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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1938
Page
8
A fragment references a $14 per annum figure in advice and a $2.10 amount linked to the United States Reg M Oliver editor, implying a commentary or regulatory note.
E Woods returned on More day from Lindsay Ontario. The A Y P A will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday evening. The Y P A will meet in the church basement on Wednesday evening at p.m. The chief occupation in town on Sunday was shovelling snow. Snowfall last week measured about 15 inches. Roads are heavy and many school vans were late on Monday.
Education Week observed in most schools of Miniota Municipality with parents visiting, though bad roads and storms limited turnout. Crandall and Arrow River held Visitors' Day events with talks on history science and biology, plus awards and ribbons for students. Beulah and other schools showcased pupil work. readings, stories, and entertainments featured, with a silver tea and prizes for numerous grade levels.
Pupils from grades nine and ten toured The Herald Office to observe printing and the daily operations, then returned for classroom displays and a program featuring songs, solos, and instrumentals. Teachers and staff received thanks from guests as events wrapped with a trustee talk and church note.
A daughter was born Sunday February 13 to Mr and Mrs Clifford F Richards nee Christina K Stewart of Beulah.
Isabella Mrs A Adams of Birtle visits her father Jas Iverach. Three rinks skipped by H Miller K Warren and A Sutherland participate in Decker bonspiel this week.
A number of useful articles including harness cutter trucks plow harrows garage 9x14 and new electric table lamp complete with cord and shade. See complete list in stores or enquire of A. E. Aspinwall phone 45 Mimota.
Attractive clubbing offer for magazines extends to subscribers who have paid their yearly fee. Pay a small extra charge to take advantage and visit the office if interested.
Owing to weather the school bonspiel on Saturday was not completed and will be finished when conditions are more favorable.
Morris Kuppers suffered a fractured skull after a tree fell while he worked in the bush near Portage la Prairie. He was rushed to Portage Hospital. His mother Mrs. C. Seales left on Wednesday to visit him at the hospital.
An Owen Sound clergyman denounces modern pulpit advertising calling the clerical announcements a commercial burden. He imagines Acts of the Apostles featuring market and sale notices and argues worship should not be interrupted by advertisements.
A short traditional saying divides people by awareness. It advises shunning fools who deny knowledge, teaching those who are unaware, waking sleepers, and following those who truly know. The aphorism emphasizes discernment and guidance.
The Winnipeg Board of Trade Young Men’s Section plans a book collection for drought regions. A Wilton’s Review quip warns against grim cynicism, noting a school book from decades past claimed a flood would force escape by water and still leave the book dry.
The quote emphasizes that progress entails risk and cannot be achieved by stealing second base while keeping a foot on first. It illustrates a metaphor about decisive action and clear progress in competitive situations.
The C.G.L.T. group was entertained at supper and a social evening on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs J G Sutherland. The group had previously been entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs R Searth.
A junior attorney retained by a farmer prosecutes a railroad company for killing twenty four hogs. He tries to sway the jury by stressing the scale of the loss and proclaims twenty four hogs equals twice the jury count.
A Gypsy Smith remark compares personal church identity to a bath tub with salt water, urging that true faith recognizes the ocean beyond. The anecdote frames spiritual unity against insular definitions and invites reflection on the nature of religious belonging.
A Cardale rink led by Mrs S Linkbeiner and Mrs Dallas scored on Friday against Miss M Stalker and others, with Miss V Denison and Mrs F Reid. After the game the ladies were entertained at Mrs Brisbin’s home. Mrs S Finkbeiner and Mrs Dallas spent weekends at the J S Finkbeiner and H M Brisbin residences.
An offer to subscribe available at the Miniota Herald Office for the Family Herald and Weekly Star.
The Hamiota intermediate hockey team hosted a Friday night match that finished in a 4 to 4 draw. In other news the monthly W M S meeting was held Thursday in the church parlor with Mrs Johnson presiding and Scripture read by Mrs Walter. The newly formed C GLT group led by Miss Moody was welcomed before the affiliation ceremony and lunch ended the gathering.
Snow overload caused the Crandall rink roof to cave in on Sunday afternoon. The north curling ice and about a third of the skating ice collapsed. No injuries reported, and the south curling ice will be used while crews clear wreckage and a safety survey is planned before reopening skating areas.
Mr and Mrs S Hanna of Decker spent the weekend at the home of R G Mitchell on Arrow River.
Mr and Mrs W H Kirton marked thirty years of marriage with a Friday anniversary celebration. Gordon Leland Harvey Hankin Clifford Leland and Charlie Trout recently returned from Flanders Ontario. Best wishes for many more happy years were extended.
The novelty dance sponsored by J Shoemaker s committee Friday night drew crowds with corner statue balloon and apparel dances. After supper paper hats and noisemakers were distributed as bedlam reigned until 2 45 a m.
Beulah Frank McDonald returned from Flanders Ontario and F.4 Paynter left for Winnipeg for medical advice. A fair crowd attended the Friday night dance with Buck's Haymakers. oldest couple prize went to Mr. and Mrs. T. Green, best waltz to Mr. and Mrs. Don Waterbury. W I meeting at Mrs. Forster's home. talks on State Medicine and a piano solo by Mrs. A. M Sawyer. Red Cross funds for China discussed. district boys to fundraise. lunch served by Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Johnson.
Miss Olive Brown visits her Oakner home. Miss Muriel Walker from Humboldt visits friends in the district. A large number attended the Friday night dance at Arrow River.
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