26 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1931
Page
1
A fragment reports A Shunk of Rouleas visiting the district and Miss Evelyn Pierpoint of Winnipeg visiting friends in the area. The clipping also quotes Harriet Beecher Stowe’s line about perseverance as the tide turns.
John J. ArkRe, eye specialist, will be at Leams Hotel on Wednesday September 2 to test sight and fit glasses. Mrs F J Davie of Virden visits her parents Mr and Mrs Sarm Birch for a few days. Mrs A K Chalmers returns from a West Coast trip. The creamery work was abandoned after earth caving near the site, the distance reached was 2Sit.
Old time resident Mrs Booth now in Brandon visits Fraser family. United Ladies Aid hosts ice cream social at Ben Woods home. Mrs Maxwell of Palmerston and Miss Chalmers of Winnipeg visit Dr RK Chalmers. Manitoba unemployment relief set at 9 288 000. Bracken recommends to Dominion government. Anglican W A patrons aided by home cooking and silver tea sale at Lelands. Miss Mystice Conway, back from summer school, returns with her.
Manitoba College in Winnipeg changes hands as the historic building transfers sale to a new institution. The property will become the home of St Pauls Catholic College and redefine the campus use in the city.
The report states that unemployed Britons face reductions in unemployment benefits while the wealthy face higher taxation to balance the budget and preserve the financial system's strength.
The Monday Quebec vote reelects veteran Premier Taschereau with 79 seats while Camillon Houdes leads the Conservative ticket in the opposition.
Tom Deans departs for his home in Slreland and anticipates future residence there. Vormy has long served this district and previously drove the stage from Birth to Minota.
Attention is drawn to several plants pulled up in the Memorial plot. The damage appears wilful and residents request that the plants in the plot be left undisturbed.
The fragment describes a moment of mounting pressure where every factor opposes endurance, leaving the sense that holding on for four minutes might be the final effort needed to survive. It conveys determination amid mounting strain.
A barn on the Waldie farm burned Saturday night from an unknown origin. The fire was spotted shortly after nine. Despite efforts, seven calves and much harness were lost, with insurance covering later losses.
After much effort Grade XII courses begin in Miniota on Tuesday September 1. Tuition fee is fixed at a rate to be determined locally. Parents planning to enroll their children should contact John Spaldipy at the earliest opportunity.
The article notes that Anglican services in the district have been in charge of Mr. Mason since last fall, continuing the established pattern of parish worship and oversight.
Attendees John Spalding J Hender son D W T Rowan and J R Mitchell left a Thursday night Masonic gathering at Oak Lake. Mr Rowan, returning home, collided with an eastbound car. both drivers escaped with minor injuries and the vehicles suffered damage.
A daughter was born on Saturday August 22 to Mr. and Mrs. H Harrison of Blaris.
Two tramp stormers will load about half a million bushels of heavy grain likely wheat at Churchill Manitoba between September 15 and 25 this year. The Dominion Government has arranged a trial shipment from the Hudson Bay port to Europe.
Fred Franklin leaves for Niagara Falls to attend the Dominion Convention of the British Empire Service League, marking the start of his week away from home.
Tae Legate from the local branch of the Canadian Legion attends the imperial convention being participated in by delegates from across the empire. The event will be formally opened by Earl Jeilicoe. Fred will also attend the Warriors Day parade at the Toronto Exhibition with Mrs. Franklin and her daughter accompanying him.
The district benefits from fine weather aiding threshing though yields are not as heavy as hoped. In Virden reports farmer Fontana threshed 22 acres with 48 bushels per acre at No 1 grade. Some fields show promise and returns from these fields should be decent.
Gate receipts at the provincial exhibition this year fell about 25 percent, contributing largely to a financial loss for the event.
Rev and Mrs WP Mason leave early September for Buffalo New York where Mr Mason’s parents live. A six month leave of absence has been granted to Mr Mason and at present plans remain undecided.
A special board meeting reviewed fair operations showing 15 768 55 pounds in fair operation and lower midway receipts due to subdued spending. Attendance declined from last year though Wednesday was best during fair week and Friday set a new last day attendance mark.
Isabella Notes Ms Hill of Winnipeg visiting Mr and Mrs J Sunney Fred Bran of Winnipeg visiting in the district for two weeks Les Adams left Sunday for Borketon to run an elevator for the season Miss Malel Kelly visiting sister Mrs A Stewart before departing to teach at Julian Head
Miss Edna Kelly departs to begin teaching duties at Angusville. She travels with her mother who will assume charge of the Teacher age at that place.
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