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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
8
A brief notice lists events in Birtle with a Red Cross Sports Day planned. The listing highlights community activities and patriotic observances, inviting participation and attendance by residents.
A large group from the district attended Brandon Nema’s graduation exercises on Thursday, marking a notable turnout and showing district support for the graduate’s achievement.
A district participant braved the elements at Norton’s Sports on Saturday but heavy rain forced most of the programme to be abandoned. The event could not proceed with any horse races, disappointing attendees supporting the Red Cross.
Miss Marjorie Berwick hosted a campfire gathering where Miss Laurie Chalmers received a silver pieserver as a gift from the girls, with Masses G. Clements and H. Tuck as hostesses. In Minicta, villagers gathered for the annual memorial service honoring veterans, led by Rev A. B. Simpson of Shoal Lake, who urged steadfast courage and faith in facing future battles. The Hamiota band provided music. Carnegie Pipers played The Lament, and JW Horner led the Last Post and Reveille.
The Micista branch of the Canadian Legion expresses sincere thanks to those who assisted in preparing and carrying out the service. A meeting followed to discuss Home Defense plans with RR Glass and M Ro Ames presenting notes on Virden altlas war efforts. A Legion meeting tonight will address finalizing plans for Minita municipality as Home Defense becomes urgent amid wartime concerns.
Crandall J. Bell of Brandon visits with his mother while Wallace Warren from Weyburn visits the G. Angus home. Mr and Mrs Lyng and Mr and Mrs Rh E Vance were visitors to Brandon during the weekend.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Alex Peters Millar late of Minista Manitoba requesting verified claims. Claims must be sent to Pratt & Lauman Lobsters representing executrix Mary Craik Millar at Birtle Manitoba on or before July 15, 1940.
Rev and Mrs HM MacFarlane and Harry visited friends in a former field in Saskatchewan last week and this week are visiting at Makaroff before leaving for Bermuda.
Beulah Pter J Rollo and D Titley of Shilo spent the weekend at their homes. C Prater visited Winnipeg last week to enlist. Mr and Mrs McGilvray of Norway House and R McGilvray of Binsearth called at J McGilvray’s home. Shamrock ladies cleared over 1000 at a Tea and Sale of Aprons and Homecooking on Tuesday. A Strawberry Tea and Sale of Homecooking at Mrs W Tiley’s home, under St Wilfrid’s W A, raised about 2000 last Thursday.
Miss Madge Ellerington of Brandon spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J F Tennant. Mr and Mrs G Currie of Ken
For sale two items listed by Terry Shurwell in Beulah. A 8 ft John Deere power lift cultivator, and a 2 ft Massey Harris single disc cultivator. Gelding available, 4 years old, contact Terry Shurwell at phone 293.
A sale of home cooking and candy is scheduled at The Herald office on Saturday June 29 starting at 3 p m under the auspices of 1st Company Miniota Girl Guides.
Under the Country Group banner the United Church Ladies Aid announces an Ice Cream Social at Mrs. G Reynolds home on Friday June 28 at 8 p.m. The event will feature Softball and Horseshoes and other activities.
Public auction to be held July 18 1940 at the Commercial Hotel Birtle Manitoba for the north half of Section 34 Township 14 4 west, about 180 cultivated acres, buildings incl house barn and several small structures. Sealed bid with 22 percent cash deposit required. balance per terms to be announced. Vendor’s solicitors listed in Winnipeg.
About 200 friends and relatives gathered in a hall to wish Pres Geo and Jim McKinnon Arnold Town son Jack Durrant and Lance Corp Cee Leland well. Rev G Al McMillan spoke, pencils and autograph albums were given, a school program and musical numbers followed then dancing and lunch ended with the national anthem and Auld Lang Syne. Reg White reported a 34 pound 22 inch 10 inch girth pekeral from the Assiniboine river.
The district celebrates the wedding of Wilma eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A Chapman Shoal Lake to Murray Simmie elder son of Mr and Mrs G Simmie Winnipeg. The ceremony was conducted Monday afternoon by Rev J A Stephen of Birtle at Selsgirth United Church.
Mr and Mrs H J Bowman were guests at a surprise party in Isabella church parlor on Friday afternoon. Representatives from four congregations in his charge attended. A three-tiered wedding cake symbolized the occasion as an outpouring of appreciation and congratulations.
A local gathering honored Mr and Mrs Bowman with flowers and warm thanks for years of service. The couple, praised for their kindness and leadership, were celebrated as a vital part of community life and wished well for the future amid parting plans.
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. R. Ross who died Monday after a long illness. The Scotia church service was led by Revs. T D Barnett and J Dunnett, burial in Scotia cemetery. Mrs Ross lived in the Scotia district since 1882 and was in her 93rd year. She died at her daughter Mrs G MacKay's home.
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