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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1936
Page
8
Mrs Angus is ill with pneumonia and admitted to Midiota hospital. Henry Davis of Welby visited relatives in the district last week. The Local Association of the Girl Guides holds its annual meeting on Monday May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Minioa School.
A schedule notes a 4 p.m. May 2 drawing and winter announcement by United States Ltd. Minieta. J B L Stewart and the Extension Service discuss Achievement Day in early June. Exchanges show councils urging relief recipients to grow gardens or lose further relief. inspections may occur.
Citizens call for spring cleanup in Iota focusing on a persistent main street spot. If the owner lacks civic pride the town suggests cleaning it up and charging the cost to property taxes.
The Daughters and Sons of England held a St Georges Day event on Thursday with a novel Military Whist Drive. About 45 attendees enjoyed cards, a China-themed prize table, a launch, and a speech by Ren S. Woods, president of the 5 QO E. Other speakers included Mrs A Hanlin and John Besmond.
Upcoming events include the Lenore Amateur Contest and the District Drama Festival at Hamiota. Also on the schedule are the municipal high school drama festival and a T and Scout concert at Beulah with performances on the 29th through the 31st at Arrow River.
The Mimota United Church Young People showcased their talents in a stellar production richly praised by attendees. A lively cast performed with evident enthusiasm and community support marked the event as a memorable local showcase.
A three act romantic drama Mignonette played to a full Miniota hall on Friday night. Miss Ann Cook starred as Mignonette with Cecil Bourne as Johnathan Mills. The cast included Gladys McKenzie Kallie Lynch Edna Row an Edna Reynolds Doris Mac Pherson H Chalmers H Ro McRae L Reynolds W P Woods and F Walker. Ben S Woods directed the production with Ruby Partington leading the musical interludes.
Isabella J A Robertson spent the week end in Winnipeg. S Finkbeiner of Cardale spent the week end at his home. Mr and Mrs R Warren of West Bend spent the week end in the district. A session of the Birtle Presby tery will be held here on Tuesday and Wednesday May 12 and 13. The W M S will meet on Paurs day at 230 pm at the Manse.
The Baseball Club met last week and elected Gordon Heise as manager and C Arris as secretary.
The second PTO meeting convened at the W Iverach residence on Tuesday evening. Reports from committees elected previously were presented and discussed. Secretary R E Vasey spoke on the Education Department report and fees were criticized as too high. A committee was named to report on May 21 about arithmetic texts. The Constitution and Laws committee recommended the society be renamed the Home and School.
A polemic contrasts rural virtue with urban pretensions. The author argues that rural raised youth gain steadier character and faster advancement when facing city competition, while smug city elites rely on false notions of taste. The piece mocks self important townsfolk who claim superiority over their roots.
Mrs Freland and daughter Mrs Kruger visited in Souris. Hulme and brother Dugald of Brandon stayed at the Sinclair home. Mr Wright of Crandall rented the McKenzie farm. J Jackson occupied it previously. J S Mitchell led wheat seeding with about 30 acres done Saturday. Port nuptial tea for Mrs E Johnson hosted by Mrs J R Mitchell drew about 60 friends. Two Creeks Young People performed the play Nothing But the Truth, aided Arrow Rivers P A in church funds. A misc shower for Miss Edna Sinclair filled the hall, gifts drawn by five costumed children. Mrs Wm Attwood spoke. Miss Sinclair replied. Solly Good Fellow and dancing followed. lunch served by Mrs W A Mitchell.
Beulah Albert Spencer sent a carload of stock to Winnipeg on Tuesday. Miss GG Mcleneb and Arrow River spent the weekend with Miss Bray. Elsie Morgan bought a saddle horse last week at St Lazare. Mrs Marse and her daughter Mrs Bowman left Tuesday to visit Regina. Ray Boulton, son of W Boulton, fell from a barn loft and dislocated his shoulder. he is recovering well.
The Boy Scouts begin their weekly meetings at the Chisholm home on Monday. A concert is planned with the C.G.I.T. on May 20 to raise funds.
Oswald Blaich has applied for naturalization and been recommended, with Hon Simpson intimate to attend formalities in connection with the proceedings on Tuesday.
The Hall Club held a whist drive on Wednesday at the W Preston home. Prizes were won by Mrs G Armstrong and Jack Woods, with consolation prizes going to W Preston and C S Codman.
The Jr W A meeting took place Saturday at Miss Heyhoe's home with Misa Titley in charge and nine members present. Plans were made to hold a tea and sale of work next month. Lunch was served by the hostess.
The hall was crowded Friday night to view the Arrow River Players’ amateur production of Cappy Ricks sponsored by Beulah School. After the show the cast was hosted at the Bowman home for a reception.
Saturday's C.G.I.T. session convened at Fern Chisholm’s home with Millicent Forster presiding. Fern Chisholm led devotional time and Manone Dicken delivered papers on Mothers Day in Africa and The Church and Patients in Hospitals. Peggy Words directed a power contest. the meeting ended with laps and refreshments.
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