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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 18, 1931
Page
8
Gyorms Traynor of Sackatoon is visiting with Mr and Mrs Cornish and Mr and Mrs Hodges of Re. Visiting with Mr and Mrs Sererae.
United Stores advertises Grey Cotton flame Work Shirts available in all sizes. Sizes listed include 92h and 95c branded as Meas Park products under the Vinigta label.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Ewing of Willene have moved into the Leonar residence on Louise Ave as neighbors note the transition. The item records a local family change amid daily street chatter and community notices.
Cited as a guide for readers to maximize limited funds, the notice urges buying from the paper’s advertised specials to extend purchasing power and find value amid scarce dollars.
About 65 guests gathered at the home of Dr and Mr K K Chalmers for games and contests during the evening, which concluded with a pleasant lunch.
Despite a smaller turnout than past events the St Valentines ball organized by the Sons of England in Miniota Friday night provided patrons with a splendid time and lively dancing.
A pleasant evening preceded seven tables of play at A P A's Wednesday whist drive held in A J Lelands. Winners included Gents Tat and W J Collier with consolation going to W Tumulty. Ladies earned top, second, and other prizes awarded to Miss O Andrew and Miss A Etieringten.
A miscellaneous shower Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs J Sararas honored Mr and Mrs C Hodges of Regina who wed in Ju Appelle on February 5. Mrs Hodges is remembered as Esther Craig. Many guests brought useful and fancy articles and a social time was enjoyed.
Miniota High School pupils held a St Valentine tea and home cooking sale on Saturday J last. Entertainment included a piano solo by Ina Vornish and piano solos by L Forsyth I Dorward and E Dart, piano duets by Mrs Lynch and Kathleen. Teacups read by Mrs Bally. A good sum of 333 was realized.
A U S based fleet may operate to Clear Lake in the Riding as Mountain national park opens this summer through Brandon. Inquiries in the province seek licences and facilities for a bus service and at least one American firm is ready to trial the route. The park opening was announced by Hon. T S Murphy, minister of the interior, with many American and Canadian visitors expected.
A parliamentary style plea urges rural councillors to identify prospective electors in their wards and urges property owners to ensure their children are added to the municipal voter list. The message stresses acting now to avoid late lists and future complaints at next November’s elections.
For decades western settlers and politicians touted a Hadson Bay line as prosperity for farmers and all. The new road and Churchill port plan aim to ship grain next September, with initial cargoes totaling about 750000 bushels, testing whether the route fulfills its promises.
An advertisement invites a Thursday evening meeting at Miniota hall featuring Dr Murchie of the MAC on Cooperation at the Cross-roads and Roy McPhail discussing Livestock Poo. Aimed at rallying wide community support, the event includes motion pictures and offers free admission to all including ladies and children.
Readers discuss a proposed municipal music festival amid mid summer exam season. Some oppose due to disruption to students while others support delaying the event. The issue is to be debated further, though no columns will be opened for discussion.
Judge issues written judgment in the case Bobrn and Bobin vs Reynolds and Williams. George Reynolds not liable under Highway Act or common law. Lawrence Reynolds not liable for another’s negligence due to driver license and prior use. Cecil Williams found liable for 744 dollars plus costs. horn safety and duty of care emphasized. Costs awarded to plaintiffs. action against George Reynolds and Lawrence dismissed with costs to defendants.
A service to mark The Worlds Day of Prayer will be held in the afternoon at The Mance. Local observers are invited to attend and participate in the reflection.
The WM.S. Valentine party, originally planned for Friday last, has been postponed to Wednesday tonight.
Mass Heyhoe returned from a visit to Brandon on Monday, marking a local schedule update. The trip's purpose was not detailed in the report.
Abenspiel commences Monday with mixed rinks participating in a regional event inviting clubs and players to compete across divisions.
A passenger train delayed Monday due to heavy fog. No injuries reported as the journey resumes later in the morning after conditions improve.
The social head at Biaris on Thursday last was much enjoyed, with a Mock Prius noted as a highlight. A nice lunch was also served.
Six men rinks compete in the Decker bonspiel this week and are favored to win all prizes. Local teams enter with hopes of sweeping the event and securing top honors.
Two local rinks traveled to Isabella on Saturday and won both games. The victories highlight strong performance by the visiting teams and add momentum for upcoming matches.
Notice that a play titled The Path Across the Hill will be staged in Forsters Hall on Friday night the 20th at 8 30 under the auspices of The Women’s Institute Curtain. Admission 35e, children 15e. A two hour dance follows with no extra charge to play attendees. A light lunch will be served.
The report clarified a prior misname stating Mrs. Wiggins is on the road to recovery after an earlier error misattributed the condition to Mr. Wiggin. The item confirms the lac is improving and health news is updated.
Two rinks of ladies from Miniota visited on Monday afternoon for a series of games. The Miniota squad dominated the competition, defeating the local team with a final score of Miniota 23 to Isabella 1.
Crandall hockey team came up strong Saturday and won 5 to 0 after a hard fought game. The ice was badly frozen but the local boys played well though the visitors got most of the breaks.
The Rossburn hockey team visited Monday night and won 6 to 3 after a clean contest. Mesdames Reid and Robertson hosted a turkey dinner for players in the bank building following the game.
Early Friday at about 3 a.m. a blaze gutted the two story house of Mr and Mrs Goodeve near Isabella forcing them to escape in nightwear and seek shelter in the barn. The home owned by Mr Snider of Toronto was consumed along with contents but insured.
