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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1933
Page
8
Local curling scene reports the Miniota rink opened last week. On Monday two teams faced Decker for a friendly game and won out, signaling a welcoming start to the new facility.
Local notices recount a weekend visit by Mrs McKibbon and Mrs Hemmons, a police court session led by Magistrate John Davis, and dismissed theft charges. Hockey and W.I. groups elected officers, while poultry shipping and United YP meetings were held with films and activities.
The United Young People express sincere thanks for kindness in making this joint meeting possible.
An editorial lambastes anonymous letter writers who use crude printed notes to smear families. It warns culprits to face consequences, urges honest residents to confront wrongdoing directly, and expresses hope the offenders will be caught and exposed.
The Kimberley Courier records a Calgary man’s self analyzed confession on misplaced priorities during hard times. He cites buying a car over a farm and a radio over livestock, noting 1922 to 1930 spending, installments, and a deteriorating outlook as society debates prosperity and wiser living.
A distressed farmer writes of cash woes from debt, high costs, and failing crops. He describes selling turnips for little, missing gas and oil funds, mortgage on a barn, and a spread that stalls progress. He asks for relief and offers political support for aid. The letter ends with willingness to align politically for relief.
Anyone with extra clothing is asked to donate to the Red Cross Society via Mrs. P Leam Convenor. Items will be forwarded to families in urgent need.
The Ladies Aid of Mahida United Church will hold their annual bazaar in the church parlors on Saturday December 9 beginning at 3 p m. The event features fancy goods home cooking candy and a silver tea.
Applications will be received up to 8 pm on December 14 1933 for driving school vans in Municipal School District No 149 Miniota. Details from trustees or secretary's office. Board reserves the right to refuse any application. John Spalding secretary treasurer.
Beulah Bus PS. MacPherson reports a successful sale of farming stock for F Pollard on Wednesday with very good prices. Mr Pollard left this morning for England to reside there in the future.
Crandall and J Hytdman spent the weekend in Winnipeg as junior hockey teams defeated Onkner on Friday. Kenton beat Crandall 7-2 in the season opener Thursday. W I officers elected include President Mrs W Hyodman and Secretary Treasurer Mrs A Dickey with several other posts filled as reports praised the year’s good work.
The Parent Teacher Association met Tuesday night with E O Hara presiding. Elected for the coming year were President F Lewis, vice president G Angus, secretary Mrs Dibblee, and a program committee including Mrs O Hara Mrs Hankin Gilincre Wilkinson and Dibblee. Mr Young of the Industrial Board spoke on employment resources now under development and noted vegetables and straw redirected to useful ends. A vote of thanks followed and E Mark praised the hope shown for the province’s youth. Mr Young also spoke to the high school in the afternoon.
J McConnell shipped stock from here on Saturday. Mr and Mrs J R Mitchell were weekend visitors to Brandon. Miss Raby Hannah of Decker visited friends over the weekend. Hydro light connected to the rink as ice nears readiness for skating. Phil H Stark, former teacher here, visited friends and his recited line was enjoyed. C G I T met at Mrs W Tennant's Saturday with Elva Lynch giving a vocal lesson. Miss Lynch and the girls practice carols for the Christmas tree. Sinclair learned of his aunt Mrs John Sinclair's death in Neepawa and he left for Neepawa by ear. Mr and Mrs John Sinclair once resided in Arrow River. Hockey Club Dance drew a large crowd. two local orchestras played. Ladies contributed cakes for the boys. the cow donated by W A Mitchell was drawn with J M Elliott the winner. Mitchell read a poem about the cow. E Johnson thanked all for support of the social and financial success.
The piece lists holiday baking supplies and fresh stock at THE GROCETERIA United States Ltd Miniota. It reports a December 7 school concert and Whitelift Sunday School program. It also covers a Decker visiting junior hockey game and a Terbella vs Strathclair match won 15 to 6 with Ken Warren and teammates named.
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