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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1932
Page
8
John Spalding traveled to Winnipeg for business last week. In local commerce notes a price listing shows Gr eceteria ripe tomatoes at 2 pounds for 25 cents. Mr. and Mrs. C Ellerington departed Tuesday for Ninette to check on their daughter Annie, who is reported not well.
I wish to thank all those who took part and helped to make their recent concert a success. Thank you.
Don and Neil McLennan learned Monday night that their father was very ill. The brief notice notes family members were informed of the health development and awaiting further updates.
The two individuals departed their Basswood residence and headed to their own home on Tuesday morning, marking a routine departure from the earlier location.
On Wednesday morning an aeroplane landed and delivered merchandise to E H Woods in connection with the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. The plane then departed for Solsgirth.
A gathering of tennis enthusiasts at the Royal Bank on Monday approved season preparations and re elected the same slate of officers to lead the club.
Mrs. J. Henderson and her brother E. OHara traveled east upon word their father was seriously ill but did not reach him in time. he died Tuesday morning.
At a Thursday night meeting the Canadian Legion outlined arrangements for the annual memorial service to be held Sunday June 19. The Brandon Salvation Army Band’s attendance is a condition for the service as in the prior year.
Spring plan offers final chance for producers to sow grain destined for competition at the world grain conference next year in Region. A Miniota Municipality farmer could win one of the big prizes at the exhibition.
The G A of Holy Trinity church met at Mrs A J Leloud's home last Saturday afternoon. Winners in the games were Miss Dorothy Coleman Verna Hill Kathleen Spalding and Mabel Hill. Missionary papers were shared and a luncheon followed. The next meeting is set for April 30 at 3 p.m. in the church basement.
In Craik Saskatchewan a baby boy named Cameron Norman Robert Dreidger was born aboard a CN passenger train near Disley on route to Regina. The delivery occurred after the stork reportedly rode the train in a hurry and the mother Mrs J S Dreidger, Craik, is recovering with the newborn at Cottage Hospital Regina. The event ties the family to the growing rail line lore and the anticipated naming trend.
A brief note advises subscribers on paper lending etiquette pointing out that a neighbor often borrows the paper and even sends it abroad. The writer, signed X, condemns the habit as a nuisance and urges refusing to lend.
A son named Robert Harvey Heise was born at Fort William Ont on April 14 to Mr. and Mrs. A C Heise. A Miniota hospital birth on April 19 produced a son for Mr. and Mrs. J Dickie, marking another farm community family addition.
A large crowd attended a Wednesday night shower in the United church parlour for Mr and Mrs Peel. The Young Peoples Society gave a speech, a carved gift set was presented, and the Ladies Aid offered a decorative gift basket. Mrs Peel thanked attendees, and a dainty lunch concluded the evening.
A concise note recalls breakfasts as a shared daily ritual within households. The piece reflects on changing routines and the loss of collective morning meals as family life evolved.
The text notes hurried breakfasts as families spread out from work and school. Longer commutes and late hours cause later wake times, with people rushing to leave and often not feeling hungry in the morning.
A community memorial service is scheduled for Sunday June 1st followed by the annual meeting on Thursday June 30th. The events are planned by local organizers for all residents to attend.
The article links appetite and breakfast to sleep and prior meals. It notes rested individuals enjoy breakfast, while tired or late-night eaters lose appetite. It advises milk, greens, fruit, and one egg daily, with cereals and bread as common choices, varying with indoor or manual labor, and stresses planning and proper timing for a healthy workday.
Isabella notes Mr and Mrs H Reid visited Foxwarren on Sunday. Mrs J Fleming of Arrow River visits Mrs Stevenson. Mr and Mrs T McKenzie of Rapid City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs M Bridge.
Miss Mitchell Field Secretary of the W M S will address a meeting in the church at 2 30 on Thursday afternoon. All ladies are cordially invited to attend.
Beulah Bits recounts visits with Mrs. Dicken and Joyce in Virden on Saturday. Bob Alexander and his Virden family visited with his brother William here. Mrs. Chiscomy, recently in hospital, returned home. Mrs. McMunn of Ewart, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Walter, left for home on Saturday.
The MacGillvray family moved back to their Brandon district farm. The WMS group met there on Thursday afternoon with president Mrs. O Hara presiding. Twelve members answered roll call and the treasurer reported $36 on hand for the first quarter, including the Easter offering.
The Mission Band gathered at leader Frances Douglas's home on Friday afternoon. Readings were given by Cora McDonald Patsy O Hara Jean Radley and Marjorie Rees. Duets performed by Dorothy and Betty Vradenburg. The group has adopted the Mite bus system to aid fundraising efforts.
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