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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1933
Page
8
E Copping of Fort William spent the week cod fishing with friends in town. Mr and Mrs A MacKean were visitors to Winnipeg last week.
The Montreal morning paper claimed CN railways lost over a million weekly in operation. this is denied. CN Railways System in 10 percent met its operating expenses with an operating net above ten million dollars, improving by over two and a half million versus 1081. Eastern lines showed a 4.2 million deficit in 1932, an improvement of 2.2 million from 1951.
The W. TI. held a Thursday meeting. GL Dibblee left for New Brunswick due to his ill father. Mrs Strachmore will oversee the school in his absence. The Parent-Teacher Association met in church parlor with O Hara presenting country films. A March meeting will invite Inspector Beveridge. Hockey tournament featured six teams Rivers St Lazare Arrow River Isabella Kenton Crandall. Crandall won 7-5 over Rivers and Kenton beat Isabella 5-4. St Lazare edged Arrow River 10-9 in overtime. Kenton beat St Lazare 6-4. final Crandall beat Kenton 9-5. Referees Johnson Murray Umpires Lewis Coupe Shier Timekeeper Shier. scorer Richardson. Each winning team received 3 dollars while the final prize was 10 dollars. The hockey club organized lunches with local ladies’ help and thanks were extended. Mrs Henderson died Monday at her daughter’s Oakner home. she had been invalid for a year and aged sixty. The Hendersons moved from Prince Edward Island in ISS to farm here until 1906. funeral was held Wednesday.
The service by Rev A J Radley at the United Church drew a large crowd. Interment followed at Crandall Cemetery. Surviving daughters Mrs J Lewis, Mrs George of Crandall, Mrs J Brandco of Uakner, and son E Henderson of Crandall mourn their loss.
Birth notices report Kellsey born Monday at Willon to Mr and Mrs E Kellsey a son and Kirton born Saturday at Beulah to Mr and Mrs WH Kirton a daughter in January.
Palmerston residents hosted and visited neighbors including Mr and Mrs Douglas and Mr and Mrs Hitchcock of Lenore. Ada Hyndman of Crandall stayed with Gladys Kirton. Cecil Leland of Arrow River visited the Madlock family. Warren Robinson spent time with the Andrew family in Hamiota. Earl Anderson and Doris Warren enjoyed a weekend with the Waren home. Local youths attended the Scotch concert.
Mr and Mrs W H Kirton attended the funeral of the late Mrs Morrison a Scotia district pioneer on Tuesday. The Mission Band led by Mrs Wyn Maddock met in the school on Friday afternoon and elected their officers for the year.
The Miniota Bachelors announce a whist drive and dance at Miniota Hall on Friday February 17. The event offers social gathering with games and dancing for locals and attendees.
The Miniata WJ invites players to an Open Mixed Bridge Drive at the Commercial Hotel on Friday February 4 at 8 30 p.m. Admission 2d. Everybody welcome.
Isabella Notes Miss Ruby Finkbeiner spent the weekend at her home. Hill and Robertson visited Caandon on Tuesday. Edna Kelly Miniota spent the weekend with district friends. Crandall led after a Tuesday curling match with two rinks contributing to the four point edge. The local hockey team beat McConnelll 7 to 3 in a friendly Tuesday night. The WI library fee drops to ten cents and books are readable at Mrs. W. H. Miller’s home.
The WA. of Holy Prinity church will hold a Pancake Supper in the church basement on Shrove Tuesday February 28 starting at 5 PM. Children under 12 pay 10c and adults 20c.
The Bonus Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Unincorporated Village of Miniota will convene at the Municipal Hall on Tuesday February 7 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Agenda includes annual reports councilor election and other business as may arise. John Spalding secretary.
E W Beatty of Canadian Pacific argues for consolidating the two railway systems under one management to reduce capital outlays and eliminate nonessential expansion. He cites Senate and Duff Commission discussions, warns of crippling losses, and urges a citizens’ governance solution to ease public burden.
Beulah hockey players could not participate in the Canada Hockey Tournament on Saturday as over half the squad were ill with flu. Beulah United church held its annual meeting on Thursday with a good congregation present. Reports from all departments showed encouraging progress. Finances were maintained and a small cash balance remained. A hearty vote of appreciation was given to Rev. and Mrs. H. J. Bowmar. A social followed the meeting.
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