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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1930
Page
8
A local item notes IAI CG Gilbert Howan being gazetted as a Commissioner and mentions changes in mail plane timings and westward coverage. The write up portrays the country as full of golden opportunities with a strong, positive tone and a noted portrait.
Wiss Patsy Gray, Specialist in Marcel ling, will be at Mrs. J Cooks residence in Miniota on Friday to address local readers. Col H A Mullins left the east for Marquette to monitor pre election plans as Manitoba contemplates Conservative gains in Ottawa.
Deficit at Virlen hospital cited as costs rise and revenue fall. Memorial Day interest list includes June dates for Rapid City Rivers Miniota Hamiota and Blanchard Trustees' Association mid-summer convention at Crandall on a Saturday in June.
Rev E S Dixon and Ed Sin Clair attend the annual Conference of the United Church in Manitoba held in Winnipeg this week.
Reports indicate most current teachers plan not to return next year. Minicta is expected to appoint a male principal to lead the staff.
The Provincis Exhibition of Manitoba will be held at Brandon from June 30 to July 4. The prize list is more attractive than in years past, especially the first prizes. For prize lists and information contact secretary J. E. Keattie, Brandon.
The notice calls residents to attend the first practice at Arrow River Friday night at 8 30 for the Community choir. A second practice will be at Crandall on the following Monday.
Pupils have practiced for weeks as eliminations proceed to choose the best athletes to represent their schools at the Field Day. The event will be held this Saturday at Arrow River with wishes for a fine day.
Experiments at Brandon Experimental Farm show June ploughing yields higher crop returns. June ploughing averages about five bushels per acre more than mid July ploughing and results in cleaner weed-free summer fallows the following year.
Miss M R McClung of the Brandon Childrens Aid Society outlined an expansion from city work to 35 municipalities and 21 towns. Advised by Miss Charlotte Whitney the territory runs east to Douglas south to the border north to Shellmouth and west to the border with Winnipeg excluded.
The article notes a large number of unemployed in Brandon and the need to establish a bread line while thousands of emigrants continue arriving. It critiques Canada’s portrayal by immigration agents and mentions a recent bread line depiction in a daily paper.
John J. Arklis the light testing and fitting specialist will speak at Leams Hotel on Tuesday evening June 10 at 9 pm. The Crandall Chau Tauqua opening drew a packed tent audience and proved well worth the trip with further shows expected to attract many from the district.
Maple Leaf Flour is praised for consistent quality and constant stock at United Stores, Ltd. The notice also highlights Rolled Oats and Feed available at the Miniota location, indicating reliable merchandise and inventory for shoppers.
A reader letters page criticizes a Progressive Liberal stance and urges attendance at a July 9 convention in Shoal Lake to influence candidate selection. Separate school notes describe planting a memorial tree at Miniota school with local clergy and board members participating. Plans for Manitoba Diamond Jubilee ceremonies on July 15 mark a milestone in the province’s confederation anniversary observances.
At the Parliament Buildings on Tuesday of last week Premier Bracken led about 100 attendees from civic, provincial, educational and religious circles, including New Canadians. He reviewed steps taken toward celebrating the provincial jubilee and the formation of a provincial jubilee committee with advisory and actual executives. Municipal representatives will promote the local celebration in conjunction with the province.
Provincial committee promotes Block Salt for pastures with a price of 70 cents per block from United Stores Ltd Minieta. The notice emphasizes animal health and feed efficiency.
Beulah Bits Jordon Frazer, recently at tending University, visits the district. Mrs. Hinds and her son Carman of Virden spend the weekend with Rev. Hinds who attends the United Church Conference in Winnipeg this week.
Report notes a strong run of events at the Birtle Chautauqua last week with praise for the variety and quality of programmes presented by presenters and organizers. Attendees praised engaging talks and performances.
Isabella notes Miss E Bridge of Brandon spent the weekend at her home here with Mr and Mrs Kelly of Pipe.
R Clarke and W Wallace left Tuesday for Winnipeg with a car of stock while Stone spent the weekend in town.
W Ross and C Arris leave for Birch River to reside temporarily. Sunday service will be conducted by the WMS with Mrs Dr Fraser of Crandall delivering the address. The Taxis group will lead the music. Mr Dibbiee was summoned home to Moncton N B for his father’s illness, with Jack Morrow covering his school duties during absence.
Reverend and Mrs. Bowman along with family spend the weekend in Winnipeg with Wiverac accompanying them. The group plans to attend the United Church conference in the city this week.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 6 p.m. on Saturday June 7 for loading gravel tracks. Two teams required, each party supplies their own equipment feed and driver. Working hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m with 1 hour for dinner. One dollar per day deducted for board. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Hazen Chalmers, Miniota.
Notice requests interested parties to contact W. J Scrachan before Saturday of this week in June to arrange for an experienced poultry culler to visit the district and cull flocks.
About three weeks ago a one year old black steer with a white face and black markings on eyes and nose strayed from section 23 14 25. Caller listed as T Gray at lu 4 Crandall exchange and asked to be contacted for recovery.
Dr. R L Miles will be at the Commercial Hotel in Mineta on Tuesday and Wednesday June 10th and 11th to perform extractions and plate work. He holds BA LB S and is located in Pratt and Lauman Block Birtle.
J Spalding motored to Winnipeg on Tuesday accompanied by Mrs. E E Evans Miss G Taylor and EK H Words.
Jack Wythe ships two track loads of young cattle to Portage for the fat stock show this week. The event gathers breed entrants and buyers for the regional exhibition and sale.
The Miniota Consumers Co operative will supply gasoline and oil with good service guaranteed to all. Members and non members alike can place orders through C Ellerington secretary, by phone 17 i2 Miniota.
The Municipal School District of Miniota No 149 presents the April 1930 superintendent report detailing enrolment and attendance figures for the district’s schools. The document summarizes pupil counts and attendance rates across district facilities for the month.
Tenders are invited for constructing a metal sheeted van shed at Arrow River measuring 40 by 24 feet with a 7 foot stud and 1 foot cement base. Tenders close on or before June 6 1930. Lowest tender not guaranteed. John Spalding Secretary Treasurer.
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