Local Briefs Include Family Visits and Notices
Mrs Fivins and her children of Minnedosa visit relatives in the district. The paper notes an issued order this week and mentions a general news supplement with advertising items and other notices.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1928
Page
8
Mrs Fivins and her children of Minnedosa visit relatives in the district. The paper notes an issued order this week and mentions a general news supplement with advertising items and other notices.
Rober Stowe loses horse and cow stable, a hay stack, and barn after a Wednesday fire sparked from the kitchen chimney. Strong winds hindered efforts to save the buildings, leaving the incident largely watched rather than contained.
Neighbors joined in aiding after a fire burned several buildings. Insurance covered the losses, and all his harrels except one set were destroyed in the blaze.
Mr and Mrs R Stone express sincere thanks to the neighbors who kindly came to assist during their recent fire.
Miniota hosts a Monday night school board meeting with discussions on building needs and several resolutions. The board declines Section 18 13 27 into their district, seeks best debenture price, accepts William Kerach’s resignation, plans staff welfare, and advertises for building tenders due by September 8 1828 with work due by November 15 1828.
Miniota Municipal School District No 149 invites bids for a four room frame school at Miniota and an addition to the Arrow River school. Projects due by Sept 8 1928 with plans from the Secretary-Treasurer or the Winnipeg Education Department. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
A Monday night gathering at Willow Hall celebrated Miss Cannon with a large miscellaneous shower ahead of her wedding to Mr Dave Stewart later that afternoon. The event featured a dance during which Miss Cannon thanked guests for the many useful and fancy gifts received.
Notice that Mr. Curtis, violin teacher from Hamiota and Oak River, is willing to start a class in Miniota if enough students join. For information contact E. Lynch, piano teacher in Miniota.
Norma Mae Evans and Andrew Hepburn wed in Knox church Winnipeg with Rev. P C Morgan officiating. Bride wore a rose beige crepe ensemble and carried carnations and sweet peas. reception at Marlborough hotel. Couple to live in Vanguard Saskatchewan after September 12. Prior to the ceremony Mrs Hepburn hosted a gathering at Arrow River with gifts of Crows Derby china.
The Maple Leaf Elevator at Miniota opens under manager Thos Stewart with former patrons welcomed back. The facility has fresh improvements including a cleaner and offers the best possible grain deals to all customers.
Mr Clendenning of the National Utilities Corporation will visit Minniota Thursday night to discuss the electric lighting question. He will present information for Crandall and Minniota citizens and farmers. The meeting at Municipal hall starts at 8 p.m. Attendance is urged as steps may be taken to advance the proposal to the council for final action.
Miss Mildred Warren left Friday to resume teaching duties at Brunkild Manitoba. Mrs. Iverach departed last week for Brandon for medical care. William Iverach moved from Wibank Saskatchewan to Kennedy Saskatchewan. Galt Ramsay of Hartney arrived to lead Western Canada Elevator at this point. H B Dibblee returned from a motor trip to New Brunswick praising Lavings visit with relatives and friends.
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