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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1933
Page
8
The notice promotes the February 14 public concert by the newly formed Mipiota Orchestra to be held at the United Church, highlighting public interest in a local cultural event and noting the endurance remark about women.
Miss Phyllis and Miss Irene Dor ward hosted the Girls Bridge Club with Miss Helen Bally posting the high score. Plans for the next meeting were set for Grace and Violet Powell’s home on February 14 as members read updates on political and licensing issues from the era.
Beulah Bits meeting has been postponed another week due to sickness. Mr and Mrs F G Cooper left Friday for Winnipeg where Mr Cooper will receive medical advice.
William Leonard Armstrong died at his Beulah home after a brief illness including the flu and pneumonia. The district pioneer, age 86, was in a semi conscious state for several days before passing peacefully. He was a native of the United States.
Obituary notes Mr. Armstrong born in Michigan lived in London Opt and came to Mani toba about 51 years ago settling in Old Beulah where he ran a black smith shop then farmed. He later retired to Deloraine and Beulah died at Deloraine age and is buried in Beulah cemetery. Survived by sons George Beulah Joseph Sylvester Oak Lake and daughter Mrs W J Shepherd Winnipeg. Funeral arrangements delayed by severe weather.
Mr. George Armstrong and family express sincere thanks for the kindness shown during the illness and death of the late Mr W L Armstrong.
Seventeen babies were presented at a clinic held in the church here on Thursday under the auspices of the district nurse in attendance and the WI group.
On Tuesday last Mr and Mrs J Warren marked 56 years since their Fordwich Ontario wedding. Family and friends visited to offer congratulations and they received four choice bouquets from the Women's Institute.
The Ladies Aid of the United Church announces a ham supper and concert on Friday March 17. Proceeds support church activities and local missions.
The Miniota Bachelors announce a whist drive and dance at Miniota Hall on Friday February 17. Admission is 35 cents. Proceeds likely support club activities and community events.
Granted a night of uplifting music the pupils of Victor G Few and assisting artistes perform at the United Church next Tuesday. Invitations promise the best in music to cheer the audience.
The article describes making a cellophane handbag by braiding transparent strips, sewing a lining, shaping the piece into an envelope, and securing edges with white silk. It notes plain cellophane can be saved from wrappers and that coloured cellophane rolls are available at stores for varied purses.
The Junior Hockey Club hosted a Scotch concert in the hall on Friday night chaired by Milford Kirk of Chumah. A large audience enjoyed sketches by the Chumah and Scotia Young People's Societies, instrumental numbers by local performers, and vocal numbers from Arrow River visitors before a concluding dance.
Olive Stewart of Hamieda spent the weekend at the home of Mrs JM Elliots as mood lifts. The note mentions two or three jack rabbits seen recently and that none were pursued.
Monday brought the coldest reading of winter with a 30 degree chill and a 30 mile northwest wind. Tuesday saw minus 45 temperatures making van drivers struggle to start engines. The Sunshine Orchestra performed for Crandall’s Scotch Dance on Friday, with several local artists contributing to the program.
Mr. Davis and Wm Attwood drove to Virden on a Saturday but could not return Monday because one of the animals was sick.
The C.N. train faced a three hour delay at Quadra due to engine failure and a replacement engine from Rivers was sent to continue the journey west. Prices at Lakehead terminals and a local WMS meeting are noted with various names and items.
At the General Hospital on January 30 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W Sweet of Alexander Manitoba. The baby is named Donna Marion.
The Crandall School hockey team played Saturday and lost by a five to three score. Also mentions church events, a school rink display, and medical visits to Branton and Brandon hospitals.
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