Community notes from Manitoba municipalities and events
Weekend visits in Regina and Winnipeg council attendance at the Manitoba Municipalities convention. Masonic brethren from Minicta lodge visit Binscarth. Local weather praised as mild. Miniota Y P A plans a skating party at United church 8 p.m. Legionnaires attend Brandon Legion concert at Prince Edward hotel. Election results: Hiamiota 206 115 against repeal, Silver Creek 187, Foxwarren 89 51, Rossburn 138 88. Dr R L Miles becomes Birtle mayor for two years. Ward 5 councillor Wm Morton reelected in Wallace. Col C E Ivens reappointed as reeve. Miniota Y P A led Sunday service with Holman Hunt’s The Light of The World theme. Leadership Camp at Clear Lake summarized by Evelyn Hanlin, Tennant, Celia Wells remarks from Virden and Winnipeg on youth work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiamiota
Silver Creek
Foxwarren
Rossburn
R. L. Miles
Birtle
C. L. Dutton
Wm. Morton
Wallace
Col. C. E. Ivens
Miniota Y.P A
K. Staples
Holman Hunt
Clear Lake
Evelyn Hanlin
Missee Tennant
Whitby
Winnipeg
Celia Wells
Virden
Y-P.u
Regional convention reports and school notices in Miniota
Russell Heise reported on a Brandon regional convention praising its usefulness and entertainments. Miss Darrett’s resignation was followed by Miss Graham’s approval, and students voted to raise Route No 3 funding. Plans include a December meeting, Santa timing, and a note that 1577.23 in expenditures may be criticized as a personal bank book item. The group plans to resume discussions in Miniota on the 19th next month with season’s greetings and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Heise
Brandon
Miss Darrett
Graham
Arrow
Vandrivers Union
Santa Claus
George
Russel
John
Miniota
Browns Visit Winnipeg Then Family Gathering in Oakner
Crandall R. Brown was in Winnipeg last week. Mr and Mrs Brown and family of Oakner spent Sunday with Mrs Borland, sharing time and conversation during the weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Brown
Winnipeg
Mrs. ©. Brown
Oakner
Local church events and community notices from Winnipeg trip and fundraisers
N Hope spent Sunday in Winnipeg returning with Mrs Hope and daughter. The church service program had a missed film but many attended the service with I Reaman playing The Holy City. The C C PF held a town hall meeting with members from Brandon Arrow River and Ilamiota. six new members joined. A church bazaar and chicken supper raised £44 4s 5d, with Ladies Aid earning $10.08 from home cooking sales and Mrs Dibblee's sale for the Mission Band adding $5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Reaman
Holy City
C.C. PF
Simembers
Brandon
Arrow River
Ilamiota
Ladies Aid
The World of Wheat and Its Trade News
The Crop Testing Plan director Mr. Broomhall is highlighted in the latest issue of Corn Trade News by K. G. L. Strange. The article discusses wheat markets, reporting on testing results, futures, and industry outlooks with focus on crop developments and trade indicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broomhall
Local Holiday Events and Suppers Announced
Community notices list a Fowl Supper at Shamrock Hall on Tuesday December 5 from 5 30 to 8 00 with admission 50 cents. Miniota United Church Ladies Aid Bazaar on Saturday December 9 from 3 to 5 pm in the church parlor with a 25 cent supper. Holy Trinity W A Bazaar and Tea on Saturday December 2 from 3 pm in the D O E hall over C E Wythes Garage. A concert competition at Miniota hall on Wednesday December 6 at 8 30 pm with towns performing and audience as judges, admission 25 cents and 15 cents. Manida United Church Y P U sponsors the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock Fow
Miniota
Miniotsa, Inc
Shamrock Hall
Miniota United Church Ladies Aid
Holy Trinity W.A
A. Leland
D.O. E
C. E. Wythes
Manida United Church Y. P. U
New Trustee Joins Minosta School Board
The Minosta school board met Tuesday and welcomed Charlie Elerington as Ward 6 trustee replacing Jim Henderson who resigned. The session covered ongoing administrative matters and the board pledged to fulfill duties when the 1940 meetings begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsota
Chevy
Charlie Elerington
Jim Henderson
Charlie
Canadian Wheat Surplus Seen as Allied Asset in War
