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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1930
Page
8
Robson, leader of the provincial liberal party, is named to fill the vacancy on the Manitoba bench after Judge Prendergast advanced to chief justice. Rural Minosta reports 1929 vital stats: births 35 deaths 15. Minosta hockey team wins two recent games 24-5 and 7-4.
A stampede caused by a fire in a Paisley cinema on New Year’s Eve led to 73 children dead and about 40 others hospitalized in serious condition. The blaze started when a film caught fire, plunging the venue into chaos and panic.
A former Crerara member in the Dominion House accepts the government post as Minister of Railways and Canals. In related moves, Hon. Robert Morke resigns as Minister of Immigration and takes a seat in the Senate.
The Sons of England held a large New Year’s Eve gathering at Misitoa Hall last week. A concert by the Gloom Chasers Orchestra accompanied the festive mood, and at 11:50 PM exciting noise marked the New Year. An upcoming Valentine masquerade ball by his pottery is planned for February with a date to be announced.
Eight dogs ran the Chapman to town course in the New Year event. Oliver Chalmers won the main race and is said never to have been beaten. George Colby’s dog ran at the start and Les Bryant took second as his dog was paralyzed. Prize money was split after the top two finishes. Several minor races provided additional spectator amusement.
A winter carnival at the Mini Gla rink drew broad attendance. The program featured costumes, broomball, races, and a lively open skating contest with winners including Ted Bally, Frank Rowan, Sylvia Arm-Cost, and Marjorie r among others.
United Stores Ltd in Miniota declares a sale offering 70 percent off any overcoat in stock. Early selection urged.
Beulah Bits notes Miss Hathaway visiting friends for New Years. M A C students return to resume studies. Mrs J Chisholm departs for a month at Brandor hospital. School reopens with good attendance despite bitter weather. W I to meet at Mrs J Forster’s home this Wednesday afternoon. Rev Hinds returns from Virden holiday visit. Ed Brown—relieving at the depot—leaves for Rapid City to continue relief duties.
Rev G L Armstrong traveled to Hamiota on Tuesday to conduct the funeral for James Griffin who died in Winnipeg the previous Thursday. Griffin was formerly manager of the Manitoba Hardware in Hamiota.
Agnes Rebecca Snyder wife of William Cassell died Monday at Swo Creeks after a year of illness from cancer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday from her daughter Mrs Gordon Turner home with burial in Elkhorn cemetery.
William Evans a Springside pioneer died at midnight on December 31 from heart trouble after a five week illness. He came from England forty years ago, homesteaded three years, moved to Beulah Manitoba, and returned twenty two years ago to run a real estate and insurance office. Survived by widow and four children Norma Arnold Ada and Allen, five brothers Harold Steuart Harry Charles E and Arthur, and one sister Mrs F Paynter. Funeral held Thursday at Anglican church with Canon Davies presiding and Masonic Lodge presenting full honors.
Funeral services were held at Gardiner funeral home conducted by Rev Dr Blend and interment followed at Rimwood cemetery. Faulcover died in his 60s and is survived by his wife, a daughter Mee Hicks of Wincipec and five sons Reece of Treherne Roy of Weyburn Bert of Dock Mountain David of Minota and Ralph of Winnipeg. The sympathies are with the bereaved.
The Crandall community mourns the death of Alice Mary Shier wife of Samuel H. Shier who died December 26 after three weeks illness Born March 4 1863 in Kirkton Ontario she married Samuel Shier in 1884 and moved west in 1890 later settling in Crandall She was active in the Crandall Methodist Church Ladies Aid Womens Institute and Missionary Societies The funeral was held December 28 at the family home with Rev A J Hadley officiating Pallbearers were six nephews and she leaves her husband and two sons Wilbur and (text ends).
Edward of Crandall and Brandon teaching staff member Elsie left with four daughters Mrs George Padfield Mrs John Hazlewood Mrs Charles Lewis all Crandall twelve grandchildren four brothers Josiah Kelowna J S Crandall Edward Silas Kirkton Cot three sisters Mrs F Pridban Russeldale Ont Mrs E A Kirk St Paul Minn and Sice I Waghorn Brockville Ont
The district fraternal societies have completed their officer elections for the year 1430. Results list newly chosen presidents secretaries treasurers and other officers across several lodges in the district.
Robert Faulconer died on New Years day at his daughter Mrs Cecil Hicks home in Winnipeg after retiring from farming two years earlier due to ill health. A Peel county Ont native who moved west in 1898, he farmed in the district until retirement and was well liked as a neighbor and citizen. Funeral was held Friday afternoon with service conductors.
Report shows enrollment figures and attendance for the district for the first half of the year ending December 1929. Superintendent's summary notes overall pupil numbers, attendance rates, and district-wide trends.
Isabella Notes W Iverach spends a few days in Winnipeg while Mervyn Bridge stays two weeks in the city. Jack Iversch visits relatives in Kellarmey and Ben Corke of Winnipeg visits with Mr and Mrs Sutherland. Mrs Bowman and daughter return from Miami. Robertson sen. of Winnipeg winters with his son here. A Lamb of Moose Jaw visits with Mr and Mrs W H Miller. Teachers return to duties after holidays. Russell Warren leaves Tuesday for a Pacific Coast trip. Miss E Bridge and Mr McKensie of Brandon spend holidays with Mr and Mrs M J Bridge. Grand Prairie’s T F Cotten and Mrs R J Adams host relatives. Brarns Football Club hosts a Whist Drive and Dance January 3 at Eli Bardwell’s home with twelve tables. Winners: ladies first Mrs W Bell, gentlemen first Lorne Millar. Music by G Clark. Club plans future gatherings every three weeks.
Births announced from Miniota and Musiota hospital. The Grant family welcomes a daughter born December 24. The Collier family reports a birth on January 4. The Elliott family greets a son born January 6 in Arrow River.
The Church of England announces Sunday services led by Rev G L Armstrong at Holy Trinity Miniota and nearby churches Beulah and Two Creeks with Evensong sermons. Holy Communion at 9 am and a 7:30 pm evensong schedule for Sundays. The Holy Trinity annual parish meeting is set for Monday January 13 at 8 pm in the church basement to receive reports and elect officers.
A community notice lists two upcoming events with dates and start times. Arrow River on Wednesday January 11 at 8 o'clock and Miniota on Thursday January 16 at 8 o'clock.
Wanted to hear from a young man or woman who would like to take up commercial telegraphy in spare time. Very interesting work permanent positions good salaries. Splendid opportunity for ambitious person apply The Herald Office.
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