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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1928
Page
8
Today marks the start of Lent. At Oak River bonepist this week Mesears Kerr Lynch Prentiss and T Letond attend events. A group of women will donate about 30 to Mr and Mrs A Stewart. Mr Stewart expressed thanks for the community support.
Mrs. FE House, receiving treatment in Winnipeg since November, has a severe setback due to unforeseen circumstances and is now unable to travel home, even with a nurse.
Mr Mellor states he was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1900 and continues in office to the present, correcting a prior twelve year tenure reference. The note confirms his ongoing status and long service.
Premier Bracken introduced the Old Ave Pension bill in the legislature on Tuesday. It would provide a monthly payment of 20 dollars to residents aged 70 or over who have lived in Canada for 20 years and in the province for five years. The proposal could offer relief to many hard pressed farmers and printers once they reach age 70.
On Friday March 2 there will be a benefit dance at Miniota hall for those who lost all in the Alex Stewart fire. The community is urged to attend and assist the survivors to ease their distress.
The Ladies Aid of the Union church at Miniota held a Friday night social with contests games and a program. About $40 was added to the treasury and the event ended with a National Anthem. Performances included a quartet by Misses I A Cornish M Dart and P Worward and a solo by Miss R Mitchell with Miss E Lynch as accompanist.
Six dogs competed with Jimmy Chalmers finishing first followed by Stanley Horner Leslie Bryant Sylvia Reveley and Willie Spalding. Prize money totaled with Stanley Horner earning $1.50 as second and others receiving $1.00 each. Entry fees came from a 25 cent town subscription.
Wednesday night guests at Mrs J P Beattie’s home brought useful gifts for a shower for Mr and Mrs A Stewart. About 80 attendees enjoyed a lively program with cards and dancing. Friday saw a pie social and dance at Willon Hall drawing a good crowd.
The Daugitera and Maids and Sons of England hosted a successful At Home in Missota hall on Monday night with about 75 attendees. The program featured games dancing and musical numbers by Museer Inn Allie Cornish Muriel Sylvia Reveley Ruby Carrie Annie Elerington and Mrs Reveley with Jack Gook on accordion assisted by Charles Evans and Charles Kilerton. The event was praised as very enjoyable.
The February meeting of the W I convened at Mrs Reveley's home on February 8. Members donated books for a circulating library and planned a St Patrick's concert for March 16. Papers on Dixie Land and League of Nations work were presented. A Miss Taylor rendering of The Stove Pipe Hole pleased attendees. The next meeting is March 11 in Municipal hall with embroidery demonstration by Mr Armstrong and an invitation for members to bring fancy work.
A wry comparison shows laywers drafting formal language for a simple orange gift. The piece mocks legal phrasing that expands rights to bite eat or transfer the fruit beyond ordinary intent, culminating with the idea that another lawyer can still seize it.
Last week the legislature announced an increase in sessional indemnity to 2000 for each member plus 500 extra for every house member. The article contrasts this with taxpayers' incomes and skeptical views on rising pay for premier and ministers, suggesting a referendum.
The council typically votes a $300 yearly grant to each district agricultural society to aid their operations. Some readers view this funding as waste, yet proponents argue the societies keep communities active and informed about agricultural work.
In a strongly agricultural district the farmer base shapes the economy and community activity. The piece urges farmers to enter exhibits, compete for prizes, and back fair organizers, noting 600 in public funds support the societies and urging timely stock preparation for next year’s shows.
The Miniota ratepayers held their annual meeting with Dr Chalmers presiding and R M Oliver as secretary. J Spalding reported a healthy bank balance despite ongoing improvements and levy funds. Discussions covered grain and weed issues, fire protection crews were appointed, a frost resistant Fire Death solution will be purchased, sidewalks at intersections will be tapered, park fencing will be improved, and Jas Boyce was reelected Minister of Public Works for three years with a $15 honorarium.
Paid meetings are being organized at the request of tea ratepayers who signed in favor of the local option measure. A meeting is to be called in the municipality to discuss the liquor question and potential action by interested parties.
Ash Wednesday today features a Holy Trinity Church service at 8 30 p m with admission charged at the usual rates. The notice highlights forthcoming public events where collections are taken.
The Miniota Womans Institute will present the new annual St Patrick Concert on Friday March 16 with admission of 50 cents. A dance will follow.
The local elimination for the Provincial Oratorical Contest will occur during the week of March 12 17. Details to follow.
Rate payers favoring Local Option are urged to attend a meeting at the Municipal Ball this Saturday at 8 p.m. The purpose is to organize and circulate a petition to seek a vote in support of Local Option.
A raw catalog notes horses including a bay mare eight, a bay horse eight, a black filly rising two, a black colt rising two, black mare three, black hilly black colt rising two, a tay mare eight. cattle include Holstein cows red and white cows red heifer red and white heifer sucking calf two sows and some poultry.
For sale vessel roller crusher advertised as ideal for making horse feed, offered at almost half price. Contact Forward Bros in Miniota for details.
The notice outlines good buildings and water on fenced pasture with cultivated acres. Applicants must contact RH at 274 Aubrey Street, Winnipeg, for details and eligibility.
For sale banner seed oats cleaned ready for drill price 75e per bushel. Pure bred White Holland toms five dollars each. Pure bred Orpington cockerels two dollars each. Apply to Tom Long phone 222 Miniota.
For sale a quantity of Seed Barley 56 variety grown six years at Brandon experimental farm yielding 40 percent more than other varieties. Also a team of mares weighing about 1450 pounds each and several good young cows due to freshen soon. John Ringland phone 1312 Miniota.
Earl Warren is reported reuniting at the Virginia station according to local notes. The brief confirms his presence and ongoing activities at the transit hub.
The Y. P. S held a successful social evening at Mrs. Warren's home on Wednesday. Attendees enjoyed a lively gathering and many had a real time.
Isabella ladies featured strongly as Mrs J Sutherland won second in the Citizens event and third in the Grand Challenge. Mrs Finkbeiner’s rink finished fourth in the Citizens.
At Mrs Warren's home eleven members gathered for a lively C G 1 T meeting. A strong debate addressed whether winter sports offer more physical benefit than summer ones with Miss Zella McMillan and Sarah Stevenson for, and Misses Hannah Marshall and Marion Wright against. The negative won narrowly. Members also demonstrated trimming boxes and making paper flowers.
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