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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1923
Page
8
Fancy B C wrapped applies sold at Hodnett s. The rink opens Friday to season. Skating on Christmas and New Year 1 30 to 4 30 p m. Ward 2 school trustee election Jas Stewart defeats E Bruce 48 to 23. Wyons Xmas tree entertainment draws large crowd. W Lindsay presides and introduces 22 acts, all well rendered.
A Wynona event featured students praised for a fine program led by teacher Misa Mexfield. After a tidy lunch, thanks were offered to Mix Maxfield. Santa distributed gifts, while Mr F J Davis and Rev FE A Anderson officiated at a marriage ceremony for Merwe Davie and the groom’s fate remains noted as the couple depart for Virden.
The Arrow River school board met Tuesday approving resolutions. They include paying 25 for a Brighton shed, instructing principals to provide noon hour supervision, closing schools December 70th and reopening January 3 1024, addressing a dog nuisance, opening a road through section 114 27 to shorten routes, and honoring Mr W H Markee for service. Next meeting is January 2 at Beulah.
Merchants advocate a switch to cash transactions to cut credit costs and improve market access. They argue reduced bad debts and bookkeeping, plus prompt payers benefit most, while long term credit customers accept the change as necessary postwar tightening. They urge strict spot cash or prompt monthly payment to ensure community prosperity.
A wedding occurred Wednesday at St Matthews church Brandon as Florence Watt eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Birch of Miniota united in matrimony in a religious ceremony.
A local wedding occurred Tuesday of last week at the Brandon Presbyterian manse uniting Miss Cissie Price formerly of Miniota with Mr John MeeKay of Strathclair Manitoba in a ceremony conducted by Rev J G Miller. The bride and groom depart for Winnipeg for their honeymoon and will reside in Strathclair. Best wishes to the couple.
Beulah hosts a December wedding as Miss Eileen Doyle and Roy Walter Bulmer unite in marriage at seven o clock with Rev. A. B. Simpson officiating. The bride wears oak canton crepe and pink white accessories, receives a gold wrist watch, and departs for Winnipeg en route to Boston amid confetti and well wishes. A prior shower hosted by Mrs WW Fraser features gifts and tea with musical numbers and applause for the bride elect.
Limited time remains to finish Christmas shopping at W. L. Hodett. The store offers a splendid selection of appropriate gifts and is open nightly until 9.00 PM.
Born on Sunday December 16 at General Hospital a daughter to Mr and Mrs H W R Gemmel of Miniota.
Readers of the Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal praise the paper for value and trust. The offer includes a $2.00 subscription, free color reproduction of a 18x24 inch picture The Wonderful Heroine, and a life story printed as a booklet with a free copy by sending a postpaid request.
A respected district pioneer, Mrs Hendzibah Setle, has died after 23 years of active involvement in the community. Her long service and leadership leave a lasting impact on local affairs and neighbors who mourn her loss.
Gleplochar community mourns the death of Mrs Settle a Peterboro native who came to the United States in 1900 with her sons Jack and Ellerington She died after a stroke while in ill health and a funeral was held at Holy Trinity church with Rev Co Wools officiating The service was followed by interment at Miniota cemetery mourners include family members in England Auckland NZ and Glenlocher
The notice expresses gratitude for the kind inquiries and expressions of sympathy shown during the illness and after the death of the late Mr Stthe, acknowledging the support received from friends and neighbors.
Tenders sought by Minieta Manicigal School District No.149 for a driver on a specified route to Minieta School. Route details include starting point at G Stowes and Mise Reynolds, with driver duties and schedule to be provided.
Reynolds, JStones, and R Kinseys are invited as contractors to supply fuel for van stoves. Tenders must state a rate per day for the period from January 3, 1924 to December 3, 1924. Tenders to be in the hands of Secretary-Treasurer by December 27, 1923. John Spalding, Secretary, Miniota Municipal School District. Partied with claims for translation should send to the secretary by December 31.
Produce ad notes McLarens Delicious Doc 1 at 25 cents per pound with Hodnett offering one pound samples or purchases.
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