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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1943
Page
8
A Beaver Club reunion of Virden district boys and girls now overseas was hosted in London. A recording of the proceedings will be broadcast over CKX Brandon from 8:30 to 10 PM on Wednesday September 8th.
Mrs L Raeman has left for her home at Kamsack. Mrs W Grant of Winnipeg visits her parents Mr and Mrs W H Ewton. Mrs O Conner, on furlough in Winnipeg, has returned home. Mr and Mrs Roy Ieland have adopted a five week old baby daughter to be named Iris Mayhew Leland.
LAC and Mrs. E. Tennant and daughter have returned to Toron to. AC Ford Wiggins has left to resume Air Force training at Bel leville Ont.
Sunday church service saw two baptisms the Anita Mae daughter of LAC and Mrs E Ten nant and two McKinnon children George Everett and John Gary. The Blairs gathered at Quadra station to welcome Sgt and Mrs Tom Stevenson newlyweds amid cow bells and snow. Weekend visitors included LAC Warren LAG Keyes Lieut McKinnon Mr and Mrs F Ka Landry Mrs Burnett Mrs E Sinclair and Mrs E Hulme Glenda, Brandon of Beandor and Sgt Ed Sinclair of McDonald.
Mrs B Bell returned from a three weeks holiday at different points. William Hyndman receives medical treatment in Brandon General Hospital. Mrs Geo Davis and daughter Glenna return to Toronto after summer at the J Todd home. The C.O.F. held a very successful dance on Friday with music by the ARO augmented by former musicians.
Misess notes Kay Woods and May Oswin spent the weekend at Bin pearth with Mr and Mrs A Mitchel and others. The fragment hints at a social gathering or visit among local residents.
Mies M Porster of Winnipeg spent the weekend at home with family. LAC Garth Chisholm recently posted from Virden to No 12 SFTS. Brendon was home for a visit. Stan Paynter of Shilo was home for the weekend accompanied by Paratrooper D Paynter of Vancouver who is training at Shilo.
Among the summer visitors at the J A Frazer home are Mrs 3 G Taylor of Sacramento California and Walter Evans of Georgetown Ontario sister and brother of Mrs Frazer.
Word reached Mr and Mrs W Kelly that their son John now serving overseas as an Air Gunner in the Royal Canadian Air Force North Africa has been promoted to Pilot Officer. Congratulations to the family on this achievement.
Arnold Stowe writes from Sicily describing beauty and dirty towns hilly roads and fruit groves. He mentions BBC London news and U S programs while noting little news from Birtle Eye Witness. The Roger Goulet scholarships funded by Hon Ian Schultz awards range from 25 to 100 dollars with many recipients including William W. Kelly of Beulah earning 75 dollars.
Edward Langley Stone died in Medicine Hat Alberta on August 18 after a long illness. Born in Perth Ontario on March 26 1876 he moved west to Hamiota in 1901 where he edited the Hamiota Echo until 1913. He later became business manager of The Daily Times in Medicine Hat and in 1923 bought The Redcliffe Review. Ill health led to his retirement about four years ago. He left a wife and a son Langley.
Barisl served as mate to Willie Cometers in Medicine Tat on Saturday August 21, marking a notable pairing in the local context.
Herbert Hugh Winearls, early Beulah and Miniota settler who joined Boulton's Scouts during the Riel uprising and was wounded at Batoche, died suddenly at his Winnipeg home on Friday August 27. He was last year a Winnipeg grain commission broker. Funeral held Monday at St. John's Cathedral with burial in St. John's Cemetery. born Westacre England 185? came to Canada in 1883. He leaves wife two daughters a son five sisters and four brothers in England. Geo Armstrong attended the funeral.
William Henry Miller aged 72 years 8 months 2 days died after a seizure following a walk to church and a visit to Birtle dam. Born in Grand Valley Ontario he came west in 1809 to farm Isabella district and retired in 1921. He married Harriett Ann Bedford in 1903 at Ireton. A large crowd attended the funeral as community members expressed affection for the longtime neighbors and friends. Rev. H I Bowman spoke at the service.
A funeral service followed by a graveside burial at Crandall Cemetery. Beatifl floral tributes accompanied the procession. Pallbearers were W McGregor, R. Gregory, A. Thompson, D. Bedford, EF. Wallace, and R. McConnell. Survived by wife and one daughter Mrs W. McGregor of Gladstone and one son Terry of Vancouver. A sister Mrs J. Greenwood of Grand Valley and a brother Hugh of Empress Alberta.
The Miller family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness and floral tributes following the death of Mr. W H Miller.
The record notes the death of Murray W Bonner in action on August 19, 143. The fragment references his service and the circumstances surrounding the loss, described within the context of wartime reporting.
Miss Hanna Marshall Brandon is hodiving at her home here with visitors Miss Flora Search Morden and Join Bohr Winnipeg. Johrn Bohr has been engaged as Principal of the high school here.
Miss Iva Delamater spent the weekend with Miss Leslie Bowman at Oak River. Miss A L Hills Dauphin visited Mrs W H Miller over the weekend. Mrs R Shipley of Shellmouth visited Dr and Mrs Wm Teerach for the weekend. LAC J Clark, posted by Brandon from Virden, returned home for a few days last week.
Cardo! Mr and Mrs J W Bonner and family express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for support and kindness during their time of loss.
The infant son of LAC and Mrs. S J Riches of North Sydney Nova Scotia was named Ronald de James.
A fragmented line suggests a person named Wardt Read connected with voting and fares. It mentions a time span of years and a shore reference with a pathway to Wronipeg via his father. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear event or outcome.
Mr and Mrs Stevenson with daughter Mrs Tverachat attended a community weleting held Saturday in Windsor. The event drew local residents and featured informal ceremonies and remarks by organizers.
Dr. B Ny Smallman of the Board of Grain Commissioners for Canada offers practical advice on preserving grain through fall and winter. Key steps include repairing leaks, improving ventilation, cleaning thoroughly, applying hydrated lime, whitewashing infested interiors, and using moisture protective coverings while avoiding roof-tight granaries.
The article extols the country elevator agents for their wartime service, noting their duties buying grain, shipping, keeping equipment clean, and supporting war efforts. It highlights the unseen burden on these workers and lauds their voluntary, democratic contribution alongside soldiers and farmers.
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