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Newspaper

Miniota Herald

Location

Miniota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 04, 1928

Page

8

Miniota Checker Team Falls 4-1 in Final Match

The Miniota checker team lost their final game on Wednesday to Crandall with a 4-1 score. A banquet followed, hosted by the Women's Institute, while the school orchestra played between contests. Contestants included Margaret Luce Hoenish Alice Thompson Clara McCanbery Marion McConnell John Sutherland Evelinhope Russell Rosy Duboveky Mary Highfield Grace Switzer Irvine Hamilton Eunice Porter Lorna Porter from various towns.

Miniota Checker Crandall Women’s Institute Margaret Luce Hoenish Alice Thompson Miniota Clara McCanbery Marion McConnell McConnell John Sutherland Hamiota Nora Roy Rapid City Evelinhope Russell Rosy Duboveky Oakburn Mary Highfield Foxwarren Livia Saunders Shou Lake Grace Switzer Strathclair Irvine Hamilton Newdale Eunice Porter Basswood Lorna Porter Minnedosa

Spring Day Bus Rally Shows Fleets In Fine Shape

On a pleasant Sunday, many bus owners tested their vehicles on the north road. Sightseers report lively travel and busses in good condition for fast racing along the route.

North Road

Auto License Pirates Target This Year Warned By Advert

Gilbert Rowan oversees enforcement of motor vehicle license pirates for the year. Citizens are urged to secure licenses early as checks will begin and those without a license face a small additional fee.

Gilbert Rowan

River rise hints at possible flood with limited risk

The river rises gradually with no definite flood yet. Floods hit Carmangy district and a 12 mile long ice drift 40 feet high advanced on Saskatoon last week but was broken up before damage. The drift moved about a mile daily. Alberta flood damaged several bridges.

Likley Carmangy Saskatoon Alberta

Cecil Wythe Named Sales Representative for Gibson Motors

Mr Cecil Wythe is appointed sales representative for Gibson Motors Virden dealers for Chevrolet Oldsmobile and Oakland cars for Miniota and district. The Chevrolet is a new car with longer wheel base bigger body more powerful engine four wheel brakes and lower price. The Oldsmobile is larger more powerful and competitive in price. Mr Wythe will explain and show the new models. Gibson Motors Virden.

Cecil Wythe Gibren Motors Virden Chevrolet Oldsmobile Oakland Miniota

Arrow River Lads and Dada football club meeting report

The Arrow River Lads and Dada football club held a meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jackson on Friday last. The club remains active but some Dads and Lads have not yet joined, and outside teams are urged to issue challenges to Captain W J Stanton or Vice Captain Walker Allenby to boost the village.

Arrow River Lads and Dada Football Club J. Jackson W J Stanton Walker Allenby

Village license rules questioned over house to house canvass

The Elkorn Mercury reports that transient traders and other vendors should hold permits and pay the $2.00 daily license, or risk unfair competition with established merchants. Residents are urged to verify permits before buying and to support enforcement to maintain village prestige.

House T House Elkorn

Miss Mary Highfield Wins Marquette Oratorical Cup

Miss Mary Highfield of Foxwarren won the silver cup as champion of the Marquette elimination oratorical contest. She will represent Marquette at the provincial Winnipeg event on April 13. J Crossley chaired, five judges named, and each contestant received a fountain pen before the cup was awarded.

Mai Street United Durch Mre. Downey Kellee J. McKenzie Franklin W. H. Pratt M. L.A. Birtle G. W. Bartlet Hamiota W.C. Hartley Minnehoma

Notice on 1928 Automobile License Plates Issued

Gilbert Rowan Miaiota announces that 1928 automobile license plates are now available. The notice directs interested vehicle owners to obtain plates through the designated agent.

Gilbert Rowan Miaiota

Used car sale at Gibson Motors Virden

Gibson Motors in Virden offers 31 used cars described as nearly new and confidently sold with thorough overhaul, tunings, and full price details. Local rep Cecil Wythe from Miniota can arrange visits to Virden with no obligation.

