Local and General News: Peace River farming and a school play
Frank Woods heads to the Peace River district Monday to resume farming. Bill Thompson Dorward and E Davie attend a John Deere tractor school in Oak Hive Cher eh Arrow River directed by P J Stark under the Young People’s Club. Nora Calahan is played by Jassy Sinclair with Olive Shuttleworth as Mrs Callahan and Wes Lelonde as Danny in a lively stage production praised as very fine and worth a larger audience.
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Bill Thompson
Con
Dorward
E. Davie
John Deere Tractor School
Oak Hive
Johnny
Nora
Danny
Wes Lelonde
Mrsa.Edmonton
E.m.underwood
Edmond
John Mitchell
Everet Tennant
Katie Schwartz
School Board Members Attend Winnipeg Trustees Convention
A number of school board members are attending the Trustees convention in Winnipeg this week, gathering with district colleagues to discuss policy and governance.
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Echool Board
Winnipeg
Remnant Sale and St Patrick's Day Concert Announced
A remnant sale starts Friday morning February 28. United States Limited Minnesota. Keep Monday March 17 open for the WI annual St Patrick's Day Concert. The usual good programme. Announcements later.
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United States
Minsota
W. I
Robberies in Hamiota Conclude After Police Work
A long series of robberies in Hamiota appears to end after efficient police actions over the past year or 80. Authorities credit thorough investigations and coordinated efforts for solving the cases and restoring community safety.
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Hamiota
Clarification on Co operation Article Authorship
The editor states the article titled co operation originated from them as author and none other, to avoid any confusion about authorship in this paper.
Aerial beacons operate nightly over Rivers Brandon and Moose River
Beacons now active each night allow viewing of the beacon height at Rivers Brandon and Moose River. Air mail service to start Monday with mail planes leaving Winnipeg at 9 p m. They should pass Miniota around 10 30 p m with eastbound timing not yet decided.
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Rivers
Brandon
Oosomin
Winnipeg
Miniota
Whist Drive and Dance Draws Community Return in Mimota Hall
The Community Rink Committee held a successful whist drive and dance in Mimota hall on Friday night. About 22 tables were engaged for the drive. Winners were Miss Sazaras and Arthur Leam, with Miss Stewart and Cecil Wythe receiving consolation prizes. Dancing followed to music by the Three Cavaliers and a dainty lunch concluded the pleasant evening.
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Mimota Hall
Miss Sazaras
Arthur Leam
Miss Stewart
Cecil Wythe
Poultry and Livestock Health Class This Week
The technical class runs this week excluding Miniota with Thursday night sessions at the Municipal hall. Mr Scholes teaches poultry and Dr Lewis covers diseases in horses cattle and swine with follow up announcements to come.
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Miniota
Scholes
Dr. Lewis
Letters to The Editor The Faitor in The Herald Minlota
A reader proposes educational reforms locally including semi annual bus route tenders and mandatory car driving, adjusting school hours in summer to 8 45 to 4 15, reducing homework, increasing recreation, and shifting summer holidays to August to align country and town schedules amid harvest work.
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Verach
Prize List for Manitoba Winter Fair Highlights Junior Farmers
Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon runs March 17 to 21 with a strong focus on Junior Farmers. Features include two horse classes for 1929 foals shown by boys under 18 with 900 in prizes, breed divided foal judging, a new calf feeding contest with 1250 in prizes, and a junior seed growers section awarding 136 in prizes to junior cooperatives and clubs.
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Manitoba
Brandon
Hore
Arrow Dramatic Society stages Nors Wake Up in United
The Arrow Dramatic Society staged a three act comedy drama on Friday evening in the United to strong audience response. Cast members delivered lively performances with pacing and timing that showcased the production's humor.
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The
Arrow Dramatic Society
United
Miniota United Churc Young People's Society
Miniota Hall
Turnips for Sale by G. Rowan Miniota
A brief notice lists a sale of a few bushels of turnips at 60 cents per bushel or one cent per pound by G. Rowan of Miniota.
