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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1927
Page
8
Local notices mention visiting figures and a necklace left at an office. A stock prep note references Forsyths athletic combinations and a price of £1 25. A large grain bailout is noted in Saskatchewan with three men dead in a granary fire last Saturday.
Miss Marion Henderson received high marks in History of Music with first class honors including honors in Counterpoint. The report notes her strong work and encouraging performance across subjects.
Mrs DF McDonald and Mr DF McDonald hosted a small gathering on a July Wednesday for the fifteenth day after Eva McDonald's birth. About twenty guests attended a modest repast with a traditional birthday cake at the center of the table.
New phone directories printed with a two sided card for Miniata and Crandall exchanges. Crandall side allows additions to the list and yearly updates are planned to keep the directory accurate at low cost.
The Fraser Clan met on a Tuesday last week at Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Fraser’s Crandall home with about 38 members despite bad weather. H. A. Fraser of Winnipeg presided as president, greetings from distant members were read, and two resolutions were carried unanimously calling Premier Bracken to tighten liquor administration in the Province.
The Fraser family held a reunion in Sacramento California on December 93 1024 to honor Mr and Mrs G il Fraser on the 56th wedding anniversary. Officers elected for the next year include J M Fraser president Mina Fraser vice president Ken Fraser secretary and W Fraser treasurer. A social session followed the business meeting and the group planned the next gathering for Hatniota on July 12.
Workmen started tearing down the government elevator at Miniota on Saturday, marking the initial phase of the structure’s removal. No injuries reported as crews set up a safety perimeter and coordinated with local authorities.
A new cleaning system is being installed in the Maple Leaf elevator at Miniota. Workers are replacing old equipment to improve safety and efficiency during ongoing operations. The project aims to minimize downtime and ensure reliable service for area users.
Dr Chalmers participated in a medical convention held at Shoal Lake on Friday last. The event drew local physicians and health professionals, focusing on emerging treatments and collaborative practices.
A reader remarks Percy Leam at the Commercial hotel is not serving meals on Fair day. The letter asks why not bring the fair and display the fine animal in full view.
For Comfort and lasting wear, our Stitchdown Boots cannot be beaten. All sizes for men, boys and children.
The Manson Elkhorn and Miniota Sons of England lodges plan four district picnics at Manson on Thursday of this week.
R Thompson demonstrates a pair of horseshoes as the prize in a horseshoe throwing contest at the town fair on Tuesday July nineteenth. The event draws spectators eager to see the showcasing of skill and competition.
Khaki scout shirts for boys praised as well made in every detail. Special price tag marked at 100 dollars at United Stores.
A roughly 70c per 100lbs price cut in binder twine was noted last week. Mr and Mrs Warren and Mrs A Spencer visited Souris on Sunday.
A Sunday accident left Morgan Johnson with an overturned car but no injuries reported. The note warns against travelling with a stud horse on routes lacking record or certificate. Pool crop year ends July 5 with deliveries after that date applying to next year’s books. issue dates announced for Herald July 25 and no paper on August 2.
The 1st Miniota Girl Guides travel Thursday for a training camp at Teoop Lake to earn their 2nd class badges. United Church Girl Guides also enjoy a camp at Sale Lake with activities and camaraderie.
Sec J Ram and three of his herd compete with four breeding ewes at the 1927 Miniota fair. Exhibit entries include ram and ewes showcased for judging, with local breeders preparing for the event.
Blue Ribbon special features a series of baking powder tests with several entries noted for quality. The event emphasizes fair judging among young contestants under a 15 year age limit, with winners receiving blue ribbons.
The note asks women to choose what they will display at the upcoming local fair set for Tuesday next week. It invites participation and hints at a community event with multiple potential exhibits.
Work has started on the Anglican church basement. It is seen as a necessary expansion as the Sunday school continues to grow, making the basement increasingly essential to accommodate the rising attendance.
Thomas Wolstenholme expresses gratitude to all who labored faithfully for the renewal of confidence in Mr Bracken. He thanks those who helped without expectation of reward for continued sound administration and businesslike conduct.
School children are urged to prepare entries for the upcoming fair on Tuesday of next week. Winners will receive attractive prizes and students can earn extra pocket money by presenting their work.
Julian B Arnold son of Sir Edwin Arnold presents a gripping tale on British policy in China and a tour of England with colored slides. He has traveled in over twenty countries and known many world figures, sharing insights into international affairs and history. A pottery demonstration by Poiter-Craftsman J Smith Damron accompanies the lecture program.
Officials say next week’s garden show will feature an unprecedented display of produce. Organizers promise innovative arrangements and record attention from attendees and exhibitors.
Isabella notes A. E. Brad motored to Bengough Saskatchewan on Saturday last. W. E. Iverach of Wibank Saskatchewan is spending the vacation at his home. McKinnon left on Saturday for his home in Winnipeg.
Miss Vera Hamilton is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Miller, staying at their home for a short visit and social time.
The Rev Bowman and family have taken residence at the Parsonage and were welcomed by a large gathering. An induction service at Tea Bella Decker and Orrwood churches featured several visiting ministers and a reception followed. Bowman moves from Roseisie Man to lead local churches and receives warm welcomes.
Fifteen Austrian families prepare to take up land in the Okangan Valley near Kelowna as the first group to settle under the Canada Colonization Association, a subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific Colonization Department.
Statistics compiled by the National Foreign Trade Council of New York show Canada at the top with an 85 percent increase in trade since 1913. Australia follows with 45 percent and the United States is third with 31 percent.
The Provincial Game Commissioner of Alberta announces bounties for wolves killed with $20 for female timber wolf pelts, $10 for male timber wolves, and $2 for prairie wolves collected before specified dates. A shipment of native Canadian animals, including bear cubs and coyotes, travels to Pretoria Zoo. The Vancouver Confederation celebration opens a new 1100 foot CPR pier. Far North Barrer Lands studied for reindeer potential by Porsild brothers for the Dominion Government.
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