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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1931
Page
8
Five men are reported having fed from the edge of drink at an anti freeze station in the States. Possible action to protect car drivers at this place is anticipated.
Dr B K Cheslmers attends the agricultural societies convention in Winnipes this week as a delegate from the Sipiota Agricultural Society.
The listing notes 25 percent clearance on all wool moth proof blankets. Available in white with border trim or colored with better trim. Also mentions Minnipeg Bonspiel next week and a CPR reduced fare of one third for round trip with ticket dates February 3, 4, 7, 9 and return by February 12.
Ratepayers are reminded the village annual meeting will be held Wednesday next week February 4th at 5 pm at Sp.m. Residents are urged to attend for reports and to provide suggestions beneficial to the community.
The United Church Young Peoples Society will entertain the Beulah Society at a skating party on Wednesday the 28th from eight until ten. Those who do not skate will play broom ball. At ten the party will go to the church for a social half hour and lunch.
Several cribbage players want a season tournament since last winter had none. The editor invites interested players to sign up now, promising start once enough games are received to make the event interesting.
On Wednesday near noon a fire started in the Lindsay home likely from an overheated stove pipe. Neighbors alerted, quick action kept the blaze from worsening and the fire was under control soon. The house reportedly escaped with only a narrow margin of damage.
The Children’s Aid Society of Winnipeg invites progressive Manitoba farmers to accept a “Chore Boy” for winter months, with potential spring arrangements if conditions warrant. Enquiries should be addressed to The Children’s Aid Society of Winnipeg at 184 Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The Minister of the Interior says Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba will open in the coming summer, expanding the Dominion wide system of national playgrounds. Plan to visit your provincial playground during the summer for recreational enjoyment.
Drivers approaching the south bridge from the north face a sharp, hazardous curve and must slow down. Local guidance notes the lack of adequate protection, noting only a simple fence remains as safety.
About 3 dozen men s trousers offered in all sizes at a sale price of 1.95 dollars per pair. United States Limited Nimeta appears as the seller or brand in the notice.
A man about 46 years old named Joshua Copper Smith was arrested for attempting to extort money from naive listeners by exhibiting a device he calls a telephone. He claimed it would convey the human voice over metallic wires and be heard by listeners, mimicking telegraph success without understanding the underlying principles. The piece notes informed people know voice transmission over wires is impossible and would have no practical value.
A carload heading to Elkhorn for the Burns Anniversary celebration skidded on a curve near the South bridge and overturned onto breakwater piles. Driver Archie Jones of the Birtle district was injured after the hood rested on a pile and a door window was broken. Four women two men and two children were in the car and had difficulty exiting. Peter McPherson assisted and transported them to Birtle where the driver collapsed while a doctor examined him.
Reports from the departments show a very successful past year. Officers elected for the year include Rectors Werden Whit Howard and Peoples Warden C Elterietten Vestry Stee A J Leland Mee JP Leam. A social hour followed with a parishioner shower for Rev W P Mason and Mr Macon featuring fruit tea coffee sugar preserves pickles and more.
Poem reflects on church giving, conscience, and whether Heaven is worth the small dime placed on the plate. The speaker questions if virtue shown in life sustains beyond death and if moral worth is tied to monetary offerings.
The Minnesota Women's Institute announces regular meetings held every second Wednesday of each month. Members are invited to attend at the usual venue for monthly discussions and activities.
The program lists talks on health topics for January 1931 including Health Hints by Mrs Dahlgren, Scarlet Fever by Nurse Sadler, and Current Events by Mrs A McKean. Aimed at community education with organized talks.
The note lists a program including Homemade Valentine and Wirse Sketch of St. Valentine by Mrs Clarke, Literary Gleanings with Mr Henderson, and Current Events with Mrs Hodnett. It records a school or club event featuring speakers and activities.
A compact notice highlights March roll call activities featuring Aunt H and references to The British Navy with W. P. Mason. It notes current events tied to MSS Sazaras and presents Modern Poets and their Message by Miss Hensler as a literary note.
A Silver Tea and Sale of Hore Cooking will be held Saturday January 31 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the home of Mr A E Aspinwall under the auspices of the Junior Auxiliary of Holy Trinity chute.
Anna Heater daughter of Mr and Mrs A Pildreim married Rev William Peter Mason rector of Holy Trinity Miniota at St James church on Wednesday January 21. Rev G W Findlay officiated. Bride wore chiffon gown with lace trim velvet hat and corsage of roses and lilies of the valley. The couple were attended and reception followed. They left for Miniota and reside in The Rectory. Best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Beulah visitors edge the local team as the home squad fights hard but comes up short in the close matchup. The result leaves both teams assessing improvements for upcoming games with the outcome highlighting the visitors’ late momentum.
