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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1939
Page
8
The notice lists an auction sale at John Walker’s See with a date range 12 14 28 and a time 12 30. It also mentions a Women’s World Day of Prayer event at 2 30 pm in Holy Trinity church.
The Y P U will meet in the United Church on Thursday at 5.00 pm for a special business meeting. P S MacPherson is a visitor in Winnipeg this week. Chas Goodwin Jr has returned home from Fort William district. Mike M Corpway of Gladstone visited at her home. Her father T Conway is not well. Two smallpox cases in Roblin prompt vaccination effort.
The Girl Guides plan a reorganizing meeting this Saturday at 2 30 in the hall of the new school. All interested are urged to attend as Education Week offers opportunities for parents to visit schools and see their children's progress. Nearby, Miniots visitors day is listed for Friday. Thursday was Candlemas Day with sun, and groundhog lore predicts six more weeks of winter. Mrs J W Bonner, hospital patient since year start after major surgery, returned home Saturday.
Wal Bonner spent the week in Brandon and returned home with his wife, reporting much improved health.
Miss Betty Cunningham left on Wednesday for a short visit to Winnipeg then to Flin Flon where she will wed Lorne Powell on Tuesday. Miss Violet Hambly hosted a kitchen shower in Winnipeg Thursday evening with 17 guests attending.
A daughter named Catherine was born to Mr and Mrs Littlejohn at Arrow River on Saturday February 4. The birth adds to the family with the new arrival listed in the area announcements.
A brief roll call mentions Garden Housekeeping tips and travel talk with nurse entries. It references Long in Elkhorn and a Danish lunch with October roll calls and an international lunch discussion. The fragmentary text poses a series of travel and meal oriented items.
Lyall Leland spent a weekend visit at Hamida. Mrs. L Ucktd and Mrs. F Gardham are visiting with Mrs. Falloon formerly Betty Gardham of Foxwarren.
W A Mitchell chairs a church board as members report a very successful canvass, engaging locals and boosting support for the parish.
Charles Craig died Monday afternoon at home after illness in Arrow River district. A well known citizen, he was 74 years old and had been a long time respected resident. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2.00 p.m. at Arrow River Church with burial in Arrow River Cemetery.
In a note from the district last week, officials say they are very grateful to everyone for the sympathetic response they received.
The Town Group held a Silver Tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Sinclair on Saturday afternoon last. Proceeds support church funds and the event will be repeated in two weeks.
The committee held the first dance of the year last Friday night drawing a large crowd despite cold weather. Two vanloads with 24 people from Crandall attended along with attendees from Blaris and Isabella. The Raganvuf fins provided the music and about ten dollars was turned over to the has board.
The W M S met at Mrs Wallace’s home on Wednesday. Ell icott acted as leader while others answered questions. Mrs John Wiggins led the Bible study with assistants Mrs J R Mitchell Mrs Ivan Tennant Bernice Wiggins and Mrs W H Kirton. A committee was appointed to arrange the service for the Woman’s World Day of Prayer.
The Y P U met on Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs L Leland for a devotional gathering. Members discussed plans for future meetings and shared devotional readings.
Phougias Leland provided a summary of Dale Carnegie's How To Win Friends and Influence People at the Cul ture group meeting. Contests and games pleased attendees and a dainty lunch concluded the session with thanks to the host and hostess.
Mrs A Frame of Lenore visits her mother Mrs J N Warren for two weeks. A link from here attends Hamis tabouspiel this week. The Trail Rangers led by F Kirbeyson met in the church parlor. Wood carving contest designs and materials sponsored by the Mission Band will be provided. WA met at the manse with Mrs FE O'Hara presiding and plans for a Quintuplets film show next week and the March showing of King of Kings.
M Helen Gay Kelly of Butte Montana will reign as Queen of the Banff Winter Carnival February 16 to 19. Hundreds of winter sports enthusiasts enlist under her banner as skiers skaters and robogganers join the continental Rocky Mountain carnival.
Beulah W L plans a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs I Hull's residence. Beulah junior hockey team traveled to Minnesota Saturday and lost 3 to 1. A Sunday concert was postponed due to bad weather and roads. Education Week marks Visitors Day with parents invited to the school from 1 to 4 p.m. W M S met with 10 attendees. topics included devotional thoughts, the study book, and a light lunch. A True or False contest and amateur event followed with prizes and a dance closing the program.
Local ad lists Wheat Puffs 3lb bags at 55 cents each Shurfine Corn Flakes 1307 per package two for 29 cents Robin Hood Quick Oats 3lb package 25 cents Dozen navel oranges 25 to 40 cents Waxed carrots and parsnips offered Perth region United States Miniota shown in ad
Isabella residents report visits by Mrs A E Brad and Mrs H Lnts of Decker. The 14 and under hockey team beat Decker. WI plans a gathering at Mrs A Warren's home. A well attended whist drive and moccasin dance occurred at the rink with Mrs R Scarth and W Miller winning cards while Stella Bogan with C Arria won the waltz and Carol Clark with Jas Clark won the spot dance. Senior hockey defeated Russell 6 2 in Russell. a 5 5 draw occurred in Isabella. Next games: Isabella vs Dauphin in Dauphin and return in Isabella. winners advance toward Swan River and The Pas.
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