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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
8
Authorized notice from Ottawa dated September 19, 1946 notes visits by Mrs. Sinclair Ward and daughter of Winnipeg and Pte. H Richardson at Osborne. Reports say harvesting is nearing completion with fields mostly bare and yields satisfactory. hopes rising weather holds to finish year’s work.
The goods and chattels of Mr and Mrs Henry H. Allen arrived Monday from Virden. The family plans to live in town at the C P R depot. Mr Allen has served in Virden for over twenty five years and now takes over duties as the railway agent at this point. A welcome to our town is extended with best wishes for a long and happy stay.
Brandon College announces Peter Hendry of McAuley as recipient of the Robert Simpson Western Limited Special Bursary worth 300 dollars. The award honors the student from outside Brandon with top all around work in the First Year University course and requires demonstrated need, aiding promising rural Manitoba students toward graduation.
Last week focused on obtaining a Ration Book with many volunteers aiding the effort. Yet nationwide reports note about 30,000 books were stolen and may be misused by thieves.
A fragment notes a ready market among black friends for items and suggests the absence of a card in the back of a new book may signal ration books becoming collectible souvenirs. The remark hints at broader wartime scarcity and social circulation.
Birth notices report newborn sons for families in Winnipeg Pilot Mound Crescent and Hamiota area. Alvin Johns welcomes a son on August 2. J Alex Stephen and Catherine Bray announce a son on September 8. Bernice Todd Fisher and M Fisher announce a son on August 28. Roberta Clark and P N Patterson announce a son on September 16.
Arrow River Les Shoemaker is visiting Winnipeg. J Wilson of Winnipeg visits with his sister Mrs Sutherland.
Heather of Charleswood visited the J McKinnon residence, a brief local social note noting a guest call at a neighboring household.
Mrs. W. Nankivell remains a hospital patient in Hamiota after her operation last week and is progressing well under care.
A meeting of residents interested in retaining the Local Option status will be held at Arrow River church on Tuesday September 24 at 830 pm. Rev H S Bowman will address attendees and a strong local organizing effort is urged with representation from all municipality areas. Attendees listed include J Coxworth Isabella J B Mitchell Arrow River Rev J M Wilson Crandall G Gra Blaris Mrs J A Frazer Beulah Dr R K Chalmers Minigta.
Isabella Miss Hazel Irwin continues Grade XII studies in Hamiota. Mrs. D Taylor and daughters Gloria and Audrey of Harris Ontario renewed acquaintances in town. The church featured autumn leaf decorations for Rally Day conducted by W Ingram with the junior choir performing selections. Buriton John read the story.
A preacher recalls a man who gives six coins to a beggar and keeps one. The beggar steals the seventh coin, then the speaker asks readers if they would steal the seventh day’s gift from God, warning against covetousness.
Mrs Seow of Los Angeles California visits with her sister Mrs J O'Callaghan. Also accompanying are Mr and Mrs G Curry and others.
A short address by Rev. H. S. Bowman opened the service while the choir performed a musical offering, including the Beginnd eras piece "I w ae wae" as part of the church event.
Miss Muriel Paynter has left teaching at Erickson. Mr and Mrs H E Fors visited Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs R G Stowe visited Tilston on Sunday. Mrs W A McKay of Cessiol Alta is visiting the H Forster home. Mr and Mrs F G a and B M Morgan visited Morgan in Brandon hospital Sunday.
Annual bazaar hosted by Beulah Anglican Church will be held Thursday in Beulah Community Halls from 3 to 6 pm. Home cooking fancy work knitting aprons and a Lane served table for men women and children, all welcome.
Wally Hannon Uno and W Sutherland from Arrow River leave a Brandon juvenile Elks tryout this week. R Griffith and his mother M A Griffith Brandon visited their sister and daughter Mrs V Ke over the weekend.
Mrs. G Cruden visited her band in Brandon hospital. George has undergone one operation and is expected to undergo another on Monday.
Crandall H. Dingwall of Deloraine visited with his sister Mrs Padfield last week. T Cowling of Balcarres Sask is visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs Don Watson of Garry Newdale spent the weekend with the E Fleming home. Mrs W H Campbell went to Winnipeg Saturday after the funeral of Mr S Northcut. The community welcomes Mrs K a who arrived from England Saturday. Misses Beth Lorimer Ena Irvin and Beth Grey left last week to commence training at Grace Hospital Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs St Andrew of San Diego visited cousin Mrs E Bell and others in the district. Murray Clark of Port Arthur visited last week with his parents at the T Clark home. He and his mother left for Vancouver by car on Monday. Congratulations to Benny Troy Grade XII Virden Collegiate who won a $350 scholarship donated by The Manitoba Brewers and Keepers Association. A shipment was made to the Red Cross including pants, panties, vests, towels, face cloths, sweaters, blankets and booties. School reopened Monday September 16 with staff: G L Dibblee Principal, Miss Costain Assistant, Miss Ferris Primary, Miss Vera Johnston. eight beginners listed.
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