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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
8
Mrs L Angus and family traveled to Sudbury Ontario to join Mr Angus. Mr C Tanner and Lawrence Winnipeg visited at J Hyndman home. W I met at Mrs T Borland's home with Mrs W H Campbell presiding and plan to sponsor the Cancer Fund drive.
The Hunkin family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness, sympathy messages, and floral tributes after their mother's death. They note special gratitude to Rev J M Wilson, the organist and choir, and Mrs McDonald for consoling words.
Winnipeg residents attend a funeral in memory of Harry Johnson as Dr and Mrs Baldwin visit Benito and townsfolk in Miniota. Ila Leland and Casey Zroback from Kenora spend weekend with Frank Leond. Mrs R H Wood convalesces after an operation staying with sister Mrs Tennant. Nellie Elliott, guest at Manitoba Telephone Brandon, honored before heading to Trail BC for her marriage to George Self on September 2. J Magilton presents and extends best wishes.
Ladies across the district and dominion donated clothing and food to war relief. Many garments carried slips tracing their journey and letters of thanks arrived from Europe. Mrs. Lou Leland received a Polish sender’s note praising a coat she donated and the comfort it brought amid postwar hardship.
The newspaper reports the death of Harry Johnson on Saturday night after a period of asthma. He had been active in the community, but chose to rest at home that evening as life concluded.
Seizure led to death of 73 year old man born near Palmerston Ontario March 7 1874. He moved west with parents in 1887 settling in Anworth Oakner district later to Arrow River. Survived by wife and son Alvin and two daughters and siblings. Funeral held at Arrow River church with burial in Arrow River cemetery.
In loving memory of a beloved husband and father Wilbert Thomas Johns who passed away September 3 1944. We who dearly loved him will cherish his memory always, to brighten the passing years. Inserted by his Wife and Family.
Isabella Ken Warren from Prince Rupert visits the J Chapman home. Fred Levins of Winnipeg spent the weekend at his Winnipeg home. Phylis Chapman from Winnipeg also spent the weekend at home. Leslie Bowman, visiting with parents in B C, renews acquaintances on the way to Sudbury. Ron Broadfoot, Rickey, and Art Carpenter of Geraldton Ont spent the weekend at J T Finkbeiner’s home with a group of friends gathering there.
Tuesday of last week residents gathered to honor Mr and Mrs Robt I Scarth. Davidson Heise read an address and Jean Coxwirth gave Mrs Scarth a bouquet and the couple a purse. Robert expressed thanks for the gifts. Theo Verna Calder presented Leslie Bowman with china ware and best wishes. Leslie replied nicely. A dainty lunch ended the event.
Birth notices report three new arrivals. Kenneth Ray Bryant was born August 28 at Virden Hospital to Les and Maude Bryant of Miniota. Andrea Joan Leland followed August 29 at Virden Hospital to Wes and Andrea Leland of Arrow River. Randall McDonald was born August 29 at Miniota Nursing Home to Frank and Beulah McDonald.
A quiet wedding took place Saturday August 23 at the bride’s sister’s home in Winnipeg. Ethel Louise Gardham married Douglas Johnson of Winnipeg with Rev. F J Ison officiating. The bride wore a blue dress with gold trim and orchids and gardenias. A reception followed. the couple will reside in Winnipeg. Mrs F Gardham attended the marriage.
Gwyneth Mable and William Stanley Wallace wed at St James Anglican Flin Flon on August 14. The ceremony led by Rev R B Horsefield featured bride’s uncle Ed Kilmister as presenter and Wes McLean as matron of honor. They plan a wedding trip to Winnipeg and Crandall and will reside in Flin Flon with eighty guests in attendance.
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