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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1938
Page
8
A brief billing note states a subscription of two dollars in advance to the United States Register and mentions Mr Oliver as editor. The fragment suggests a newspaper financial instruction or offer tied to the editor.
Local notes report Mrs R K Chalmers visiting Winnipeg and Brandon this week. Advertisements mention Wilady's Chaice Butterfly Hosiery with service weight or Smart Side Out shades and sizes, priced per pair at 15 cents. The item also notes large coach excursions by the N R offering 513,274 passengers across the Dominion and border, with 82,418 in the Western Region.
A resolution sponsored by N L Turnbull of Social Credit in Hamiota calls for amendments to the Farmers' Creditors Arrangement Act. The proposal seeks applicability to retail merchants, rehearing power for Board of Review, and broader scope to allow city and town property owners to adjust mortgages and related liens.
The Miniota carnival opened with Org Watts' Sport as top dog with Hazel Day and Towser second. Beulah beat Miniota 4 to 3 in a junk hockey match. Prizes honored many youths, with multiple age and costume events won by local children. Net proceeds reached 24.91 to benefit the open-air rink, after donations from local sponsors and volunteers.
The Education Week service was held at the United Church on Sunday with Rev G A McMillan speaking on The Home the School the Church and their interrelations. Mr and Vis J Spading hosted tea after the service.
The wedding occurred Tuesday February 15 at First United byrehmanse Brandon. Jessie Belle Pittendriegh, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Pittendriegh of Birtle, married James Milton Curll, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Curll of Hamilton. Rev F E H James officiated. The couple will reside in Crandall.
Fay Armitage thanks all who showed kindness during her recent illness including the United church Y P A and Mintota High School Literary Society.
Reserve Saturday March 5 for the Big Ice Carnival at Beulah Rink kicking off at 3 pm with Hockey races Fancy and Comic Costume events Broomball and more Admission 25c Children 10c Lunches served.
Beulah meeting notes show drivers on route 9 to receive an extra 25 cents per day from October to Christmas. Route 2 to Beulah reduced to 2.25 dollars from January 14. 1988 estimates total 41 660 404 dollars. Delegates report on Winnipeg Trustees Convention. Payments totaling 2186.60 dollars approved. Next meeting set for Miniota at chairmans call.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Thomas H. Irvine in Crandel with Rev. T. D. Barnett officiating. The 74 year old, a former Sarah Eyer from Woodstock Ontario, died of a stroke at her daughter’s home in Hamiota. Survived by four sons Albert William Asa Russell three daughters and a brother, the family includes Jas Ryan Alma Ledley Blazer and others in Manitoba and British Columbia.
Mark Twain arrives at a Canadian hotel and reads the guest register where the last signature reads Baron and valet. Twain signs his name, and the clerk notices the entry appears as Mark Twain and Valse, creating a brief curious moment.
United Stores Minista advertises linoleum and Congoleum flooring with mail order pricing to save on freight and provide a larger selection.
Readers can subscribe to the Family Herald and Weekly Star via the Miniota Herald Office. The notice invites subscriptions at the local office, highlighting easy access for residents to receive the publication.
Crandall Phe leads an opera project under Miss G Nirton. A ladies bonspiel of eight teams begins Monday in three events. Mission Band led by Mrs G L Nibblee met Friday. 23 attended. Dickey rink earned third prize silver water jugs in Winnipeg Veterans bonspiel. Mr and Mrs M Curll moved to town. best wishes offered. Rink roof collapse cleared. skating ice usable. Y P U met Tuesday evening led by George Morison. Valentine party directed by Lillian Rudd. Sunday service by WMS led by Mrs Johnson. Mrs Fraser spoke on WMS hospital work in western provinces. Mrs Mark asked WMS questions answered by Mrs H R Whitney with Bible quotes.
Mrs. Percy Warren was a passenger to Brandon last week. Miss Evelyn Douglas is visiting her sister Mrs. Mansell at Hamiota.
Local residents attend church meetings visit relatives and host gatherings. Events include a 5 year term election, W A meetings, a Valentine contest, Education Week at Palmerston school with Madeline de Vercheres sketch, a dance by returning soldiers, weekly crokinole at Mrs Wallace’s home, and a town group bowling contest with winners listed.
Mrs A N Sawyer spent the weekend at Oakner and W M S plans a Wednesday meeting at Mrs J P Hyane home. Wm McGill of Oakner visited the Sawyer home last week. Mrs M T Hooper quietly celebrated her 95th birthday Monday at her Uno area home. Her health has been steadily weakening but she may be spared to enjoy more anniversaries.
Isabella notes Morris Kuppers recovering slowly from serious illness at Portage hospital. Community extends sympathy to Mrs D Wright after the death of her sister in Glifford Ontario. Isabella wins 6 4 over Minnedoga in MAHA league rink. return game set tonight on Minnedoga ice.
The C G Lt met Friday afternoon in the school with Georgina Forrance leading the devotional assisted by Evelyn Lockhart. Three dollars were voted to the Girls' Work Board and music for the festival ordered. Arrangements were made for 8 Youth Prayer Day and a March 4 service. Pauline Tennant spoke on the work and the Missionary group begins work next quarter.
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