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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 03, 1932
Page
8
Miss Irene Hednett is holidaying at her home in town. W T Dernard of Winnipeg is spending holidays at his home here. Mr and Mrs J W Clarke and family spent a short holiday in Winnipeg last week.
Fall shipment arrives as United Stores in Minnesota adroitly lists new Fine Knit Wool products. Mr A Spalding visits Winnipeg and Whestiend for two weeks while Mies M Boldt of Prince Rupert visits with Mr and Mego F Franklin.
Mr and Mrs Weston Sweet departed Wednesday for Alberta to visit relatives in the area.
Misess Grayée and Allie Cornish of Melita are spending a few days at their home here. They are enjoying a quiet stay with family and friends, taking in local sights and renewing old connections.
Miss Bessie Bonner left Thursday to visit friends at Brenden and UGoodlands. On Thursday night the 1.0.0. F lodges of No. 10 district will hold a meeting in Miniots.
D Kelly and his daughter Edna have moved into the Conway residence at 8 Railway Avenue, marking a new home for the family.
Mere F O Fry and son David concluded their visit with Mr and Mrs Collingwood and departed for Winnipeg on Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. A. Moffat of Graysville Manitoba who have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. G. Rowan returned home on Monday.
An AP drive seeks to unite North Dakota farmers with a program that keeps all grain in storage until the price reaches one dollar per bushel, aiming to stabilize market values.
Construction camps for unemploy ed single men are to be formed as a policl measure. Each man will re serves wage of $5 per month and bis beara.
Percy Johnson has been covering at the Royal Bank during staff holidays and will take the day off Monday to visit his home at Shoal Lake.
Announcement urges participation in the Miniota horticultural show with a reminder to check entries on the upcoming Saturday. The brief notes a date hint and encourages timely preparation for exhibitors and visitors.
Although no official report has been released, it is understood that our pupils performed very well in the recent departmental examinations.
The coroner's jury at Gleam Lake returned a verdict finding three men equally involved in the death of Corp. L. V. Ralls. The ruling states no single shooter, but shared responsibility among the defendants.
A brief newspaper item notes Sie Beary Thornton plans a holiday a decade from now in the Maritime province. The piece mentions preparations and leisure hopes, with a light, informal tone suitable for a human-interest blurb.
The Toe MacPherson Clan held a pleasant picnic at Hooper Lake on Tuesday. Attendees enjoyed games swimming and a general good time with those present.
John Reynolds and his daughter Betty with Margaret Luce left the Reynolds residence on Tuesday to return to Winnipeg after a holiday visit.
Heavy Sunday night rain slowed work briefly but left the district drier, and crews expect the showers to refresh land and help progress once conditions improve.
The Department of Pensions and National Health will continue to dispense relief this summer to unemployed pensioners. Previously relief was only provided in the winter months.
Reports indicate that plots sown to selected pure seed on Western farms this spring are generally in excellent condition. Prospects for good samples entering the World’s Grain Show next year are bright.
Canada has 24 822 miles of public owned railway lines, ranking third after India with 41 724 miles and Germany with 82 400 miles. The Canadian Nations Railways operates about 23 000 miles, making it the largest railway system in North America.
A local inquiry denies any nude Doukhobor parade at West bridge recently. Citizen notes the party may have originated from Miniota and questions the presence of Doukhobors in the district.
The Agricultural Department of the Canadian National Railways estimates 8,200 carbeds or 18,000,000 pounds of binder twine are required to bind Western Canada's wheat crop this year. This quantity equals about 2,045,075 miles, enough to circle the earth 88 times.
Provincial surveys begin for the Middleboro townsite in southeastern Manitoba along the Canadian National Railway. The government has completed work on a summer resort subdivision at Moose Lake northeast of Sprague and will open it.
Investigation clears rumors that the Pennyworth would not sail for Churchill Harbor. A Montreal telegram confirms final schedule with July 30 Newcastle departure and August 2 Antwerp departure before sailing direct to Churchill.
Gill Espie Terminal Grain Co Ltd petitions Manitoba King's Bench to declare WV heat Pool bankrupt and appoint a receiver to manage its affairs. The company says it obtained a judgment for 75000 dollars last year against the pool for breach of agreement and that an execution was issued against the pool.
A pool was returned unsatisfied with a notation that there were no assets on which to levy, signaling a lack of collateral or funds available to satisfy the judgment.
A sectional gathering brings together nine teen auxiliaries to coordinate activities and discuss shared goals. Leaders outline plans for community service, youth outreach, and interconnected projects across chapters.