Classified notice offering a Massey Harris 20 run feeder in first class condition with new wheels box and tongues. Seller accepts cash or trade for cattle. Inquiries at The Herald Office.
The Worlds Day of Prayer will be observed on Friday with a 3 p.m. service at the United church. It will be conducted jointly by the ladies of the United and Anglican churches and all community ladies are warmly invited to attend.
The Wednesday night gathering by the C G I T attracted a large crowd showing girls are well supported. The program included choruses and drills plus a skit The Old Ford Car which drew hearty laughter. Proceeds totaled 12 dollars.
Measré Kerr Rapley H S Stew art and A Spaidirey compete in the Birtle bonspiel this week. The event gathers local curlers for the seasonal rink tournament with several teams expected to play.
Nurse Elliott was summoned to a case at Oak River on Sunday, January 1, for medical assistance.
Beulah Junior hockey team defeated Miniota Juniors 3 to 1 on Saturday afternoon. The victory added a notable win to Beulah’s season as they hosted the game.
United Stores Limited Miniota advertises ladies lisle hose in all sizes with a price of 50 cents per pair. The notice promotes best selling shades and invites customers to choose from the selection.
The W M S of the United Church announce a Silver Tea and sale of home cooking at Mrs. G Grant’s home on Saturday February 28 from 3 pm. Proceeds support church missions and local activities.
Ramsau, in the western region, hosted a Friday visit by executives from the Western Canada Flour Mills. The delegation met local officials and toured facilities, signaling ongoing industrial ties.
Mrs B Sinclair has returned home after a recent operation and is reported to be improving nicely.
The W. M. S. will observe the World Day of Prayer with a church service scheduled for Friday. Members are invited to attend and participate in the observance at the church.
Two rinks of curlers traveled to Crandall last week aiming to win the McConnel cup for Miniota but Crandall prevailed 31 to 19. The result keeps the cup from leaving Crandall.
For sale are mammoth bronze turkey toms hatched in May from government banded stock weighing about 23 pounds. Price eight dollars. Contact A Rudd Cracdail.
A planned event scheduled for Friday the 20th has been postponed and will occur at a later date. No new date is announced yet.
Beulah Bits reports Mrs. Coldman arriving as a visitor to the town likely for social calls. Local residents note her presence at a series of events and gatherings during her stay.
Mrs L Leland has left the hospital after a serious operation and is expected to be home shortly.
In the early hours, pilot Buchannan was forced to make an emergency landing at a local air field. Officials are investigating the incident and confirming the aircraft type and destination.
The Single Ladies defeated the Single Men 18 to 0 in a competitive curling match. Team members for the Ladies were H Turner L McLesehban M Dar and G McKenzie with the Men represented by Bill Peel Alex Powell Lorne Powell and Rev Stephens.
In an Ottawa report, Western Canada notes a 4.6 percent rise in creamer butter product output and a large expansion in fish and field crops. Saskatchewan farms employ about five men per term, with total crop area around 63 million acres, and Canada’s 1930 wheat yield is projected at 397.872 million bushels, up over 2 million from prior estimates.
From late September 1936 to January 16 1931 the Raymond Alberta beet sugar factory produced over 263 million pounds of sugar. The industry has grown to substantial proportions in the province in recent years.
A Winnipeg radio fan notes the term Melody Mike is circulating as if he were a real Canadian Pacific official. The reference centers on CP radio programming aired Monday nights across Canada.
Vancouver prepares for the third annual mid winter Empress golf tournament held February 23 to 28 at Oak Bay course. Entries arrive from Victoria Seattle Portland Tacoma and prairie cities as KW Beatty trophy stakes are set. Grain trade on Canadian Pacific lines shows 166.793 million bushels marketed August 1 to January 31 with 140.928 million bushels being wheat and 64 percent of western Canada marketings.
Canada now has more than forty bird sanctuaries for protection, spread from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Provincial governments also maintain similar reserves for native bird life. a census of ten sanctuaries excluding 1950 hatchlings counted 100,836 birds across 16 species.
Chairman E W Beatty noted over 97 percent of Canadian Pacific Railway assets lie in Canada and urged more Canadian shareholders. The accompanying figures show significant growth in Canadian holdings at year end and compared with two years prior.
From Edmonton the planes travel via Bow River Gap where CPR survey crews once labored. Stars will head to Banff for open air swimming and diving in the Banff Winter Carnival on February 3, hosting aquatic events in the hot springs.
William Fulton, assistant general passenger agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway at Toronto, completed 40 years with the company and was guest of honor at a banquet held by fellow officers at the Royal York Hotel to celebrate the occasion.
A Vulcan Alberta correspondent reports six listeners in her house and connects with about a dozen other radios tuning in to the Melody Mike broadcast each Monday night. She praises the program and expresses how much she enjoyed the show.
Postal history notes that airmail service between Winnipeg and Pembina North Dakota on the border began February 22 by the Canadian Postal Department. Pembina’s link to Winnipeg and Fort Garry dates to 1857 via U S mail. The prairie airmail service is expected to expand under federal action in the near future.
The Saskatchewan Corn Growers Association hosts its fifth show featuring one of Western Canada’s finest corn displays. Preparations for the 1932 World Grain Exhibition and Conference at Regina are under way, with $19,000 in cash prizes offered across corn classes for Western Canadian farmers.
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