Minieta Herald Bids October 38 1941 Events
The Minieta Herald reports church events at Minni ta United Church field next Sunday with Prof McLeod from Bramton College delivering the sermon. Dr Cragg will occupy the pulpit. The United Y P U hosted Arrow River Y P U visitors. Miss Tennant gave a report on the Winnipeg Thanksgiving Conference and its aims. Social time featured a scavenger hunt and hot dog lunch. Miss Campbell and Miss Searth led the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minieta United Church
McLeod
Bramton College
Cragg
United Y.P.U
Arrow River Y. P. U
Y.P.U
Winnipeg
Mixs P. Tennant
Fortans
Miniota W I Meeting Note With 15 Present
Miniota Women’s Institute met on Thursday with 15 members present. Mrs. R. K. was noted among attendees and the brief record cites no further actions or outcomes.
CHALMERS PRESIDES AS MEETING REPORTS PROGRESS
Roll call notes payment of 1992 fees and reports from committees indicate good progress. The surplus will be invested in War Savings with a Salvage memo to the Red Cross Blanket fund. Officers for 942 include President Mrs R K Chalmers and Vice-presidents Mrs C E Wythe and Mrs D Cunningham. Committees are led by Mrs C E Wythe and Mrs D Cunningham. Two Red Cross quilts were completed at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wythe
Red Cross
D.cunningham
Christmas Baking Goods at United Stores
Visit the Groceteria for fresh Christmas baking supplies. Stocks are new and prices are the lowest at United Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groceteria
Jowest United
Lid
Weekend social notes and community updates in town
Miss M Sun fin Mrs EF Sinclair and Edward spent the weekend in town. Miss F McKinnon returned to Carberry after a two week home visit. Mrs Miller and daughter and son from Minnedosa visited at Jas Wiggins home. Gerald Brown shipped his second truck load of horses for mink meat to Winnipeg. Heavy Friday wind damaged Les Shoemaker’s barn roof. Ivan Tennant returned to Brandon to resume CPR duties. Salvage committee led by Mrs W T Sutherland shipped material to Winnipeg on Friday. The TM dance drew its largest crowd in some time with Kyle’s orchestra. Blaids committee helped run the hall. Miss M Bergsteinson organized Feeding the Family in Wartime study groups. leaders named. W I annual meeting held at Mrs W Tennant’s home. food reports presented, recitation by Jean Sutherland and piano solo by Mrs Roy Lelond. directors elected and Mrs Roy Lelond appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bergsteinson
Extension Service
J. F. Tennant
J. E. Mitchell
L. Leand
P. Tennant
R. Mitchell
Bazardham
W. Tennant
Jean Sutherland
Roy Lelond
Club directorate appoints officers and convenors
Auditor Mrs J F Mitchell and Mrs L Shoemaker hosted as the directorate convened on Monday afternoon to elect officers. President Mrs W Tennant and 1st Vice President Mrs Rex Leland head a slate that includes 2nd Vice President Mrs P Iles. Committees name Mrs J F Tennant social chair and Mrs Rov Lelond program chair among others with Mrs W Sutherland and Mrs W Tennant in key posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Mitchell
Obituary for Rev G L Armstrong
Rev G L Armstrong former leader of Holy Trinity church Maniota and later McGregor died Friday at home in St James in his 72nd year. Funeral held at St James today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Armstrong
Vecar
Local Boy Murray Forster Killed in Calgary Crash
Murray B. Forster 19 fell in Calgary while returning to barracks with Peter Ferner 22 of Sidley Sask when an automobile driven by Sgt A Edlund 24 was charged with manslaughter. Forster died after severe injuries four days later. Ferner was killed at the scene. The incident shocked readers in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray B. Forster
R.C.A.F
Calgary
Peter Ferner
Sidley, Sask
Carneé’ Barracks
Sgt
A. Edlund
No. 10 Repair Depot
Murray
Jesse Crockart
Farmers Bring In Soldering Jobs To Barrett Outfit
W A Barrett of Miniota advertises full soldering equipment ready to handle farm tool and farming equipment repairs. The notice invites local farmers to bring jobs for repair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Barrett
Miniota
Young airman’s death shocks community in wartime
A young airman who offered service to the cause of freedom died in an apparent accident. His ambition to serve prompted his Air Force enlistment, and fate denies him his hoped for future. Sympathy goes to Mr and Mrs T E Forster whose family arrangements include interment in Birtle cemetery. The parents left for Calgary to visit their son after receiving the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnd
Air Force
Birtle
Beulah Van Hane Visits Regina Sister Mrs Alf Sawyer
Beulah Van Hane visits her sister in Regina. Alf Sawyer spends a few days at Oak Bluff. Stan Paynter and W O Steuart of Neepawa were here on Sunday. Mr and Mrs F Bruce left last week for their new home at Portage la Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Alf. Sawyer
Oak Bluff
Stan, Paynter
W.o.steuart
Neepawa
Mrs .F. Bruce
Portage la Prairie
Winnipeg Visitors Include McDonald Family and Wakefield
Mr. and Mrs. D. G. McDonald and Ted Wakefield were among visitors to Winnipeg last week, sharing time with local residents and touring city sights.
