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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
5
William Williams died suddenly in Birtle on Tuesday morning from a heart attack. The news came as a shock to his friends and family who recall his helping hand and involvement in local entertainments and gatherings.
Thomas Boyd Cunningham 72 retired Souris merchant died Sunday May 8. Funeral held Wednesday at St Pauls United Church Souris with burial at Glenwood Cemetery. Survived by widow Margaret two sons Dr W R Cunningham Winnipeg and A B Cunningham Min iota three daughters and ten grandchildren.
In loving memory of Mildred B. Cole wife and mother who passed away May 16 1946. While she lies in peaceful sleep her memory we will always keep. Ever remembered by husband Bob and son Murray.
Memorial notices recall Milly who died May 16 1946 and Mrs Angus M Craig who passed away May 19 1923. Sisters brothers and father remember Milly with fondness and grandchildren honor Mrs Craig with lasting love and tribute.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Birtie United Church for Charles Gilbert Graham 69 who died recently. The obituary notes his lifetime of community service and family ties in the area.
Tuesday May 10 in Toronto Rev Ed I Wilson conducted services. Graham born in Markham Ont. moved to Wattsview in his late twenties. Married Martha Tisdale in Brandon July 26 1911. Had heart trouble and died in sleep. Buried Birtle cemetery. Survived by wife and seven children. brothers and a sister noted. one brother John killed in CEF service overseas.
Mrs. C. G Graham and family express deep appreciation for sympathy, help, and beautiful floral tributes offered during the bereavement caused by the death of Mr. C. G. Graham.
Mrs L Sunney thanks friends neighbors and relatives for letters flowers fruit and kind inquiries received during her recent hospital stay expressing gratitude for their support.
William Carnegie expresses heartfelt thanks for gifts cards and letters received during his stay in Miniota and Brandon hospitals. He thanks the Miniota Legion Comrades for organizing a benefit dance at Arrow River and Beulah community for their benefit dance.
At Miniota Nursing Home two newborn girls are recorded. Kathleen Rollo, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rollo Uno, arrived Friday May 13. Agnes May Darker, daughter of Mr and Mrs S Darker Miniota, born Wednesday May 18.
James Jackson will represent the Progressive-Conservative party in the federal election on June 27 in the Marquette riding. Born June 30 1895 in County Armagh Ireland he moved to Canada in 1898 with his parents and now runs a 640 acre home farm in Russell district Boulton. He served in World War I with Fort Garry Horse and is active in church and community affairs. He has served on local school board for 18 years and held multiple financial secretary treasurer roles in church and UFM organizations.
The passage notes Mr. Jackson served two terms as Inglis Curling Club president and led the local Canadian Legion branch. He also chaired the Inglis Pool Elevator board, acted as secretary for the United Grain Growers local board, and sat on the community hall board.
Chiordane offers a direct grasshopper control method through stomach poisoning and contact, with best results from sprays or dusts on succulent vegetation. Efficacy depends on timing, proper application, and presence of edible foliage, while durability ranges from one to three weeks. Local officials are advised to consult agricultural representatives to prepare for crop losses and wartime pest challenges.
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