Laymen Banquet and Local Visits Highlight Community News
Five laymen of Holy Trinity Church attended the Laymen's Banquet at Birtle on Wednesday. Mrs. A Forsyth of Conquest Bask visiting Eastern Canada is staying at the J D Forsyth home. Mr and Mrs W Eli Warrent entertained on Monday night in honor of their son Bill on his 21st birthday with cards, greetings to Nancy Clark and Len Bryant, consolation to Mary Cunningham and Bob Woodward. Lunch was served, Bill received a gift from the guests. Later dancing followed and the party closed with singing Jolly Good Fellows.
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Holy Trinity Church
Birtle
Mrs. A. Forsyth
Conquest, Bask
Eastern Canada
J.D. Forsyth
Canada Thanksgiving’s Deep History Recalls Global Roots
The article traces Thanksgiving origins from Canada’s ancient harvest rites to Britain's Druids, Plymouth settlers, Lincoln’s 1864 proclamation, and French ceremonial influence. It notes multiple early observances among the Hurons, Iroquois, Objibwas, and Palestinians, highlighting varied dates and customs before Canada’s modern Thanksgiving.
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Canada
Plymouth
Massachusetts
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Community Notes From Here and There
Crandall McAdam of Minnedosa visited friends this weekend. Miss E Schmidt spent the weekend with her mother at Virden. Mr and Mrs A E Warren and Nurse M Bell of Brandon visited the J N Warren home Sunday. A number attended Decker and Scotia town suppers on Tuesday last week. Anniversary services drew large congregations with autumn decor and choral offerings led by Rev J D McNair. An unfortunate accident occurred Monday night at 8 o clock with Reverend J.
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A.E. Warren
M.bell
Brandon
J.N. Warren
Decker
Scotia Town
J.D McNair
G. Kirton
Car Collision Injures Crandall Patient
D McNair remains in Crandall hospital after a southbound car struck him as Mrs McNair crossed the road on the main highway. The driver A Dickey is described as careful. D McNair had a quiet night with no other injuries found.
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D.mcnair
Crandall Hospital
Rev
Mrs McNair
Local Notes From Sunday to Weekend Events
Rev Dr Lane preached at Butler's church while Mrs W T Sutherland traveled to Winnipeg last Tuesday. Investigators visited town regarding a robbery at E Sinclair’s store and the CGIT staged Hearts and Blossoms at Blair's under WMS. Miss Hyndman narrowly escaped injury after a car accident near the P Raway crossing. The WMS held an open meeting for finances with Misa White of Kenton speaking on England. A duet by Bille Tesluk and Joyce Leland followed by songs and community singing capped the evening.
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W. M.S
Eid
Misa White
Kenton
England
Bille Tesluk
Joyce Leland
Pauline Tennant
Lindy Lou
Dorothy Mitchell
Jessie Mitchell
Annual Meeting of Manitoba Egg and Poultry Pool Local
The Min iota Local of the Manitoba Egg and Poultry Pool will meet in the Municipal Hall on Friday October Path at 2 pm to arrange the annual shipment of dressed poultry. George Gordon, District Director, will address the gathering. H. L. Armitage, Local Secretary.
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Miniota
Manitoba Egg and Poultry Pool
George Gordon
H. L. Armitage
Local Visitors and Church Services Reported
Mes F Reil left Sunday to spend winter with her brother in Bracdon. Mr and Mrs Secott and Miss M Campbell of Winnipeg visited the R Campbell home. W Blight of Oakville spent the weekend with his brother W Blight and Mrs E H Reid Miniots. Bowman conducted Cardale services Sunday. Next week Rev J D McNair will occupy the pulpit. Anniversary services were led by Rev Wilson of Cardale. addresses drew large congregations.