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G. Rowan Miniota
For Sale New Century Washing Machine With Wringer
For sale is a New Century washing machine complete with wringer and in good condition. Asking price is $12.50. Apply at The Herald Office.
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Herald Office
Town youths and harvest work affect fall school start
The speaker notes many town boys prefer harvest field work for extra money and youth, including some girls, delays in starting the fall term. He suggests considering educational reforms to improve the efficiency of the municipality's schooling system and reduce current expenses.
Funeral service for Mr George Reid of Two Creeks district
The funeral for Mr George Reid, who died Friday, was held at the family home in Two Creeks on Monday at 1 30 p m. Born in Fergus Ontario he spent over 40 years in the area near Arrow River. Survived by four daughters and two sons. Rev Earl F Dixon led the service. Burial was in Bennetts cemetery.
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George Reid
Two Creeks
Geo. Reid
Herald
Assiniboine Valley
Arrow River
Reid
Fergus
Ont
Earl F. Dixon
Bennett's Cemetery
Funeral of Mrs Jas Boyce Remembers Pioneer Community
Large crowd gathered at United Church to mourn Mrs Jas Boyce with Rev Dixon officiating. The late pioneer, married in 1872 in Nassagawega Ontario, moved to the district in 1895, retires in 1915, survived by her husband and five daughters.
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Jas. Boyce
United Churcch
E. S.dixon
Spiendia
Grim Reaper
He Boyce
Nassagawega
Halton County
Ont
Bereavement Sympathy From District Residents
Mrs McKinney of Minneola Florida Mrs Thos Leland Mrs W L Hodnett and Mrs A M Hanlin of this district and Miss Pearl Boyce of Detroit and two sons Charles of Miniota and William of Vancouver extend sincere sympathies to the family in their bereavement.
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McKinney
Minneola
Florida
Thos.Leland
W. L. Hodnett
A M Hanlin
Pearl Boyce
Detroit
Charles
Miniota
William
Vancouver
Card of Thanks to James Boyce and Family
Mr. James Boyce and family express sincere thanks for kindnesses shown during Mrs. Boyce illness and for expressions of sympathy at her death along with the floral tributes.
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James Boyce
Gratitude to Community for Support During Ill Husband Illness
Mrs. Robert Stowe expresses sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness and help during her husband’s sudden illness. She reports his condition is daily improving and hopes he will soon thank those who assisted.
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Robert Stowe
Notice of Horticultural Talk at Miniota Hall
Mr Walker the Provincial Horticularist will give a talk in the Miniota Municipal Hall on the evening of March 5. Everybody welcome.
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Walker
Miniota
Meeting for Ronspiel Held This Thursday at 7 30
All who are interested in the holding of a Ronspiel are asked to attend a meeting at the rink Thursday night at 7 30 p.m. The session aims to organize the event and confirm plans with participants and organizers.
Basket and Silver Tea at Henderson Home
A Basket and Silver Tea will be held on Wednesday February 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the home of Mr J J Henderson under the auspices at Holy Trinity W A.
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J.j.henderson
Holy Trinity W.A
Beulah Bits Don't Forget to Read the Advert
On the front page column land two Beulah Bits reminds readers to read the advertisement placed in the issue. The note signals page layout and reader tips for locating the promotional content.
Regular Meeting Of The W M S At Mrs Johnson Home
The regular meeting of the W M S will be held at the home of Mrs. Morgan Johnson on Wednesday this afternoon.
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W.M S
Morgan Johnson
Rink Club Sports Night Raises Fifty Dollars
The Rink Club held a successful Sports Night last Saturday with a varied program. Poor ice cancelled several skating events but the broomball games and other activities drew attendees and $50 was added to the treasury.
