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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
8
The Miniota Herald argues Canada faces a housing shortage as ex service families arrive. It calls for rigid lumber controls and housing quotas, warning against building nonessential facilities like rinks while homes remain scarce. It urges permits only when lumber supplies and housing needs allow.
Canon W. J. Finch officiated with Mr Nicolson assisting as St George’s church was renovated. Burial followed at Birtle cemetery with pallbearers Wm. Williams Hugh Gibbes Lloyd Evans and Robert Edmundson from the district. The service drew numerous floral tributes.
Florence M Dennis aged 59 passed away after a long illness at St Marys hospital Birtle following the death of her husband Albert J Dennis six weeks earlier at Deer Lodge hospital. She was well regarded in Beulah and Minot districts with many friends who attended her funeral.
In loving memory of Wilbert Thomas Johns who died September 3 1944. We cannot think of them as dead who walk with us no more. Along life's path they have gone before. Lovingly remembered by his wife and family.
Mr and Mrs Doug Spalding of Winnipeg visit J Spalding home. Tom Carstens of Winnipeg spends the weekend with his friend Lloyd Spencer at the A Spencer residence.
The Miniota United Church announces minister Rev Kenneth A Moyer B A BD will lead worship on Sunday September 8 1946 with Arrow River at 11 am selen 2 20 pm Miniota Sunday school at 11 am and service at 7 30 pm The bulletin closes with a Ruskin quote on wealth and life and the influence of love joy and admiration.
A large community gathering honored Mr and Mrs Wilfrid Leland with a miscellaneous shower in Arrow River hall. Mrs R G Mitchell read an address as Mrs Leland, newly arrived from England, was welcomed amid mauve and blue ship gifts. The couple accepted with thanks, followed by dancing and a dainty lunch.
Beulah Mrs A Haney is a visitor to Winnipeg. Miss Kal Woods has left for a visit to New York City. Miss M Clark Shilo spent the weekend at her home. Mrs Duncan Winnipeg is visiting at the G Cruden home.
Miss Ethel Rollo has begun teaching duties at Two Creeks School, taking a position as a new faculty member.
Miss M. Flynn of Waterloo Ontario is visiting at the G L Woods residence. The short call indicates social visit and guest status with no additional details provided.
Mrs W Titley of Winnipeg visited Geo J and Miss Heyhoe over the weekend, spending time with acquaintances and sharing local happenings in the city.
Garth Chisholm reported for duty in the Air Force on Tuesday in Winnipeg. He was accompanied to the city by Glen MacDonald.
Mrs. D G MacDonald and her son Frank visited Winnipeg with George and Joan Fodini during their journey to Chicago.
Canon W J Finch, rector of St Wilfrid's for fifteen years, took leave from the congregation on Sunday morning and will retire from the ministry. G J Heyhoe read an address on behalf of the congregation.
Dress and A. Sawyer presented the Rector with a well filled purse of money as a token of their esteem and appreciation.
Mrs H A Miller from Isabella spent the past week traveling through Winnipeg and Gladstone, visiting friends and attending local events. Her trip included meetings with relatives and sightseeing in the two Canadian cities.
Mrs A E Brad visits with her daughter Mrs Robt Bell at Flin Flon as they spend time together and catch up during a social visit.
Robt. Marshall of Flin Flon is visiting his parents at the D. Marshall residence, spending time at the family home.
Mr and Mrs Alex Clark of St James spent the weekend visiting friends in the district, sharing leisure time and local hospitality with acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs Sam McGarvey of Winnipeg visited the W Bard well home for a few days.
Jas Hood of Castor Alberta travels with his sister Mrs. D Wright on their way home to Ontario after a visit.
Bobby and Russell Heise of Winnipeg spent the past week with their uncle and aunt at the R. E. Heise home.
Mrs Salter and her grandson Harry Fischer have finished an extended visit at the J Satterthwaite home and have returned to their residence in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
The W M S met on Thursday at Mrs A Adan’s home with Mrs Adan leading. A new study book was introduced by Mrs T Kennedy. Mrs H Levins read a missionary letter describing travel conditions in India. Lunch concluded the meeting.
Mrs A Dickey and Miss Dickey visited Winnipeg during the week. We welcome Mr and Mrs Morgan Johnson back to our town. Jack Frost was a very tiny visitor to the community last weekend.
Mr and Mrs J W Beer along with Mrs T Borland spent the weekend touring in W pipey, as listed in local social notes.
Mr and Mrs E and W Ren Brandon spent the week with relatives in town, sharing time with family members and enjoying local visits.
Pte. Aleta Padfield of the C. W. A. Winnipeg is spending a leave with her parents Mr. and Mrs G Padfield.
R. L. Dickey suffered a dislocated shoulder Friday evening while moving a combine between farms. No other injuries are reported.
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