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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 24, 1945
Page
8
Isabella and J T Dinkbeiner attended the christening of Patricia, daughter of Gad J Fisakheimer, at Cardale on Sunday conducted by Rev T Reynolds. A Mother's Day service featured choir music and a baptism of Wilma Ingram's child. Rev H Bowman led the combined service and delivered the sermon.
Fred G. Cooper visited Winnipeg last week. Mr and Mrs Terry Shurwell moved to Harding. Dave Rowan won a dance prize. A car load of ladies attended the W M S Presbyterial at Decker. Mr and Mrs Rus Doyle returned from the Pacific coast. WO and Mrs W Steuart and daughter arrived from Victoria B C for a two week visit. A bee was held to plant trees on Main street and Second Ave in commemoration of Victory in Europe.
Cpl. Jock Stewart of the Vete.Guard from Medicine Hat is on furlough at home. Pte. Nellie Stewart of Co. W.AC. Winnipeg visited her home last week. Lieut. Arthur J. Forster of Chilliwack B.C. visited his home and Winnipeg with his parents Mr. and Mrs. T.E.Forster accompanying him.
The Minsota school board met Thursday night to decide transportation and staff salaries. Three trustees were absent. They approved two transportation changes for routes in Beulah and set the 1945-6 salary schedule for public schools at 1150.00.
Principals named for Beulah Isabella and Arrow River schools along with Miniota principal and assistant principal receive salaries of 17.00, 1900.00 and 1500.00. Payments totaling 12987.67 were approved. Next meeting set at Misiota on call of the chairman.
Decorated crypt of Holy Trinity church hosted a Monday night reception for Rev. and Mrs. B O Whitfield with about 80 attendees. A program of community singing and contests led to a speech by Wm Walker and the presentation of a parish purse by Whit Howard and an electric lamp by Mrs A J Leland. Six young ladies carried trays of gifts, Kallie Lynch sang O Perfect Love, and Rev E Eg- was noted in attendance.
The United Church congregation sent greetings and best wishes. Rev. Whitfield offered a suitable reply. A dainty lunch followed, closing a very pleasant event.
A town meeting Tuesday reorganized the Tennis and Volleyball clubs. Officers named: President Lindley Hodnett and Sec-Treasurer M. McKenzie. Grounds committee includes Mrs A F MacKinnon, Kallie Lynch, and W Woods. Fees: single 250, junior 100, up to 6 pm. married couple 4. volleyball 50 cents for the season. An Honorary Life Membership was awarded to Archie Kerr for lifelong devotion to tennis.
The praise notes that he has rightly deserved recognition for encouraging the larger group and for his play with seasoned teammates. Invitations to his private court have led to very pleasant times, and the courts are now ready for playing.
Thelma Alice Elmira Godbold C W A C Shilo became bride of Leslie Leroy Lelond CAC Camp Borden at Sparling United Church Manse Winnipeg. Rev G A McMillan officiated. The gown was white sheer over satin with orange blossom head dress and talisman rose corsage. sister Thora attended.
The bride wore a pink sheer length gown with a Talisman rose corsage and a two piece Romance Blue Crepe dress for travel. Groomsman Pte Emil Pohach of the Queens Own Hamilton Regt Ft Osborne assisted at the ceremony. A wedding breakfast followed at The Blackstone. Mr. and Mrs. Leland departed for Neepawa and Arrow River after the ceremony.
A brief notice announces a meeting at 7.30 pm on Wednesday May 30 at Glen and C X venue. The advertisement provides time and location details for attendees.
The Comrades of the Miniota Branch express sincere thanks to Reeve J R Lynch clergy choir soloist pianist ladies for plants hall proprietors Piper E Carnegie and all who helped prepare and seat the hall for the Thanksgiving Service.
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