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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1936
Page
8
AT King spent Sunday at his home in Boissevein. Congratulations to John Wythe on his exhibits at the various fair held in the surrounding districts. He has won many championships with his herd and the majority of red ribbons in individual entries.
The short Manitoba campaign closed as voters went to the polls to choose the next government. Turnbull of Social Credit won Hamiota by a margin over 200 as returns were not yet available at press time.
King Edward VIII unveiled the Memorial on Vimy Ridge honoring 59544 Canadians who died in the war. A 6000 strong pilgrimage from Canada attended as the French President and other officials joined the ceremony. The monument lists 11000 unknown graves and will tour London before proceeding to France with official guests.
Mr and Mrs A Geib of Minot announce the birth of a daughter at Viniora Hospital on Monday July 27. The child is the couple's first.
The marriage occurred Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs TF Young. Jean Charles, daughter of Mr Charles of British Columbia formerly of Birtle, wed Mr Eric Randall, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Randall of Birtle. Rev HL Bowman officiated.
The Crandall girls softball team won the final game against Elphin stone at the Hamiota Fair, securing a victory in the event.
Mr and Mrs O Hara returned from a visit to Madoc Ontario with Patricia remaining to visit for a time.
The WL met Thursday in the church parlor with 15 members and four visitors. Mrs Robus and Mrs Collyer and Mrs Bortana reported on the provincial and district conventions. Miss Lois Cann gave a humorous reading. Lunch concluded the gathering.
The annual meeting of Cran dall Consolidated School District was held last Monday evening with George Angus as chair. L Johnson reported the finances in good standing, and E Mark confirmed all school vans are insured. Alice Hazelwood won the Grade XI Isbister Scholarship. Staff vacancies were filled by Miss Moody Cromer, Miss M Kirton Hargrave, and Mr Doherty Shoal Lake. Retiring trustees J Smith and TJ A Grey did not seek reelection. replacing them are W Kirk and W Johns. Ratepayers express satisfaction with governance.
The community mourns Cecil Duncan who died after an appendicitis operation in Russell Hospital. Born in Isabella district, he traveled as a grain buyer across Manitoba and Saskatchewan and married Ira Davis in 1921. Surviving are his wife, three children, his mother, and five sisters. Funeral at Isabella United Church with many relatives and friends attending.
October 4 has been set as the date for anniversary services. Madge Eslerington of Carberry visits cousin Helen Tennant. Mrs Parker and daughters Marion and Eunice visit sister Mrs Robbins. A F Palmer and Florence of Macrorie visit Mr and Mrs John Wiggins.
News comes from Allisonville Ontario that Frank McQuay has died. The notice records the passing and confirms local acknowledgment of the death.
Report from Hamiota Fair notes strong turnout and good displays in all classes. Miss Elizabeth McNab accompanied Mr and Mrs W S Palmer to Winnipeg. Palmer has been visiting the district. High school exam results listed for Grades Ila Lelond KK and 11 with names including Margaret Sucki Florie M Kinnon Georgina Torrance Keith Rutledge Helen Tennant Mavis Townson Bernice Wiggins Olive Mitchell Annie Luckie Edward Sinclair and others.
Local notes list Beulah residents holidaying at T E B Forster home. Mrs Miller of Moose Jaw visits Myr and Mrs D MacDonald. Mr and Mrs H Clarke and Kenneth return to Winnipeg. Vincencett of Pipestone visits sister Mrs Chisholm. Two Creeks group visits T E Forster. St Wilfrid’s picnic planned at Hooper’s Lake Blenheim side. Wilson Rattray and children visit Winnipeg. Forster family guests in Reston.
On Thursday Mrs H J Bowman hosted a silver tea for the WI. Mr and Mrs R Bell and family of Garland are visiting relatives in the district. Miss Evelyn Harpell of Rose Isle is visiting ev and Mrs I Bowman. Mr and Mrs A C Heise and family of Ft William are visiting at the R E Heise home. Mr and Mrs C Ness and Mr and Mrs J Allen and family of Winnipeg spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J Sutherland.
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