Two rinks from Decker played a game in the first week and defeated the local squads. The visitors included one ladies rink and one mixed rink. The gathering was enjoyed and praised for its hospitality and friendly competition.
Mr and Mrs Bo Warren hosted the senior hockey team for a turkey dinner Monday night. Afterward the players enjoyed a practice session to cap the occasion.
The Y P S event scheduled for Sunday night was postponed because Miss McConnell fell ill. The service will now be held Sunday night next with the CGLT joining, and Miss McConnell will deliver her address, with hopes the church will be filled.
Gladys Engena Doran and William George Naylor wed at Isabela on January 21 in a ceremony led by Rev. Fr. Ly Bowman. Attendants included Hazel Doran and Russel Doran. The couple left by evening train to Saskatoon amid best wishes and confetti as gifts were exchanged.
A collage of club agendas and social items lists April roll calls, current events talks by Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Rollins, readings by Mrs. Gooden, a plant slip exchange, a thought on motherhood, and reports of delegates. Notes include charity donations, a strawberry recipe, grandmother’s tea, a musical program, jam donation to hospital, and annual reports with officer elections.
A reflective poem about spending small amounts on pleasures from picnics to church offerings. The speaker notes how leisure items like lemonade, boat rentals, and tea outlay modest sums, yet every dime adds up as they justify charity and social amusements. It closes on the idea that small costs add to shared joys.
The article lists officers of several lodges for the year 1931 and notes this likely completes the lodge directory. It enumerates titles and names associated with each lodge and hints at a forthcoming publication update.
The item lists a December roll call for a Christmas thought and Christmas music by Mrs. J. R. Lynch. It also notes suggestions for next year’s programmes and current events led by Mrs. Bally.
Rural Municipality of Miniota publicly announces a council meeting in Miniota Manitoba on March 4 1931 at ten o clock a m to consider passing a by law to close a portion of public road per plan in the Neepawa Land Titles Office showing a green section and to open a road as shown pink on the plan Copies of the by law and plan may be seen at the secretary treasurer s office Miniota Manitoba notice dated January 16 1931 signed John Spalding secretary treasurer 42 4 36 1512
Isabella notes W Stewart has been visiting relatives in the district.
The W I will hold a meeting at the home of Mre. J E Hesse on Wednesday afternoon, February 4.
A vivid hockey contest Wednesday night drew cheers from spectators as players exchanged fast skates and sharp passes in a closely fought matchup. Fans praised teamwork and goaltending in a lively community sports scene.
United Stores Ltd Miniota announces new spring samples for Royal York made to measure suits priced at 27.50 with fit and workmanship guaranteed.
The annual meeting of the United Church Minnowa was well attended. Reports from church organizations showed prosperity and financial surpluses. Ladies Aid raised 447.00 with prior balance bringing receipts to 588.00. Woman’s Missionary Society 82.70. Mission Band 2585. Young People’s Society 62 members and receipts of 7 58.
Sunday School attendance reached 35 with 23 new members and 11 baptisms reported for the year. The financial report shows expenses met and previous year deficiencies paid, with officers elected for the Board of Managers and church session.
Two rinks from Miniota traveled to Crandall for district play with Kerr Lynch Hodnets and Spencer representing Miniota. Miniota juniors beat Two Creeks seniors 75 at Miniota arena. Beulah Midget team defeated by Miniota 3 to 2 on Friday. Saturday saw Miniota and Two Creeks Midgets tied 6 to 2 in Miniota contest.
The bonspiel finished Saturday with top links headed by Grand Challenge winners W L Hodnatt A Spalding C Ramsay and Mrs O Day Citizens prize led by W D Berwick H Hanlin Mrs Long and Mrs A Spencer Consolation included C Dorward A Salter Ro Thompson and Miss Turner.
The Woman's Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. H E Forster's home on Wednesday at 3 o'clock.
Beulah seniors faced Rossburn seniors on Russburn ice Thursday last and were defeated with a 6 to 3 score.
Mrs Gunn, who has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Crockart, returned to her home in Calgary on Monday.
Beulah tocal of the WEM presents a Whist Drive and Dance in Forster's Hall on Friday January 30. Admission 35c, ladies with baskets admitted free.
Walter Wright, suffering from hemorrhoids, was admitted to Minivua Hospital for treatment and observation.
The Canadian Pacific Grain Quotation Service opened with the New Year placing Winnipeg among the world’s brokerage centers. The system operates over 80 tape ticker machines delivering rapid news, announced by W. M. Thompson, manager western lines. An official report shows 446,676 licensed radios in Canada, led by Ontario and Quebec. Toronto and Vancouver among top cities. Seaweed is noted as a food item and historic currency among British Columbia coastal Indigenous peoples, with Atlantic fish meal also mentioned as stock feed.
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