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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1932
Page
8
Devid Beard of Melville visits his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Beard. Mr. and Mrs. Carr of Stoughton, Saskatchewan, visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. Chapman.
Mrs J Spalding presented about 24 exhibits at the Hamiota fair and secured 14 prizes for her display.
Miss Ada Demmon of Brandon was a weekend visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Coleman.
A sizable group from the district intends to attend the Legion sports and horse races at Birtle this afternoon seeking an afternoon of betting and diversion.
A balance sale note indicates Mens Fine Straws clearing at Half Baited Stores Limited in Miniota. The brief item records a clearance at the retailer with a focus on stock movement and location.
Mr and Mrs Goddard and family of Winnipeg spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ir MacPherson and other friends in the district.
George Miller of Winnipeg is relieving as Hydro trouble man while Tom Jasper takes holidays that began last week.
The group concluded about two weeks camping at Hoopers Lake on Monday night and returned home reluctantly but in good spirits after the outing.
Rev. J. A. Stephen leaves this week for vacation and there will be no evening service in the United Church on Sunday July 31 and August 7. Sunday school will be held in the morning as usual.
Wm Strachan returns from a motor trip to Yellow Stone Park and other points of interest saying the journey was splendid and most enjoyable.
Mr and Mrs G Boaver of Winnipeg spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs T Conway. They were returning from a motor trip to Calgary Banff Cranbrook and other western points.
The Federal grain elevator is being overhauled to prepare for the crop. An air dump and other improvements are planned. The elevator did not open last year, and Mr. Burwash is expected to be in charge this season.
Decker and Parkissimo lodges held a joint installation of officers at Decker on Tuesday night of last week. The installing officer was D.D.G.M. Bro. C. Ellerington, assisted by brethren from Hamiota. After the business, a social time followed with a large attendance.
On Wednesday afternoon the Sons and Daughters of England lodges held a pleasant picnic at Hoopers Lake. The day featured softball races tug-of-war and other events followed by tea under the trees and a lake shore dance as the gathering concluded.
The dry hot weather has sped up harvest with wheat, oats, and barley cutting starting last week and possibly going general within a day or so. In the northeast part of the district crops are less advanced and should be ready for the binder in about a week.
J. G. Millar a Rapid City figure in Oddfellow circles died suddenly at home on Sunday. The funeral Tuesday was attended by D D M C Ellerington Dr Chalmers W B G Little Wm Bonner and R A Phillips. Millar was a Past Grand Master of the order.
Victor G. Few pupil Dorothy Woods earned Introductory 2nd class honors Kathleen Clarke achieved Primary 1st class honors Gladys Henderson secured Junior 1st class honors in the Piano Forte classes at the Toronto Conservatory exams held at Brandon College.
Jack Wythe displays two barley samples at the office grown from seed from Saskatchewan and Fountain Colorado. One eighth of an acre from Saskatchewan seed and just over an acre from Fountain seed show strong straw and neck strength. The samples may be viewed but none will be sold.
Announcement reports Sir Henry Thornton resigning after ten years as chairman and president of Canadian National Railways. L. J. Hungerford named acting president, having served as Vice-President Operation and Construction since the railway's consolidation. L. V. Hummel also resigns and his departure is accepted by the board.
Jack Wythe exhibited his Aber deen Angus herd at the Virden fair on Thursday and led the prize list in all classes entered. The same herd performed similarly at Hamidta on Friday, again winning top prizes. Wythe praised the Hamiota fair directors for their courteous handling of overnight exhibitors and stock unloading assistance.
The passage notes delegates travel from Brandon after the Economic Conference for a tour by road through Manitoba toward The Pas and Churchill. The plan aims to show delegates the region and its potential as part of their return trip to the Pacific coast.
The fragment hints at regional mobility ideas but provides no specific events people places or dates to anchor a summary. It mentions changing cars and letting locals move them certain distances as a concept without actions or outcomes.
Mrs Phillips of Regina is visiting Crandall area friends in town.
