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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1937
Page
8
The item mentions a $150 per annum charge and a $2.00 amount related to the United States Reg, credited to OLIVER as editor. Details are sparse but indicate a financial notice or subscription line tied to the editor.
The Holy Trinity Sunday School teachers and officers met on Sunday to arrange a Christmas Tree event set for December 22. The W.I. has received another Lady Tweedsmuir Library.
The Daughters of England Bridge Cup and prizes were won by Miss Annie Ellerington and Chris Ellerington at the Monday night tournament. Consolation prizes went to Mrs H Spencer and Mrs K Oliver. Alex Miller suffered a crush injury to his right hand last Tuesday while working a manure spreader. his glove saved more damage and he was taken to Miniota Hospital.
Rev. T. Buchanan returned missionary from India spoke to public school pupils and collegiate students at Miniota on Wednesday afternoon and to congregations at Arrow River United Church field in the evening. He continued with Isabella church meeting Thursday evening and spoke at the school there Friday afternoon.
Stella Warren daughter of Mrs George Angus and the late Wallace Warren wed Clifford Lyng at First United Church Brandon on Tuesday November 16. Rev F E H James officiated with sister Mary as bridesmaid and William Shene of Brandon as groomsman. They will reside in Crandall.
A noon wedding Tuesday November 16 at United Church Manor Min sot a united Elizabeth Iles and John Ernest Bryant. Rev G A McMillan performed the ceremony with sister Sara and brother Charles assisting. The couple will reside in Two Creeks.
Fifteen years ago Mrs C Ellerington was elected president of the Anglican W A. Monica Lockhart of Hamiets wed Alexander Cowan on November 22. Mildred Wiggins received a wedding shower for her upcoming marriage to Allen Cummings.
A daughter named Margaret Eleanor was born Friday November 19 at St. Boniface Hospital to Mr and Mrs Frank Lt Evans nee Helen Bally of Winnipeg.
We express thanks and appreciation to the Arrow River W.1 and our many friends for the lovely shower given us on November 13. Mr. and Mrs. John Bryant.
Beulah Jack Hull of Kenora spent a few days at his home here last week.
Weekend travelers to Winnipeg included John Stewart Len Forbes John Kelly L Cassick Brian Cooper and the Wilmshires Mr and Mrs C E Spencer. The United Church ladies hosted a social event Friday in the hall raising over 18 dollars with committee members Mesdames J Chisholm A Haney and D MacDonald M Johnson and J Fraser assisting.
Mrs Ross and her son Alex returned to Birch River on Tuesday. The Women’s Institute held a cup and saucer tea Friday at Mrs Kennedy’s home and realized seven dollars.
Marion Wright and three others Mrs Clarence Reid Mrs R E Vasey and Elmer Finkbeiner traveled as weekend passengers to Winnipeg aboard a charter mainly for leisure with no other opposition noted.
Mrs J Sunley, president of the Baby Band, hosted a Friday tea that added over $5 to the treasury with help from Mrs J A Robertson. The Isabella Decker Calf Club then held a Friday concert and dance at Decker Hall with the Hamiota orchestra providing music. Mrs F Decker won the calf draw and donated the prize back to the club.
Crandall William Shene, who had been visiting in town, has returned to Brandon.
The Canadian Pacific Railway introduces 30 new 4 6 4 locomotives numbers 2820 to 2849 with semi streamlined design by H B Bowen. Five boosters deliver 57000 pounds of tractive effort enabling 4789 tons. they will run Torontos to Fort William route and Winnipeg to Calgary with no engine change. The new locomotives join 20 lighter 4 4 4 engines under construction to form one of the continent’s largest modern fleets for passenger and freight service.
The W I held an annual bazaar and chicken dinner on Saturday raising over 50 dollars. Mrs Bell won the quilt draw and Mrs J H Pras er took the comforter. The 500 Club met at Mr and Mrs Ivan Gray's home for games. The Gray couple received many gifts in honor of their marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnson celebrated their wedding anniversary on Sunday. Arrow River Wm. Trout has returned from Virden Hospital.
Ted Leland returned last week from Mountain House Alto where he visited with his brothers. Passengers to Winnipeg over the weekend included John Mee Kinnon Jas McKinnon John Mee Kinnon Jr W T Sutherland C Martin Mrs C Craig and Mrs Thompson.
The Y. P. U. entertained the Miniota and Crandall unions in the hall on Friday evening. 105 guests registered. Prizes were won by Margaret Kirton Evelyn Hanlin Helen Tennant T. Mitchell G. McKinnon and Rev. G. A. McMillan. Lunch was served and the evening closed with the Friendship Circle and singing Bless be the tie that binds.
A large crowd gathered Saturday night in the hall for a bridal shower honoring Pearl Hall whose marriage to Richard Watters is near. Marion Leland and Vernon Lockhart in bride and groom dress drew a miniature gift wagon carriage led by Jean Sutherland as flower girl. Marion Leland read a verse address. Guests danced and enjoyed refreshments.
The C.G.A.T. met at Mrs. F. Leland's home on Saturday with Georgina Toverance leading devotions on Ways of Finding Jesus and a Bible questionnaire for the rest. Two minute talks on correct business procedure were planned for each meeting. The group learned a French and a Swiss song. Christmas stockings for preschool children were made and filled during the activity period. Ila and Gladys Lelond served lunch.
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