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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 17, 1955
Page
10
At a Monday meeting about 25 people discussed future film supply and installing CinemaSepe at the Miniota Community Centre. They approved approx 1750 dollars with 1000 down and a plan to pay the balance. Also noted were a Remembrance Day service, leadership course report, and committee suggestions for 1956.
At Hamiota hospital on November 10 Isabella daughter to Mr and Mrs C Ariss. On November 11 Crandall son Calvin Arnold to Mr and Mrs Arnold Douglas. On November 13 Miniota a son to Mr and Mrs Ed Stowe. Robert Edwin
Mrs. George T. Ariss of Isabella died Monday in Hamiota hospital in her 74th year. Funeral in Isabella church Thursday at 2.30 p.m. Burial in Isabella cemetery.
Thomas Richard Croome, 56, died November 8 in Misericordia hospital Winnipeg after moving through Arkwright Two Creeks and Brandon. Survived by wife, son Gerald, brothers Carl Howard sisters Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Paton, two grandchildren. Funeral service was held.
The Brockie Funeral Home conducted the service and the casket was laid to rest in Westlawn Memorial Gardens by D. Russell H. Gardiner C. Morton H. Gibbings W. Robinson and P. Watts. Many floral tributes marked the funeral. Mr Croome was a mighty fine fellow whose death was met with sincere regret by his wide circle of friends. He was a valued member of Parkisimo Lodge of Oddfellows at Miniota.
Margaret and Lloyd Irwin express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for cards letters flowers and help after their sorrow. They also thank the doctors nurses and Rev Jas Maxwell for support.
Mr and Mrs G Grey will depart this week for Brandon for the winter months. Father J G Stewart will accompany them. The W T annual meeting was held Thursday with Mrs H Attwood presiding. Mrs R O Connor presented a paper on France. Les Leland reported 22 members with 16 average attendance and six with perfect attendance. Treasurer Mrs Sam Wallace showed receipts 645.25 and expenditures 59.64 balance 129.61. Directors elected: Mitchell Clegg Mitch ell Wallace Gardham Lockhart Griffith Leland Bonnett Wes beland. Leland thanked retiring officers and scrutineers. Chocolates to the English Institute for Xmas were approved.
Farmers urged to test seed for germination and weed content free of charge. Western Canada labs offer germination tests and surface smut checks. barley flagged for weak kernels due to aphids and leaf disease. Local agents will forward samples for testing and advise on best varieties for 1956.
An evening Rink-O raised funds for the Miniota rink as the Community Centre filled with patrons hoping to win prizes. Winners included Mrs Roy Amy Crandall for an Electric Iron and Chris Everington Mintota for a Coffee Table, with many other named winners of household goods and hampers across 20 plus prize categories. Three free games were played and consolation chocolates were distributed.
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