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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1935
Page
8
The Miniota Herald published weekly on Tuesdays in Minwt Manitoba. Reg M Oliver is listed as editor and proprietor with a 150 per annum advance subscription rate.
The Girl Guides resume meetings January 6. Lindley Hodnett arrived from Kapuskasing to spend the holidays with his parents. Two rinks led by A Kerr and W J Hodnett went to Onak Hiver for the McConnell cup and lost narrowly. Judge E E Simpson’s ballot recount at Hanmota confirmed the original count and E Sinclair will represent Wrd 5 on the 1926 7 School Board. The Daughters of England Bridge Tournament opened with ten couples. Irene Hodnett and W L Hodnett won the cup. Interested challengers may enter with a 25 cent fee to Mrs Hodnett. Co operative Poultry Pool shipments were below prior years.
The Rural Council met on Saturday and approved a scale for telephone reductions Rural twenty dollars Village twenty one and Business twenty three. The Solicitor will apply for tax title to NWS and 417 fourteen twenty six. Wm Alexander to receive twenty dollars for winter family clothing. Old Age Pensions set as Joseph Quinn three dollars fifteen cents per month Yrs J E Mac Pherson ten dollars Thomas John Mac Donald fifteen dollars starting January first. Secretary authorized to accept taxes on land sold at tax sales with seven percent interest instead of penalties. Reeve Lynch granted one hundred dollars for services in 103. Afterward members wished each other a Merry Christmas and planned to meet January 7.
Rev J A Stephen conducted service Sunday. WA held home cooking sale at Mrs Whitney's, raising about 8. Annual Sunday School meeting reported expenses met and good attendance. Officers listed include Honorary Supt E Mark, Supt T Grey, Sec Treas T Gunson, Librarian Harold Coupe, Choir Leader Mrs A Dickey, teachers including Mesdames D Cow.
The group including Mrs McNair as president and Mrs Whitney as treasurer elected officers last week. Vice presidents were Mrs ld Johnson and Mr J JH Collyer. recording secretary Mr J Fraser. assistant secretary Mrs O'Hara. correspondence secretary Mrs Collyer. The Christian Stewardship group named Mrs G Coupe. additional roles included Misses M.Wesh and Coupe, Mrs Borland as organist, and various supply and mission helpers.
After the senior hockey game with Miniota lust Thursday, the Arrow River boys were entertained at the W Tennant home. On Saturday afternoon the Miniota and Arrow driver Midgees were hosted at Jas Wiggins. The C. G. I. T. meeting was held Saturday at the home.
A son was born Tuesday December 11 to Mr and Mrs Ivan Sparks at Miniota Hospital.
In Memory of Mother Mrs Elizabeth Warren who died December 23 1932 Ever remembered by her family this brief memorial item notes affection and lasting memory from loved ones.
The Arrow River Y P U thanks Miniota Union members for a pleasant Young People's Bonspiel and expresses appreciation for the hospitality shown by Miniota residents.
The Truixts Boy club held its annual Social Evening in the church basement on Friday. Pauline Tennant led singing with Dorothy Mitchell on piano, Rev. J A Stephen led contests, a cafeteria lunch was served, and proceeds totaled $10.
Fragmentary scores show Miniota versus Arrow River contests with multiple listed umpires and odd pairings. Records include 16 Beulat po, 0 Miniota, 9 Arrow River and 1 umpire Edward Sinclair plus H R McRae.
The weekly Y P A gathering was held at the WH Kirton home with Alex Maw's group in charge. After devotional singing, the Forward Look was discussed in groups led by Dorothy Mitchell, Alvin Johnson and Tom Mitchell, followed by a lengthy business session, games and lunch. The meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction. This week the gathering met at the W Tennant home with Wo Leland in charge.
A Carol Service was held on Sunday with gifts sent to Nurse Johnson at Grahammndale. The annual W M S meeting occurred last week at Mrs Wim Iverach's home. Reports indicated a splendid year and all officers were re elected.
The Senior Hockey Team defeated Binsearth I-S in the final game of the Russell tournament on Friday. Sunday School officers for the coming year are listed with Superintendent E Finkbeiner and a full slate of secretaries teachers and helpers.
Beulah Mona Codman of Winnipeg is home for the season. Teachers plan to spend the holidays at their homes. W. Forster and infant son visited the H. K. Forster home in Decker. Abel Hawes returned home after six weeks in Eastern Canada. A. N. Sawyer came back from northern Manitoba Good Roads work. Miss B. Miller and Mrs Lt. Wakefield had surgeries in Miniota hospital. W.M.S. met at the Johnsons with Mrs. H. E. Forster presiding and devotionals led by Mrs. J P. Evans. The meeting concluded with lunch.
Mr Knight of the UGG Head Office addressed Beulah Local shareholders on Tuesday at C Crockart's home. A vote of thanks was given to the speaker at the close of his remarks.
A Friday evening program features the operetta The Quaker and the Highwayman under the direction of Mrs A N Sawyer. The event promises seasonal entertainment with a festive local flavor.
Last week's WI gathering hosted by Mrs Chisholm with 19 members present and Mrs Johnson presiding. Carol singing opened the meeting, a Christmas recipe roll call followed. Mrs KB Forster spoke on The Future and Fernie Chisholm played a piano solo. Refreshments were served by Mrs F Bruce and Mrs RSH Fraser.
Canadian Pacific Railway offers special reduced fares between all stations. Local agent J J Fenderson notes one way and a quarter for round trip during Christmas December 23 25 with return by December 26. For New Year tickets run December 30 January 1 with return by January 2. A single fare plus one third to cover both holidays is also on sale December 20 January 1 with return until January 10 1836.
After a meeting of Directors of the Alberta Pacific Grain Co Limited in Winnipeg, J St Murray was granted leave of absence to devote full time as Chairman of the Canadian Wheat Board. He also announced severing ties with other grain firms and cereal dealings.
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