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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1940
Page
8
On January 29 the Conservative Marting hosts a community gathering in Miniota at 8 00 p.m. in Mercia. Details are sparse but the event aims to engage local residents and supporters.
Two rinks of dy curlers visited Crandall on Wednesday afternoon for a series of games. Miniota edged the overall score, and after play the ladies were served afternoon tea and praised the hospitality.
Courtenay Wroth was omitted from the CCF list but withdrew his name. Teaching staff will vote only in their registered district as advance polling is not available. Ontario province election figures show 377,733 on the electors list, 284,589 votes cast, 93,144 nonvoters. Marquette had 20,842 electors with 15,819 voting for J A Glen 6850, R Peden 5910, J B Brown 3877 across five polling places and 112 reported ballots.
A group of 40 to 5 friends and neighbors gathered Tuesday night at Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Douglas home to toast their 30th wedding anniversary with a pleasant social gathering.
Residents of Crandall district mark 61st wedding anniversary since 1889 at home. Couple, married in England before moving to Canada, celebrate quietly on February 18 due to health. They have four sons and six daughters with 40 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
On Saturday five cattle condemned in TB tests were shipped from Arrow River. The Mission Band raised funds by selling ice cream twice in the past week, adding over six dollars to their treasury. Mrs E Johnson and daughter Rooney, with Misses Wiggins and Tennant of Brandon, spent the weekend in the district.
Intermediate players defeated the home team decisively in a Friday gathering. Ivan Ten mach refereed both games and lunch was provided for visitors. A crowd enjoyed dances sponsored by Jock Shoemaker’s committee with spot dances won by multiple couples and a pastel painting raffle won by Sten Murdock.
Beulah T. Helgeson left last week for an extended visit to Winnipeg and other points. D. Deans left on Monday for St. Boniface hospital for further treatment. The W.M.S. will meet at Mrs. H. E. Forster's on Wednesday at 2:30 p m. A local mixed bonspiel opened with 12 rinks and four events plus a consolation. The juvenile hockey team from St. Lazare plays Tuesday night.
A local town carnival on Saturday afternoon featured ice sports including a 8-4 overtime defeat for Isabella and Deulah Midgets 81 19 and under teams saw Minota 7 Beulah 3. Two broom ball games races and many costumes wowed the crowd. Wrist watch won by Stan Paynter ticket 46. Costume awards listed for multiple categories. Total receipts 61.60 after expenses.
Isabella AL Clark travels with a car of stock to Winnipeg today. Mr and Mrs Sharvell of Winnipeg visit for two weeks at the Sharvell and Campbell homes. A local mixed bonspieh commenced there.
Out-of-town guests Mrs J Feaser Pte and Mrs C Shurvell of Winnpeg Mr and Mrs FE Bedford of Melita attended the Iverach Stevenson wedding. Miscellaneous showers honored Miss Margaret Stevenson bride elect with gatherings at the Kennedy and Clark homes. Pres Jack Iverach and Cif Shurvel attended a church basement social after service with hockey and curing clubs receiving flashlights.
Friday night Crandall defeated Miniot by a 1 to 0 score. The Y P A held two successful bonspiels and a candy sale raised over 33 dollars. An error corrected from Mrs. J Rudd to Mr J Rudd. Y P U met with Christian Culture group in charge. theme What We Read and Why. M F A held an open meeting. H Hyndman presiding. A moving picture on the cooperative movement in Nova Scotia shown by Rev H M McFarlane.
The WI met in the church parlor on Thursday afternoon with 23 members present. Mrs M McConnell presided as Carps D Brims spoke on Laws for Women and Children. A social time and lunch served by Mesdames Shiee Hercus Hara and Walker concluded the program.
A February wedding at the Stevenson home Isabella united Margaret French Iverach and Pte. John Andrew Iverach Grenadiers eldest son of Mr. James Iverach. Rev H I Boman officiated with family present including Jean Stevenson and Joyce Adams as attendants. Bride wore forget me not blue taffeta and Sweetheart roses. reception followed with a buffet lunch and wedding cake.
A city editor notes a forthcoming check to catch drivers using 1929 plates. The drive urges motorists to obtain 1940 licenses to avoid penalties, with inspections expected within days.
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