Mrs. Oliver Telfer and her two sons from Regina are visiting Dr. and Mrs. Wraser, spending time with the local family.
T. Cobb of the Royal Band staff has returned from holidays spent at Melita. The musician arrived home to resume duties with the ensemble and perform at upcoming engagements.
Reverend A J Redney is attending the United Ministers school being held at Wesley College in Winnipeg.
Harold Coupe of Rosetown Saskatchewan will be in charge of the Federal elevator in town and has moved into the Cox residence for his duties.
Mr R Penelton and family express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during illness and trouble. They appreciate the sympathy and praise Nurse Sharpe for her wonderful nursing and care.
Mildred Pearl Torrance also known as Mrs Ernest Fleming died at her Crandall home last Thursday around midnight after an illness since February. She was 39 years old. Born in Blairs district, she was daughter of the late E and Mrs Torrance. She married 13 years ago and lived on a Crandall area farm with husband and three children Ada Jean and Jack. She leaves two brothers George and Melvin and a sister Mrs Dan Cowling of Crandall. Funeral Saturday at the family residence with Revs. Radley and Bowman. large attendance including relatives from Ontario Brandon and Portage. Interment Crandall cemetery. floral tributes sent from family and friends.
A pumber from here attended the Air Show at Virden on Monday. Several farmers report wheat cutting has begun and general harvest is expected within a week.
Mr and Mrs E Sinclair motored to Brandon on Monday and were accompanied by Miss E Sinclair.
J. F. Tennant & Sons unloaded a car of binder twine last week and are now ready to supply all your needs for twine or repairs.
The P S held a well attended Saturday picnic along the Assiniboine river with games boating and a hearty lunch enjoyed by all attendees.
A Friday afternoon hall dance under the Anti-low Mood League raised funds for the hall. After expenses, a credit of 17 dollars was turned over to the hall fund. Music by the Gloom Chasers with N Lockart as MC.
The Sunday school picnic held in town on Wednesday last was a great success. The sports committee is praised for keeping attendees entertained with races, softball, dodgebar, horseshoes, and the ladies are complimented on a splendid lunch. Ice cream by volunteers was greatly appreciated by old and young. Between eighty and ninety attended supper, with many joining in the evening fun. The picnics are described as a great local institution.
The community hall annual meeting announces new rental fees with 25 percent of door receipts and a $500 minimum for a fore concert, and 25 percent with an $800 minimum for fore concert and dance or a straight chance. John E. Mitchell is the corrected committee member for donations. Citizens are urged to donate cash through committee members to help clear existing indebtedness.
Isabela resident Miss Queen Smith of Alexander is visiting with her sister Mrs. R E Heise, sharing news of family plans and upcoming events.
Master Rex Collingwood of Rivers is enjoying a holiday visit with Mr and Mrs J Sutherland.
Rey and Mrs H L Bowman are spending their holidays at Miami and Winnipeg. The notice notes their travel destinations and holiday plans.
J E Heise came home last week after a pleasant visit with his son at Ft. William.
Mr and Mrs W J McGregor of Gladstone and Mr and Mrs W H Miller departed Sunday for a motor trip to Banff with plans to tour the area and return in the coming weeks.
The Young People of Bloris will take charge of the service here on Sunday evening at 7.30 with Sunday school at the usual time.
Mr and Mrs C A Hanna who had been visiting for some time with Mr and Mrs N Bai left for their home in Toronto.
Canadian Pacific Railway announces a July 22 sea and land excursion to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, with a port of call by the new steamer Princess Helene across the Bay of Fundy. The trip highlights show places in both provinces and a sea passage finale. A golf highlight notes Mrs Guy Lapraik making a rare female hole in one at the Sortin course near Montreal. Agricultural reports from Winnipeg cite favorable prairie crop progress in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan with local hail damage. Columnist Bob Davis is staying at Banff Springs on his way from Hawaii. Traffic World urges consideration of highway funding by motor vehicles and a fairing of road costs for railways.
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