Christmas Tree Event At The Arrow River Church
The Arrow River Christmas Tree entertainment will be held at the church on Thursday December 2. The issue notes the Harvest Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal as a farmer friendly publication. Mr and Mrs J Strachan hosted a shower for Miss Anelle Strachan amid pre wedding gifts for her marriage to Mr Mer Houck of Hamiota. Speakers Rev E S Dixon and Rev Dunnett attended. The Women’s Auxiliary of Holy Trinity held its annual meeting with reports showing $732.40 raised and a healthy bank balance. Officers were elected for the coming year and bazaar preparations were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Strachan
Strachan
Mer Houck
Hamiota
Dixon
Dunnett
Beulah
Hern
Women’s Auxiliary of
Holy Trinity Church
M Armstring
A J. Leland
R M. Oliver
Miss V Polson
J J. Henderson
Miss W. Polson
M. Beara
W. Bryant
Advertisements Decorated with Holly and Santa Foretell Seasonal Message
Ad frescoes trim storefronts with holly mistletoe and Santa to signal holiday shopping. The cheerful imagery hints at seasonal promotions and consumer excitement, inviting shoppers to explore festive offerings as year end approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Christmas Shopping Ahead Prompts Early Buyer Push
The piece urges early Christmas shopping to avoid crowds and delays. It contrasts procrastinators facing jammed stores and long lines with sensible buyers who finish selections in advance, enjoying better variety and calmer last-minute tasks.
School Trustees Meeting in Miniota Dec 1928
A Miniota school board meeting discussed supplying gramophones for schools, daily teacher ail reports to vandriver by month end, buying goods on trustee or supervisor orders, and closing dates from December 21 to January 3 1929. The next meeting is set for December 18 in Miniota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsota
Mitchell—Lindsay
Mitchell— Finkbeiner
Vandriver
Chalmera—Douglas
Glenrochar School to Close Temporarily This Year
A special School Board meeting on Friday November 30 1928 in the Supervisor's office discussed Glenlochar closure. The board proposed appointing the Supervisor as Secretary in Spalding's absence and notified Miss Brown that her services will end after the New Year with appreciation for her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay— Finkbeiner
Spalding
Chalmers
Glenlochar
Woods — Douglay
Woods—Fiovkbeiner
Glenrochar
Mitchell
Brown
Glenrochar School
Opening of new school hall sparks local praise
The speaker expresses hope that trustees will arrange the opening of the school before desks are set and that the event will be long remembered by district citizens. The hallway is noted as large enough to host a tango.
Isabella Notes and Rural Fair Highlights
R Murray of Antler Sask spent the weekend with J T Finktemer and Mrs J Robertson and sons then headed to Winnipeg for two weeks. A municipalities convention in Winnipeg runs this week. The Teabella Christmas Tree event is planned for Friday in the church. The Isabella Agricultural Society held its annual seed fair at Decker last Friday with high quality exhibits. Samuel Larcombe of Birtle judged entries. Mrs Hatton of Decker led prize wins in multiple vegetables and beets. E W McConnell of Ellenville won for sugar beets. Marquis wheat and barley were noted. J Finkbeiner of Isabella won first prize for field carrots and cabbage and registered Maroulis wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Agricultural Society
Decker
Samuel Larcombe
Birtle
Hatton
E. W. McConnell
Ellenville
Marquis
J. Finkbeiner
Isabella
Mrs
Parents deny support for Glenlochar school closure
In a letter to The Editor, local residents dispute a school board action to close Glenlochar school. The writers claim a committee reported all parents favored closing except one, and they state that the undersigned parents do not support the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenlochar School
Glenlochar
Armitage
Win. Leland, Jr
Chas
Boyze
C. G
Andrew
Lelena
Miniota Considers Official Opening for New School
At a recent Miniota meeting an official opening for the town's new school was proposed. A prominent educational figure, possibly the Minister of Education, should attend. A supper was suggested, with church ladies aids to assist, sharing catering duties due to likely large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Sach
United and
Anglican Church
Local Fair Winners Announced for Hamiota Decker Isabella
Lief of Hamiota captured first prize for vegetables in the fair. Ellery of Decker won top honors for a cockerel. J Myles and F Amy of Isabella took prizes in geese and turkey categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lief
Hamiota
Ellery
Decker
J Myles
F Amy
Isabella
Ucas
Scholarship for six months tuition offered in Winnipeg or Revina
A scholarship covering six months of tuition is offered for study at the Success Business College in Winnipeg or the Ref inance School of Commerce in Revina. Applications are to be made at The Herald Office. Minicta Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Business College
Winnipeg
Refiance School of Commerce
Revina
Herald Office
Minicta Man
Manitoba Residents Mark Unusual Dry Fall
Reports note a prolonged dry spell with little rain or snow in the district. Old timers struggle to recall a fall like 1928, as sunny days and stable temperatures extend for weeks with minimal wind.
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Montreal
Farmers of Canada
Fartmner
Aecompanying
Allsorts
Neilsons Pan
J.D. Forsyth
Miniota. Grocer
Dor
R. Murray
Antler Sask
J.T. Finktemers
Oinecillor Reid
Isabella Garage
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Alex Clark
the Herod, Mintota
John A. McDonald & Son Mens
GEO. Gabel
Virden
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G. L. Armstrong
Arrow Rover
United Church of Canada
Minieta
Earl S. Dixon
B.A. Alimister
Hleplochar
Arrow River
Schoo
Minieta — Islam
Fred Bruce
Uno
Phone 273
Archie Kerr
W Chapman
Tom
Tom Long
BABY
Canada
Aiex
Taylor’s Hatchery
Man
Hobberlin
W. H. Yarwood
Prop
HYDRO
Manitoba Power Commission
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Ontario
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