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D. G. McDonald
Ted Wakefield
Winnipeg
Terry Shurvell Attends John Deere School in Brandon
Terry Shurvell attends a John Deere instruction school in Brandon this week to study farming machinery and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Shurvell
John Deer
Brandon
Local residents Jack Woods and Rén Chisholm visited during weekend
Jack Woods of Regina and Rén Chisholm of Brandon visited each other’s homes over the weekend, sharing time at their respective residences and catching up on family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Woods
R.C.A
Dance draws crowd to hall committee event Friday
A large audience attended the hall committee dance on Friday and enjoyed the music of Art MecEwing's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Committee
Art. MecEwing
Annual meeting of the W ir held at Mrs Chisholm home
The annual meeting of the W ir was held on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. J. Chisholm with 14 present. Mrs. A S Fraser presided. Roll call was Etiquette. Good reports were presented from all departments. The election of officers is to be held later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Ir
J. Chisholm
A.S. . Fraser
Graham Wilkinson Wedding Ties Winnipeg Eldest Couple
Nelson Tisdale Graham son of Mr. and Mrs. C G Graham married Marion Elizabeth Wilkinson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P Wilkinson in St Stephens church Winnipeg on Tuesday November 4th. The couple will reside in Winnipeg with Nelson listed as eldest son of the Graham family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephens Church
Winnipeg
Nelson Tisdale Graham
C.G. Graham
Marion Elizabeth
P. Wilkinson
Birtle
T. N. Graham
Eva Doreen Hunkin Weds Lawrence Alexander Iunkin
Eva Doreen Hunkin, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Leland of Arrow River, married Lawrence Alexander Iunkin son of Mrs. L. M. Hunkin of Winnipeg and the late Mr Hunkin of Crandall, in a November wedding officiated by Rev. J. A. Stephen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Leland
Arrow River
Eva Doreen
Lawrence Alexander Iunkin
L. M. Hunkin
Winnipeg
Mr Hunkin
Crandall
J. A. Stephen
Birtle
Helen Hunkisy
Wedding of Miss Leland with Crandall Farm Return Plans
The bride wore a mission blue cas cade crepe gown with eyelet collar, pink rose corsage, attended by sister Miss Marion Leland and brother William Leland as best man. The mother wore black pine crepe with Tea roses, a three tiered wedding cake graced the breakfast table, and the couple plan to travel to Winnipeg then reside on the Crandall farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Leland
William Leland
Hun
Winnipeg
Crandall
Weekend Visits and John Deere Show Draw Crowds
Miss Shirley Johnson of Oak River visited Mrs. Borland over the weekend while C. Lee of Vets Guard Winnipeg spent several days at his home. Mrs. M. Grant and daughters left for Winnipeg to join Mr. Grant. A John Deere picture show drew large crowds with children by day and adults at night, featuring The Three Bears Uncle Joe The Shepherd of Friendly Valley and other machinery themed films.
