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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1938
Page
8
Mrs G Bruce and Mrs Wm Conner with D and A Cannon spent the week in Winnipeg. Miss Alice Andrew was in Miniota Hospital last week for tonsil removal. Miss Fay Armitage was taken to Miniota Hospital last Tuesday with inflammatory rheumatism. Her health is much improved.
A 39 year old Falls View bridge on the Niagara River gave way Friday afternoon due to heavy ice pounding for over a day. The incident follows reports of deteriorating river conditions and structural strain.
The Miniota community reports a $450 fund and plans a solid push before next winter to improve the rink. A St Valentine wrist drive and dance are set for February 11, with a committee appointed to run it. Education Week programs list church services and school visitation on February 6, 13, and 9 with room-by-room tours.
Guests of the school will be addressed by JJ Henderson and Reverend GMcMillan. Tea will be served by the high school choir.
The Y observed Burns Night in a meeting led by George Morison. Dr J Frases had recently resigned and was noted in attendance remarks.
Isabella Nurse E Bridge of Brandon stayed home for the weekend. Morris Kuppers visited friends at Portage la Prairie. J.G. and Donald Sutherland spent the past week in Winnipeg. R.G. Hickman of Winnipeg is the guest of Mr and Mrs TE Doran.
Clarence Clark travels with a carload of stock to Winnipeg on Tuesday, accompanying the shipment and overseeing its transfer.
Miss M Bardwell of Glenlochar and Clarence Finkbeiner of Miniota spent the weekend at their homes here.
The Y. P. 8 hosted a skating party Tuesday evening entertaining the Decker and Blaiis societies with a pleasant social event on the ice.
Beulah Mrs G Armstrong returns from a visit to Winnipeg. Miss Mary Evans returns to Gladstone after a month at her home.
The Minicta Juniors were defeated by Beulah 6 to 4 in a Saturday hockey game. Beulah built a 4-2 lead after two periods and held on as Minicta pressed for late goals.
A fair crowd attended the amateur contest and dance Friday night. Winners include Jimmy Carnegie for solo voice with accompaniment by Bob Carnegie on the cornet and Francis Leland on the accordion.
The W.M.L.S. met Wednesday at Mrs. Chisholm's home with Mrs. H. E. Forster presiding. She summarized the study book chapter while Mrs. J. P. Evans led the devotional period. The roll noted a news item on foreign mission work and a word contest on mission hospitals in Canada. Arrangements were made to piece a quilt.
The Decker School hockey team played here on Saturday and won by ten to fourteen. The Y P U prepares a play under Miss Willis direction. Two rinks from Crandall are expected to attend the Jubilee bonspiel in Winnipeg next week. The church Board of Stewards Tuesday appointed Z L Dibblee to fill the vacancy.
The WL met on Thursday with Mre G Libblee presiding. They formed two study groups to meet monthly as suggested by the Extension Service. The bazaar committee prepared materials for the annual sale and a shower was arranged for a needy family.
Nurse M Craigs from Blaris visited the D J Ball home last week. Mr and Mrs J S Bell moved into a new home on the Fred Hill farm.
The Y P S met Thursday evening at Mrs M Hankin's home with a devotional period followed by games and contests. Miss Hazel Grey led the Mission Band Friday afternoon. officers elected were Doris Palmer president Crawford Campbell secretary and Vern Sunley treasurer.
A local page mixes a sale of grapefruit five for 25 cents and per dozen prices on granges lettuce and tomatoes with a satirical set of Knocker's Club rules. The rules mock internal politics urging effort over mere critique and dues payment.
A reflective vignette links February to Candlemas and St Valentine, noting longer days and spring signs. The writer imagines a man drawing up a will as life wanes, naming wife, son, suppliers, and creditors, while nature grows tranquil and the woods await March winds.
A letter from Miniota, Manitoba, dated Jan 29, 1938, cites C M Carlisle of the Care Bank arguing that able-bodied, self-supporting citizens should not fund others. The writer condemns provincial and municipal handouts and calls for equal treatment of all ratepayers while defending self-help and fair education costs.
A proposed bill would require a two year residence before qualifying for relief, increasing from one year. The change aims to prevent people from moving to the city to empty savings then seek assistance.
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