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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1934
Page
8
A mirage observed Tuesday morning made distant objects appear much nearer in Miniota. The optical illusion caused all town structures to seem overlapped and highly magnified, prompting residents to compare the distant landscape with a single scene.
The School Board met at W. H. Miller's home and elected Dr Chalmers as chairman for 1934. They approved a daily rate of 2 05 for Route 5 to Beulah, adopted estimated year funds of 42 426 40, named auditors and delegates, and set van usage fees for personal trips. The next meeting will be in Beulah.
The Miniota rural council met on Tuesday and approved lists of appointments and financial actions. Appointed secretary treasurer for 1934, legal advisor, and caretaker. set indemnity at 3.00 per day plus mileage. granted 150 to Miniota Hospital. approved wages for 1954 and arranged debenture payments and grants with various committees formed including Bridge Telephone and Finance.
The council prepared for the next meeting a discount plan of three quarters of one percent per month for early payment of 1934 taxes. It recommended eight copies of the Western Municipal News and a $20 annual fee to the Union of Municipalities. It noted pensions for Eliza Ann Still and James Still starting February and March, and set penalties for tax delinquencies in January and June.
Isabella Wright was sufficiently recovered to leave care and return home last week, according to family updates.
The annual church meeting will be held in the church on Monday afternoon at 2. John Clarke is recovering from illness and able to be around again.
W Wallace has returned home after spending six weeks visiting in Win pipes and Brandon.
The hockey squad traveled to Bell Lab on Wednesday night and returned with a decisive win, topping the hosts by a clear margin.
Though nothing definite is settled the C N R hockey squad may travel Monday for a game with the local toys.
Beulah Arrow River Crandall and two home teams figured in the hockey tournament with a fair crowd attending. Games were generally good and well reserved by BE. Warren First many was won by Isabela A team while Beulah carried off thecond.
John Wiggins came back Saturday from Minnenola after attending the funeral of his brother in law, the late Wm. Miller, in a family and community note from Arrow River.
Local revelers prepare for the 25th Burns Night with ceremonial grooming and a note to bring Robbie Burns to the forefront. Neatly brushed attire and shin polished accents set the tone for the Scots themed event.
A church plans a gathering in the church basement next Tuesday. No definite decision has been made on the format, but it may take the form of a church dinner.
The hockey team played at Isabella on Saturday but failed to reach the finals. Snowbound rink past three weeks limited the team to a single practice in that interval.
The WM&S met at Mrs Elliott's home on Whoreday with a New Year devotion. They planned a Day of Prayer Service and discussed consequences if the local WM&S ceased. New Year messages were delivered by Mrs W Tennant and Mrs J R Mitchell. meetings now move to the first Thursday of each month.
Crandal schools reopened Wednesday continuing with the same staff overseeing classes. Teachers and administrators resumed duties as students returned to classrooms after a short break.
Beulah Bits notes the institute’s library gains a sizable addition of new volumes. Misses S Armstrong and Trixie Hall returned to Winnipeg on Monday. The W. 1 will meet at Mrs. Johnson’s home on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs. Muir who visited with Mr and Mrs. Grainger have returned to their Edmonton home.
M Wakefield who had been visiting with his brother for some time returned to his home in Guelph on Friday.
Mr and Mel Higgins of Tilston have begun resistance to start a barbering business in the town within a short period.
Former Presbyterian minister Rev. Alexander Riddell died at his home in Selkirk after an extended illness on Sunday.
Albert Spencer shipped a car of cattle from here on Saturday with John Strachan accompanying the car to the city. A. S. Fraser also shipped a car of cattle on Tuesday.
The rink committee hosted a Friday night whist drive and dance drawing a large crowd. Prizes went to Mrs Muir and C Hanburg Ist and Isse Morgan and W Carnegie consolation. elimination dance winners were Miss E Paynter and QC Doyle. The event left a balance of 2400.
Miss Edna Hamilton left on Saturday to resume her teaching duties in Winnipes.
Mrs Gladys Radley is congratulated for passing her Corismas exams with honors. Miss Raatey is noted as a Third Year student at Wesley.
The meeting on Thursday reported encouraging results with obligations met and a substantial balance. Elected officers include President Mrs R Reid, Vice President Mrs H Howard, Secretary Mrs J Clarke, Treasurer Mrs W Titley, Dorcas secretary Miss Heyhoe, Little Helpers Mrs Codman, Junior W A Miss A Titley, and assistant Miss FE Reid.
Lloyd Johnson continues as a patient at Hamiota Hospital following an operation for appendicitis about a month ago.
We report T Hamilton is recovering from illness. His son Dr Wilfrid Hamilton of Qu Appelle Sanatorium visited him last week.
The Women’s Association gathered Thursday afternoon at the church with Rev A J Radiey presiding. Mrs G Coupe gave a short address and Mrs Hara sang a solo, both enjoyed. Committees were appointed to organize an upcoming Valentine social.
Humiota senior hockey visitors beat the local squad 9 to 6 on Wednesday night. Oaknor school team lost 7-3 here Friday. Crandall school team hosted a well attended dance that evening.
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