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Shirley Johnson
Oak River
Mrs. Borland
C. Lee
Winnipeg
Friendly Valley
Extension group to study Feeding the family in war time
Miss M Bergsteinson of the Extension service organized 16 members into a study group titled Feeding the family in war time. Mrs W Sondman was named chairman and Mrs L Nelson secretary. Five lessons will be held once monthly, led by Bergsteinson, followed by an achievement day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bergsteinson
W. Sondman
L. Nelson
Woman's Mission Society Meets With 13 Present In Prayer
The W M S met on Thursday with 13 members present chaired by Mrs. Whitney. Scripture readings were given by Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Collyer. Mrs. Bill presented renaming of the new Study Book. Mrs. Walker displayed toys and clothing for Christmas Bundles. Miss Kelly sang a solo. Tea and social time concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S
Vincent Martin Leaves for Port Arthur Post
Isabella reports Vincent Martin departed last week to assume a new post at Port Arthur, leaving his previous duties and location behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Martin
Port Arthur
Bailey and Reid Visit Melita in Mississippi
Miss. M. Bailey and Frank Reid visited Melita, sharing news and meeting local residents during a brief Mississippi stop. The pair discussed community events and future plans with neighbors.
Quartet Departures Open Winnipeg Roles
H Brad, R Stewart, G Lawn and K Irwin left last week to assume new positions in Winnipeg, transferring from current assignments to join the Manitoba capital’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brad
R. Stewart
G. Lawn
K. Irwin
Winnipeg
Mr and Mrs W J McGregor Visit Shirley at Gladstone
Mr and Mrs W J McGregor and daughter Shirley visited Shirley at the W H Miller home in Gladstone enjoying a sunny day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McGregor
Daught Cr. Shirley
Gladstone
W.H. Miller
Mrs Hickman Leaves to Rejoin Husband in Army Air Forces
Mrs. F. Hickman departed Sunday to join her husband serving in the Army Air Forces on the Pacific coast.
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F. Hickman
Pacific Coast
Quilting Bee Produces 10 Red Cross Quilts
The district ladies gathered in the church basement on Thursday to sew. They completed ten quilts for the Red Cross.
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Red Cross
Infant of Mr and Mrs Reid Baptized at Church Service
The infant child of Mr Reid and Mrs Reid was baptized during the church service held Sunday.
John Guthrie and Wall Infant Notice
John Guthrie and the infant child of Mr and Mrs C T Wall Louise Lil announce a naming or baptism event for their child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Guthrie
Mr. and
Sis
C. T. Wall, Lil
Wan Louise
Canmanity Committee Social Evening At Church Parlor
The Canmanity Committee sponsored a social evening in the church parlor on Thursday. The program included games contests and stunts with a hearty mood. Proceeds went toward farewell gifts for the hosts in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canmanity Committee
Community meeting at Mrs. Arris home features culture highlights
The Y. ElU met at Mrs. T. Arris’s home on a Wednesday with C. Arris presiding over devotions and business. Miss M. Wright led the program focused on Drama and Literature, followed by lunch and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.elu
T. Arris
C. Arris
M. Wright
Community Club Annual Meeting Recaps Officers
The Community Club held its annual meeting last Monday night with R L Stevenson presiding. J Spalding presented the municipal financial statement. The Red Cross report and Agricultural Society balance of 172 dollars were noted. Officers were reelected with Stevenson as President and Mrs Clark as Secretary Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Stevenson
J. Spalding
Red Cross
Agricultural Society
R L.stevenson
Erosion Lowers Fertility in Manitoba Soils
Dr J L Doughty surveyed eroded southern Manitoba land after a reader report. Soil analyses showed eroded patches have 45 percent less organic matter and 39 percent less nitrogen than undamaged areas. crops on erosion soil contain 28 percent less nitrogen with reduced yields. A color photo by Dr R D Bird accompanies the findings in a new circular from The Agricultural Department of the Line Elevators Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
J. L. Doughty
Soil Research Laboratory
Swift Current
R. D. Bird
Doughty
Bird
Agricultural Department
Line Elevators’ Association
North-West Line Elevators Association
Winnipeg
Calgary
Taylor and Patyanti Depart for Souris Airport Work
Wm Taylor and C R Patyanti have left to take up construction work at the Souris airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Taylor
C. R. Patyanti
Souris
United Church Womens Association Bazaar in Church Basement
Annual bazaar to be held in the church basement on Saturday November 29 starting at 3 p m. The event features home cooking candy needlework and a fish pond with an afternoon program and team served at 5 p m.
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United Church Women's Association
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