Gibson Motors Virden Chevrolet Oldsmobile Oakland Cecil Wythe Miniota

Crandall R. Ingram Spends Sunday at Virden Home

Crandall R. Ingram spent Sunday at his home in Virden with family and neighbors noting a quiet weekend.

R. Ingram Virden

Mr and Mrs Russell Vance Move Into Town Residence

Mr and Mrs Vance are relocating to a local home this week, becoming new residents in the town community.

Russell Vance

Isabella Items and Cattle Car Shipment

Earl Warren spent the week end at Woodworth. C Drummond and W Bard shipped a car of cattle this week.

Earl Warren Woodworth C. Drummond W. Bardwell

Ed Armstrong Visits Crandall as Manitoba Boys Parliament Leader

Ed Armstrong, first Premier of the Boys Parliament of Manitoba, made a visit to Crandall last week, meeting local youths and discussing youth governance and community projects.

Ed. Armatrong Boys Parliament Manitoba Crandall

Beulah Visitor Mra Forster Returns to Crandall

Mra Forster, who has been visiting at Beulah, has returned to Crandall for the summer.

Mra Forster Beulah Crandall

Winnipeg man visits Hesse and Drummond families

Lyle Carson of Winnipeg spent the weekend with Mrs. and Mrs. R. E. Hesse. Jean Lillian and Allan Drummond of Alexander spent Sunday with their brother Clifford.

Lyle Carson Winnipeg R. E. Hesse Jean Lillian Allan Drummond Alexander Clifford

Church Service Schedule for Glenlochar and Miniota

The notice lists religious services with times at Glenlochar at 11.00 am and 7.30 pm Sunday worship at Miniota 2.00 pm public worship and 7.30 pm Sunday School. Indicates public worship events across locations with no further details.

Wintering in Winnipeg Return to Crandall

Mr and Mrs F Mark and Farl Mark who spent the winter in Winnipeg returned to Crandall on Friday Inst.

F. Mark Farl Mark Winnipeg Crandall

Mr. and Mrs Wes Runchey Return to Crandall

Mr and Mrs Wes Runchey return to Crandall after a honeymoon in Saskatoon and take up residence in Crandall.

Wes, Runchey Crandall Saskatoon

Nurses in Training Far From Home on Holiday

Miss Belva and Della Douglas are nurses in training at the general hospital in Winnipeg visiting home for a three week holiday. Miss Edith Smeaton has completed her training and is nursing at Red Lake until graduation.

Belva Della Douglas General Hospital Winnipeg Edith Smeaton Red Lake

Young Peoples Class Enjoys Evening at Gertrude Heise Home

The Young Peoples class spent a very pleasant evening at the home of Gertrude Heise on Saturday.

Young Peoples Gertrude Heise

Pulpit at Miniota Church Filled by Reg Bowman

Reg Bowman occupied the pulpit of Miniota United Church on Sunday evening last.

Miniota United Church Reg Bowman

Local oratorical contest honors Clara McCoubrey

On Saturday March 24 in the church five contestants Freda Scott Phyllis Bell Clara McCoubrey Doris McDonald and Sam Gurr presented Canada Future. Judges H L Albright Rev F E Dixon Miss Lee and Miss Van Stone Miniota Miss Burt Palmerston. chair Rev Brady. Clara McCoubrey won. Mrs Collins presented tokens. Albright urged education in public speaking. music by school children and readings by Mrs K L Dickey. Curling cup donated by trustees awarded to winning team Sam Gurr skip Vincent Quinn Marjory Hunkin Wallace McQuaig.

Freda Scott Phyllis Bell Clara McCoubrey Doris McDonald Sam Gurr Portraed Canada H. L. Albright Dixon Miss Lee Misa Vanstone Miniota Miss Burt Palmerston Brady Miss Collins Vincent Quinn Marjory Hunkin Wallace McQuaig

Brishin and Clarke Visit Brandon for New Waeippet Cars

H Brishin and R Clarke visit Brandon this week and plan to unveil two new Waeippet cars. Brishin and Clarke are scheduled to present the models at a local event, showcasing design features and pricing details.

