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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1936
Page
8
The Miniota Herald is published every Tuesday at Miniota Manitoba. The paper lists Reg M Oliver as editor and proprietor with annual subscriptions in advance at $1.00 and more.
The Dog Races are set for March 7 and Education Week begins February 23. Mr and Mrs L Andrew and daughter Joyce visited from Virden last week. The Women's Institute plans a Valentine meeting Wednesday with Mrs Rollins in charge. EA Robinson, away for an appendix operation, returned to Wynoua Monday.
An ad promotes new patterns with prices from 15e to 29c. United States Ltd Minnesota. Community notices recount church meetings on employment and wheat pools, a YP A social with cards, and a United church annual gathering noting good finances and staff appointments amid Western Canada’s harsh weather and scarce resources.
The ceremony took place at Beulah on February 1 with Ivan Haney of Birtie and Miss Julia Chinecky of Inglis as the couple. Birtie Eye Witness reports the event.
The I and I T group met Saturday at Mrs A Haney’s home with seven girls present. Shirley Johnson led devotions. Mrs G L Wood, the leader, presented a paper on the Study Book about Africa’s Plans. A Valentine party was planned at Shirley Johnson’s home to entertain the Boy Scouts. Mrs Haney provided lunch.
Fifteen years ago a son was born to Mr. and Mrs J J Taylor. Mr and Mrs Wythe Sr and their daughter Lilian departed for England to reside.
The Sunday School C. Lewis reported attendance remained very good and thanked teachers for aid. T. Guneer, secretary, stated finances were kept up. Mrs A Dickes reported for the W A and Mrs Collyer for the W M S. Pha officers not re elected. Pre meeting printed financial statements distributed and found satisfactory. Lunch ended the meeting.
For sale a Massey Harris Cream Separator No 7 with 500 pound capacity. Will consider a good milch cow as part payment. Contact P S Mac Pherson at phone 75 Minicta.
Unclear OCR ad lists canned goods and prices: Fir Ciceterrics 12 count tins three for 37 cents, Aylmer Pennykin two tins for 21 cents, Band Cleaner fer tin 19 cents, Pitted Bates two pounds for 25 cents. United Stores, Ltd, Mimota.
Miniota notes a Sunday schedule with 1d a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Sunday School and Evening Service, plus Arrow River events at 1 p.m. Sunday School and 2 p.m. Service of Worship. The item lists a faith calendar for local worship.
A High School Literary Club is formed with Jack Rowan as Clas Leader and a class yell chosen.
A United church session is planned for Tuesday evening with the meeting to be held on site. Attendees are expected to arrive for a dinner beforehand.
February events feature a Whist Drive and Valentine Dance in Miniota plus a Whist Drive Dance and White Elephant Sale at 283. March brings two one act plays by United Laces Avi on the 6th and Dog Races on the 7th.
United church did not hold a Sunday service due to the pastor's indisposition. F Wiltshire recently operated in Winnipeg is recovering and expected to be home soon.
Mrs Robbins and her infant son Willis Alien came home from Minnedosa on Saturday. They were joined by her sister Mrs Varker who accompanied them on the trip.
The Friday Hall Committee dance raised funds after expenses and added 21 dollars to the credit. Premiums from four 25 lb bags of sugar were awarded to Mrs. H Hyndman Mrs. J Kolac Crandall N Lockart and Adelia Leland. It is hoped 1936 will end this liability.
George Naylor departed last week for Saskatoon to take a two months assignment with the Dominion Seed Grain Inspection Department, signaling a short-term post in the crop quality program.
The Decker Intermediate hockey team hosted a two game series the first game on Tuesday ended with the home team winning the victory. The second game on Wednesday the visitors triumphed and handed a loss to the Decker squad.
Sunday timetable lists 1 a m Sunday School and 7 30 p m Evensong and Sermon at Miniota church with services noted in old style phrasing.
An unsigned editorial contrasts Butler and Russell on the value of the little red schoolhouse. It notes Alberta's plan to pay citizens, questions use of school libraries and equipment, and argues for skilled teachers while acknowledging rural differences. The piece ends with a critique of progressive methods.
The Crandall area reports several last week events canceled due to cold weather conditions. Organizers postponed planned gatherings and activities as freezing temperatures persisted.
The Evening Auxiliary entertained the W M S on Tuesday at Mrs G L Dibblee s home. Mrs JH Fraser presided. Mrs Coupe read scripture and short papers on WM S work. Roberta Johnson May Welsh Mrs R E Vance and Bessie Mossop spoke. Lunch ended the hour.
The United Church meeting last Tuesday afternoon saw M McConnell preside with L Johnson as secretary. K Mark presented the Session report praising Rev Dunnett Bowman Bar rett and Stephen for help and Roy Stephen to continue morning services through March. Dr Fraser reported the Board of Stewards needed $20 weekly to sustain church work and thanked the congregation for annual support.
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