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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1939
Page
8
The Miniota Herald is a weekly Manitoba newspaper edited by Reg M. Oliver. It lists a 1.50 annual subscription in advance and 2.00 for U S deliveries, with distribution details for Miniota and surrounding areas.
War Bonner visited his wife on Sunday in Brandon Scanstal and reports she is making good progress toward recovery.
The Bishop could not visit Miniota last weekend as he needed to perform the funeral of A. B. Estlin of Melita.
D A Fraser plans to depart this week to reside on the Beulah area farm while his former home has been rented to Mr and Mrs G Fotheringham.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Dunlop and Miss Amy Hodnett of Winnipeg arrived Friday and Lindley Hodnett came Monday from Kapuskasing to visit at the W. L. Hodnett home. We regret to report Mrs. W. L. Hodnett is in poor health and causing much anxiety.
J. D. Guild of Winnipeg Room 100 CNR Station was named secretary of the Manitoba Swine Breeders' Association replacing J E Rettie of Brandon who held the post for fifteen years Breeders producers and others in the swine industry are advised of the change.
Carloads of hockey fans traveled to Brandon on Friday to watch Portage Terriers play the Brandon Elks. They reported the trip was smooth with few traffic troubles despite municipal work on bad spots.
On Saturday night 16 rinks competed in a young people event with Dorothy Leland Bernice Rapley George Bruce and Frank Rowan skip taking the title after beating Hazen Chalmers in the final. Ruth Oliver Betty Cunningham Ge Goodwin and Peel skip won the consolation event defeating Don Mac Pherson's rink.
United church Y P U met in the church parlor on Wednesday night with sixteen members in attendance. Dolly Stowe presided and Mattie Taylor read Scripture while Rev G A McMillan led prayer. Plans were made for the bonspiel next Saturday and George Colby led the social portion. Lunch followed.
Mr and Mrs Austin Adams of Isabella welcomed a daughter named Eileen Joyce born January 5.
Rev and Mrs. McFarlane hosted a small gathering at their Crandall home Thursday evening to welcome the Crandall heir. Attendees included local families and neighbors enjoying light refreshments and conversation in a cordial, informal setting.
On January 5 15 boys gathered at Crandall Manse with Rev McFarlane and leader Mr Kirbyson to reorganize the Trail Rangers. The Mission Band sponsored a wood working contest presented by Mrs Dibblee followed by short moving pictures and lunch.
The parlor session led by Mrs E Hara and devotional by Mrs B Whitney concluded with plans for a social on Friday night January 20. Moving pictures will be shown next month under the W A auspices. The group's past year's work drew praise and signals a year of active church and community service.
The Study Group of the WMS met at Mrs. F. Mark's home on Tuesday evening to discuss a chapter from The World In Canada. Interest grew over hospital work and United Church support across the western provinces, and the group urged Canadians to engage more with church efforts aiding the sick and suffering. Various cases show health and happiness restored through Canada’s Christian women.
Mrs. T. A. Neelin of Brandon died Monday night after an illness. Former Mintota residents, she and her husband lived there while Mr. Neelin served as an inspector of schools in the Municipal district. Neelin family and friends extend heartfelt sympathy.
Service of worship is withdrawn at Palmerston with no date set for resumption. Pastor M. McFarlaneposted the notice and states the Sunday school will remain unavailable until further notice.
Jim Wall of Decker visits with Jock Shoenaker along Arrow River. Miss Jessie Mitchell of Calgary Alberta is home for a couple of maths.
Misses E Smith and P Tennant were guests in Haroivta over the weekend, enjoying local hospitality and social events.
A crowd of supporters watched the junior hockey team play a close game at Crendall on Saturday afternoon, with the home side edging out their opponent 4-3 in a tight finish.
The Y. P. U. meeting which was to be held last Monday has been postponed and will take place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Elliott on Monday January 16.
The church urges congregants to donate next Sunday to cover a small deficit in church finances. The appeal emphasizes communal support and financial need within the congregation.
Friday night meeting presided by W H Kirton heard secretary report from Mrs R E M Leland and financials showing no debts and decorated interior. Auditors praised secretary Mrs Dayton. new board includes Mrs Dayton and Mr Kirton with others. Entertainment by the Ragstmuffins and Leland orchestra followed.
The Beulah junior squad won both contests, defeating Isabella on Thursday and clinching the return game at Beulah on Friday night.
The W I will meet at Mrs H E Foerster's home Wednesday afternoon for demonstrations by Misses Mary Carnegie and Myrtle McDonald on phases of the Homemaking Course they completed in Birdle.
A traveler visiting Flin Flon with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Kirkland will spend two months together before returning to Scotland.
On Friday evening several women gathered at Mrs. T. F. Forster’s home to honor Mrs. Wm. Kirkland and her daughter Mrs. C. Huntley. They shared a social time and sang around the piano, followed by a dainty lunch for a pleasant close to the evening.
The December meeting of the Westminister Mission Society was held on Wednesday at the home of Mrs A Haney with Mrs H E Forster presiding. Mrs J A Frazer led the devotional and Mrs Forster introduced the new study book. A light lunch was served after the meeting.
K G L Strange argues world demand for export wheat fell and Canadian exports shrank. He notes Canada must keep wheat strength and promote its superior quality, citing Western Canadians winning world championships at the Chicago Hay and Grain Show to publicize Canadian Wheat.
Isabella group will convene at the manse this Thursday afternoon to plan activities and discuss upcoming events. Members are advised to arrive on time for the session.
Elmer Clark accompanied a carload of stock to Winnipeg on Tuesday. The trip was noted as completed in local reports with Clark leading the convoy and handling the shipment.
Rex Collingwood of Rivers is visiting for a time with Mr. and Mrs. J. Sutherland.
Mr and Mrs 8S Finkbeiner of Cardale visited J T Finkbeiner's home on Sunday last in a social call.
Mrs. Wes Stewart departed on Saturday for Winnipeg to undergo medical treatment.
Miss Dorothy Cuffe left on Saturday for Birtle to undertake a three month program in hairdressing and beauty culture.
Two sinks of local curlers traveled to Decker on Wednesday for a goodwill game and the combined score favored the home team.
Hamota hosted a heated hockey game Monday night with Isa Bella winning. A rematch is scheduled for Hamiota tonight to decide the series.
Two rinks host curlers featuring the Travelling Ambassador, showcasing sides and exhibition play as teams travel for matches and交流 events.
Strathclair visited Friday night to play a curling match with two local rinks. The combined scores ended in a tie. After the game visiting curlers were entertained and the Traveling Ambassador will be taken to Crandall in the near future.
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