A column notes a 440 to 450 million bushel Canadian wheat surplus near Britain and the Allies. It argues Britain should pay cost of production for wartime wheat, contrasting with current 70 cents per bushel, and praises Canada for not reducing acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Canada
Great Britain
Obituary of Thomas Sawyer Beulah district resident
Thomas Sawyer aged about 90 died at his Beulah home on November 22 after a long illness. Born in Kent England he came to Canada with his parents and settled in Manitoba in 1880 then moved to Beulah in 1905. Survived by his wife two daughters three sons and siblings in Chatham Ontario. Funeral held at St Wilfrid's church with burial in Beulah cemetery. Pallbearers named C Crockart G Armstrong F Paynter R Reid A Spargo H Wakefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah
Thomas Sawyer
Alhes
Kent
England
Canada
Chatham
Ont
Manitoba
Oak River
Rachel Nesbit
Kincardine
St. Wilfrid’s Church
W. J. Finch
Beulah Cemetery
C. Crockart
G. Armstrong
F. Paynter
R. Reid
A. Spargo
H. Wakefield
Sawyer
EF. Grey
Tantallon, Sask
F. Green
Harry
Alfred
Albert
Chatham, Ont
McKie
Harry Sawyer
Card of Thanks for Mrs T Sawyer and Family
Mrs T Sawyer and family express sincere thanks to many friends for kindness during illness and for expressions of sympathy and help at the time of bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Sawyer
Beulah and Visitors Visit Nearby Towns
Beulah Mrs Z McGilvray visited Winnipys last week. Mrs B Coldman visited Bresadon. J McKenzie of Arien stays as guest at J McGillvray home. WMS meets at Mrs Chisholm Westnesday at 2 4 p.m. Deans and daughter Elmer visit D Deans patient at St Bonifase hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McKenzie of
Arien
J. McGillvray
Deans
Elmer
D. Deans
St. Bonifase Hospital
Local Store Offers Discounts on Canned Goods and Soaps
Advertises Libby's Grapefruit juice 50 oz tins at 30 cents and Fresh Glace Cherries per pound at 40 cents. Mincemeat per pound 15 cents. Super Suds Soap Flakes 22 cents and two Palmolive soap cakes free with coupon. United Stores Ltd Miniota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby
United Stores, Ltd
Miniota
Intercession Service on St Andrew’s Day at St Wilfrid’s
A service of intercession will be held on St Andrew’s Day Thursday November 30 at 2309 pm in St Wilfrid’s Church Beulah. It will be led by the ladies of the WoA with a cordial invitation for all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Day
St Wilfrid’s Church
Beulah
W Oa
Weekend Activities In Virden And Local Meetings
Isabella K Calveriey spent the weekend with friends in Virden. Prolific events include the POP-CL leaders Hugh and Von Iverach at home, and several locals traveling to Winni re The WLMS met at Mrs. T. Kenordy’s with 15 members. A temperance paper and missionary talk were given. The Mission Band sang, with a Negro spiritual choir from Miniota and Arrow River. Y.M.C.A. members met at J. T. Finkhegner’s home with 35 present for a Citizenship debate on Britian’s war outcome and Canada-US alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh and
von, Iverach
The
Pop-Cl
WLMS
T. Kenordy
IS. Mest T. Clark
Seales
Taxiia
Kennely
K. EB. Heise
J. T. Finkhegner
A. Broadfoot
J. Clark
Canada
United States
J.G. Sutherland
Arrow River Community Weekend Activities
Mr and Mrs E Johnson and family joined by Mr and Mrs E Hulme of Brandon visited relatives in the district. Wilfrid Leland earned a SUE pre and the Fist Field Battery members were in town. A hall dance drew about 100 with Arrow River Orchestra. I Tennant won the Law of groceries. Rev H M McFarlane led a fine Sunday service with Crandall choir providing special music. Arrow River choir hosted lunch. A skating party at Murphy's Lake preceded a farewell for Keith with an autograph album presentation. Keith departed for Vancouver with about 30 friends at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Johnson
E. Hulme
Brandon
Seeeeeeaneraee Mick
Wilfred Leland
Fist Field
Wrsitea
Wilfrid
Tennant
Arrow River Orchestra
I. Tennant
Law of Groceries
Hl. NM. McFarlane
Crandall Qlair
Iy the Arrow Hkiver Choir
Murphy's Lake
Keith
Lodge
E. Sinclair, Jr
Vancouver
Orr-Gardham wedding in Winnipas on November 4
Mr and Mrs F Gardham Sr announce the marriage of their second daughter Enid Sefton to Mr Conrad George Orr of Winnipeg. The ceremony was at St Luke's Anglican church Winnipas Saturday November 4 at 7 30 pm with Canon Bertal Heeney officiating.
