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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1934
Page
8
Miss Carrie Proto is spending the week with Mrs E Walker and will soon depart for Neepaws where Abe has secured a position.
The Miniota Hockey Club concluded its season with a whist drive and dance in town on Friday night. Prizes were won by Mrs Cook and W Powell, with Miss M Rowan and Peel receiving consolation prizes. Dancing accompanied by the lereveinkats orchestra. The United YPS met in the church basement Wednesday under Miss Rowan's group leading devotional exercises.
The Anglicans of PA met at the home of Mr and Mrs S Birch on Wednesday. Prizes went to Mrs Day and Chas Bryant, consolations to Verne Hill and Lloyd Spencer. Guests enjoyed supper and dancing, with thanks to Mr and Mrs Birch and a cheer They are jolly good fellows.
Report notes that a resolution passed to reduce the trouble-man’s pay by 500 dollars per month. It details prior earnings of Mr. Berwick, expenses, wage tax, and how government trouble men receive 133 dollars monthly with 2.66 dollars tax and 40 hour weeks, no Saturday work, Sunday pay, and car running allowances.
Georgina Gordon Stewart of Beulah became the wife of Arnold Wallace Wood of Birtie in a ceremony at the United church Mimsota on Tuesday April 3 conducted by Rev J A Stephen. Friends witnessed the nuptials and best wishes extended for happiness and prosperity.
The editor cites a circulated petition asking the Government to open the Assiniboine Reserve next fall for deer shooting and to set the license at $2. A letter from Mr. W. Morton argues current regulations risk encouraging trespassers or law breakers.
A letter urges forming a plain-dealers association to report game infringements and defend deer against poachers. The writer accuses poachers of murder and calls for a Game Guardian or RCMP reserve to monitor deer in the valley.
The Boy Scouts announce a re organization meeting for the season on Monday April 16 at 7 30 p m in the school. All boys interested are urged to attend on time.
Pair of young work horses offered for sale at a reasonable cash price. Interested buyers should contact Ted Rowan by phone at six. Mini. pra.
Quantity of feed oats for sale at 25 cents per bushel and feed barley at 30 cents per bushel. Apply Elmer Houck, phone 714 Hamiota.
A brief sports column ends with a plea for readers to value time and space in coverage. The writer signs as Sport and emphasizes concise commentary over length.
Miss E McNab returned to Winnipeg Normal School on Monday. Miss Gwen Isles left for Barrest to reside in the future. PH Stark, guest of Spence Littlejohn, returned to Vir den. Jack Dart left for Saskatoon via Winnipeg after visiting the district. Farmers began seeding. M and J Kirton left for their schools after Easter. Mrs Ke Woods and her son left for unknown destination.
For sale two Van Brant second hand seed drills in first class condition ready to work. Prices reasonable and drills visible at J F Tennant and Sons warehouse Arrow River.
A quantity of good white firm potatoes offered for sale at 75 cents per 90 pound bag. Contact Spence Huttlejohn by phone 73 Crandall exchange.
Hamivta, who had been visiting Mr and Mrs Wm Tennam, returned home on Saturday. The Thursday dance at the hall did not draw a large crowd but attendees enjoyed the evening and added about 300 to the funds.
Miss G Kirton has received the music for the May Festival as Crandall Items presents the program. The announcement notes the choice of pieces and the forthcoming recital event.
Return excursion offered to residents of Miniota and Beulah districts with travel on April 17 from Beulah and April 20 from Winnipeg. Rhone 26 S for details and fares.
Teachers spent Easter at home and attended numerous house parties in their honor. A well attended dance by the loreal Orangemen featured the Chumash Orchestra. Thursday afternoon the W.A. met in the church parlor with Mrs A Dickey presiding. Readings of The Easter Lily were given by Mrs Phillips and Mrs A Dickey. Plans were made for an upcoming sale and tea.
The W I will meet Wednesday at Mrs Forster home. Shamrock Club held a successful whist drive and dance Friday night. Miniota and Arrow River choirs will present The Story of Calvary in United church Sunday at 3 30 p.m. Ladies Softball Club meets at Mr and Mrs J Clark home to organize for the season. Officers elected Captain Haa Paynter secretary treasurer Nancy lars. A whist drive and dance planned at Forster hall Friday April 20.
Isabella visits with friends in Brandon while Stan Wallace stays with friends. Sid Winkbeiner of Dropmore spent the weekend at his home. Miss Doris Maguire of Carman visits with Mr and Mrs J T Finkbeiner. Mrs T J Kennedy entertains at tea for Miss Doris Maguire and Miss Hettie Smith. Mr and Mrs R E Heise host the Smiths of Brandon and the Maguires. A Watts couple return home to Inglis after visiting. Hockey fans plan to view Toronto Maple Leafs versus Detroit Red Wings in Winnipeg on Saturday. The church packed for the cantata The Story of Calvary by the Manitoba and Arrow River United choirs directed by Miss E Lynch. The visit was greatly appreciated by attendees.
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