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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1933
Page
8
The piece surveys domestic duties and public affairs with a tongue in cheek reference to kitchen chores and a U S meeting scheduled for tonight in the church basement. It notes a projected saving of 621000 dollars from a proposed 20 percent cut in Winnipeg teachers salaries.
Butterick patterns will be discounted next month with a 25 percent reduction on all sale items. March and April patterns offered by Stores Ltd in Miniota.
Miss Jean Henderson hosted the Girls' Bridge Club last Thursday with all but one member present. Phyllis Dor ard won the high score and a dainty lunch was served. The next meeting is set for February 3 at Miss Dorothy's home.
The Miaicta Bachelors held a whist drive and dance on Friday night with 27 tables in use. Prizes went to Mrs Walker, Mrs Appus, W D Berwick, and C Peel. Ellerington and Berwick tied for first, but Wallace won the cigarettes. Jack Cook and Fred Bryant provided music after the drive.
Alistair Fraser acting VP of Canadian National Railways replied to the toast at Montreal for the twentieth annual Canadian Railway Club dinner. He urged support for railroads as essential to Canada and warned against gloomy prophecies. Attendees included railway supply houses from Montreal and other Eastern cities.
Mrs Hooper celebrated her birthday on Tuesday February 21. The W M S plans a meeting on Wednesday at the home of Mrs J Chisholm.
The visiting Girls Hockey team from here played Shiniota on Saturday afternoon. Both teams had limited practice but the game was enjoyed. Our girls secured a 3-2 victory after a hard fought contest.
Mark and J Hyndman attend the Trustees Convention in Winnipeg this week with Crandall items noted for discussion.
The men’s bonspiel began Monday morning with twelve rinks entered. Local matchups promise keen contests as play proceeds.
The report notes a more pleasant spell of weather on Sunday coinciding with higher church service attendances, signaling a trend of improved public turnout.
Miss Ginuye Kirton's pupils entertained at a Saturday afternoon Reettah at Mrs Borland's home. Guests enjoyed a history of Bach life, piano solos and duets, followed by a Valentine party lunch.
Fifteen members gathered at the parsonage for a turkey dinner hosted by Ste A J Radley on Thursday evening. After dining, they engaged in games and contests before dispersing at 10 pm.
Annie Jane Hollingshead Shier 65 years 2 months 26 days died at home Wednesday February 15 in Crandall. She was a pioneer resident and widow of S. Shier, with maiden name Annie Jane Holl.
The Ladies Aid of the United Church will hold a ham supper and concerto on Friday, March 11. Proceeds support church activities and programs.
Readers behind on Herald subscriptions may pay with stove wood. The notice invites in person visits and mentions the number 18 as a reference.
The Mission Band of the United Church hosts a Silver Tea and Sale of home cooking at the home of Mrs P Beiber on Saturday February 25 commencing at 1 p.m. Proceeds support church activities.
The Way of Holy Trinity church hosts a pancake supper in the church basement starting at 5 p.m. on February 28. Children under 12 pay 10 cents and adults 25 cents.
Mrs Shier, a Crandall resident since marriage in 1 S07, died after a life of church and community service. Survived by husband Victor. two sons, two daughters Hemina and Edna. two grandchildren. brothers Joseph and William. sisters Maude and Nellie. Funeral at family residence conducted by Rev A J Radley, burial in Crandall cemetery. Floral tributes reflected esteem. pallbearers included six nephews Harold and Joseph Kirk Edward Shier John Smith Watter Beggs Charles Lewis.
Mr JOS Shier and family thank friends and acquaintances for kind sympathies during their recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes.
Leabella Motes J Satherland are spending a few days in Winnipeg this week. The oral honors with Afteen moved rink participants got under way on Monday morning.
The report states Mervio Bridge is improving and is expected to be discharged from the hospital next week.
On Monday night Jasbella led McConnell to a 9-5 win over the local team in a competitive hockey game. The match featured strong late effort from Jasbella and solid defense throughout, securing the visitors a decisive victory.
The Boys' Rink took in the Decker Vonepiel last week and won Arst place in the Citizens event. The prize of four handsome china tea sets repaid the rink for their effort.
Beulah visited for a tight local hockey game that ended 5-4 in favor of Tsabella. On Saturday Tsabella travelled to Arrow River but lost 6-4 to Arrow River.
A son was born February 13 at Decker to Mr. and Mrs C T Wall. The family announces the new arrival in the weekly birth notices.
Last week Kirton sustained a painful hockey injury when a puck struck his mouth, tearing both lips and loosening some teeth. Dr Chalmers treated him, sewing two stitches, and he is progressing as well as can be expected.
Cash prices at Lakehead elevators last Saturday show Wheat 1 CW 462, Oats 2 CW 232, Barley 3 CW 274, Rye 2 CW 321, Flax 1 CW 78, Durum 1 CW 50. Prices from a year ago listed Wheat 1 CW 632 and Oats 2 CW 298 with Barley unchanged in the snippet.
A large crowd watched Isabella play in a strong game here on Saturday. The home team dominated, edging the visitors 66 to 4 as the final bell rang with the locals in control and the visitors still finding their footing on the rink.
On Wednesday night last Win Jackson hosted a bridge club meeting after a sickness lull. After 20 members completed 36 hands, Mrs Jackson with her daughter Clara and Pauline Teiant served lunch. The next meeting will be Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Dayton as hosts.
Friday night event after weather postponements featured a male quartet, Jessie Mitchell piano duet with Lorraine Wiggins and Pauline Tennant reading J Craig talk on St Valentines. John Wiggins chaired, thanking contributors as The Serenaders and Sunshine orchestras played. prizes went to Mr and Mrs John Wiggins for best old-time waltz and Miss A Melkinnon with Spence Littlejohn for fox trot.
E. W. Beatty, chairman of the Canadian Pacific Railway, notes continued freight and passenger declines through 1923 and 1922 comparisons, warning earnings may not return to 1928 levels. He cites Empress of Japan voyage with 411 passengers and recalls wartime gold shipments and postwar trade stabilization steps. Sir Norman Angell, visiting by CP liner Montrose, argues education will erode war futility.
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