Quiet wedding at Kirk Milne First United Church Brandon
A wedding took place Thursday at 4 p.m. at Kirk Milne First United Church Brandon. Bride Alexioa Milne, daughter of J. Milne of Oakner, married Ivan Leroy Kirk, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Kirk of Crandall. Attendants Miss Evelyn Kirk and John Milne. A dinner followed at the Olympia cafe Languet room. The couple will reside near Deser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Church
Brandon
Alexioa
J. Milne
Oakner
Ivan Leroy Kirk
Ira Kirk
Crandall. Key
J. Parsons
Evelyn Kirk
John Milne
Olympia Cafe
Kirk
Ogar Des&er
Johnston Smith wedding at home in Chumah
A wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith in Chumah on Saturday November 18 at 3 50 p m. Alice Viola Johnston married Garnet Ewyn Dobnmon youngest son of Mr and Mrs WH Johnston Crandall officiated by Hon H McFarlane Crandall. The bride wore a floor length rare taffeta gown and carried bronze and yellow baby mums. The Bridal Chorus was played by Mrs H Smith. After the register signing Misses Velma and Olive Smith sang I Promise You. A luncheon for 35 guests and a four tiered cake followed. The couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside in the Crandall District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Chumah
Daugster
Alice Viola
Garnet Ewyn Dohnmon
WH. Johnston
Crandall
H.m.ncfarlane
Mrs. Johnston
Crandall District
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Miniota Herald
Reg M. Oliver
Novelty
Beulah A.R.O
Turkey
Shest, D. Titley
Holy Trinity
W. A. Bazaar Miniots
Misieta
Manitoba Cooperative Poulty Poo
Maiota
Ames Gurr
Hod Armitage
Pratt & Lauman
Canada Packers
Spencers
Spencer
F. L
Rae
Beulah Isabella Decker
Manitoba Power Commission
Hydro
W.H. Yarwood Proprietor Telephone
W.C. Campbell
Regina
United States, Ltd
Minieta
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Minicta Lodge
Binscarth Lodge
Miniota Y P.A
United Church
Canadian Legion
Prince Edward Hotel
N. Hope
By K.g. L. Strange
David Titley
Ee F
Miniota Hardware Co., Ltd
Phone
Pacific Coast
California
Victoria
New Westminster
Washington
Oregon
Toronto
Montreal
Halifax
Central States
Moss
Ilowa
South Dakota
Wisconsin
CNR
B. Coldman
Bresadon
W.M.S
Isabella
K Calveriey
A. S Clark
H. Beveridge
FE. Warren
Misses M. Bardwell
W. Campbell
Winnire
Mission Beast
H. Bowman
Missicn Band
Sale Voice
J. Wiggins
Bowman
Kitchin
Orr—Gardham
Kirk— Milne
Johnston— Smith
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