Mrs J Spalding Returns From Edmonth Visit
Local brief notes Mrs J Spalding has returned on Sunday from a visit to Edmonth and related community updates follow.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1929
Page
7
Local brief notes Mrs J Spalding has returned on Sunday from a visit to Edmonth and related community updates follow.
A local notice extends a welcome to Mr and Mrs Clarke and their family as they join the community.
Arvett Cospman takes charge at Lake of the Woods to oversee the town elevator project. Local officials confirm Cospman will supervise construction, safety, and coordination with contractors for the planned facility. The move signals progress on the lakefront development.
Frank Evans spent a weekend in town visiting friends and relatives, enjoying local gatherings and reconnecting with old acquaintances.
Nurse Hazel Dixon of Regina has been assisting with her brother Reverend Earl Dison according to local handwritten notes. This family matter involves medical help and nearby community support as details remain limited.
D G McDonald of Portage a Prairie visits with his sister in law Mrs E H Mially, sharing time and family talk during the stay.
Mr and Mrs W J Aenold of Baldur spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs E H Bally in a casual family gathering.
The report states that Grede XIIL work will be taken up at the Hamiota shop at the start of the new term, signaling planned production or maintenance activity as the term begins.
Misses Alice Peel Doris Ber wick and Myrtle Leland depart soon to begin Normal training in Winnipeg.
Mrs George Spencer of Salt Sask spent a few days last week visiting with the Spencer families in town.
Mr John Davis of Virden a lay reader took the lican churches in the district on Sunday last.
Mrs Outram and family left Sunday for a point in Saskatchewan near Biggar where they plan to reside in the future.
Rev and Mrs G L Armstrong will be away from home on holiday in St Paul Minnesota and expect to return the first week in September.
J. H. Plewes of Brksdale spent last week in town. His daughter Lillian, who had been visiting Phylis Dorward, returned home with him.
Misses Amy and Ruth Hodnett travel from Whinnipeg by car on Monday for a town visit. They are accompanied by Mrs. J Li Evans.
Advertisement from United Stores Ltd promotes Cambridge made to measure suits and overcoats with new fall samples now available at United Stores Ltd in Min iota.
At least six men were in Minot on Monday looking for jets to wire residences for the electric light. The move signals strong competition when installation time arrives.
Mr. McLean of the Dominion Surveys Branch dropped from the sky in his Dellaviland Moth airplane Thursday evening after a night in the area. He spent the night and continued westward on Friday morning.
Little new information on the electric light issue is available though developments are anticipated soon. Reports indicate several houses in Crandall have recently been wired for electric service.
Mr and Mrs J W Clarke and family formerly of Brandon have moved to town. Mr Clarke has begun his duties as Supervisor of the Municipal.
John Strachan learned Sunday evening that his brother Alexander Strachan of Melita died suddenly on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs J F Strachan traveled to Melita on Tuesday to attend the funeral service.
Muriel A B Dudley second daughter of Mr and Mrs E Dudley Birte married Ernest S Hey youngest son of Mr and Mrs A G Hey Neepama at Saint Georges church Vrauden on Tuesday August 13 Mr M A Dudley formerly the primary room teacher at Minio ta school
Schools in the Municipal District opened on Tuesday with staffing updates at Miniota Isobel Stewart and McLenehan. Beulah F Brown and Heys. Isabella Rorke. Arrow River Underhill. Wynona Kennedy. Palmerston Mrs Thornton.
The article warns that streets in any town at night are unsafe for speed records, noting that a 3000 lb vehicle traveling at 40 mph can exert a striking force of at least 2700 tons, underscoring the danger of fast driving on ordinary roads.
George Grant was involved in an accident Wednesday night while returning from delivering a rider to a farmer in the Willen district. The report notes the incident occurred during his return journey and cites local responders.
An incident near Wycona caused horses to bolt after a trace came loose from a harness. The rider George was thrown, breaking his collar bone.
