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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1930
Page
8
Regional notes discuss town appearance and cleanliness as a reflection of civic pride. Mentions of market items, pricing, and local business fronts. A brief political update references pension measures and government assurances tied to veterans benefits and potential legislative action.
A well attended meeting in Minnesota last Tuesday discussed forming a local Consumers Cooperative. It was decided to organize and begin operations with gasoline and oil handled by this method, with other lines anticipated later. Tenders are being called for gas and oil delivery from Haratota until a tank and warehouse are erected locally.
The Manitoba legislature voted 17 to 15 to keep on the new highway traffic act a clause requiring all vehicles on provincial trunk highways to carry ramps or reflectors. Proponents say it will signal presence of horse drawn and other vehicles at night. opponents cite hardship for farmers. The regulation applies only to trunk highways designated by order in council.
Ten months after the death of William Herrick in Virden a provincial detective and Dr Fryer reopened the case. Herrick’s body was exhumed and brought to the undertaker’s, with a post mortem by Dr Parker and analysis of the stomach by Professor Parker. The inquest was adjourned to the 16th instant pending analysis.
The bill to grant monthly pensions to unemployable war veterans after age 65 passed a second reading and goes to the Pensions Committee for views of returned men before final passage. It would pay 40 dollars to married veterans and 20 to single ones who cannot earn a living. Conservative opposition argued to cut the age to 60 as debates continued with maiden opposition speeches from several named MPs.
The Wheat Pool event drew a large audience with vocal and piano performances. F W Ransome, Manitoba Wheat Pool secretary, explained why stocks were held and the market tactics affecting farmers, noting ongoing weak prices and market manipulation concerns.
The event featured a well received address and clear sentiments toward the poor and belated payments. Ope and local officials spoke, a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Ransome was carried, and a dance followed with local musicians providing music at no cost. The local pop organization thanks all who helped make the evening a success.
A daughter was born on Monday March 3 to Mrs. H. A. Cutte at Winnipeg General Hospital. The birth adds a new member to the Cuffe family and local registers note the event.
Homer Lelord has decided to remain with Arrow River for the summer season, continuing his role and duties with the team.
Crandal resident Misa Hyndman is visiting Missi Kirton, sharing time together during a local social call.
James Elliott accompanied his daughter Nurse Elliott on a trip to Winni-Dey, reflecting a family outing amid local community life.
Irvine Bateman of Brendon is visiting his brother Scott for a few days.
H Kirton traveled to Ontario last week to visit his mother who is seriously ill.
The McKinnon brothers did not escape to Winnipeg as planned last week Angus is visiting in Brandon for a remaining family matter and to assist with local affairs awaiting further guidance.
Weather mood shifts as spring arrives with dust in the air and a call for rain. The writer notes life returning with motor car sounds while sleighs fall out of use, signaling seasonal change.
Miss Mi Wallace returns from studies in Winnipeg and will take up a teaching course at Blairs School. The community is glad to have Miss Wallace back.
Arrow River Hall hosts a weekly dance featuring The Whoopee Boys every Saturday night. Gents pay a cover while ladies enter free, drawing crowds to the Arrow River venue.
A Whist Drive and Dance will be held at Arrow River school on Friday April 11 at 7 pm. The school board has offered to sell the van shed to the Arrow River Community and a decision on purchase is sought. Everyone is urged to attend. admission to events is free for children. lunch is brought by attendees.
Farm item listing notes a work horse sold and mentions Clover Seed and a seller named Tom Long with an address or location 622 Mintota. The fragmentary text implies a for sale note and farm supplies offered.
Arrow River area western Canada flour mills announces oats for sale at 55 cents a bushel. Samples available at E Sinclair's Store or the elevator. Agent J F Tennant lists phone 2012 Miniota exchange.
For sale items include two year old Bronze hens mated to a government banded tom at 40e each and Barred Rock baby chicks at 20e each. A limited number of Barred Rock setting eyes are offered at 6c each. Contact Mrs. Robert Stewe, phone 13 13, Miniota.
For sale in Mintota a full line of Leghorn baby chicks and hatching eggs plus ingredients for poultry mash. Includes Chick Starter feeds and White Diarrhoea tablets. Quality guaranteed. Contact A W Chapmar at phone 2212.
For sale white and yellow Sweet Clover mix at 8 cents per pound. Barred Rock roosters and hatching eggs from an approved Barred Rock winter layers flock, registered sizes 35 per hundred, $1 per setting. Box 17. Phone 1614 Crandall.
Mos Forster Sr of Crandall spends the winter visiting his daughter at Stony Mountain and is visiting his sons for a while in town.
The W. I. will hold its meeting this Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. Green. Various reports will be presented and a musical programme will be in order.
A Provinciate search party looked for Agnes Benchas a 15 year old Indian girl missing from the Indian reserve since March 11. Authorities fear she perished in the snow while traveling from the school to her home on the reserve after other search efforts near Beulan and Uno since March 25.
W Bardwell traveled to Winnipeg on Tuesday with a carload of stock. He planned to move the livestock for market or sale, transporting likely cattle or similar stock to the Winnipeg area.
Mes. and res. BLE Borland of Virden visited relatives in the district over the weekend, sharing time with family and noting local ties.
Season 3 hockey ended with two games. Birtle hosted Isabella and won 13 to 2 on Birtle ice. On Wednesday Crandall defeated Jocal 7 to 5 in a competitive road game.
An editorial stresses that diphtheria prevention hinges on individual parents taking personal responsibility to immunize their children. Health departments can assist, but cannot replace parental duties, citing Hamilton as a community success example for ward closures and overall prevention.
Questioning why diphtheria prevention fails prompts thought on vaccine access and parental concern. It suggests gaps in awareness, healthcare access, and trust that influence whether children receive immunization.
Authorities say domestic power in Ottawa is cheaper than anywhere on the continent and possibly the world. The rate averages under one cent per kilowatt hour, keeping the average monthly electric bill near one dollar for residents of the Canadian capital.
At the Crystal Palace in London next July Canada will be a conspicuous participant with about 1,000 live birds in the Canadian exhibit. The last World's Congress was in Ottawa in 1927. A major real estate move is planned in Parliament to transfer millions of acres of land and other resources to Manitoba Alberta and British Columbia.
The March 1922 event at the Palliser Store in Calgary will showcase Latin Celt Scandinavian Slav Teuton and British music dances and songs under Canadian Pacific railway auspices. Windsor street station reports heavy pre Lenten travel with 25 couples leaving Montreal for Ottawa and New York, unusually large for Cupid's month of June.
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