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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 15, 1945
Page
8
Miss Ruth Ellerington is visiting in Winnipeg. H D Armitage accompanied a car of cattle to Winnipeg. Wr Taylor has been appointed caretaker of Miniota Rink for the season.
The Strathclair Orchestra hosts a Friday November 16 event with admission and lunch. Minnesota United YPAs reorganize for the season with Betty Vradenburgh as President and a slate including Dorie Penelson Sadie Gurr Jim Reynolds and others. The first Torches meeting under readerhip will be Tuesday November 20 at 8:30 p.m. in the church parlor to discuss the India program.
Beulah Mrs A Troop and Sgt John Maxfield visited local homes in Portage and area. A storm delayed P J Robinson who sheltered with Jim Clarkes before Gilbert Plains. St Wilfrids W A bazaar raised 126.36 dollars despite weather. A bridge and whist fundraiser at Geo Cruden’s raised over 20 for the school piano fund.
Comrades and ladies enjoyed a Court Whist evening in the hall on Tuesday. High score prizes went to Mr and Mrs E A Barnes. consolation prizes to Mrs Vere Little and A Searth. Violin solos by J Dickie and bagpipe selections by FE Carnegie entertained between a lunch and community singing led by Mrs R Searth and R Oliver.
November 15 report shows Victory Loan Unit 30 totals across Hamiota fu iniota Blanshard and others with quotas from $296,150 to $646,200 while Poppy Day turnout praised. Remembrance Day services inspired by clergy addresses. Municipal nominations listed for Rural Council and School Board with polls on Friday November 23 in six wards.
Word has been received of the marriage in Belgium on October 18 between Trooper Jack Rollo of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons and Elise Schacht of Darkhaert Bredeene sur Mer near Ostend. No further details available.
Margaret Stewart daughter of Sgt and Mrs Stewart of Beulah wed David Miller son of Mrs Miller and the late Mr Alex Miller of Uno at the United church Manse Isabella on October 27 at 5 30 pm. Rev H Bowman officiated with sister Mrs A Woods as bridesmaid and John Stewart as groomsman. A reception followed at the Woods home Decker. The couple will reside on the Uno farm.
Mr John McKinnon of Arrow River announces the engagement of his youngest daughter Florence Elizabeth to Mr Charles A Derouin of Brandon eldest son of Mr and Mrs A Derouin of Saskatoon The wedding will take place in Brandon on Thursday November 29.
Isabella Mrs J Muldoon of Hartney has arrived to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs J Coxworth. Dr and Mrs Wm Iverach celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on Thursday November. Mr and Mrs T Stewart entertained a number of young people at home on Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Frank Gardham and family move into the former H Shurwell property bought from the Isabells Pool elevator. A welcome is extended to the new residents as Red Cross work advances with ten quilts ten girls combinations ten infant nightgowns five girls tunics and garments for boys.
The Y P U held an organization meeting on Tuesday at the Manse. Elected officers include President Lloyd Irwin Vice President Doug Heise Secretary Jean Stevenson and group convenors Hazel Irwin Jean Coxworth Margaret Rowan Margaret Page. Meetings will occur every second Wednesday monthly.
The W I annual meeting met Wednesday at Mrs. J. T Finkbeiner’s home with 24 members present. Mrs. R E Heise presided as roll call was answered.
The secretary's report shows 3 paid members and 383 dollars raised during the year with 122 dollars spent on gifts for service personnel boxes. Other totals include 24.10 dollars for Cancer Relief and 18.30 dollars for the Navy League. The president summarized two years of programs and a study of the Government Health Service plan was planned for the coming year. Mrs. C Peel was named secretary for the year and top directors will name officers. A lunch followed.
The Isa bella Community Club held its annual meeting in the school on Wednesday with President J. Coxworth presiding. A full report of the previous year was presented by Mrs. R. T. Clark Reeve.
Lynch and Secretary J Spalding reported on Counveil affairs and Dr Chalmers for schools. Councillor J H Finkbeiner and Trustee R E Heise plus Isabella school principal Wm Ingram contributed. Councillors and trustees were renominated for two years, J Coxworth to be Trustee replacing Warren. Rink committee appointed with winter operations planned. Gift discussions for district service personnel proceeded, and J Coxworth reelected President and Mrs R Clark Secretary of the Community Club. Red Cross and Womens Work reports also noted.
Isabella Reg Attwood was born Friday November 9 at Miniota Nursing Home to Mr and Mrs Reg Attwood. Patricia Eleanor is the name given to the child. Linda Merle Bradley born October 31 at Souris Hospital to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bradley Lyla Martin as mother.
Weekend visits from Thos Irvine Brandon and J Selby Brandon are noted along with Winnipeg visitors H Hall G L Dibblee and A Walker. The Young People re elected Rae Hyndman as president and Douglas Cassell as vice president. Curlers reorganized officers with W H Campbell president and plan a Novety bonspiel to kick off the winter season.
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