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Reil
Bracdon
Mrs.Secott
Miss M Campbell
Winnipeg
R Campbell
W Blight
Oakville
E H, Reid
Miniots
Bowman
J.D McNair
Wilson
Cardale
Community Notes From Morse and Winnipeg District
Horace Forster and Jack Hull traveled to Winnipeg on Wednesday. Spencer and M Bourne shipped two carloads of stock this week. WM.S. will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Bowman Sr. All church babies are urged to attend. Miss Margaret MacDonald, two months with relatives, returned to Morse Sask with Frank McDonald. United church Fowl Supper set for next Wednesday due to Kenton Orchestra unavailability on Tuesday.
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Woom.s
Horace Forster
Jack Hull
Winnipeg
Wm.s
Bowman
Margaret M icDonald
Morse Sask
Frank McDonald
United Church
Kenton
Auction at Heal farm fetches fair prices with crowd
A good crowd attended the Saturday sale conducted by Auctioneer PS MacPherson on the late Mr Fred Heal’s farm. Prices realized were very fair for the goods offered.
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PS MacPherson
Fred Heal
United Ladies Bazaar Draws Record Funds
The United ladies bazaar held on Friday was a decided success with treasonably priced goods and $110 was collected.
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United Ladies Bazaar
Hail Club Annual Meeting Held With Re-elected Officers
The annual meeting of the Hail Club, presiding officer GL Woods, reported receipts for the year of 3672 and expenditures 10926 with a balance of 25. Officers from the previous year were re-elected. Mrs Neal plans to move to Mitchell and Nurse Jessie fHluntsman will accompany her. Wm Heal, long tending farm interests, will return to California. Four candidates Dorothy Reid Kathleen Reid Verna Sawyer Alfred Stanton were presented for Confirmation by the Lord Bishop of Brandon at St Wilfrid's Church. large congregation attended, church decorated with flowers, His Lordship staying as guest of Mr and Mrs W Titley.
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The
Hail Club
GL. Woods
F Tleal
Mitchell
Nnt
Jessie fHluntsman
Dorothy
Kathleen Reid
Verna Sawyer
Alfred Stanton
Wheat Board urges producers to retain certificates
The Canadian Wheat Board warns that participation certificates must stay in the producer’s possession until surrender is required. Several farmers have sent certificates to Board offices, and instructions will be issued when surrender is needed. Meanwhile growers should preserve certificates securely.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Crandell Daughter Marries Montrealer Lawrence Wright
Marie Crandell and Lawrence Wright wed at United Church Manse Wirden on Tuesday evening October 75. Rev Best officiated. The couple planned a brief Edmonton holiday before returning to the Crandall farm to reside.
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United Church
Wirden
Marie
A. M. Crandell
Crandall
Lawrence Wright
Montreal
Chm
Wright
Edmonton
A.M. Crandall
Quiet wedding at The Manse Isabella
Minnie Wallace and Nelson Henderson wed on October 19 at Henderson Wallace The Manse Isabella. Rev H I Bowman officiated. Miss Leslie Bowman played the wedding march. The bride wore grey silk with navy accessories. maid of honor Miss Marjorie Henderson in pale blue silk. Guests included groom’s attendants Stanley Wallace. A breakfast followed. couple to honeymoon in Brandon and reside near Crandall on return.
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Isabella
Minnie
Wim. Wallace
Wallace
Leavella
Nelson Henderson
D. Henderson
Crandall
H.I Bowman
Leslie Bowman
Marjorie Henderson
Stanley Wallace
Mrs. Henderson
Brandon
Fariow
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Thercant Roobery
Sinclairs
CGIT
Blairs
WMS
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P. Raway Tracks
S. Irvine of
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S. H. Brown
McConnell
A. N. Sawyer
United Stores, Ltd
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Miniota Herald
ANG Bank
Ainda
PNET
Reeer Reed
Pictorial Review
National Home Monthly
Canadian Horticulture & Home Magazine
Asa Vers
R.F.D
Penman
United Stores. Ltd
Shamrock Hall
Wreight—Crandell
Henderson Wallace
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