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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
8
A community memorial service is planned for Sunday August 16 at 3 o'clock in Mimiota town park. Returned soldiers will handle duties and Mr Cawley Isabella will lead the musical end of the service.
Miniota notes report visits vacations and local events including Miss Warren, Miss Cottingham, Miss Hawthorne and Mr Moffat. The G.G. Annual Picnic at Shoal Lake on July 5 and Brandon Fair are highlighted along with improvements in local finance and postage rules. The Minnedosa Tribune coverage recalls the Weekly Editors convention in Winnipeg with speeches, tours of Assiniboine Park and a closing ball at the Fort Garry.
The grade promotions from V to VI list honors for Edwin Spalding Harry Warren Verna Hill Irene Dorward. Grade VII promotes Jennie Bonner Mabel Hill Marguerite Dart Violet Powell Charlie Peck Frank Rowan Harvey Haaain. Pass list includes Alfred Foster Frances Berwick Beatrice Walker May Sutherland Fred Bryant Bridgett. Schools reopen for fall term on Tuesday August 25 in the Municipal district.
Marion Irene Wiggins married William F Sutherland at Sunnyside farm the Wiggins home. The ceremony was led by Rev A Moffat with Mendelssohn March and a bridal procession. Guests included Miss Miller of Minnedosa. couple will reside near Arrow River after a trip to Winnipeg and beyond.
John Strachan of Pope Manitoba writes from May 4 1925 praising the Wawanesa Mutual Fire Insurance Company for a prompt satisfactory settlement after a loss. He commends the courteous treatment by management and staff and pledges to boost the company.
The notice lists advance ad rates from The Herald Office Miniota including transient ads at 6 per inch, single insertion three for a dollar, and extra charges for over three lines. Legal ads cost 120 per line first insertion and 16c per line thereafter, with other notices and cards priced per line. All ads run in bald type with run of paper and no guaranteed special positions.
Emma McLaughlin died at the home of her niece Mrs Anderson in Pope after a long residence in Arrow River since 21885. Cause of death was heart failure. The funeral was held Tuesday at Arrow River church with interment in Arrow River cemetery.
The family expresses sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness shown during their recent bereavement and for the numerous floral tributes received.
July 16 sports day readiness described with expectations of a large crowd. Local girls teams visited Oak Lake on July 1 and earned prizes. The girls won first place in a strong competition and the football team finished second after a close final against Souris. Rumor claims the Wilsen team drew the day's strongest crowd.
On Sunday June 28 Samuel Cusack of Arrow River died from heart inflammation after a brief illness. He attended the Isabella field day on Saturday and had recently seen a doctor. Funeral services were held Monday evening after the Hiranden train brought mourners from afar, Rev. A Moffat officiating, with interment at Arrow River cemetery. The district extends sympathy to Mrs Cusack and family.
Public notice of a small cook stove with four heating holes and an oven offered for sale. Buyer instructed to apply at the Herald office.
Canada's tourism sector grew with 60 000 more visitors to National Parks in 1924 per a report by Commissioner 3B Harkin. Banff and Lake Louise in the Rockies together added 15 000 visitors, with Banff issuing 1 69 percent camping permits.
Walter Hagen’s manager Robert Barlow says the British Open winner will visit Winnipeg Regina Calgary and Banff on a summer golf tour. Hagen has won the British Open twice and the U S Open once.
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