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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1934
Page
8
Gledys Hendersn and Dorothy Woods took their music examinations in Brandon on Monday. Mer and Mrs Woods and Russell, along with Mrs J J Henderson, accompanied them by car to Brandon.
The local Lodges of the Sons and Daughters of England were well represented at a district church in Elkhorn on Sunday afternoon. A very enjoyable service followed by a social time is reported. Some motorists joke about councillors avoiding main roads due to many holes and bumps.
The region reports beneficial rains since Thursday easing the drought and winds. crops and garden crops show improvement with a brighter outlook than a week ago. Peter MacPherson Massey Harris Agent advertises worming and farming supplies. price listed as five dollars per month. First grasshopper plague victim in the prairies is William Webber 19 who died in hospital after arsenic poisoning while preparing pest bait on his father’s farm. Authorities suspect exposure from bait handling and mixing.
Miniota squads posted strong showings in recent games. The first team defeated Shoal Lake with a seven run surge in the fourth inning to seal victory, while the second team faced Elkhorn in a separate matchup.
On Wednesday night the home team lost by one run as the scoreboard showed 7-6. Minot team, now 1, advances to Bramberg tomorrow to join all North Western League clubs in the tournament.
The Canadian Pacific announces limited time fares to Eastern Canada with Great Lakes inland sea voyage. Return from Miniota to Toronto 31.50, to Montreal 31.75, to Quebec 35.00, plus a 10 dollar one way Lakes surcharge. Agent J. J. Henderson at Miniota offers full particulars.
Isabella notes W Wallace accompanied a caroff stock to Winnipeg on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs G Robb of Drop spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs A Rose. Mrs H Harrison and Mrs D Bell attended the Drama Festival in Winnipeg last week. Mrs Smith of Brandon arrived last week to spend the summer with her daughter Mrs R E Heise. Mr and Mrs Blight and family of Voakville were weekend visitors of Mr and Mrs W C Blight.
A baseball tournament will be held in Virden on Thursday July 19 under the auspices of the Canadian Legion and B. P. O. Ellis. See large posters for particulars. Keep the date in mind.
A horseshoe contest will be held at the Fair Ground on Saturday, June 16 at 2 p.m. Anyone willing to pay a 25 cent membership fee is eligible. A partner draw will determine teams, with prizes offered.
Mr and Mrs A Harvey of Urisha visited Ed monton and stayed with Mr and Mrs Reid. The W I will meet at Mrs J T Finkheiner’s home at 2 30 p m next Wednesday for the convention report. The Jowal bail team lost 3 1 to Hamiota at Hamiota. Conpell will play here Wednesday. The local team faces Shoal Lake Thursday in the final game of the series.
Crandall visits Mrs C Dickie in Deloraine accompanied by her children. Rev A J Radley and Nelson Henderson started the United Church Conference in Winnipeg last week.
Margaret Douglas recovers enough from a motorcycle accident to resume study. Pupils Wiesel H Tennant Eradley M McKay and Lawrence Allen traveled to Brandon for music exams under Miss Kirton. The W I monthly meeting led by Mrs A Dickey with a temperance paper from Mrs Welsh. The WI honored Miss Kirton for training children for the Hamola festival with a bouquet of carnations stocks and geraniums.
Beulah Bits notes the W.A. of St Wilfrid s to meet at Mrs Reid s home on Thursday and the W I to meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Armstrong s home for delegates to present convention reports. Mr and Mrs Haney to Pipestone with Mr and Mrs Taylor and Mrs Taylor of Miniota. Beulah Mission Band led by Mrs Chisholm won the Mission Band Banner at the WMS meeting at Birtle Presbyterial Newale. A special service marks the 400th anniversary of Cartier s discovery of Canada at United Sunday School on Sunday June 24.
A session at 11 p.m. includes a warm, open invitation for all to attend the service, emphasizing welcome and communal participation.
United Stores Ltd Miniete promotes a grocery notice stating careful attention to customer orders and a broad range of fruits preserved in season.
Postponed Arrow River field meet due to rain. A Friday hall dance featured the Merrymakers Orchestra. Pupils of Miss G Kirton attempted Toronto Conservatory exams in Bran. Two loads from Bran attended the Provincial Drama Festival. Arrow River players gained experience. CI GT church service with four mission talks by K Leland E Nab QO Mitchell and R Jackson. Pauline Tennant sang. Dorothy Mitchell presided. Mission Band plans open meeting Saturday to honor life members and former leaders. Rally delegates named for Crandall event. WMS engaging at Mrs Elliott home with reports from Presbyterial Newdale and study-book talks on China.
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