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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1928
Page
8
Sie SDA OL2O SDI COIR HH Cornish leaves for business Regisa. Mr W L Hodnett spends days in Winnipeg for financial matters. Miniota Fair should feature real exhibits if residents contribute. City fathers should hire someone to cut graves along sidewalks and prune overhanging branches to prevent wet and unsafe walking.
Mr and Mrs Copland have spent the last three months in Vancouver and are returning to Miniota this week.
Mr and Mrs Dave Lloyd and their family, who had been visiting Mr and Mrs J Ringland, departed for their Carman home on Wednesday of last week.
W. Bell has completed arrangements for the purchase of a combined reaper and thresher to operate in the Blaiis district this season.
The fair’s success hinges on local entries and organizers urge residents to submit their exhibits. They emphasize community participation and the variety of displays as key to a lively event.
Mr and Mrs A Dorward Nelson and Phyllis left Sunday for a Pacific Coast journey by car. We wish them a pleasant trip and safe travels.
The United Church Girl Guides depart on Monday for a camp at Salt Lake. The annual outing provides training and is regarded as beneficial to the girls.
A pupil uses the word diadem in a sentence about drivers approaching rail road crossings. The line claims drivers who speed onto crossings spot diadem sight quicker than those who stop and listen. The sentence blends misused vocabulary with a safety topic and a humorous error.
Lodge Gordon Sons of England invites all members with wives and friends to a Thursday afternoon picnic at Powers Throon. Bring baskets for a day of attractions for men women and children.
Miniota Vair turns seven this Tuesday the 17th with a ceremonial coming of age. The event invites attendance to enjoy exhibits and activities, plus free drinks for each exhibitor.
A daily misprint claimed the Rev. John Pate had died. The next issue refuted the report, stating he remains alive and well in Libby Montana.
Bill Thompson Les and Roy Curricana began a joy trip Monday aiming for the Pacific Coast. They plan to visit the Calgary Stampede and any other sights, traveling in a Ford and enjoying the open road.
The report notes Canada’s population was 9 360 000 and that in 1927 Canada earned more money per person than Russia’s 140 000 000, arguing buying power matters more than population as a measure of national strength, leaving Canadians feeling confident.
Last week the Brandon fair faced persistent rain except Monday and Friday, making the grounds unpleasant to traverse. Despite the poor week, new attractions and many splendid exhibits appeared across most lines, with the Royal Air Force Band drawing attention near the grandstand.
Wm Iverach and J R Mitchell named as Justices of the Peace. Provincial JPs fall to 107 from over 1000 as magistrates also shrink with many districts having a single official who travels to hear cases. J Fleming barrister Mirimedosa named among new magistrates.
On Dominion Day July 1 a large crowd attended the Community Memorial Service to honor district heroes of the great war. A bouquet with each hero's name was read and placed on the memorial by the 1st Miniota Company of Girl Guides. The event featured Last Post Reveille by Hugh Stewart, a singing quartet, and a $545 offering.
A June 25 1928 board meeting at Fanbella reviewed the Elphinstone Strathclair Oakburn and Shoal Lake schools. A motion urged brick veneering plans for a future Miniota school. A committee including W J Bonner J R Mitchell and others to secure building plans with Arrow Hitver was formed.
In the Municipal hall on Wednesday July 4th 1928, discussions focused at length on the question of school buildings for Miniota and Arrow River.
The board discusses advertising debentures for sale by tender in the Minieta Herald and Winnipeg Free Press. It directs Waterman Waterbury Company to prepare school plans with Mr McCreary and to supply furnaces and toilets for schools at Miniota and Arrow River. A building committee is formed with Messrs Mitchell Chalmers Bonner Lindsay. The Chairman and Secretary are to sign an order for furnaces and toilets, conditional on plan acceptance, with a meeting set for Arrow River.
The Fraser clan met at Agricultural grounds in Hamiota on Tuesday of last week with 75 members attending a fine dinner. Clan Chief H. A. Fraser of Winnipeg gave an naval address followed by brief speeches and a first time appearance by Mrs J A Fraser of Winnipeg. Officers elected include Chief H A Fraser Vice Chief J M Fraser and Secretary Miss C Frazer. The next gathering will be in Miniota.
Prospects look rosy and organizers urge participants to bring exhibits to John Spalding next Tuesday. Submissions may win real prizes and boost overall prospects.
Margaret Eason wed Weston Sweet at Arrow River Manitoba in a ceremony officiated by Rev Earl S Dixon. The bride wore crepe satin with veil and orange blossom bouquet, the couple planned a two month Winnipeg trip then residence in McConnell. Provisions for Miniota Fair meals were offered by Anglican W A with meals at Fair Day.
The Herald noted curves on the correction line and urged signs to warn strangers. Since then several cars overturned on the grade with disastrous results though no lives were lost. A southbound car carrying Mr. and Mrs. Dycer, two children, and Mr. Jackson left the grade last Monday, rolling four times into a ditch. a little girl suffered a dislocated shoulder and the car, though battered, continued to Lowmander.
Birth notices from Regina and Miniota list newborn daughters and a son. Hogg couple welcome a daughter in Regina on June 27. Beiber pair greet a daughter in Miniots on June 29. Bissett family welcomes a son in Miniota on June 28. Scarth family reports a daughter born at Birtle hospital on June 28.
Mr and Mrs R Warren are visiting in Carberry. J Merrisok of Snowflake is visiting at the Werren home.
Clyde McKinnon left last week for his home in Winnipeg. A warder of the local area is camping at The Narrow Mr. and Mrs. Wea. Stewass and son Tommy are visiting in Soin pes. Mrs. A. McMaullen spending the week in Plains. Miss Edna Clark of Winns visiting Mrs. Clark for a few days.
Mies Pearl Galbraith, who had lived at Lie Manse for the past year, left last week to return to her home in Rogeisle.
missee ethel bridge florence miller merle kennedy and mabel keily residents stay home instead of vacationing during the period described, reflecting a local trend in lodging and travel behavior.
Stanley Fraser has been visiting with her mother, I. T. Stevenson, before leaving Friday for her home at Fort William.
Jimmy Cellingwood takes over the Baldur hotel while a family moves to the area. The Isabelle Summer Fair prize lists are with secretary R. E. Heise who will forward them on request. The Fair is scheduled for Thursday July 26.
A.G. McMullen wraps up a successful sale of household effects. The family plans to move near Calgary where he will oversee a pool elevator. Glen McMullen receives a Bible at a Trail Ringers gathering hosted by Mrs. Sutherland. G.I.T group at the Manse honors Yella McMullen with a handkerchief shower.
On the North road to Beulah an auto tire and run owner can have same by praying property and paying for advert.
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