DE Quebec
Munsinger Heart
D.S.M
RED Cross
Legion
C. Nichol Home
M. Lockhart
J.D. Rollo
John Wythe
St. Regis
Manitoba Theatre Centre
Smith Street
Man
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