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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1929
Page
8
Mrs G Armstrong visits Cox Warren Eggland seeking news of her son Leonard who went to Canada in LAT and last worked on a railway project at Mirreta. She urges anyone with information to contact L J Howe deputy provincial secretary at the parliament building.
Easter Jukes of the Miiville Ad vance was in town on Saturday or route to visit his brother at Hamuta.
Alf Gieddard and children of St Vita are visiting relatives in the district.
Nurse M. Darker of Winnipeg has returned to the city on Tuesday after visiting with Mg and Mr. Jolley.
Mea Peiber and family with Mrs K Bech and family depart Friday to spend holidays with friends at Melchjle and other western points.
Mise Olive Jones and Master Jones of Brandon spent the past week with A F E Aspinwall returning to their home on Sunday.
At least fourteen men plan to travel to Bran don on Thursday to claim one of four cars awarded to lucky ticket holders.
Nurse A Jolley of Selkisk spent a few days at her home here last week and left on Sunday for Peebles Sask with her brother Robert who arrived with his wife to spend Sunday at his home.
United Stores Ltd in Miniota offers extra special mens collars attached broadcloth shirts. sizes 14 to 17, five dozen total, priced at 1.59 each while supplies last. All new stock and patterns available.
A Saturday accident at Mitchells Bridge halted traffic as a stringer failure gave way while Hazen Chalmers carried a gravel load. The bridge remained closed during emergency repairs.
A large group from United churches attended a Camp meeting at Shoal Lake last Sunday. Services were led by ministers from various points and Rev. Telfer of Virden gave notable addresses.
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The Miniota Masonic Lodge plans a Sunday worship at Loly Trinity Church Miniota on July 28. Brethren meet at the lodge room at 7 pm and the service begins at 7 30 led by Rev. Bro C C F Stone of Elthorn. Surrounding lodges are invited to join Miniocsa brethren.
The 239th Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne was celebrated in Brandon on Friday. A large district turnout filled the city with a tremendous crowd for a parade said to be one of the largest ever. Speeches followed to a capacity grandstand crowd and a fall sports programme was held at the fair grounds.
On Tuesday next Miniota will hold its annual Pair featuring high class livestock and domestic products. The event includes horse races basketball pitching contests and baseball followed by a show and dance at night. Come prepared for a big day of exhibits and entertainment.
Fragmentary OCR shows July dates linked to several locations including Harding Shoal Lake Minicta Rossburn Isabella Bansoarth Strathclair Birtle and August Zod with inconsistent day numbers and misspellings. The text lacks coherent events or context to define a single news item.
Farmers note a small amount of salt aids hay curing, with salt by the barrel priced at 4.35. United States, Litd., Miniota.
The United Church Sunday School will hold its annual picnic Thursday at Murphys Lake chosen for its Skeal Lake location. The group meets at the church at one o clock and transport will be provided for those without a ride. It will be a basket picnic open to all not just United Church attendees.
The Miniota W I hosted a garden party on J A Forsyths lawn Thursday afternoon with Isabella Beulah and Arrow River W L members attending. Mrs Simmie district representative and Mrs Neelin Brandon attended along with Dr Miles Birtle who spoke on child dental care. The program included games community singing and a solo by Miss E Marion Henderson before tea.
Report notes crop damage ranging from percent to 75 per cent in various areas, with wheat and coarse grains loaded out on short supply. Sugar beet crop appears promising. In Peace River country, conditions were less favorable last week due to winds and practicals.
The Agricultural Agent reports cool, dry conditions with backward crops across the prairie. Windy, rainless conditions have left grain short and shot blade, with later seeded crops lagging and risks of a below last year’s yield unless heavy rain arrives soon. Pastures remain fair to good in places, livestock markets show strength, and areas in Alberta report burned grains amid the drought.
Isabella Notes and W Wallre visit Brandon with daughter Gertie. The trio makes a brief stay as they tour local sights and enjoy time together in the city.
Me an Mra Kennedy and family motored to Mimelair on Sunday. The trip included a relaxed drive and brief family visit, with no reports of incidents or notable events.
H. Craik of Winnipeg spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. J Robertson.
Mr. W. Beer ard son Junior of Winnipeg are visiting with relatives in the district.
Mr and Mrs H M Brishin and their son Jack left last week for a motor trip to Calgary.
Mr and Mrs Ro Warren and their daughter Mildred spent a few days in Winnipeg last week visiting relatives and enjoying local sights. The trip highlighted family time and city attractions during their brief stay.
Ren of Baltor spends a few days visiting friends and enjoying a brief stay.
Mrs A. F. E. Brad and her children left last week to join Mr. Brad at Metita. Miss Jean Doran accompanied them and will stay for a short time.
The ladies from the W. 1. attended a garden party at Mrs Forsyths last Thursday and enjoyed a splendid time together.
Edith Lithian third daughter of Mrs Welly of Isabella married Lewia Wardell of Portreeve in Sask. Best wishes go to the couple.
A quiet wedding took place at St. Pauls United Church in Virden Manitoba on July 10 with Mildred Bennett eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Leland Minioota uniting in marriage to Robert William eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Cole Burnbank. Rev B S Dixon Miniota officiated in the ceremony attended by close family and friends.
Promptly at a.m. the bride entered the church with her father to Lohengrin tunes, wearing coral georgette and satin with white mohair hat. Attendants included Myrtle Cole and Myrriel Lavond, with gifts exchanged and a motor honeymoon planned to Point Pottiex and western points. The couple will reside on the groom’s Burubank farm in Manitoba.
Peter McPherson to auction household effects at Wm. Dorans Beulah on Wednesday July 24 at 2 p m. Ford car and trailer barber chair wool tatte magnet cream separator and 2 mileh cows listed. Furniture in splendid condition and all sold to highest bidder with no reserve as Mer Doran leaves for Winnipeg. Lee bills for full list.
The Miniota Agricultural Society considers forming a Bear Rental Association. Breeding sow owners who are interested should contact Secretary John Spalding in Miniota.
The Birtle branch of the Canadian Legion holds a Memorial service on Sunday July 21. Parade forms at the Town dial at 2 30 wearing medals. Mintola branch members are urged to attend in large numbers.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports national wealth rising by 900 million dollars annually with Ontario leading at 9 560 775 000 and eastern provinces top in total wealth while western regions surpass in wealth per capita. Canada showcases large foreign trade per person and major rail networks with strong mineral production and paper handling. Banff hosts the Dominion track and field championships next Labor Day on a faster 20 foot quarter mile track as Alberta last hosted in 1922.
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