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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1932
Page
8
The United Church YPS met Wednesday night in the church parlors Gordon Long discussed Korea from the study book A Young Peoples panapier is set for Saturday January 30th. Sign up with secretary Irene Leland by January 27. The group enjoyed games and lunch followed by the next meeting on February 3 at 8 30 sharp.
The United church hosted a Burns concert Monday night sponsored by Adult Bible Chess. J Spalding led the program with a chorus Relin Boy. Contributors included Mrs Kirkland Mrs Rollins and ensemble of solos and duets from Dorwards Strachan and Kirkland. Dr Chalmers spoke on Burns life and W Strachan delivered the Haggis address. The closing chorus ended with Auld Lang Syne and a vote of thanks by F Franklin.
The annual meeting led by Rev. A J Stephen reported strong church activity. Attendance stayed steady, about 2150 dollars were raised and all accounts balanced with surplus. Officers mostly re elected. J Lynch to Sunday school superintendent. Thanks extended to Mrs Lynch organist Mrs Berwick assistant caretaker and minister with Ladies Aid and RM Oliver also thanked.
A note notes Jed and Leland wish to recover their verse blankets borrowed from Crandall. The party responsible may return them to Clarke's store or hand them back to the owner promptly.
Born at Isabella on Wednesday January 20 to Mr and Mrs R E Heise a son Arthur. Sunley born at Minot Hospital on Friday January 22 to Mr and Mrs E Sunley Isabella a son.
The note indicates the Biaris players are scheduled to visit soon, signaling upcoming interaction or event. Details are limited but imply preparation for a visit to the Arrow River area.
A Friday January 23 event features an all male program with dialogues sketches and a minstrel show followed by a big dance. Tickets cost 50c for gents 25c for ladies and the notice invites attendance for an evening of entertainment. The Blaris W M S met at Mrs Miller's home with most members present and a social tea served.
A large crowd from here attended the Crandall hockey tournament on Saturday and left satisfied with the games though the event delivered a few minor thrills and close matches.
The Cheerio group met for their third time at Mrs Maws's home with a fall attendance dance. Members found the lesson beneficial and enjoyed a dainty tea served by the hostess at the close. A fourth meeting at Mrs Waddingham's home drew good attendance despite bad weather and ended with a nice lunch.
The village was quiet on Friday night as Mr and Mrs Pat Watters welcomed about 80 guests to their new home. Dancing dominated the program and the proceedings proceeded with a cordial mood and ample merriment.
A Monday night Scottish concert at Crandall drew a good crowd. WA Mitchel chaired and delivered a revitation. Contributors included John McPhail, Jesse Mitchell, Islay Sinclair, Mrs Hankin, John Mitchell, ED McNab, Glen Hankin, Pauline Tennant, Clara Jackson, Lorraine Wiggins, Elizabeth McNab, and a four-girl quartet. The program featured papers, readings, solos, and Burns songs, ending with a buffet luncheon.
Obituary reports the death of George Edward Mellor at 60 years old from heart trouble. The notice details his Canada and England moves, marriage to Helen Turner, roles as assessor and Justice of the Peace, and his respected status in Glenlochar and Brandon areas. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm at the family residence with interment in Arrow River cemetery. The column includes a long letter from J T Pinkbeiner critiquing local school board hiring practices and urging support for Canadian Made products and municipal education.
A newspaper reader addresses the editor with a polite request for clarification or assistance on an unnamed issue, asking for consideration and guidance in a formal tone. The piece reflects traditional letters to the editor style and community engagement.
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