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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1932
Page
8
Hoopers Leake will be the score of much activity as United and Anglican Saidly schools hold their picnics this Wednesday afternoon.
A local notice notes strong berry crops including Saskatoons with abundant gathering last week. Hail impacted some areas but caused no reported damage, while rainfall varied by location yet extended the harvest outlook for a time.
The Brandon fair faced rain most days turning grounds to a quagmire but the event still offered strong attractions. The standout was Canada Marching On, a colorful performance praised as one of the finest seen before the grandstand.
Beulah Bite Joe Chisholm came back from Winnipeg on Monday. Local attendees joined a Sunday School Rally at Blairs. Archie Spargo departed Sunday for a two month trip to England. Ivan Paynter of Toronto visits with his parents Mr and Mrs F Paynter. Mr and Mrs Joe Day and daughter Reberta from Oxbow visit at the Frazer home. Miss Erma Spence, formerly of the Minniata teaching staff, spends part of her vacation at the Bruce home before returning to Dominion City. Miss Winnie Bruce, previously teaching in Birtle, will join the Holland teaching staff for the coming year, and her Birtle pupils gave her silver candle holders and a signed autograph album from the YPS group.
Isabella Notes Miss Gertie Wallace of Winnipeg visits with her father Wallace. Miss Mable Kelly of Indianhead visits relatives in the district. Mr and Mrs R E Heise spent the weekend in Brandon and Alexander. Mr and Mrs J Fraser and family of Winnipeg visit Mrs T Stevenson. Mr and Mrs HM Brisbin and son Jack visit Winnipeg and Pilot Mound. Mrs P Ellis and daughter Audrey of Winnipeg visit Mr and Mrs J Clark. Mr and Mrs W L Miller and Mr and Mrs H Sherryell spent the week in Winnipeg. Mr Douglas of Minto is relieving at the depot while Mr and Mrs J Robertson visit fairs. The Robertsons won prizes at Brandon fair last week.
The notice lists Class B Begonia and Fern collections with entry limits, non member entry fees of 10c per entry or 25c if prize exceeds $1, plus 50 to 150 dollar window box exhibits. It specifies judging focus on quality and uniformity, excludes market gardeners, and names Directors in Charge W. Prentiss and C. Craig.
Representatives of United Sunday schools met at Blarix Church for the sixth annual retreat. Mrs. J J Elliott spoke on Isaac Watts and Rev. A J Radley gave an address. The program featured numerous anthems by school choirs and Isabella Boys choir. The service had been postponed from the previous Sunday, but attendees enjoyed every item.
The note says the annual meeting of the community hall officials will be held on Thursday night of this week.
A Virden gathering of the Leland Downey clan drew about 69 attendees for an enjoyable reunion. The event featured family members coming together at a local venue to share stories and memories.
The Western Canada Flour Milla elevator reports it has shipped out the 1931 crop and is preparing for the new crop, expected to arrive early.
The town was void of young people Friday night as all attended dances at Strachans Barn and Miniota. Reports from both events indicate good turnout and enjoyment.
Amzus McKinnon of Penrith died Friday morning. The funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.
The services were conducted at the home of his sister Mrs. Good and the funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, with interment in Arrow River cemetery.
The C G I T group led by Mrs J F Tennant with Miss E Lynch and Joasie Mitchell plans an opera staged in the hall at the end of the month.
Heavy rains in the past week arrived as crops showed drought stress and now conditions improve. Garden production rebounds with many residents enjoying new garden products and harvests.
Last week’s severe wind shattered a large church glass panel and caused structural tilting of Ed Sinclair’s stable. Nelson Leckart’s garage was moved, and several telephone poles were blown down.
Mr and Mrs Ed Sinclair and their son Edward traveled about eleven hundred miles through Saskatoon Delisle Moose Jaw Regina and Broadview last week. Ed reports good crops but two weeks later than usual for the area.
On Wednesday last the W M S celebrated its twenty first anniversary with a Family party. The event included the Young Women C G IT Mission band and Baby band.
Just over a month remains until Miniota Horticultural Society hosts its exhibition with a rich display of flowers garden produce and fruits. Read the prize list and prepare your entry to fill the hall on Saturday August 20 and support the show directorate. Further information from secretary Mrs E S Hodnett.
The program lists a devotional period and a CGT Solo with Islay Sinclair. It notes a pageant and band, along with a resume of 21 years of auxiliary work. Mrs J Ro Mitchell leads a Mathers hymn sung by the Mothers before a YPS reception.
Mrs Robert Penelton died Tuesday morning after a long illness at her Howe residence near McAuley. Known as Nellie Miles to Miniota residents, she worked at the local telephone central and made many friends in the district. The funeral will be held this Wednesday afternoon at the family residence, conducted by Rev. J A Stephen.
Isabella Barbara Massie Murdoch, wife of John Murdoch of Uno, died after eight years of illness and seven years bedridden. She was 49 years, 3 months, 9 days old, born in Scotland and came to Canada in 1916. The funeral was held at United Church Beulah, conducted by Rev. H J Bowman, with burial beside her brother James at Birtle. Survived by husband, daughter Mary, five sisters and a brother in Scotland.
John Murdoch and his daughter Mary express sincere thanks for kindnesses shown during the late Mrs Murdoch long illness and for expressions of sympathy at her demise and the floral tributes received.
A notice calls all interested in the Ladies Softball League to meet immediately after the Saturday night game at the school to discuss important business.
A carload of Farmers Binder Twice will reach Miniota on Saturday July 16 and be available for afternoon delivery. For further particulars call or seed Elferington Miniota. Pyjama Prints in the newest patterns and all Fast colors 36 n wide per yd 25¢ United States Ltd Miniota.
A Saturday advertisement promotes a 1b of Grange Pekoe Tea for 49 cents and a fancy cap and saucer deal via United States Ltd in Wisiota. The listing highlights a mid July Saturday special priced to attract shoppers.
Historical column notes a Kentville convention on celery exports to Croatia from Bermuda, with 1 00 crates, and contrasts last year. It mentions the SS Acadia excursion from New York to Yarmouth, NS, and discusses rail and sea transport as key to economic recovery. Canada 1931 honey production totals, with Ontario leading. rainbow trout fingerlings released in French River for angling growth. Bob Davis, NY Sun columnist, returns to British Columbia aboard Express of Canada to pursue fishing and Rockies trips with Irving and Cooper.
A horseshoe tournament will be held in Miniota on Tuesday July 19 with draw at 1 p.m. Entry is 29 cents per player. Prizes include doubles 6 4 2 and singles 3 2 1 plus consolation 3 2 1. Men 60 and over and ladies and children featured. entry conditions noted.
A Garden Party under the United Church will be held at Dr R K Chalmers on Friday July 11 with a sports programme at the school grounds. Admission is 2 shillings and lunch will be provided. All welcome.
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