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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1938
Page
8
The Mimiota Herald reports a Tuesday meeting in Mimiota Manitovs with subscription rates of $1 per year in advance and $2 to the United States, as announced by Res M Oliver, editor.
The Miniota area hosts a 7 dance with the Elkhorn Orchestra. A CN.R excursion to Winnipeg is planned for the 8th. Hideo appears on the 15th at Virden, followed by the W L District Rally at Miniota.
The W. I. will meet on Thursday September Sth in the D O F Hall. Miss Evelyn MacPherson underwent an appendicitis operation at Minicta Hospital Saturday and is doing well. Group 3 of the United Church Ladies Aid held a home cooking sale at E H Woods Hardware Saturday evening, raising about $10.00. Girl Guide meetings start Monday September 12 at 7 45 p m in the new school for ages 11 to 16.
The appeal urges storekeepers to place contribution boxes September 8 to 10 to raise funds against cancer. It notes high mortality and claims early treatment can cure cancer, urging liberal support to lower death rates and protect children in Manitoba.
Ross Rollins of Miniota reports the death of his brother William T Rollins of Westboro Ontario aged 62. Former controller of school lands in the Department of Interior Ontario, he is survived by his wife sister Mrs H W McCullough of Brandon and four brothers P K Rollins Killarney Ross Rollins Miniota Dr Nelles Rollins Wadena Sask and C D Rollins Vancouver.
Brief ad lists Alb. tea and Lib. pail items with prices 48c and 25c, available all this week. Includes multiple tins and labeled promotions for weeklong sale.
Mr and Mrs T J Still of Selkirk are pleased to announce the birth of their son John Burton. The newborn joins the family with congratulations from relatives and friends.
Isabella Ellwood McDowall of Quebec visited the H. Reid home last week, an informal social mention recorded in local notes.
Mrs A Adams of Birtle spent the past week with her father Jas Iversch.
Mrs W A Doran visited Mrs H Reid and relatives in the district. Mr and Mrs Linklater and family from Arcola Sask visited the H Reid home on Sunday. Clark Drummond, visiting relatives, returned to Winnipeg on Friday. Harvest duties prompted postponement of the Isabella Decker Horticultural show from Friday to a later date.
Beulah Gordon Fraser of Morden is visiting in the district, meeting local residents and outlining her schedule during the stay.
Ralph Atkinson of Shoal Lake assists in the Pool Elevator. Miss Birdie Stewart of Winnipeg visits the Forster families. Myrtle McDonald is receiving mastoid treatment at Birth Hospital.
The Woman's Missionary Society will meet Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. P. Evans.
Audrey Hemmons of Winnipeg who had been visiting at the JT Evans home horns returned home on Thursday.
Mrs H Gann of Winnipeg visited during the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs C Crockart and Gunn returned to the city with her.
Arthur Forster spent three months in Falcon Bridge Mines Ontario and returned home last week. He leaves today for Winnipeg to resume studies at the University.
A combined church and Sunday School service was held at Beulah United church on Sunday, following the Rally Day program. The girls choir led by Mrs Chisholm performed special music, and Rev WT Bowman received an address. Peggy Woods JPEvans and Mrs MUH Johnson gave stories as the church was decorated for the occasion.
Phil Stark of Winnipeg renewed acquaintances in the Arrow River district during a brief visit, engaging with local residents and discussing community interests.
Mrs Meyers and her family returned on Sunday from a visit at Carberry.
Nankivell Jr left last week for Ninette where he will be a patient in the Sanitarian Thelma Mitchell who has been holidaying at Saskatoon returned Sunday with her grandmother Mrs Ww Madhel Graham Miller who has been spending time with her grandfather Jas Winging and returned to Minnedosa on Sunday Mrs Jane Tennant of Winnipeg who has been visiting with her sons here left last week for Regina to visit her daughter Mrs E Kaynton.
Visitors over the weekend at the W. Tennant home included Mr. and Mrs. Beer of Winnipeg Scott Bateman of Brandon Dr. John Kerster and son of Omega Saskatchewan J King Jack Rasmussen and Verna Rasmussen of Carberry. Madge Ellerington, who stayed at the Tennants, returned with them.
Mr and Mrs Hulme Sr and E Hulme of Brandon were weekend visitors at the Sinclair home. Mrs I Hulme, two weeks at her parents home, returned to Brandon.
Crandall group W.A. will hold a meeting in the downstairs basement on Thursday afternoon, inviting members to attend and discuss upcoming plans.
Town schools opened today with all classrooms staffing unchanged. District officials said teachers reported to their regular assignments and students began the new term as scheduled.
Mr and Mrs V Shier of Bissett spent the weekend with relatives in the district, enjoying time with family and catching up on local news.
W Saward of Winnipeg, who has been attending to business in the district, returned home today.
Gordon Wallace departed on Thursday for Sudbury Ontario where he has secured a mine position.
Mr and Mrs J W Beer and Mr Borland visited Rev and Mrs J D McNair at Woodworth last week in a cordial social gathering that highlighted community ties and friendly exchanges.
Morris Jacob and family of Winnipeg and Mrs. G Todd of Melfort visited the E Mark home during the weekend.
Mr and Mrs J W Beer Mrs T Borland Mr and Mrs M Johnsons Shirley and Stewart and Keith Calverley attended the Borland family reunion held Sunday at the R E Borland home in Virden.
W W Lewis of Winnipeg visits his sons Charles and Sidney and will be joined by his granddaughter Edith Lewis upon returning to the city. Edith plans to attend Normal School.
Miss Patricia O'Hara leaves this week for Ottawa to train at General Hospital. She will be accompanied by her mother Mrs Es O'Hara who plans to visit in the cast for a while.
The funeral of Robert Ivan Wallace, son of Mrs J. Todd and the late Robert Wallace, who died in Johannesburg North Africa on December 2 1937, was not held Sunday afternoon due to unforeseen circumstances. The late Wallace, born in Crandall, once worked at the Royal Bank in Miniota.
Rev. Geo. A. MacMillan, Pastor. Miniota: 11 a.m. Sunday School 7.30 p.m. Evening Service. Arrow River: 1.30 p.m. Sunday School 2.30 p.m. Church service. Crandall: 11 a.m. Church service 12 noon Sunday School. Palmerston: 11.30 a.m. Sunday School 12.30 p.m. Service of Worship.
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