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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1942
Page
8
Wartime market note urges bringing dressed poultry to Starve area for sale. Instructions warn against killing before inspection and promise market access at the Miniola Creamery. Mentions Dorothy Leland and Pte. M. Perry on furlough with CWAC unit.
A quiet ceremony at Sparling United Church Winnipeg on Tuesday November 17 joined Mabel Gertrude Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs David Henderson to William Beaji of Isabella. Rev G A McMillan officiated and the Bell family plans to reside on the Elpris district farm.
Samuel Buzza formerly of this district died suddenly at his Owen Sound Ontario home on Sunday October 26. He celebrated his 73rd birthday October 25. Survived by wife two sons Ross and Wilson a daughter Mrs Harold Ceaser all of Owen Sound two brothers Harry of Toronto and Jim of Consort Alta and sister Mrs W Coulter of Consort.
Andrew Sheane died Sunday in Minnesota after illness at age 85. He and wife came from Kincardine Ontario in 1941 and farmed in Willen. Funeral Tuesday at family residence. Rev. E Fynsson officiated. Burial at McAuley cemetery. Survived by three daughters and seven sons with thirty five grandchildren.
Beulah and Mrs T Sawyer visit Oak River. G Bernard and H Wright visited Winnipeg last week. AC Cecil Bourne Regina was home during the weekend.
Rev. W. Bill and Rev. H. J. Bowman conducted a Sunday pulpit exchange, delivering sermons at each other’s churches. The event highlighted cooperative ministry and community ties.
The Red Cross raised 7018 dollars from lunch sales at the R. Si H. Fraser sale held last Thursday.
D G MacDonald leaves to visit daughter in Winnipeg then plans to visit wife and daughter in Chicago. Mr and Mrs R S H Fraser set to move to Cloverdale, DX. Peter Gowd relocates to Fraser farm and Cyril Page moves to Gow farm vacancy. Charlie Peel moves to L Berwick farm.
The W. I. gathered at Mrs. E Helgesons home for the November meeting with Mrs. A Haney presiding. A Gift for the Red Cross raised funds as the annual reports showed a successful year. Schoolchildren sang and Mrs Townsend from Birtle spoke on overall W I work.
The only change at the meeting was the appointment of Mrs. G. L. Woods as secretary, replacing Mrs. W. Boulton.
Arrow River Cpl. T Stevenson of Winnipeg and Miss Telina Mitchell of Winnipeg were home for the weekend. Friends surprised Mrs. R B Wallace for her birthday on Saturday. L Stubbins formerly of the district now of Swift Current visited last week.
A poultry pool is organized locally and it is expected that about 8000 pounds of dressed poultry will be shipped from this point next month.
The W.M.S. met at Mrs. J. M. Eliott’s home on Thursday last to discuss the Study Book topic Economic Security.
A long roster of honorable discharged servicemen and associated names appears in the Roll of Honor. The list includes numerous individuals such as Benn, Cameron Highlanders of Canada, and several with multiple initials, reflecting a commemorative roll for service.
Mrs I Tennant proposed amendments for the next meeting while the YPU executive met to ban a year long program of meetings. A Kop per Karnival to aid the Vits Buchanan Fund Missions is planned and the organization will assist the Christmas concert. The last issue mislisted Miss P Tennant as 1st Vice Spy. the correct name is Miss FE Wilsen.
A highly successful dance was held in the hall on Friday night by Blaids' committee. A brief program featured Miss Jean and Frank Stevenson singing and reading. An address honored Mrs Jake Mitchell and Pres. Harold Richardson with gifts from Mrs W Tennant. Membership cards were presented by Donald Douglas. Guests gave nice replies. A nice lunch and the Friendship circle closed a pleasant evening.
A dance will be held at the Arrow River hall on Friday November 27 under the War Savings Committee auspices. Kyle's Orchestra will provide music. Admission includes lunch. War Savings Stamps will be drawn from proceeds.
Isabella J Searth visits Binsearth with friends. Ken Warren enlists in the R C A F and will report for duty soon. Mr and Mrs Js Norrie and family move to the former Seorgie farm. Gordon Kennedy now serves with the R C A S C in Portage after transferring from Toronto where he enlisted.
Mrs A Shurvell and her daughter Janet arrived from Hythe England on Tuesday last and were greeted with a hearty welcome.
J. H. Clark graduated as a Set Pilot at a Dauphin Wings Parade on Thursday and has been commissioned as a Pilot Officer. He is on leave before posting to operational duties with attendance by Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Clark Rev. H. I. Bowman and Sir Heise. The Y P U met Tuesday electing Hon President Rev H J Bowman President D Heise Vice President Eli Finkbeiner Secretary Treasurer Shirley Searth Convenors Missions Mrs G Sutherland Citizenship Miss V Calder Culture H Johnson Fellowship Miss D Stowe. Meetings will be held every second Wednesday at members' homes.
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