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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 26, 1933
Page
8
Mr and Mrs W Copland and Stanlecy left on Tuesday for a month long visit to relatives in Vancouver. The item notes the era’s view that buyers want low prices while sellers seek high prices.
Norman Spalding departs next week for Selkirk to take a post in the offices of the Municipality of Rocks ood.
The town equips fire safety with extinguishers placed at the Telephone Office, Miniata Hardware store, and J. DD. For syth store.
Christmas was fittingly celebrated in churches on Sunday with appropriate muse and messages. Congregations joined heartily in singing old hymns. Young ladies of the United Church decorated the church in tasteful fashion.
January 25 set for MPs to return and reassemble for what may be the last session of the current parliament. Parties prepare to muster forces as open administration could stay in office until 1935, though custom has been to seek a country mandate after four years.
In this note the writer hopes 1934 brings better fortune for all, expressing gratitude for family and friends, and urging cheerfulness and effort to improve conditions. The message closes with wishes for a happy year for every reader.
The holiday season drew numerous residents to stay home in the district for Christmas with many names listed in Winnipeg, Shoal Lake, Neepawa, Portage la Prairie and Brandon. Others spent the holidays away from town in Winnipeg, Austin, Hamieta, Lenore, Chater, Balsam Bay, Brandon, and Wellwood.
The text lists former locals including Miss McLenehan Kenton Miss White Rivers E Johnson Glenboro Mrs Spence Wallace and brother Chas Crosby Regina.
Friday night’s program featured a cantata The Foxy Santa by public school pupils and a sketch The Road to Mauro by Dorothy Mitchell Norman Leland and Billy Isles. Carols were sung by the CGET group as Santa distributed gifts.
Miss Lace is spending the holiday season in Winnipes. The brief item notes her presence in the town during the festive period.
Twenty nine men and seven women who pioneered Alberta trails died this year. The piece notes their vision of a west pre 1895 and marks the Canadian Pacific Railway’s half century milestone in Calgary. It cites travel by the Empress of Britain, corporate light sources, CP ownership, Knights of St John investiture in Vancouver, and quotes on transportation policy.
Dorothy and Tom Michel spent Christmas with the Le Campbell family. The gathering highlighted familial ties during the holiday season.
Magdalene Phompson daughter of Mrs. R Wallace and the late Mr Wallace married William Charles Attwood at Arrow River on Monday December 25 with Rev J A Stephen officiating. The ceremony featured a Bridal Chorus by Miss Elizabeth McNab and a reception followed by a wedding breakfast. The couple will reside on the groom's Arrow River farm.
The annadti Christmas entertainment was held in the church on Friday with a splendid programme enjoyed by a large audience. Santa impressed with wit and humor and appeared to enjoy himself as well.
The Crandall community held Sunday services with a large turnout. The pastor delivered well suited sermons and the choir provided fitting music for the occasion.
All teaching staff except the principal are spending the holiday with relatives out of town. A large number of young people are holidaying at their homes and with friends in the district.
The Friday hall program featured two plays and a sketch performed to an appreciative audience. Santa Claus distributed gifts and the event included presenting Mr. E. Mark with a bound Hymnary in appreciation of his thirty years as Sunday School superintendent.
Sunday services in Beulah churches drew steady crowds as the Christmas message and choral offerings reflected the season. The congregations joined in carols and shared in the festive spirit.
Those spending the holiday season in the district include Trixie Hull Verona Hull Sylvia Armstrong Ted Forter and Mr and Mrs Guin of Winnipeg Muriel Pxayuter Argyle Mr and Mrs Watter Frazer Morden.
The note lists residents and guests who spent Christmas in the district including Barbara Wallace Million Clarence Warren Woodlands Myrtle Leland Wheatland Margaret Kirton Jean Kirton Elizabeth McNab George Littlejohn Virden C Anderson Mr and Mrs Thompeco Lavinia and others.
The Thursday event drew a large audience and a well received program. The genial old gentleman Santa visited and distributed gifts, with participants performing their roles effectively.
Isabelle Notes Mires E Warren is holidaying with her parents in Winnipeg. The note places the family in Manitoba's capital during the holiday period.
The special Carol service on Sunday and the Christmas address were enjoyed. A successful Christmas tree entertainment was presented by public school pupils on Thursday night.
Christmas visitors to their homes in the district include Lillian Arris W Iverah Winnipeg Rose Wright Rapid City Florence Bardwell Palmerston Marjory Bardwell Rose Lea Sid Pinkbeiner Dropmore Ruby Finkbeiner Two Creeke R D L Warren West Bend Arlen Sutherland and Cliff Drummond Clear Lake Those spending the holiday out of the district include Mr Vasey Brandon Misa Hills Rennie C W Blight Angusville Miss Thompson Winnipeg
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