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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1931
Page
8
The piece argues subscribers should not pay for neighbors' calls and urges non-subscribers to pay tolls of 10 cents or use pay stations. It cites rural council wisdom and rising phone removals due to rental costs, noting operators must collect from non-subscribers and neighbors should not bear the cost.
Isabella notes a weekend stay at Tantalion by Mr. and Mrs. W. Iverach. Miss J Brad of Winnipeg visits with sister A E Brad. Master Clare Trummond visits his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J Clark.
Mrs C. Lamb and her daughter from case Jan visit sister Mrs W H Miller. Mrs A Schofield and daughter Verna of Brandon visit with Mr and Mrs J Sunley.
Mr. J. McDonald and family of Winnipeg are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. Robertson. Mrs. Young and son Bill of Braedon spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Finkbeiner.
Mrs J Merrick entertained at her mother Mrs R Warren home on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss Florence Miller Those present included Florence Miller Winnie Bruce Rose Wright Merte Kennedy and Ruby Finkheimer.
A pretty wedding took place at Asabella United Church on Saturday August 15 at 2 o'clock featuring McGregor and Miller as the marrying couple.
Jerence Ida Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Miller Isabelia and Wilfrid John McGregor son of Mrs and the late Mr J McGregor Gladstone were married by Rev H Bowman at 2 oclock The bride wore white chiffon with silk net veil and orange blossoms She carried American Beauty Roses Bridesmaid Miss Merie McLeod wore green and white chiffon Groomsman Mr H Miller and train bearer Isabel Scorgie attended Ushers Elmer Finkbeiner Claud Reid After a luncheon at the brides home the couple left for a motor trip and will reside in Gladstone
Maple Leaf Flour per 98lb sack 2.60 and Castle Brand Flour per 98lb sack 2.40 are listed. Visitors Margaret of Baldur and Mrs Allison with daughter at the Frazer home. Nurse Lind from Vancouver vacationing with the Bruce family. Beulah W.I annual social at Mrs Doyle's home with good attendance.
Elenor Grey of Hamiota spent the weekend with Pauline Tennant. Islay Sinclair spent the past week in Brandon with her sister. Edna Kathleen Leland is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Luedtke at Wordsworth Saskatchewan.
Rev J A Stephen BA pastor of Minieta conducts 1 a m service with Sunday School at 7 50 p m The Sunday School will have charge of the service Arrow River hosts 11 a m Sunday School service with congregation expected.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Anderson of Pope visited with Me and Mrs. W. Tennact on Sunday.
Nuree Elliott, who has nursed at Hamiota Hospital for the past two months, returned home on Tuesday.
Mr. Joe McConnel shipped a car load of stock from here on Saturday. Clare Fleming also shipped a carload to the Co-op market.
Me and Mrs. J Eliott were weekend visitors to Brandon, returning on Sunday. Mr Elliott led the church service at Las Vigia on that date.
Crandall and Mias Della lougles returned to Winnipeg on Friday. Misa Belva Douglas of the Children s Hospital is spending holidays at her home here.
Miss Margaret Fraser came home this week from a camping trip at Warrows.
Mr and Mrs J Beerardson Junior of Winnipeg are visiting with Mrs Thorland for a social call.
For rent a seven room cottage with conveniences to a reliable tenant. Apply to Mrs G Armetreng in Miniota.
Room and board and housekeeping rooms offered at Sl4 sth St Brandon. Mrs. W C Brooks listed as contact with phone 2024.
United Church ladies aid hosts a social Friday August 2 from 7 to 10 pm serving ice cream and cake at the home of Mrs Ben Woods. Proceeds support church activities.
A brief ad lists several items for sale including household articles, a sewing machine, Congo leums, and kitchen utensils. Sold by Rey W. P. Mason.
Victor J. Kew announces opening of piano and theory lessons starting September 1 at E. H. Woods residence. For appointments call Wood's Hardware, 71.
The Way of Holy Trinity Church hosts a Silver Tea and Home Cooking sale at A J Leland Horcel on Saturday August 22. The event continues after supper with no tea served.
Mr H Brisbin of Labella sends a letter to Mr J Wythe expressing gratitude for the heifer donated to the Oliver fund. He notes the animal was brought over by Mr Iverraeh last Saturday and praises the generosity behind the contribution.
A letter lauds an elderly cattle breeder as one of the province's best judges. It argues against selling or exchanging a prized heifer and notes she could compete successfully in any show ring with proper training.
A guidance piece explains how disease germs travel via unwashed hands. It emphasizes keeping hands from the face and thorough washing before meals, using a personal towel, and avoiding shared towels to prevent illness.
An order by Hon. L P D Tilley announces an open partridge shooting season in New Brunswick from October 1 to 15. The report notes fisheries value for Nova Scotia at 14 411 200 dollars with lobster and cod highlighted as key species.
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