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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1928
Page
1
For sale three pure bred Aberdeen Angus bulls ages around 12 months. Terms offered to responsible buyers. Apply to John Wythe, phone 193, Miniota.
The Ford car prize went to E. H. Woods with Ticket No. 50. Earl Nelson known as The Strangler faces potential execution in Winnipeg if Ottawa does not grant a reprieve. The Oak River Post returns to former editor E T Hardman as T C Luty leaves the district.
A rural council met Tuesday in Miniota. Local residents report travel and family news including W Stone returning from a Car man holiday and Marion Henderson and her mother Whitby. An advertisement invites attendance at the Power Farming Conference in Minnesota on the 20th, under Ford Motor Co. auspices. Beulah Lodge Farmers Union hosts a Whist Drive and Dance Friday the 13th at Forster's Ball with Oakner orchestra. Mrs. J R Lynch mourns a Wallaceburg Ontario funeral. Corrections noted to a previous council resolution Lynch Reid. A dog race drew a large crowd with Oliver Chalmers first George Colby second Freddy Bryant third. $9.75 prize money raised by townsfolk. Another race may occur before snow.
Isabella reports Mrs A Stewart spent the weekend in Brandon. Mrs W Bardwell and Mrs A Clarke tour Winnipeg for a week. George Naylor from Winniyag visited Mr and Mrs Doran. Fancy Dress Carnival set for Friday at the local rink. Glen Walace returned home from Winnipeg Friday. Trail Ranger group met at the Manse Friday night with good turnout. Decker ladies’ rink beat local ladies 10-9 in a close game. Beulah senior hockey guests beat the local team Wednesday. Beulah juniors lost to the local juniors Saturday. Annual church meeting held Monday with strong attendance and progress reports. Officers elected for next year. hopes for further progress. Sleighing party at C Ellerington home Monday night with games and lunch. Fred Tyndal visiting distret. he’s been in China and Honolulu with Uncle Sam’s marines. Leland birth announced Arcow River January 10. Municipal vital stats 1927: Births 57 Deaths 20 Marriages 8.
The Rural Municipality of Miniota deposits the 1928 Assessment and Unoccupied Land Tax Rolls at the Municipal Office Miniota for inspection until February 15 1928. Parties may file complaints at least ten days before the Court of Revision sitting on the first Wednesday in March at 10 a.m. in the Municipal Hall Miniota. Dated Miniota January 6 1928 John Spalding Secretary Treasurer.
United Church of Canada Miniota Pastoral Charge announces minister Rev Earl S Dixon B A will lead public worship at Glenlochar Arrow River and Miniota sites on Sunday January 15 with Sunday School at Miniota. Officers present reports and elections to replace retiring officers will be held followed by a social hour. all members urged to attend.
The Church of England lists evensong and sermon at Holy Trinity Miniota at 3 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Arrow River holds evensong and sermon at 3 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Beulah offers morning prayer and sermon with Rev. G. L. Armstrong as vicar inviting worshippers to attend.
The Lord bishop of Brandon Dr W H Thomas will hold confirmation services in the Anglican church at Beulah at 7 30 pm and in Holy Trinity church Miniota at 7 30 pm A large number attended January 2nd and the time was splendid
The Municipal School Board at Isabella named Jas A Frazer chair for 1928 and set teachers and finance committees. It approved transport, property, and repairs panels, delegates to Winnipeg trustees convention, and early April school close with April 16 reopening. Easter entry policy for primary work discussed. Brighton lands revert while building stays under board. Next meeting to be announced.
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