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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1961
Page
8
Local group the Miniota Merry Stitchers plan a Hallowe'en Dance on Friday October 27 with music by Riddell's Orchestra. Admission is 75 cents and lunch is included.
The writer praises air hostesses for warmth courtesy and impartial treatment. He notes job filtering by two Canadian airlines produces consistent, friendly service without tips. He considers looks less important than attitude and character and compliments how all passengers are treated equally. He ends joking his wife would be a fine stewardess.
George Thompson Grant, born in Darlington England, died October 12 1961 in Hamiota Hospital. He lived in Rapid City and Minnesota, ran a livery barn 36 years, and served mail routes for CNR and CPR. He married Grace McNaughton in 1906. survived by sister Agnes Lundy and many relatives. Funeral at Miniota United Church October 14 with interment in Rapid City Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Harvey S Hyndman expresses thanks for electoral support and pledges to serve all residents. Also notes appreciation for sympathy and floral offerings during bereavement and thanks religious leaders, musician and pallbearers connected to the Grant family.
Mr and Mrs Edward C. Anderson announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica Lynn to Lawrence Markham Heise son of Mr and Mrs R E Heise of Isabella. The wedding is set for Saturday November 11 1961 at 3 p m at Westminster United Church Winnipeg.
Mr and Mrs D J Bertnick of Dauphin Manitoba announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Joyce to Ronald E Littlejohn eldest son of Mr and Mrs W S Littlejohn of Arrow River Manitoba The wedding is set for November 11 at 4 p m at Church of St Paul The Apostle in St James Manitoba
Mrs. A. Palmer of Bentley Alberta announces the marriage of her daughter Carol to Rein ald Alvin son of Mr and Mrs A McKean Miniota Manitoba. The wedding will be held at the Bentley United Church Oct 27 in the afternoon.
Local advertisement for Miniote Radio Electric and TV lists phone contact 3513 and mentions refrigeration services. The brief notice emphasizes electronics and appliances sales and repairs offered by the shop.
SAWS SHARPENED All types of saws filed by machine Mechanically accurate jointing filing and setting Hand or Circular work guaranteed Assiniboine Ave Manitoba Manitoba district service for Minota and Assiniboine area with precise sharpening offered by local provider.
An organization meeting of the New Democratic Party for Ham Iota will be held at Shoal Lake Town Hall on Friday October 27 at 8 p.m. A guest speaker will address attendees and all are invited to attend.
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