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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1941
Page
8
A report notes Lorna R Day from Forsyth visiting Brandon for the weekend. The article mentions 290 pounds of wool shipped to Winnipeg on Tuesday from Manitoba to make Red Cross blankets.
The Miniota Red Cross branch will hold its annual meeting in the Municipal hall at 8 p m on Friday September 26. The public is welcome. A social evening at the hall Monday honored James O Chalmers and George E Colby with pens, pen and sword set gifts and Legion membership. The report notes a serious operation conducted by Pte Arthur Gibbon of Shilo camp on Saturday.
The text notes a patient was taken to Shilo by his parents after illness and returned Monday night. His condition is improving slightly as doctors continue careful measures, while the operation remains of a very delicate nature.
Mrs Conway learned last week of the death of her brother Frank Macklin in a London hospital after a major operation. Services were held at the home of his stepson George Forris in Ripley and burial was in Ripley cemetery. He was in his seventies and leaves a sister Mrs Long of Brussels and a brother John of Kincardine. Mrs Conway saw her brother in August.
Elizabeth Conover died in Brandon hospital after a four day pneumonia illness at age 51. She was born at Two Creeks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson, and lived with the Conover family in earlier years in Two Creeks and nearby areas.
The funeral for a respected local woman was held Friday at Mimota United Church with Rev. G. A. McMillan officiating. Many attended, floral tributes filled the church, and burial followed in Bennett's cemetery. Surviving are husband, daughter Mrs. W. Jolley, sons Melvyn and Wesley of Miniota, sister Mrs. F. A. Hunter of Madoc Ontario, and brother Thomas of Two Creeks.
Card from Mr. T. E. Conover and family expresses sincere thanks for kindnesses during Mrs. Conover’s illness and for floral tributes at her death.
Isabella Miss R Wright of Minnedosa spent the weekend at home. Church services are cancelled Sunday next for Blair's anniversary. Miss Leslie Bowman left to study at Brandon College. The WMS meets at Mrs R T Clark's home Thursday at 2 30. Mrs E L Finkberner Virden visited J T Vinkbeiner home. Fred Hickman RCAF Rivers spends weekend here before leaving for Trenton. Blair's anniversary services on Sunday October 5 at 11 30 and 7 30. Rev Scott Leith preached. The W A S Rally to be held at Blair's church Saturday October 4 at 2 30 PM. Cpl J Iverach of 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers visited J Iverach and RL Stevenson homes last week. Neighborly News on CBC 9 15 reported a 55 lb pumpkin. Len Hall weighs 63 lbs. The church was decorated for Rally Day with Rev Salter of the Bible Society, Mrs Scarth read the story, the solo by Jean Coxworth and duet by Evelyn Brad and Kay Searth.
The next draft of men for the call-up training will report on October 1 according to the notice.
Rally Day services featured two baptisms the infant daughters of Jasper and Leland families. New church officers were nominated by convenor Mrs S M Plistt for Sunday school roles including Supt J Tennant and secretary Treasurer Burton Johnston. The junior and senior classes named Jas per and Miss Tennant led by Mrs Tennant with Miss Wiggins directing the music.
About 160 friends gathered on Tuesday to bid farewell to Ed Sinclair who left Friday for training with the Royal Canadian Air Force at Manning depot Brandon. Rev G A McMillan gave a fine address and Mrs W Tennant presented a pencil set and autographed album on behalf of the W.L. membership in the Canadian Legion. D C Douglas extended the hand of comradeship as a program of songs duets readings and dancing followed by lunch and Auld Lang Syne.
Botany wool blend hose reinforced with cotton for extra wear. Navy blue green or scarlet colors. Priced 59 cents a pair at United Stores Ltd Minota.
The Miniota W I asks for cigarette, sock and razor blade gifts to send to boys overseas. Cash donations are also welcomed and should be sent to Mrs. E Walker in Miniota.
Farm auction at E Carnegies Beulah on Thursday October 9 at 11 am. Features 6 horses 24 cattle pigs John Deere tractor IHC separator 1200 bus Vanguard oats 150 bus barley corn in stock sweet clover 1000 posts poles bike implements Melotte cream separator 6 hp Fairbanks engine stovewood covered cutter and more. See bills for full particulars.
The Home Cooking sale held Friday night by the Women's Institute raised funds for making blankets for the Red Cross, realizing 147 shillings.
The annual Bazaar of Beulah will be held at the Community Hall on Friday September 26 from 3 to 6. Activities include Sewing Aprons Candies Home Cooking with visits to the Horticultural Dept and Gypsy at the Pot of Gold Tea served from to 6. Pupils under Principal Dibblee collect old aluminum for the Red Cross. Hugh Bill visits before he enters United College Winnipeg for his third year. Women’s Association met with nine present to finish plans for the anniversary dinner chaired by Mrs. TM. O’Hara.
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