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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1938
Page
8
The snippet lists an annual rate of 100 dollars paid in advance and a charge of 2.10 dollars to the United States. OLIVER is identified as editor.
Listings include a New Kink meeting at Municipal Hall with 40p.m. fee, United Ladies Aid Garden Party, a 1920 CNR Winnipeg excursion, a Locker Memorial Hall Horticultural Show at 7 p.m., United Ladies Aid home cooking sale at 7 60 p.m., Elkhorn Orchestra dance, a Virden rodeo, and Holy Trinity Harvest Thanksgiving.
Miss Laurie Chalmers of Winnipeg visits her home in town. The A J Leland family of Arrow River moves to Silver Bend farm this week. Canada exported 3311 tons of wheat to Italy in the first five months of 193s.
See us for floor coverings and savings over mail order prices. Irene Mossop returns from Hamiota and a meeting is held tonight in the Municipal Hall about New Rink business. A severe windstorm at Birtle damages rink roofs, buildings, and crops. Mintota Collegiate offers grade eleven students another chance to raise grade ten standing. Editor reports W A Harron’s improving health after an Ottawa stay. Walton J L Pryant is seriously ill at his home in Boissevain. Miss Bryant remains in Boissevain for a time.
Mrs Coleman is listed as a patient in Virden Hospital. F Spalding is visiting at Gladstone and Winnipeg.
Mrs E G Powell of Saskatoon is visiting the home of J Stowe, during a brief stay in the city.
Canadian live cattle exported to the British market in 1938 up to July 21 numbered 23 495, compared with 4 017 during the corresponding period of 1937. C Ellerington brought in two loads of new wheat threshed on Saturday and graded No 1 Thatcher wheat.
T G Long reports a field of Renown wheat with a Dept of Agriculture inspection showing no rust or smut and a very heavy yield. The crop few weeds and many visitors noted its high seed quality as certified and recommended.
J Greenfield Federal Grain agent reports experimental plot results north of Miniota. Apex led in yield and grade, Thatcher high in yield but lower in grade, Renown high in grade with Ceres next in yield, Marquis low in grade but decent yield, Reward lowest yield. Apex Reward Renown earned No 1 grade. Marquis Thatcher Ceres earned No 2.
Mrs. Thomas Haney of Beulah dies after three months illness at 76. She had been hospitalized in Miniota and returned home shortly before death. Survived by five sons George Emo Alan Ivan Norman Clifford and one daughter Mrs Hillier Southey Sask. Funeral at St Albans Blenheim at 2 pm Wednesday conducted by Rev Canon W J Finch.
Reconditioned 22-36 1H C engine with power take off and extension arrives for sale. Pace offered at 550 cash or 575 on terms with 300 down. Also 18-32 reconditioned Case engine available on suitable terms. Peter MacPherson contact 75, Miniota.
Isabella WMS conducted the church service on Sunday, with participation by church members and attendees noted in the report.
W S Frazer of Morden is spending a few days at his home. Mrs Chas Corley of Brandon is visiting with Mrs W Titley. Horace Paynter of Newark New York spent a few days visiting relatives in the district last week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Heise and their Winnipeg family are visiting the district, staying with relatives and taking in local sights and activities. The visit highlights regional ties and social exchange between Winnipeg residents and area families.
Miss Marion Wright, who spent her holiday in Clifford Ontario, returned home on Monday.
Mrs B Dickenson of Gerald Saskatchewan was a guest at the A S Clark home last week, sharing hospitality and seasonal greetings in a small town social note.
Mr and Mrs J Kennedy and Olive Gordon visited Kelwood on Sunday. Mrs Watt and her son returned to spend a week at the Kennedy home.
Cecil Bourne departed last week for Neepawa to take employment in the U.G.G. elevator. Mr and Mrs M H Johnson and family drove to Clear Lake on Sunday where Mrs Johnson and family will stay for a time.
Mr and Mrs E Bedford and their family relocate to Melita to begin a new home life. The note wishes them success in this new undertaking.
Mrs. Frank Hillier of Southey Saskatchewan and George Haney of Emo Ontario were summoned home last week due to the serious illness of their mother Mrs. T. Haney.
Mrs. Leatherdale of Ridgeton Ontario Mrs. Youngquist of Detroit Michigan and Mrs McGregor and Blanche of Windsor Ontario are spending a few days with Mr and Mrs John Sunley.
A group of former classmates met Monday at the Johnson home to bid Phyllis Hull goodbye as she departs for Winnipeg to attend Success Business College.
Crandall R. L. Dickey has pur chased a new combine. R. E. O Hara leaves this week to holiday at Jack Fish Ont. Miss Margaret Fraser of Winnipeg is holidaying with her parents.
Clarence Warren and Mr. and Mrs. Yvan Tennant with Jackie were weekend visitors at Carberry, staying with local hosts and enjoying regional events during their trip.
Dr and Mrs Baldwin of Benito spent Sunday at the J M Elliott home with Mr Elliott who had been staying in Benito the previous week.
Mr and Mrs Vincent Quinn of Far Grey Sask are visiting friends in Crandall and Hamiota districts. Philip Mark and Mr and Mrs A Mark and Miss Pearl Jacob of Winnipeg are visiting the Mark homes.
Group 3 of Miniata United Ladies Aid will hold a garden party at the home of Dr and Mrs R K Chalmers on Friday August 12 from 7 30 p m. The event features games a program fortune telling ice cream and lunch. Admission 25c.
The illustration highlights the grand ship and the new bridge under construction across the First Narrows. It describes the Empress of Japan as the largest vessel entering Vancouver Harbor and extols the magnitude and beauty of both ship and bridge.
Grain cutting is in full swing and several farmers have finished their wheat harvest. Weather reports indicate suitable conditions for threshing with possible work before week’s end.
Rev. T. D. Basnete of Hamiota will occupy the pulpit Sunday at 2 30 p m. The following Sunday at 8 p m Miss Pauline Tennant will speak on the recent YP convention at Whitby Ont. Young people will lead the service. neighboring congregations with cancelled services are invited to attend both events.
The W M S met at Mrs. J M Elliott's home on Wednesday. The progr am included selections from the Dominion president Mrs Forbes address and Mrs Craig spoke on temperance. Plans were made for a September Baby Band special meeting.
A young man hides pawned clothes from his mother only to have her discover the pawn ticket in his coat and ask about the coat tag. She later finds the trousers tagged the same and questions the nature of the dance. The tale underscores honesty with a humorous twist.
The article notes past beliefs that Prairies climate had changed and drought would be permanent, but recent seasons brought normal rains and strong wheat crops. It argues climate does not permanently shift and emergency forecasts about rainfall and yields are misleading.
News United Church of Canada announces no services at most locations on Sundays July 31 August 7 14 and 21 with Arrow River exception August 14 when services will be held Sunday school at Miniota and Crandall proceeds as usual Pastor Rev Geo A MacMillan oversees the changes.
Church of England services listed for Sunday August 14. Miniota hosts Sunday School at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7 30 p m with Lyencong and Sesme also speaking or singing.
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