Isabella Notes Bonspiel Opens Monday Local Curling Update
The local bonspiel starts Monday. Miss Ruby Finkbeiner spent the weekend at home. Wm Kverach and J T Finkbeiner attend the trustees convention in Winnipeg this week. The Decker bonspiel, postponed last week due to soft weather, is now in full swing.
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Ruby Finkbeiner
Mr and Mrs Cotton Return to Grand Prairie
Mr and Mrs J Cotton returning to their home in Grand Prairie Alberta after visiting Mr and Mrs R J Adams for about a month.
Temperance Convention Report By Win Iverach
Win Iverach delivered a splendid report on the Temperance Convention held, detailing sessions, speakers, and outcomes. The briefing highlighted public interest, organizer goals, and community response to the event.
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Win Iverach
Winnipeg Society Notes Highlight Mrs Robertson Gathering
In Winnipeg members of the W.M.S. and W.I. met at Mrs. Robertsons home on Monday last. The report was greatly appreciated by attendees.
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Winnipeg
W.M.S
W.I
Tractor school held in Alex Clark's garage
A successful tractor school took place in Alex Clark's garage on Friday. Two John Deere Co experts led the demonstrations and explained the tractor mechanism clearly, making the subject approachable for attendees.
Local farmers gather as printers aid timely ad efforts
In attendance to grasp everything. Judicious advertising and prompt ness in getting out material by the local printer was responsible for the gathering together of over 100 interested farmers. Mr.Clark wishes to thank those who attended and just that they were fully repaid for the time spent.
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Clark
British minister says working women commit social wrong
Hon J H Thomas lord privy seal and British minister of employment argues that women who work to earn money to spend are social and economic wrongdoers, asserting they are not acting out of obligation to support themselves.
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J H. Thomas
Lord Privy Seal
Prepared for Wet and Slush At United Stores Minista
Be prepared for wet and slush with rubbers for all family members at right prices. United Stores Ltd Minista offers a range of waterproof footwear and seasonal gear.
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United Stores, Ltd
Minista
Five skiers complete hazardous Jasper to Banff trek
Five skiers finished a 186 mile journey from Jasper Pack to Lake Louise in 55 hours of skiing, enduring subzero temps and sleeping in the open or in huts, then arrived in good condition after a weeklong trip. The group aims to compete at Banff Carnival.
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Jasper Pack
Lake Louise
J. Gielden
G. Stedell
London
Quebec
Saint John
Frontenac
Revelstoke Hosts 16th Winter Carnival and Ski Meet
The 16th annual winter carnival and Western Canada Ski tournament will be held at Revelstoke on February 4 5. World records have been set on the Revelstoke ski bill and leading xi jumpers from the continent will attend the event.
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Western Canada
Revelstoke
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Minlota
G.L Woods
Beulah
Dorward Bros
Lodge Anglia
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J.T. Finkbeiner
Isabella Garage
Alex. Clark
R. L. Miles
BA_LD
S. C
Pratt & Lauman
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Western Goeda
Portage Ave
Edmonton
St. Winnipea
Relianes School of Commerce
Regina
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Wead
Canadian Legion
O. E. Hall
G. I. Armstrong
R. M. Oliver
John Spalding
Treas
Peter MacPherson
Imperial Oil Ltd
Oliver Implements
Canada
Lodge Gordon No
Sons OF England
Miniota Man
R.R
Buesday
W. R
R M Oliver
B. Goodman
GEO. Gabel Optometrist
Keir Dress
Marcelling
Scassors
W. H. Yearwood
Prop
Richard Jack
Clive Carey
S.S. Montrose
Mr. Jack
Canadian Rockies
England
Mr. Carey
Toronto
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Montreal
G. M. Hutt
Canadian Pacific Railway
Prairie Provinces
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Japan
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Department of Immigration and Industry
New Brunswick
J. A. Murray
J. Woodman
Pacific Coast
Rio Grande
Capta
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