Friday evening event at Mr. Arthur Rowan farm featured a farewell for five members bound for Normal or new work. The United Church Young People's Club presented prophecies and mementos, with a Hamburg Show finale, a ghost story, and a closing circle as the group dispersed.
The board orders the Financial Statement published in The Herald and 100 copies printed. The secretary to notify Mr Harron that the complaint against Mr. Bee is not justified after investigation. By-Law No 21 on borrowing from the Bank for current expenditure read and passed. Next meeting to be held in Minion at the chairman's call.
Notice states anniversary services for the Blaiis Church will be held on Sunday and Monday in September with further particulars to be announced later.
United Stores Ltd Mintota advertises Golden Naptha Soap described as a superior laundry soap at a lower price. Large bars priced at 65 cents each for value shoppers.
The Women's Missionary Society holds its regular meeting this Wednesday afternoon. attendees and topics are expected to be announced at the chapter's gathering.
Ted Clarke Jefo last week for Fairview where he will attend to duties in the G. G. Elevator there.
A Municipal School Board meeting was held in Minniota last Friday night and lasted briefly. The board approved the Auditors' report and took up continuing business with routine items.
George Armstrong was thrown from a colt last week when the horse bucked and kicked him, resulting in two broken ribs according to reports.
Rev. and Mrs. Allison and family of Baldur visited Jo M. and Miss Lyon on Friday. In the afternoon Miss Lyvon hosted a small group of friends in Mrs. Allison's honor.
I Hull W Wright Armstrong Sr and T Sawyer left Friday for Winnipeg by car. A fast passing car caused them to swerve onto loose gravel, overturning. Mr Sawyer remains in Brandon hospital with injuries. Others uninjured completed trip by train. Mrs Sawyer and son Bert left Saturday to visit Brandon and had not returned by Tuesday.
The Rev Geo Hinds was inducted as pastor on Monday evening August 19 in a large congregation. Rev EL L Bowman of Isabelle presided and inducted him into the charge. Rev A J Radley Crandall preached the sermon and Rev J E Lane gave the address to the minister. A social gathering and reception followed in the church parlors with special musical numbers by Mrs Ringland and Miss Ringland.
The W. I. held a special meeting at Mrs J A Fraser's home on Wednesday in honor of Mrs W H Fraser who is moving to Winnipeg. About nine ladies attended and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with vocal solos by Miss Kirkland and piano solos by Miss A Titles. Mr Sk Forster presented Mrs Fraser with a salad bowl and server, she expressed regret at leaving the community and friendships formed. A bountiful lunch followed and a group photo was taken on the lawn as a souvenir of the event.
Isabella reports Syd Finkbeiner writing at the Decker elevator site. No further details available in the readable text.
Miss M. Kelly is visiting with her mother for a few days, enjoying a brief stay and time together.
Austin Warren is serving as assistant operator at Carlyle in Saskatchewan with duties listed. The note records his role and location for the local deployment.
Mrs Iverach has returned from a pleasant trip to Calgary and other western points visiting friends and enjoying travel.
Misses Rose Wright Hazel Doran and Ruby Finkbeiner are taking nit studies at Hiamiota, according to a local report. The trio is enrolled in a community program focusing on head lice prevention and school health education.
Miss F Miller has left to take up teaching duties at Selkirk. The other local girls are teaching within the municipal area.
A daughter was born Monday August 12 at Regina to Mr and Mrs Cecil Kelly.
A sad death mourns Gordon Ross youngest son of A Ross and spouse of Isabella district He fell ill Tuesday after noon on duty at his father's farm and died Thursday at Minicca hospital from bowel obstruction He would have turned 19 in the coming year reflecting a bright and promising young man's loss to the community
Gordon Ross died after a long life of health and service to the Isabella district since arriving with his parents in 1915. The funeral at Isabella church followed by burial in Grandall cemetery drew a large crowd from near and far. He is survived by his parents, one sister Margaret and four brothers James Arthur Alex and William.
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