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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1948
Page
8
Local page highlights Reg M Oliver with brief notices and items from The Miniota Herald dated Thursday November 25 1948. The column lists social and community updates in compact local news style.
Miss Ada Fleming visits with her sister at Newdale. Miss Gendresa spent the weekend at her Winnipeg home. Mr and Mrs E Warren of Winnipeg visited the Whitney family on the weekend. Mrs Johns is welcomed as a new village resident, having purchased a home on the south side.
W H Kirton and daughter Mrs Grant of Vancouver visit Ontario. Commencing Sunday next, Sunday school and church service will be held at 2 pm.
The W.1 of Beers list officers including President R G Mitchell Vice-president Roy Leland Secretary R E Clegg Treasurer O Blaich and social convenor Ray OConor with cemetery contact Mrs W Dayton Tunshine Mrs W Tennant and school projects headed by Mrs Sam Wallace.
Isabella R J Adams had an operation in Hamiota hospital. Mr and Mrs Les Adams of Hyas Saskatchewan visited the A and R J Adams homes last week. Mrs B Hodges visits with her son and daughter and family at Flin Flon. Mr and Mrs L Finkbeiner and Ted Stirling spent the weekend at the H Finkbeiner home. Mrs E Thompson has returned to Clifford Ontario after visiting her sister Mrs D Wright. The WMS met at Mrs H Finkbeiner's home with Mrs J Johnston presiding. Scarth gave a resume from the medical nurses in China chapter.
Beulah and Hy Howard have moved to Riding Mountain. Congratulations to Abel Hawes who celebrated his 86th birthday on Monday. Over $200 was realized at the event.
The report lists a Friday supper and dance hosted by the Community Hall Committee. It also notes residents moving to wintering locations and farm changes including Ted Grainger buying the A.S. Frazer farm, Darker moving to the former W. Saward farm, and Lawrence Amy relocating to Grainger’s vacated farm.
Dennis Leslie Watson age 14 months died Sunday evening in Hamiota hospital. The funeral service was held at his grandfather E Fleming’s home on Wednesday November 17 at 2 pm and proceeded to Crandall cemetery. Rev J M Wilson officiated.
Mr and Mrs D Watson express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy messages kindness and floral tributes at the time of their recent bereavement.
In Memoriam Corporal W. A Grainger who died in Osaka Japan on November 24 1944 remembered by Mam Dad and Ted Until the day break and the shadows flee away
In loving memory of Garth Borland Johnson RC.A.F who gave his life over Scotland on November 26, 1944. The line and verse recall the angel faces and the long loved ones. Fondly remembered by his family.
In loving memory of a dear Mother who died November 28 1944 and her husband and Father J D Forsyth who died November 30 1946 memory is sweet It makes our yesteryears a treasure house From which we draw rich gifts gold cannot buy To live in hearts you leave behind is not to die Ever remembered by the Family
Memorial tribute from Mr and Mrs J T Finkbeiner and family for Garth B Johnson who died in Scotland on November 26 1944. The poem emphasizes living spirit beyond the grave and honors his service in distant fields.
Local article notes that car owners must use defrosters on windshields and door windows unless another measure is found to keep glass clear. A police check is planned to enforce the rule, urging drivers to comply for safety. The piece also records a Miniota Jr. Boys Seed Club meeting with 7 attending and officers elected.
The rural council met Thursday with all members present led by the Leeve. An application for Old Age pension was approved. The meeting also discussed paying for school and vil- age expenses.
The council approves paying levies by December 31 1948 and seeks Public Works support under Current Revenue and Capital Account to grade and gravel roads north of 31 to 35 14 25 and 31 to 36 14 26 with an estimated 12000 cost. A 4 fee for road patrol custom work is approved. Overdraw limits for wards 1 3 5 6 are set at 225 455 100 and 100. The municipality accepts 61000 from E E Shier for the Douglas property at Crandall. Alfred Lints is named to handle land transfer talks to move lands in township 16 age 25 to Decker School District. By laws 1076 and 1077 regarding sales transfers are read and passed.
On November 13 193? Hon Stuart Garson resigned as Manitoba Premier and was replaced by DL Campbell. Garson later joined the federal cabinet as Minister of Justice. A Shoal Lake nominating convention nominated Garson for the Marquette by election on December 20. Strathclair CF party picked Mrs Keatley as candidate. Enumerators compile electors lists for public verification. A wedding at Crandall for Olive Mary Rockley and James Lyle Johns was solemnized with family and friends in attendance.
The Conservative party has not named a candidate yet. Nomination day is Monday December 6 in Newdale.
A quiet November 16 wedding at St Pauls United church parsonage united Mabel Irene O Callaghan and Willings Carnegie with Rev K A Moyer officiating. The couple, both of Arrow River, plan to reside there after a reception at the bride’s home and a honeymoon to Regina and beyond.
Guests from afar include Mr and Mrs A Johns of Winnipeg Mr and Mrs J H Oliver of Streams Town Alta and Mr and Mrs C English of Newdale visiting the Brandon area and staying on a local farm north of town.
In Moosomin at the United Church on Tuesday November 9, Emma Pearl Lemoine daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Lemoine married Alfred Garnet Irvine son of Mr and Mrs A E Irvine Crandall. Rev R Y Tindale officiated. The couple will reside at 2064 McIntyre St Regin. Guests came from Regina Saskatoon Rocanville Nipawin Welwyn Wapella Harmoita Crandall and Rocky Mountain House.
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