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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1934
Page
8
Report from Winnipeg states W. J. Tupper, K. C., will become lieutenant governor of Manitoba, replacing J. D. McGreyzor whose term ends in February.
Peter MacPherson returned from Winnipeg on Friday. While in the city, MacPherson’s son spent four days in the General Hospital receiving attention for a chest trouble contracted while rounding gas barrels last summer. Mens Fine Shirts, 3 doz in the assortment, Special 98c at United Stores Ltd Minnesota.
A week long bonspiel features 19 rinks competing for sizable prizes. Both professional and novice curlers are expected to contend across three events and a consolation.
A successful Bridge drive was held Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs P Leam with ten tables in play. Miss Doris Berwick and J P Leam won the prizes. After cards a social time and lunch followed.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Garr died Friday night at 25 days old. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the family home conducted by Rev J A Stephen. Interment was in Arrow River Cemetery. Sympathy extended to the Garr family.
A district farmer facing three years of economic trouble finds solace in good neighbors. He notes you can get along without relatives but not without neighbors, reflecting on how people seek aid from neighbors and friends when adversity strikes.
In 1940 A D the calendar would be six years ahead if Dionysius Exiguus had not miscalculated Christ's birth. The Syrian monk led to the start of the Christian era from 752 A U C, making future years lag by six years. Ripley highlights the centuries old error altering our date.
Editor prints details of broadcasts by the Round up Rangers visiting towns over the air on CKY from 9 to 9 30. Miniata tonight highlights radio owners access and licensing costs while sponsors question nighttime reception. The CRU program with the Canadian Grenadier Guards Band Sunday 1 30 to 2 p.m. offers strong reception.
A KFYR broadcast in Bismarck argues Canada should alter wavelength and increase power to improve their programme. The group suggests a survey of provincial stations to gauge potential gains from changes.
The writer questions provincial use of yaoline tax revenue, noting thousands of dollars yearly from the municipality and limited returns for road upkeep. They argue rural motorists pay equal licence fees as city drivers yet receive less benefit, urging reform and concerted action against legislators.
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Manse Isabella on Tuesday afternoon last week Jean Sutherland daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Sutherland Minita became the bride of William Nankivell son of Mrs E Nankivell and the late Mr Nankivell Arrow River Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Leland with Rev HI Bowman officiating.
Isabella reports arrangements are complete for the CN R hockey team from Winnipeg to visit here on Monday night. A good game is anticipated.
Two Decker ladies rinks won both their friendly curling games here on Wednesday. On the same day two Decker men’s rinks visited and also won their matches.
On Saturday night the local hockey team paid Hamiota a return visit and won by five. After the game the team was treated to lunch. Beulah school team also played there on Saturday and lost.
The Ladies Aid of Miniota United Church hosts a sale of home cooking and a silver tea in the church basement on Saturday February 2, starting at 3 p.m. Local church members and residents are invited to attend.
The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Unincorporated Village of Miniota will be held in the Municipal Hall on Tuesday February 6 at 8 p.m. Business includes the Annual Report, election of a Councillor, and other business as may arise. John Spalding Secretary.
Mipiota High School announces a Valentine Tea and Sale of Home Cooking and Candy in the school Saturday at 3 PM. Musical numbers will be presented during the afternoon.
The January WM. S. gathering met at Mrs Pf Warren's home. Guest Simon Fennel celebrated his 77th birthday with warm wishes and a cake.
Beulah Bits the W M S will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs H E Forster. Miss M Wakefield leaves Wednesday for Wapella to start a new job. EK Carnegie and daughters took part in Burns Anniversary program in Virden on Wednesday. The P S visited Decker with their play Friday last and will visit Miniota Friday night. A Scotch Concert Thursday night honored Burns birthday with a large local talent program and refreshments. under the Ladies Aid of the United Church.
Miss B Wallace has left to resume duties at Million school. Church and Sunday school services were cancelled due to severe cold. Mrs AJ Leland and Mrs W Mosvop visited Mrs Jas Jackson last week. Miss Jessie Elliott returned Saturday from Brandon where she had been visiting friends.
Peter MacPherson will conduct an auction sale for Mr FS Boyes at his farm on SW 3 16 25 four miles north of Isabella on Saturday February 3 commencing at 1 o'clock. Four horses one cow thirty hens four sets harness DeLaval cream separator radio quantity of potatoes bring own bags Lunch served Terms cash Sea bills for farther particulars.
The regular meeting of the C.G.I.T. was held Saturday at Mrs Tennant's home. After the business session the story The Young Reformer was taken from the Study Book. Special music was prepared for the Prayer Day Service. Lunch was served and the meeting closed with Taps.
A Friday night tribute for Robme Burns drew one of the hall’s largest crowds with dancing as the main feature. Two fine orchestras provided music, interspersed with Scotch songs by Dorothy Mitchell, Lorraine Wiggins, Pauline Tennant, and Bernice Wiggins, plus readings by John McPhail and WA Mitchell.
Mr and Mrs Gray visited with their daughter Miss D Gray in Shoal Lake last week.
The McConnell Cup travels to Crandall where two rinks visited Hamiota on Friday night and returned the trophy.
The W I met in the church parlor with Mrs W Hyndman presiding. A motion to donate 35,00 to the rink for music, lost previously, was reopened and passed. Mrs R L Dickey gave a reading and pupils from Miss Me Arthur’s room sang, ending the meeting with a dainty luncheon.
The Parents Teachers Association, led by new president F Lewis, discussed a paper by G L Dibblee on schooling. He favors two years in grades 6 7 and 8 to ensure thorough education and reduce future costs and delays. Rev A J Radley urged civic responsibility to provide work after schooling. The evening included a Mrs Harkin solo and communal singing with lunch.
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