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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1940
Page
8
A notice highlights upcoming public events and scheduled activities across the United States with dollar amounts noted for admission or costs where specified. The brief lists several dates and venues to inform readers of forthcoming happenings.
The Miniota village ratepayers annual meeting features a social evening at the United Church at 8 p.m. along with events including an ice carnival in Beulah, another in Miniota, a C.N.R. excursion to Winnipes, a Melody Kids Orchestra dance at Beulah, and a Poland address by Miss J Herrick of Arrow River.
Dr. R K Chalmers leaves for Winnipeg for post graduate medical study. Mrs Coleman and family plan a month in South Porcupine. A Kerr, Rapley, Spencer and Peel win second prize in Elkhorn bonspiel with four lamps. Crandall curlers beat Miniota. return match scheduled. Marie MacPherson wedding shower hosted in Winnipeg. Village jail abandoned after fire destroys a building. cause undetermined and clothing and phone supplies damaged.
A Friday night address in Minnesota by J A Glen and K C supports the Liberal government with about 85 in attendance. At Shoal Lake a Conservative convention named Robt Peden winner over Peden, Burgess, and Rice. Strathclair CCF gathering backed a united front with candidates R Peddie, A Lints Decker, Dr Brooks, and James Ewbank, Ewbank chosen as Independent. New party group elected officers J W Pratt president Birtle E R Ryan vice president T A Wilson secretary R Peddie treasurer Russell.
A rural council meeting presided by Reeve J R Lynch transacted several items. The 1.2 mill appropriation was set. road wards to receive funding. a tax sale titles application was authorized. land leasing and rent collection contracts were discussed. donations of 15 to Crandall and Miniota were approved with village matching grants. gopher poison stock was ordered for sale to ratepayers at 25c a tin. tax levies and land transfer by laws 861 and 862 were read and passed. next meeting called by the Reeve.
Beulah residents share visits with Mrs. W. Titley and Mrs. J. McGillvray. I Hall returns from Flanders after wintering abroad. Mrs. Greentree of Neepawa visits her sister. Daigle and daughter visit the Coldman home. W. C. Doyle improves after an infected thumb. Bruish Juvenile hockey wins at Isabella 8-5 then loses 8-3 at St Lazare. Beulah Midgets lose 12-0 at Isabella.
On Wednesday afternoon the W I met at Mrs M H Johnson's home with 22 members and 4 visitors present Mrs A N Sawyer presiding A funeral hymn for Lord Tweedsmuir opened the meeting followed by a vocal duet from William Deans and Stewart Johnson Roll
Beulah Rink hosts a Saturday February 24 carnival at 2 p m with hockey and broomball for men and women. Races for all ages, costume prizes, moccasin dance, and a wrist watch drawing. Adults 25c students 1c. hot dogs pie and coffee served.
A quantity of fresh rendered lard offered for sale at 2c per pound, sold in pairs. Contact E. L. Sunley via phone 183 Crandall exchange.
Members enjoyed a humorous call about "Where I Met My Husband" and a lively lecture by Mrs T E Forster on Leonardo da Vinci and The Last Supper. Mrs Mervyn Bridge spoke on bandages and tying knots, with a useful demonstration appreciated by attendees. Lunch was served by Mesdames McGillvray and T Forster.
Jack Fraser returned home after hydro construction work. Wallace Hyndman is recovering from double pneumonia. Mrs. J. Rudd suffers a fractured rib after a horse kick on Sunday. A church chicken supper Friday night by the WA raised over $20. The Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs. O’Hara’s with Miss Kirton and Miss McArthur in charge. The W. M. S. met in the church parlor with 10 present. Mesdames Coll yer Fraser and McFarlane reviewed the fifth chapter. Bible readings by Mesdames Walker Mark Bolton and Borland. Lunch concluded the meeting.
The Brandon Roamers visited Winnipeg and beat the local team 5 to 4 in overtime after a fast, clean hockey game on Monday night. A house fire destroyed the Pete Stewart residence with unknown origin, little saved. Baptisms were held for Margaret Helen Searth and John Kendall at Sunday church service.
For sale items include a Model D John Deere tractor with power lift cultivator a Massey Harris 7 ft power lift spring tooth cultivator two sleigh sets one steel one cast runners a two wheel cart a winter van with stove and a LaCrosse 3 furrow horse plow plus a Cockshutt 3 row cultivator and 20 ft disc drill N P Ball Implement dealer Isabella phone Crandall ex Also offering a cook stove and a Quebec heater both in good condition.
A wedding conducted by Rev J A Stephen at the Bridges home in Birtle joined Annie Newcombe of Rowe Valley Sask to John J Leland of Arrow River, with the register served by Mr amlies. The ceremony occurred at 3 p m on Saturday February 17.
A short notice reads that fond regards are extended to Mr and Mrs Leland from the community, with warm wishes and appreciation for their contribution. The brief thanks acknowledge the couple’s service and goodwill.
A wedding solemnized at All Saints chapel Winnipeg on Friday February 16. Belle Marie MacPherson daughter of Mr and Mrs P S MacPherson Miniota married Pte Wilfred Philip Barrett Winnipeg Grenadiers son of Mr W Barrett Miniota. Major Rev Wim Askey officiated with bridesmaid Miss Fay Armitage in pale green. The couple will reside in Winnipeg and well wishes are extended.
Isabella Stewart Low daughter of Mrs A Millar and the late Mr Millar married Walter Hunter Forbes son of Mr A Forbes and the late Mrs Forbes at 11 a m on February 15 officiated by Rev H S Bowman. The couple left for Brandon and Portage la Prairie before settling on the groom's Oak Bluff farm. Best wishes were sent to the newlyweds.
Mr and Mrs E H Reid of McCreary welcome a daughter Donna Elaine born Monday February 12 in a family announcement from the local area.
Robt Elliott returned home Friday from Fort Frances where he worked since last fall. Jed Leland had his tonsils removed in Brandon last Tuesday and is recovering well. FE Sinclair Sr, after a major operation at St Boniface hospital, came home Sunday night. Wishes for a speedy recovery flow from many friends. The W If met at Mrs Tennant's on Wednesday afternoon with a special feature.
A meeting featured a pastel painting demonstration by Mrs D Lelond. Two contests on famous paintings and their painters were led by Mrs L Shoes maker. Lunch was served by Mrs J Wiggins and Mrs D Lelond.
The Department of Agriculture plans a Jr Boys Seed Club and invites interested boys aged 12 to 22 to contact J F Tennant for information. Legion held a Thursday night whist drive box social and dance with about 70 attendees. Prizes went to D Leland W Bell high and R G Mitchell S Wallace low. YPA met at Townsons. Miss P Tennant led the Christian Culture group and Miss D Leland led Cooperation lesson. Sarah Iles to represent the Union at Minnesota carnival March 1. Contests and lunch followed.
Mrs Jean Evelyn MacPherson of the Rotheny district died in Winnipeg after illness at age 76 or 77. She passed away at her daughter’s residence on Waterloo Street. The funeral was held Monday afternoon. Surviving are one sister Mrs MacDonald of Humboldt, three daughters Mrs Emerson, Mrs Goddard, and Mrs J Chapman, and son P S MacPherson of Miniota.
A collection of brief reflections from Anow Mary Baker Eddy Emerson and Carlyle urging action today. The excerpts praise seizing the present moment for mercy, righteousness, and family, while noting tomorrow’s outcomes depend on today’s choices.
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