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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 19, 1957
Page
8
The report notes Crandall R Loveckay recently underwent surgery at Brandon General Hospital. Alan Hirst was moved to Montreal for ongoing Gas Pipe Line work. Mrs P Shertit Oakville visits with daughter Mraand and Mr Stan Doupe.
Robert Calder of Victoria visits son Hector at home. Archie Stewart of Stouffville Ont visits with son Robert and family. Mrs Don MacInnes is at Winnipeg General Hospital for an ill uncle. Mr and Mrs Ted Finkbeiner and Doug and Don of St James visit the Finkbeiner homes. Miss Marjorie Peel leaves this week for Brandon College. Jack Heise leaves for second year studies at Manitoba University.
The article notes Diane Dibtlee studying fourth year Arts at United College Winnipeg then planning music at Brandon College and a business course at Wheat City College. It also mentions an overripe garden apple harvest and 4 H club officers and a CNIB fundraising canvass for Manitoba.
Beulah Mrs Ticker Burnaby and Mrs Mann Minnedosa visited the Frazer home as the Women’s Institute met there. President Mrs Wiltshire led a moment of silence for two departed members. Members brought items for auction raising 7.20 with a donation to the FWI Foundation. Mrs A S Fraver was named to the programme committee. Fruit and vegetables for Hamiota hospital are due by October 9. The discussion covered The Purpose Aim and Object of The Canadian Association of Consumers.
Birth announcements from Hamiota hospital list new additions: Doupe Crandall Glenn, born September 13 to Stan and Mrs Doupe. McKenzie Har ding daughter born September 14 to Roy and Mrs McKenzie. Brown McConnell daughter born September 13 to Gary Brown and Mrs Brown. Medd Beulah son born September 13 to Bruce and Daphne Medd, Michael Bruce.
Frank Bohm returns from Virden hospital after a farm accident with long recovery ahead. J T McKenzie learns their son was injured in a motor crash last Friday and remains hospitalized with unclear injury extent. Miss Gertrude Staples, sister of Mrs Armitage, suffered a broken back in a car accident and underwent surgery while en route to Winnipeg General Hospital.
Vernon Harry of Manson was found dead in bed from fumes inhalation likely from a furnace. Family members were away at the time. Vernon belonged to the Manson orchestra and was set to perform at a local dance Friday. another orchestra filled in.
Cooper Stone died in Rapid City after 50 years of residence. He led the Reporter as editor since 1907 and recently delegated control to his son while remaining Associate Editor. A Masonic member, he was known for the We Wonder column. Funeral set for Thursday in Rapid City.
Frederick C. Norris aged 77, longtime Manitoba newspaper figure and former editor publisher of the Elkhorn Mercury, died suddenly in Brandon. Born in England, he immigrated to Canada in 1901 and worked for multiple papers including the Free Press Telegram Empire Advance, later serving as editor of Elkhorn from 1912 until retirement. Survived by three daughters and one son, with funeral held in Elkhorn.
In loving memory of Hector Attwood who died September 18 1955. Todavy recalls sad memories of a dear husband gone to rest. Ever remembered by his wife and family.
The W I met Friday with Mrs C W Ellerington presiding. Roll call listed My first Teacher. Donations of fruit and vegetables support Hamiota hospital this month via Mrs Ed Spalding or Mrs Chas Armitage. The W I Library will relocate to Mrs Chris Fullerington's home. Home and Grounds awards were presented by the President with a cup to Mr and Mrs W A Barrett for second year and a second place to Mr and Mrs W J Strachan. Inspector HH Funk spoke on the Public School Curriculum for Grades I to VI covering Social Health Nature Arithmetic English Art Music and Physical Education.
The Inspector urged clear pronunciation to curb slang and noted art linked with the Radio programme Lets Draw. He described a busy modern school day and the need for love and sympathy in teaching. Mr Funk received thanks from Mn. Frank Rowan for thorough coverage. a dainty lunch followed.
Rev W H Gregory announces video Sunday School and Evensong with a sermon. Miniota Church School at Tram will meet. On Sundays September 8 522 Professor Newcombe of United College Winnipeg will be the guest preacher.
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