Local notes report visits and events in Manitoba communities
Mr and Mrs W J Collier visited in Winnipeg and Kenora last week. Donald Gurr underwent appendicitis surgery at Hamiota Hospital and is recovering well. Ellerington families and Miss Anne Ellerington were in Ninette. her condition is very serious. Wayne returned home with his family. United Church ladies held a bazaar and tea at the Community Centre realizing 180.82. Miniota Merry Stitchers met at Mrs A M Hanlin’s home for a social and lunch. The United Church W A and M S will meet Nov 21 at 2 pm to learn the Mystery Mothers identity with the CGT in attendance. E J Spalding attended the Manitoba Good Roads Association convention in Winnipeg and accepted the McKinney Shield for best kept village. Mrs J Lees of New Westminster BC visited relatives and returned home with Alex Mackean. Miniota community promotes pride with a home ground competition. Wade trophy earned previously for Good Roads. Miniota Beef Calf Club reorganized with Murray Peel president and Jim Cole secretary treasurer. ten members enrolled. M Deveson spoke on projects and leadership for the club. Gail Ischell won the oratorical contest at Shoal Lake on Friday, speaking on The St. Lawrence Seaway. she advances to the area contest at Oak Lake Nov 29 representing Shoal Lake Inspectoral Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Conover
Clare
Winnipeg
W. Jolley
Wayne
The
United Church
Miniota
A. M. Hanlin
Etasarnoon
C.g.1lt
E. J. Spalding
Manitoba Good Roads Association
McKinney
J. Lees
New Westminster
B. C
J. W. Horner
J. Foster
A. Mackean
Alex Mackean
W. I
W. Walker
Murray Peel
Jim Cole
Sec.treas
Larry Walker
M. Deveson
In Memorium Grainger Winnipeg Grenadiers Death Osaka 1944
Memorial note honors Cpl W A Grainger of the Winnipeg Grenadiers who died in Osaka Japan on November 23 1944. The Wynona Ladies Community Group hosts a Variety Concert at Miniota Community Centre on Tuesday November 26 at 8 pm. Admission 35 cents for children 8 to 16 and 50 cents for adults.
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Wynona Ladies Community Group
Miniota
Canada Savings Bonds bolster Manitobans savings faith
Authorities note Manitobans hold about half of past eleven year bonds as Canada Savings Bonds sales reach nationwide totals of over 5.74 billion with 11.68 million transactions. Campaign official Seys William Dunlop cites risk free interest bearing bonds as a major saving tool across the province and country. The report also lists W I notes and the 1959 program committee appointments in Manitoba.
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Canada
Seys William 5S Dunlop
Prairie
Birth of Lorie Dawn Spicer in Winnipeg
A daughter, Lorie Dawn, was born to Mr. and Mrs. L Spicer of Winnipeg on November 14 at St Boni face Hospital. The mother is Sheila Harlin of Miniota.
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Spicer
St. Boniface Hospital
L. Spicer
Winnipeg
Shiela Harlin
Miniota
Lorie Dawn
Explorers Initiation Honors For First Through Third Years
The Explorer Group hosted mothers on Wednesday for initiation ceremonies. Diane Williams presided as Third Year members explained the emblem, and First Year girls recited the Purpose. First Year red stars were awarded to Marilyn Bruce Colleen Mossop Shona Leland Pat Woods and Beth Armitage. Dale Kostak Wendy Curry also received first year recognition. Second Year blue stars went to Judy Bryant Bev Bryant Anne Armitage and Barbara Craig. Third Year gold stars were awarded to Linda Leland Doreen Sparks Linda Mossop Doreen Topps Linda Armitage Cathie Hanlin Diane Williams and Donna Bryant.
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Explorer Group
Diane Williams
Marilyn Bruce
Colleen Mossop
Shona Leland
Pat Woods
Beth Armitage
Dale Kostak
Wendy Curry
Judy Bryant
Bev Bryant
Anne Armitage
Barbara Craig
Linda Leland
Doreen Sparks
Linda Mlossop
Doreen Topps
Linda Armitage
Cathie Hanlin
Donna Bryant
Miniota Rinko Winners Named by Rink Committee
Winners announced at the Rinko event on Wednesday evening include Mrs. D. Russell of Two Creeks for Blanket and sheets, Mrs. L. Smith of Miniota for Turkey, Mrs. W. J. Thompson of Reeder for 1 case of anti freeze, and Diane Williams of Miniota for Auto rug among many others.
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Rinko
Rink Committee
D. Russell
L. Smith
W. J. Thompson
D. McDonald
St. Lazare
al. Clark
Isabella
Diane Williams
Jim Kyle
Two Creeks
J. Lees
New Westminster
B. C
Fred Green
Beulah
T.V
E. Peturin
E. Gilchrist
Bob Jolley
W. Pierce
Irene Kirk
Hamuota
Chas. Darker
Claire Conover
Winnipeg
Wes McKenzie
Miniota
Turkey
Ivan Armitage
Hector Stonehouse
G. M. Lee Crandall
George Cruden
Edgar Wiggins
Arrow River
Ken Bryant
Insure Grain Storage Against Fire and Theft
Farm advertisement urging insured grain storage protection with low rates from John F. Tennant. Claims $1000 policy for 80 cents per month, rising with term length, with a $2.00 minimum. Encourages immediate purchase to reduce risk.
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Hodnett & McKenzie
Paramount
E. D. Smith
Plymouth
P. C. Watts
Imperial Oil
Chrysler
Fargo Dealers
Massey Harris
John Deere
Weins Bros
Darden’s Jewellery
Hamiota
Man
Roy Leland
W. J. Collier
Kenora
Donald Gurr
Hamiota Hospital
Ellerington
Ninette
Anne Ellerington
Woodlands
Equnterssales Books
C. W. Ellerington
F. Rowan
Chas Armitage
S. Taylor
J. F. Tennant
Sunshine
C. Ellerington
Chris Ellerington
C. Armitage
Red Cross
E. Spalding
O. L. Patterson
A Armitage
R. Howard
Wm. Peel
A. Spalding
A. Armitage
History Committee
R. M. Oliver
Echo” Agents
Explorers
Miniota Rinko
John F. Tennant
Kraft Cracker Barrell Media
Forsyth Bros
Miniota Consumers
Manitoba
Booker Heater
Massey
Ferguson
Brodie J. Currie
Massey-Harris-Ferguson
Donald Duck
Walt Disney
Chevrolet
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