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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1932
Page
8
In the Local and General News section a price listing shows Pekce Tea at 35 cents and three for 108 cents. The ad notes value questions and a trial offer per pound from United Stores Ltd in Mintota.
The W. A. of St. Wilfrid's Church will meet at Miss Heyhoe's home at 2.45 on Thursday afternoon.
The fifth and final sewing course session met Monday with members present. It differed from prior meetings but offered helpful content and was enjoyed by all. Plans were made for Achievement Day to be held at Forster’s Hall on Monday March 14.
Isabella reports Alex Clark emerged victorious in Winnipeg last week in a notable competitive effort.
The W I club hosts a Hard Times dance this week. Renlal hockey team will play here Wednesday night and a good game is expected. The High School then prel wi is scheduled Friday and Saturday. Eight rinks have entered.
The Isabella team visited Crandall on Wednesday and won a tightly contested game by a two goal margin.
Mrs. Smith of Alexander recently left for her home after a monthlong visit with her daughter Mrs. R. E Heise, ending Saturday.
Wr. Merchant Counter Check Books can be purchased locally through the Minicta Herald. Western Sales Book Products are always satisfactory. Phone 72.
Mrs Ames conducted the final group leaders meeting here last week to wrap up proceedings.
Mrs. R. Emmett of La Riviere will visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. Hamilton.
A masquerade event titled Hard Times Masquerade Ball is announced to be held in Miniota on Friday night this week. The notice urges attendance and notes a themed, festive gathering in the town.
Canada and the United States met in a broadcasted hockey game Saturday afternoon. Fans followed the action as the teams exchanged chances and the broadcast highlighted key saves and plays.
The senior C.G.I.T. led by Misa McArthur hosted a Valentine tea in the church parlor on Saturday afternoon and attendees described it as a real good time.
A Friday concert and dance drew a large crowd despite bad weather, raising funds for the junior hockey team. The players now have money to help them get along.
The Junior C G I T held a Valentine social on Wednesday in the church parlor led by Misa Greenlay. The Trail Ranger group led by N Wilkinson attended as guests. A pleasant lunch was enjoyed.
A summer World Day of Prayer gathering was moved indoors to the home of Mrs. Fraser due to bad weather Friday afternoon. The international program was followed and Mrs. Vredenburgh rendered a portion of the program.
J. R. Mitchell visited Brandon last week while nurse Leiteh inspected the school children there during the same period.
Friday night Mr and Mrs Louw Leland hosted a social with cards and dancing as the main features of the evening. The festivities continued until about 3 am with guests enjoying the entertainment and lively conversation.
Miss E White visited her son Magistrate Fleming in Minnedosa while her parents hosted at Rivers Mrs J Fleming. Despite bad weather logies turned out in full force for the group leaders meeting conducted by Mrs Ames on Thursday.
The CGIT group met at Mrs W Tennant's home Monday evening with 24 girls present. Nurse Leitch of Hamiota spoke on Care of the Infant. Rachel Jackson spoke on Jesus Calls Us. Lorraine Wiggins sang Ponder Little Flower with piano and Elizabeth McNab and Marjorie Mitchell played a piano duet. The meeting closed with Taps.
Mrs Cummings and her children, visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Jas Wiggins, returned to their Winnipeg home on Wednesday last.
Unable to observe on Friday the World Day of Prayer was held Wednesday afternoon in the church. Thirty four ladies attended with Mrs Craig delivering a talk on Prayer and the C.G.I TL group singing Follow the Gleam. Jessie Mitchell also sang In the Secret of His.
Mrs. McNab presided as the CGLT met at the church during the noon hour on Friday. The Girls Work Board sent out the service for CGLT groups with Pauline Tennant presiding and Dorothy Mitchell at the organ.
Miniota travels to face Hard teams in a lively hockey friendly. Peel stars in goal with solid defense from Stewart and Forsyth while Leary scores and Walker assists but teamwork needs polish. Miniota nets two in the second period as Jack Wiggins runs the game.
Regular 375 lamps now 285 and regular 475 lamps at United Stores Ltd Miniota offered at reduced prices. This brief sale item highlights discounts on electric table lamps available through United Stores Limited in Miniota.
The article notes rheumatic fever, not just arthritis, can affect young people. It explains the infectious nature, unknown germ, and how joints heart muscles and valves may be harmed. It highlights tonsil health as a possible entry point and the need to monitor nose and throat health.
The article explains that healthy nose throat and mouth reduce rheumatic infection risk and that children mainly suffer heart damage rather than joint pain. It urges rest in bed until infection clears, gradual return to activity, removing infection foci like diseased tonsils, and building the child’s health. Parents must consult physicians promptly for growing pains, sore throats, pallor, or irritability to prevent heart damage.
Robert E. Larmour general freight agent for Canadian Pacific Railway was transferred from Montreal to Toronto. He is noted as a leading Canadian yachtsman. Carnival Queen nominations come from Edmonton Drumheller and Vancouver for Banff Winter Carnival February 6 to 13 with skating championships possibly held by the Alberta branch of the A A U of Canada. The 11th annual Western International Dog Sled Derby runs February 22 to 24 over 123 miles ending with a Derby Ball at Chateau Frontenac. February 24 entries include St Godard and Seprala. Largest government corkerely shipment for a breeder arrived to Fergus Ontario by Canadian Pacific. A cattle farmer in Niobrara Nebraska found truck shipping caused greater losses than rail transport based on shrinkage figures.
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