Special from Greceteria highlights two pounds of Ontario cheese priced at 31 cents. Gaited Stores Limited operates in Miniota offering this weekly deal to shoppers.
A 24 inch steel Case Separator with belting is offered at low price. Trade possible for a gravel or cash deal. Contact Peter MacPherson at phone 75 in Miniota to view the machine.
The Southern part of the Birtle Presbyterian W. M. S. met at Scotia Church on Thursday afternoon with a large attendance. Mrs. J. M. Elliott gave an address on Faith Prayer and Service. Mrs. J. R. Mitchell led a conference on reports and accuracy. Mrs. H. E. Forster spoke on Temperance. A question drawer amused attendees. Miss G. McConnell sang, and eight girls from Miagota performed Negro spirituals.
The O G I T group of Arrow River presented the operetta Betty Lou the Dream Girl in Miniota on Saturday night before a large audience. Twenty girls led by Miss Elva Lynch and Mrs J Tennant performed a dialogue filled with songs and choruses. A humorous reading by Miss Jennie Bonner and two solos by Miss Ina Cornish Were featured between acts. Proceeds benefited Miniota United Church funds with words from Revs Hunter and Moffat during intervals.
Crandall Items Alvin Mark of Winnipeg visits his grandfather Er Mark and Miss M Frazer returns from Winnipeg. Murdock and Walker families with Roy Brown return from Winnipeg Beach holiday. The UPS led Sunday service in the pastor’s absence and Sam Garr spoke on uses and abuses of privileges of drivers on the highway. The YPS choir led singing and Lloyd Borland gave a solo.
Beulah Bits Morgan Johnson was observed visiting Neepawa last week, with residents reporting the visit as a highlight. The event gathered local attention as Johnson met community members and shared casual conversations during the stay.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Saward of Winnipeg are visiting in the district, touring local sites and meeting residents during a brief stay. The note highlights social visits and regional interest.
The Blazis Y.P.S. led a Sunday service at the United Church, featuring the pageant We Would See Jesus which was very much appreciated. There will be no service on the upcoming Sunday.
Mrs. Woods led a group of girls camping at Heepers Lake last week. Classes were conducted by girls who had attended Clear Lake camp the previous year.
The Women's Institute will hold a flower exhibition in the church basement thisWednesday afternoon. W Lindsay has kindly consented to judge the flowers.
A talk on the Culture of Roses aims to attract a good crowd and showcase a strong display of flowery varieties. Organizers hope for broad attendance and an engaging presentation.
Isabella records Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hood of Basswood visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. Wright on Sunday. The WMS will meet at the home of Mrs. J. Pinkbeiner on Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. C H Bead of Winnipeg visits with her father W Wallace and three children. Helen and Billy McDonald of Winnipeg visit relatives, staying with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs J Robertson.
Miss Eileen Bridge of Beandon and Mr. and Mrs. T. McKenzie of Rapid City spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bridge. Three local boys earned elevator positions and began duties on Monday: Austin Warren of Hallboro, Leo McKinnon near Wawanesa, and Finkbeiner. Clare Scott of Strassburg visited his uncle A. E. Brad, then returned home Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. F. E. Brad and OC. H. Brad.
The W. M. S. will conduct the Sunday service with an address by Mrs. F. Houck of Chumah. The service follows the Sunday School at 10 30.
A local report notes many residents are holidaying at Clear Lake this week. Mrs. Jas. Wiggins and her son Keith have returned from Minnedosa where they visited Mrs. Miller.
About half the farmers have begun cutting wheat and report yields are fairly good with notably fewer weeds than last year.
Rev. H. Hunter, former district minister and first leader of the Arrow River church, is visiting the district while noting J. F. Tennant & Sons provide top twine and repair services for local needs.
Rev and Mrs Moffat were guests of Mr and Mrs J R Mitchell last week. They are both looking well and the gathering was cheerful. Mr Moffat took part in the Y P S church service on Sunday.
Wim Tennant's team ran from the Blacksmith shop on Friday morning and collided with an oil tank. The impact felled the horses and broke the wagon tongue and some harness, causing no further damage.
The C G I T presented their operetta three times last week at the Community hall Blans church and Miniata under Miss E Lynch direction. Good crowds attended and applauded at each venue. Proceeds from the show in Blans church amounted to 20 dollars after expenses and were turned over to the church board.
The town learned last Tuesday afternoon that Jack Craig was accidentally shot while removing a .22 from a rack. The bullet entered his breast and lodged in the chest muscles near the ribs, with Dr Fraser sending him to Hamiota hospital for X rays. He is doing well and should recover unless complications arise.
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