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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1939
Page
8
A brief notice lists a payment of fifteen dollars per annum in advance to the United States Reg M with OLIVER as editor.
Jet mo 27 28 CNR excursion to Winnipeg. Miniota dance featuring the Miniota orchestra.
Nise J. Reid is visiting at her Kelloe home, a social stop noted in local society circles.
Fire bell rang Saturday morning for chimney fires at Jin Walker's and shortly after at Mrs W Nanki vell's home. No injuries or serious damage reported as crews attended both incidents.
Three carloads of hockey enthusiasts traveled to Brandon on Friday to see the St. Boniface Seals play the Brandon Elks. The game was competitive and ended with a 6-2 victory for the Elks. The fine weather and good roads enabled many visitors from distant points to reach Wheat City.
The Canadian Pacific Railway offers travel bargains from February 18 to March 4 inclusive per J J Henderson, ticket agent. The 45 day late winter or early spring holiday allows stopovers at Winnipeg and East. Three ticket classes exist Coach Tourist or Standard with sleeping car berth charges. Children five to twelve travel half fare.
The Miniota Women’s Institute met on Thursday with 18 members and 5 visitors. Mrs R K Chalmers presided as the recall featured an old portrait to identify. A gift of books for library use was donated by Mr D A Fraser and the discussion was lively and engaging.
Mrs Wythe spoke of her trip to Ireland and England highlighting beauty and history. She recalled local attitudes during a tense October before the war and called attention to those moments as a talk highlight. The meeting closed with thanks, a social time, and lunch.
A Monday congregational meeting of Minnesota United Church was led by Rev. GA McMillan with J Spalding serving as secretary. The gathering reflected broad representation and discussed church matters.
David A Fraser died in the early hours after a stroke on Saturday. He was 75 years, 10 months, and 9 days old, and had recently moved to Beulah to live with his sister Mrs Gow near Beulah. He mourns his brother Donald, who died December 22. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Beulah United church conducted by Revs G A McMillan and H J Bowman, with burial in Beulah cemetery.
Reports showed encouraging progress with all financial obligations met and a $144.18 balance in the Ladies Aid led by Mrs. Berwick. Sunday School registration stood steady at $96.79. JH McIntosh becomes board manager succeeding JH Reid with D Cunningham named envelope secretary. Pastoral thanks were given and a social lunch ended the evening.
United Stores, Ltd announces month end sale in Minieta at the Broceteria. Sale begins Saturday January 28 with special flyer prices on select items.
Crandall from here visited Brandon on Friday night to watch a hockey game that was enjoyed by attendees.
Mrs H M McFarlane entertained at tea on Saturday afternoon in honor of her weekend guest Miss Llorence Stewart of Chumah.
The Arrow River Y P A offered a Friday night program headlined by a Dickens Christmas Carol and included the Highland Fling by Claudia and Sheila Dickey and a duet by Miss Helen Tennant and another performer, drawing good audience response.
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Mary M Leland who passed away January 27 1936 A loved one from us has gone A voice we loved is stilled A piece is vacant in our home which never can be filled Ever remembered by her husband Peughters and son.
A number of Yorkshire sows for sale due to farrow in April. For further particulars contact J. Morton by phone 183 in Miniota.
R Elliott performed a solo by J Mitchell under the guidance of Rev H M McFarlane who presided. The program closed with a dance to music by the Ragamuffins.
Jimmie Kirton spent several days in Brandon last week while Donald Sutherland visited Winnipeg on business. W. H. Kirton and W. Tennant shipped a car of stock to Winnipeg on Tuesday. Stan Tiffin returned from Vancouver last week and is staying with Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Townson.
Miss Pauline Tennant delivered a report on last summer’s Whitby Out conference during the Y P U meeting in Crandall on Monday night.
About 35 residents traveled to Crandall on Friday night to see Dickens Christmas Carol, drawing a good audience. The Ragamuffins followed with a dance after the performance.
The Miniota senior hockey team beat our boys 10-1 on Thursday night. Two of our defensemen were away and missed. After the game the visitors were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E Sinc lair.
The annual congregational meeting was held on a Tuesday afternoon and well attended. Rev G A McMillan presided with Mrs J M Elliott serving as secretary after the reading of.
United States Limited Miniota offers ladies velvet fur trimmed overshoes in black or brown with a clearing price of 1.79 per pair.
In loving memory of Audrey Stanton who died January 26 1936 at age three years. Three years have passed since that sad day. The end was sudden and the shock severe. We miss her greatly and the sorrow remains hidden within our hearts. Ever remembered by her Mother Daddy and Breulers.
The secretary treasurer J McPhail reported a year of 467.70 raised with a small 40 deficit to be covered by effort. Retiring managers Tennant Mitchell Tore ranne re-elected for two years. All church groups flourishing with W A reporting 221 raised and WMS 47.36 from 12 meetings. Roof renewed south half and basement redecorated. Y P U active with weekly meetings. thanks given to minister and officers and volunteers.
Beulah Hi reports Beulah resident E Forster is confined to his bed. The WMS will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs S Hull’s home. The Indian school team from Birtle defeated the local juniors 7 to 0 in a friendly game Thursday night.
The parish annual meeting at St Wilfrid’s Church was led by Canon W J Finch with G J Heyhoe as secretary. Reports from organizations showed good progress and all financial obligations met. The W A report by Mrs J Clark was encouraging with a credit balance of 92 dollars. The Sunday School continues activities.
Bouclé is a French word meaning curled. Bouclé yarns form small loops giving a soft rough spongy look to fabric. They are usually all wool, sometimes all rayon or wool with a cotton core, and rayon varieties are popular for knitting.
The Supt. Mr Heyhoe and the Junior W.A. Mrs. G Armstrong gave a vet good report. The election of officers resulted in no change. Vestry and delegate to synod were D Titley with Gr Heyhoe as alternate. Rector warden A Sawyer and People warden G J Heyhoe, auditor D Titley.
Isabella R. Farrend of Cardale takes the place of Smitty Kennedy on the senior hockey squad, marking a lineup change for the team. Kennedy steps aside as Farrend earns the spot in the lineup.
The Women’s Missionary Society will gather at the home of Mrs. A E Brad on a weekday afternoon this week. The event invites members to join in for a community gathering and discussion.
Orville Bowman underwent an operation at Birtle hospital on Tuesday and is recovering well.
Mrs Wes Stewart underwent an operation in Winnipeg last week and latest reports indicate good progress is being made.
Bad roads made it impossible for the Moosomin team to play Monday night. The outcome was disappointing as the game should have been worthwhile.
On Friday night last the school hockey team traveled to McConnell for a tight contest. The final bell showed McConnell ahead by one goal.
The intermeida hockey playoff begins with Isabella facing Foxwarren at Foxwarren on Wednesday night. Isabella hosts Friday for the 1st turn game. The winning team meets Russell next on Thursday. The 14 and under and senior teams played at Foxwarren with Isabella winning both junior 6 3 and senior 3 2. Reid took a hard blow to the head and endured the pain.
On Wednesday two rinks from Decker visited for curling matches. Skipped by H Quinton and H Stewart, they faced two local rinks in the afternoon and two more in the evening. The visitors won overall, and were hosted to supper and lunch before departing.
Ottawa central committee plans a royal visit for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in May. Winnipeg is the sole Manitoba stop. a Brandon halt is urged due to travel distance for spectators. Royal rest and duties are noted, with a request that Brandon be considered for a short visit.
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