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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1929
Page
8
Fragmented local items describe Rapid City events with mentions of Margaret Rigwraty and others at a gathering. The text references cake, candy, and party moments but is incomplete and scattered across names and actions.
A brief report notes money tilts the balance as discussions with shift leaders were minimal and the overall conversation remained sparse during the period described.
The Yorkton curling event was disrupted when angry rink staff cursed the town during the payment process, prompting officials to review conduct and restore order for ongoing matches and future games.
Atchie Kerr will travel to Virden next week to join the bonspiel participants. Team members include Messrs If Stewart J Lynch and W L Hednett, forming the rest of the main mak in the event.
Mr and Mrs Patrick Watters return home after visiting Winnipeg where they enjoyed a plane ride and viewed the city from above.
The report notes Mrs. E. Woods is not enjoying good health and has been confined to her bed for some time. The notice expresses hope for a complete recovery soon.
Severe storms cause distress across distant shores with reports of temperatures falling to eight below zero, creating harsh conditions far from home. Local conditions remain unsettled as weather systems interact over the Atlantic.
W L Hodnett buys the building next west of Ki atere once used by C E ythe as a garage with plans to demolish it. The move aims to improve fire protection for Hodnett’s store.
A historical notice warns pedestrians to stop look and listen before crossing rail tracks as silk trains run on the division. The commentary notes these trains stop for nothing and implies severe danger to travelers and locals.
The piece argues that every western Canadian community must embrace opportunities for progress through confidence and investment. It warns that hesitation to raise taxes for public works or utilities leads to stagnation and downgrade, urging proactive use of taxation to fund advancement.
A pleasant Social Rook Shower took place in the basement of the United Church in Miniota on Thursday night. About 75 attendees enjoyed group games, contests, and a short vocal and instrumental program. Approximately 50 books were donated for the school library.
The calendar shows Easter could fall as early as March 25 under current rules and the last thirty years include only five earlier dates. Ash Wednesday on February 13 marks Lent, with Easter on the last Sunday of March possible, prompting discussion of a proposed thirteen month calendar to fix movable dates.
The pupils of Miniota School earned money through a home cooking and silver tea sale held last Saturday to buy pictures and records for the school. After expenses, a total of $50 remained, a pleasing result.
The Royal Goan mission probes Chariel Niece linked to the Seven Sisters Power deal reveals developments. Minister of Public Work Hon W R Chair reportedly offered his resignation. vote of confidence expected this week. Roblin K Y Newton returns to legislature promising clear statements on Lansdown by election remarks.
Grace Elen Day and Joseph B. Day wed February 11 at J M Lyon's Winnipeg home. The bride wore light blue georgette and carried Lutter fly roses and lily of the valley. attendants included Holly Forster and Jack McPhail. The couple planned a honeymoon to Minneapolis and St Paul before returning to Wilcox to farm. Notable guests from Regina, Saskatoon, Beulah and Manitoba attended.
Mrs. R. Warren spends a week in Winnipeg and Brunkilu. Mrs. Dallas of Cardale weekends with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Brisbin.
Three local rinks travel to the Decker ponspiel underway this week. teams compete in a regional curling event with midweek rounds and hopeful results for the home club.
Mrs W Williamson is very ill at her sister Mrs William’s home, with details limited to the condition and location in this brief notice.
The Beulah junior hockey squad traveled Saturday and lost 4-1 to the focal buyer, suffering a decisive setback in a competitive match.
Il M ibrishin reports his brother died after an operation in Reginn hospital fail. The brother resided at Abersethy Sak and the funeral is planned Thursday from the OA home at Pilot Mound. Harry will not attend the funeral.
Beulah Bis Rev Dunnett reports roads in Blaiis impassable for motor vehicles making travel difficult and prompting warnings to use alternative routes.
Ke Hull attended the Massey Flarks convention held in Brandon last week, presenting at sessions and engaging with participants.
W Kirkland arrived back from Winnipeg on Sunday and will remain in the city for a few days.
W. A. Harron returned Sunday from a six week trip to California and other western points. Mr Brown, who had been relieving at the depot there, has gone to take a similar position at Oakburn.
At the regular W I meeting held at Mrs. Clark’s home last week Rev. Dunnell gave an engaging talk on Books as a Hobby. In the hoiting competition Mrs Dickin and Mrs Cruden won.
A Friday night event under the local hockey club drew a fine crowd with about four attendees noted as excellent. In whist the top pair were Mr. and Mrs. Reid, followed by Miss Cork and Hart Warren, with S. Finkbeiner and Miss Matheson taking Consolation. A lunch and dance followed until trains left around five in the morning.
The St Wilfreds Baulah annual parish meeting reported full Synod apportionments paid and funds for a new church growth. The W A activities funded the future project. average services were 24 attendees. seven joined by confirmation and baptisms. A vote of thanks was given to Forster Bros for hall use. officers were appointed with KW Edmundson as rector’s warden and G J as peoples warden.
Heyhoe Vestry Mesara CE Evens H Pritchard C Granem Sawyer A Sawyer Led Clark and W Tilley are cited as leaders guiding the church community toward a bigger and brighter future.
An Eeser Contest for Manitoba schoolchildren, organized with Health and dental groups, divides the province into eighteen districts with ten dollar prizes per district. Central adjudication in Winnipeg offers a final twenty five dollar prize for the best essay on Mouth Health not to exceed 750 words.
The Canadian Dental Hygiene Council leads a province wide effort with the Department of Health Education and Red Cross to promote oral care for preschool children. The program divides Manitoba into vizheen districts to educate youth on proper tooth care, aiming for healthier adults.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs James Mackee in Vancouver on Sunday night. The birth record notes the infant as a Macken with family naming details pending.
Notice warns buyers of an auction at Cobarns this Friday at 2 noon for forming stock. Details are scarce in the fragment but suggest participation procedures and location.
The Rural Municipality of Miniots invites bids for bridge construction with a tender price set at 520 W. Oar Tiesher Fal ridge. Bidders must submit forms and specifications to the Office of the Guat Roails Hood in Winnipeg. The lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted.
A daughter was born at Minieta hospital on Sunday February 17 to Mr. and Mrs Bepchuk.
During Lent, Friday night services occur at 8 p.m. with Holy Communion at 9 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church Miniota Evensong and Sermon at 7:30 p.m. with subject By His Stripes we are healed. Beulah Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a.m. Asrow River Evensong and Sermon at 3 p.m. on 3rd Sundays. Two Creeks Evensong and Sermon at 3 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Sundays.
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