Uncertain OCR item from Missota transit notice
Vague fragment mentions Missota Manitoba and United States transit or exchange. No clear event date, organizers, or concrete details readable.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1938
Page
8
Vague fragment mentions Missota Manitoba and United States transit or exchange. No clear event date, organizers, or concrete details readable.
A reader notice lists upcoming community events including a CNR excursion to Winnipeg on the 26th, the Isabella Church Horticultural Show at Becker Memorial. United Ladies’ Aid home cooking sale at 7:20 p.m. at Woods’ store, a dance in Miniota with Elkhorn Orchestra on the 16th, a rodeo at Virden on the 25th, and Holy Trinity Harvest Thanksgiving observance.
Jack Walker returned home from North Star Alta on Thursday. Elwin Weir, a grader at the Min iota Creamery, was set during the weekend for St Lazare. He will be replaced by Lt. Levenick of St Lazare.
The article highlights rapid advances in electrical engineering and speculative gadgets that could automate sales, education, grooming, cooking, and household tasks. It emphasizes Hydro Manitoba’s leadership and the expectation that electricity will meet every human need, bringing convenience to even the most isolated homes on the prairies.
City leaders conducted a tour downtown on Friday to inspect a future street light project and discuss other town needs slated for attention.
WEW announces new dress arrivals in plain and novelty crepes in dark shades with prices 2.95 and 3.85. Walter Bryant of Boissevain, recently ill, is improving. Visitors included W B Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant, and Miss Winifred Bryant. A garden party at Dr. and Mrs. Chalmers' home raised about 27 with games, fortune telling, teacup reading, a Mrs. McPherson poem, and four young reciters.
Births announced for Mr and Mrs J McGibney and Mr and Mrs Wallace Bonner. The records note the delivery of two sons, adding to the family counts and local community membership.
Readers planning autumn trips learn of Bargain Fares to the Pacific Coast on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Tickets go on sale September 3 to 11 with a thirty day return limit and permit stopovers at Calgary Nelson and western stations. Contact local agent J J Henderson for details.
The Hydro Demonstration Van toured Crandall and Minsota distributing keys to homes. Mrs. Wm. Murdock won the key at Crandall and chose a Westinghouse streamlined iron premium after it fit the van padlock.
A large crowd of friends and neighbors attended the funeral at St. Alban's church Blenheim Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Thomas Haney whose death was reported last week. Burial followed in the church yard with pallbearers Keel W Pierce C E Speancer Wm Bonger G Cruden and W Rolte. Numerous floral tributes were displayed.
The family of the late Mrs. Thomas Haney expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness during her illness and for messages of sympathy and floral tributes at her death.
Rapid City citizens question why neighboring towns receive government aid for projects while Rapid City lagged years. J A Glen, Marquette member, campaigns on multiple constituency projects as Marquette points seek funds to build community rinks. An alternate view hints at overlooked angles in planning for Miniota's new rink.
Isabella and Marjorie Bardwell visit friends at Alexander while Tleen Lawn resumes duties at Moline, and Helen Chapman at Russell. Norman Emerson returns home in Winnipeg after holing at the Chapman residence. Goodeves from Rivers visit, Irene Chapman Art Symes Billie Simmie and Jovee Chapman also seen with the Hin kbein ers. A barn likely struck by lightning was damaged Sunday though exact time is unclear.
Ruth Orr of Binscorth visits G L Woods home as Shirley Johnson departs this week to teach at Montagomery school.
H Paynter and his daughter are spending a few days with Mr and Mrs H E Forster in Gladstone. The visit highlights social ties and family connections during the current season.
Mr and Mrs T S Forster Mil licent and Murray and Peggy Woods are spending a few days camping at Clear Lake a local leisure note in the society page.
Mr and Mrs J J Finkbeiner and family express gratitude for letters and other kindnesses received during Mrs Finkbeiner illness.
Crandall saw four cars of new wheat shipped while residents gathered. An elevator reported 10 000 bushels and another 3 009 bushels processed since opening. Basler served as relieving agent at the CPR depot during Hara's vacation.
Mrs Meyers and children and Ivan Tennant motored to Wawota Sask last week. Clarence Warren and Everett Tennant drove to Winnipeg. Mrs John McLeod of Estevan visited sister Mrs Chas Craig and Mr and Mrs E Johnson and Rooney Jean returned from Glenboro on Saturday.
Miss Pauline Tennant delivered the address at a Y P A service held Sunday evening at The Narrows Shoal Lake. The event drew local parishioners and youth members seeking inspiration from her talk and example.
Mr and Mrs E Hulme of Brandon visited the Sinclairs this weekend and the latter will remain in the household for two weeks due to their stay.
Sunday worship was cancelled as Rev. T D Barnet led the funeral service for Samuel Kirk, who died on Saturday morning, with Barnet to have occupied the pulpit.
The article notes Thatcher, Renown and Apex as rust resistant wheat varieties that performed well during the recent stem rust outbreak. It contrasts them with susceptible types Marquis, Ceres, Reward, Garnep and Red Bobs, and states seed will be available next year at moderate cost. It also mentions the Dominion Rust Research Laboratory's work toward improved strains.
The United Church of Canada announces all services canceled for August 21 except Arrow River. Sunday School proceeds at Miniota and Crandall as usual. Arrow River service at 8:00 p.m. with YPA supervision and Pauline Tennant as speaker.
Sunday August 21 church services announced with Mihiota at 11 a.m. Sunday School and 7 30 p m Evensong and Sermon. Beulah holds Matins at 8 a.m with Sunday School to follow.
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