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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1952
Page
8
Local newspaper dated Thursday November 20 1952 pages list editor Reg M Oliver. Community notes reflect town events and notices from Miniota and surrounding area.
Local notes show Ci cer Research Fund collected 1845 dollars. Miss Delia Douglas of Winnipeg visited her brother Elmer. Various community gatherings at Court Arrow River and school groups discuss sewing, temperance and Christmas plans. Guests include Beatrice Hodgson and Maria Chila of Angola.
The W I held its annual bazaar on Friday raising $175. Gordon Norrie and Joe Gardham traveled to British Columbia to look for jobs. Mrs. R J Adams visited with Mr. and Mrs. Les Adams at Grandview. The Mission Band hosted a tea at Mrs. L Wright’s home raising $800. The Community Club met at the Centre with J Coxworth presiding discussing Hospital Aid Rink Young Adults Hall and the rink committee for the season.
The Isabella Male Quartetto and pianist Mrs Scarth thank friends and supporters for their generous backing at the final ACT broadcast in Brandon last Saturday night.
R A Phillips expresses gratitude to the Canadian Legion comrades relatives friends teaching staff students and pupils of Isabella School for kind inquiries letters gifts of fruit and comforts during his stay at Hamiota hospital and after returning home.
Beulah White Eagle group and Explorer unit report a tea sale funds raised of 26 40 dollars and new officers led by Gail Pierce and Patsy Maduke. A Remembrance day service at the school featured a poem Immortality by Fred Bickford, a Valiant Hearts trio, and Rev Ken Moffatt address. W I and F W I C activities noted with local charity efforts and 1953 officer slate listed.
Mrs Forster leads Citizens Forum with Mrs Bickford praising hospital aid and Mrs Chisholm and Sunshine sharing lunch with Mr. Smith and the 1953 program. Mrs Stowe and Mrs J Morgan attend social meetings at 2.30 on the second Wednesday monthly. William Rollo Sr. is recovering well after an operation at Virden hospital.
In memory of Mickey Grainger of the Winnipeg Grenadiers who died in Osaka on November 23, 1944. Remembered always by Mum Dad and Ted with the verse Until the day breaks and the shadows away.
In loving memory of Annie M Johnson who passed away November 21, 1951. A cherished mother whose memory endures in our hearts with a verse about a picture more precious than silver or gold. Deeply remembered by the family.
Mrs. Mary Alice Stewart died Sunday November 9 at 459 Greenwood Place Winnipeg. Widowed to Rev W. L. Stewart she was born Mary Alice Forster in Ontario and lived in Newmarket Beulah Manitoba and Winnipeg where her husband ministered. The couple moved to Stony Mountain in 1908 where he served as Protestant chaplain for 26 years. She returned to Winnipeg in 1933 and remained active in Greenwood United church W A and was a life member of the W M S.
Geo J Heyhoe of Beulah retires after 27 years in the farm equipment and implement trade. He thanks his customers and friends for their patronage and support during that period.
The funeral was held Wednesday at Greenwood United Church with Rev D Conley officiating and Rev Thomas Neville assisting. Burial followed at Brooks Cemetery. Surviving are daughter Mrs A C Mitchell, stepdaughter Mrs G H Bean of Port Hope, sister Mrs G C Young of Newmarket, Ontario, and brothers C M Forster of Victoria, H E Forster of Beulah, and T E Forster of Vancouver, BC.
Arrow River Contived completed and lunch served as the club marked its annual meeting Thursday. The Women’s Institute held a Remembrance service led by Mrs J Wiggins. Annual reports summarized a year of accomplishments and suggestions were received for the 1953 program.
No change in officers except secretary Mrs KR O Connor. Committee convenors named Social Mrs Ken Mitchell Cemetery Mrs Spen Wallace School projects Mrs Gordon Lelord Auditor Mrs R Mitchell Supshine Mrs P Wiggins.
A daughter named Karen Lorraine was born November 12 at Virden hospital to Mr and Mrs DS McDonald of Virden. Bernice Wiggins reports the birth.
Notes from your agricultural representative indicate prize lists for the Manitoba Winter Fair Poultry and Dressed Meat show are at the agricultural office. Entries close November 20 with details available locally.
The proposed visit to the United States to study short cuts in cattle production and inspect Loose Housing Barns, initially set for last March, is now scheduled for November 25 to 28. The closing date for applicants is November 20. The trip is sponsored by the Tamiota Pure Bred Breeders Club.
The Herald reminds subscribers to notify the Publisher or post office when moving to a new address so delivery can continue without interruption. If you fail to update, the Herald cannot be delivered.
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