United Church Bassar Brings In 145 Dollars
At the United church Bassar on Saturday last the ladies realized 145 dollars.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
8
At the United church Bassar on Saturday last the ladies realized 145 dollars.
The Miniota board approved advertising for contracts for wiring at Wyappa and Blairs schools and prepared a bylaw to purchase Lots 9 10 11 Block 3 Plan 631 Taste of Miniota for 1600.00. Transportation routes saw multiple rate changes with various dates and towns noted. The next meeting is set for Tuesday December 7 in Miniota.
Mrs Reg Campbell and Gordon visited eastern points while Mr and Mrs A Thompson and Nurse M Craig spent the weekend in the district. The bazaar raised 104 dollars and 69 cents for the W A. Thankoffering meeting of the WM8 was held at Mrs G Gray's home with 11 visitors from Birtle. Mrs A Clark presided.
Miller born at Hamiota hospital on Saturday October 30 to Mr and Mrs Dave Miller Beulah a daughter. Massey born at Winnipeg general hospital on November 4 to Mr and Mrs Geo Massey Marie Barrett Winnipeg a 500.
A Remembrance Day service is planned for Thursday November 11 at 10 45 a m with Comrade Fred Franklin of Harding as guest speaker. Visitors include Mrs J Kolae in Winnipeg and Mrs R E Vance with Mrs D Johnston preparing to tour Toronto and other eastern points with three Percheron horses. A recent Orange Hall gathering honored Mr and Mrs W Taylor with a silver tea service and bread tray, while Marlene Amy presented Mrs Taylor a vase from former pupils. the evening featured court whist, a Chumah orchestra dance, and lunch.
Rumors of Hon J Allen’s retirement from the Federal seat in Marquette were confirmed by public resignation. A by election is set for Monday December 20 to fill the vacancy. Premier Stuart Garson may resign as Manitoba’s head to join the Dominion cabinet and run as Liberal candidate in Marquette. Glen served Wellington constituency well as Speaker and Minister of Mines and Resources. Garson’s past record labels him a capable statesman. other parties may field a candidate and the outcome will depend on the rivals’ choices.
Mrs. E R Wilson delivered the Thanksgiving address reflecting gratitude and community sentiments. The event highlighted shared values and cooperative spirit among attendees.
Irere Francis Hurlin eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Hurlin of Miniots wed William Henry Moelirke in Kenosha Wisconsin on Tuesday November 2 The couple plan to reside in Kenosha after the ceremony local interest wedding report
Isabella and Mr and Mrs F Hall visit Winnipeg this week. Davidson Heise returns to Winnipeg for second year agriculture studies at M A C. Mrs R T Clark hosts postnuptial tea for her daughter in law. Ed Doran and Doug Heise of the Jr. Boys Seed Club asked to send prize Redmond wheat to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Good luck, boys.
A Junior Boys Seed Club event at Bar on Johnston's Saturday drew 21 contestants with top scores 124 C Harrison 122 Wall 121 Ladies Mrs Johnston. Glen Sunley won the good luck prize and lunch was served by club members. Separate notices report local Pool Elevator Association annual meeting Friday in which J E Sunley presided and E Lawn gave a convention report.
Beulah Harold Chisholm visited Lampman Saskatchewan last week. Mrs J Milne traveled to Brandon for a medical check up. Lorna Hawes was a patient at Hamiota General Hospital for several days last week. At St Wilfrid's W A bazaar on Saturday 239.45 was realized. Mr and Mrs H Howard vacationed at Riding Mountain over the weekend. Sewing class girls earned 3rd place among 164 clubs. congratulations for the achievement.
Arrow River reports Mr and Mrs F Gardham moving into the former John Tennant home. Wm Carnegie and Nels Lockhart attended implement dealer conventions in Winnipeg last week. Mr and Mrs C Brown and family visited Bowsman, with Kathleen Sararas joining them for a visit.
A Remembrance day program will be held at 19.40 a.m. Thursday in the school with all invited. Jas Perry and Roy Wilson of United colleges led services at United church field Sunday. A canvas for the college building fund was made before they left for Winnipeg Monday. The Friday Jamboree raised 156 for the school radio fund. Prizes were won by J. Craig novelty table, P. Watters hand woven scarf, Fay Clege an apron. WMS met at Mrs Roy Leland's Thursday. devotional led by Isabella WMS with Mrs W. Royle and Mrs T. Kennedy assisting. Mrs A Adams spoke on Giving Thanks. Mrs J. Wiggins presided over business session after a Study Book resume on Chap 2 by the South group.
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