H. Brishin R. Clarke Brandon

Man Recovering After Appendicitis Operation

Gordon Ross had a successful appendicitis operation at Minniota hospital on Sunday and is recovering steadily.

Gordon Ross M Niota

Club Formation Meeting Noted For April Ninth

A Herald notice invites all interested to a seven thirty p m meeting on Monday April ninth to discuss forming a club for the forthcoming season with admission at usual rates.

The Herald

For Sale Secondhand Cockshutt Drill

For sale a Cockshutt single dies drill in good shape. Cheap for cash. Apply to I Hull Beviab or call 2631 for details.

Hull Beviab

Anglican Services Led by Norris and Padre Toc H

Rev Norris assistant vicar of All Saints Winnipeg and Padre Toc H will conduct Anglican services at all points on Sunday April 15. The aster communion will be administered at these services.

Holy Trinity Miniota Norris All Saints Church Winnipeg Toc. H

Wanted Young Lady for Herald Office Work

Advertisement seeks a female applicant to join the Herald office. Preference given to a girl who has left school or plans to leave in June. Further particulars available at The Herald office.

Herald Office

For Sale Wee McGregor Potatoes and Ash Posts

For sale a quantity of Wee McGregor Potatoes at 1.00 per day and ash posts 4 to 8 inch tops. Apply to John Wythe by phone 193 in Miniota.

John Wythe Miniota R. G. Stowe Phone

Gilchrist Birth Report at Beulah

Beulah records a son born on Wednesday March 2 to Mr and Mrs D Gilchrist. The child is unnamed in the notice and appears in a brief birth listing.

Gilchrist Beulah D. Gilchrist

For Rent in Winnipeg Rural Area

For rent on 175 acres of cultivated land with fenced pasture and water access. Contact RH Preston at 274 Aubrey Street, Winnipeg for details on the W3 14-15 26 property.

Preston Aubrey Street Winnipeg

For Sale Two Young Geldings Quiet and Sound

For sale one six year old gelding about 1250 pounds and another nine year old about 1150 pounds. Both sound and quiet. Apply to Gilbert Rowan in Miniota, phone 40.

Gilbert Rowan Phone Miniota

Gowans Named Assistant General Manager for Eastern Lines

David J. Gowans has been appointed assistant general manager of hotels eastern lines for Canadian Pacific Railway. He will be based in Montreal, connected with the railway for over thirty years and handling hotel work since 1905. Vancouver reports first transatlantic radio telephone call to Britain, lasting four minutes and costing 76, heard clearly across 7,000 miles. John G. Strathdee notes a strong inter season at Chateau Frontenac with many arrivals from New York and Chicago. Western dog derby closed February 20, 2022.

David J. Gowans Eastern Lines Canadian Pacific Railway Mr. Gowans Montreal Vancouver Great Britain London Fach British Empire John G. Strathdee Chateau Frontenac Quebec City New York New England Chicago Wilmington Del British Columbia Coast Steamship Service Prince Rupert Skagway West Coast Vancouver Island F E. W. Beatty Canadian Pacific Railway Company Canada Alberta Canada Colonization Association Calgary T. O. F. Herzer

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Donomond Iout Gibson Moters United Church of Canada Earl S. Dizon B.a.ster Church of England Services G. L. Armstrong Arrow River Two Creeks J. F. Strachan George J. Heyhoe International Harvester Co Cockshut Plow Co Char Rae Watts Columbia Gramophone Morris Florence Peter McPherson John.j. Arklie Commercial Hotel Tod R Mitchell British American Oil Company C. E. Wythe Miriota Dominion Bureau of Statistics Saskatchewan NOBLE Watch Repairing Service Branden Henry Birks & Sons J. H. Noble Miota Man Gordon No S. O. E. B. S. Miniota R. R W.R John Desmond M. Oliver
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