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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1934
Page
8
Mel J. A. Forsyth leaves this week for a visit to relatives and friends in Ontario. The trip aims to reconnect with family and familiar communities during the travel period.
Miniota with Montgomery and Beulah All Star meetups produced mixed results. McConnell swept Miniota 13 to 10 after a 9-0 deficit. Miniota lost a later game despite early two-run first inning. Beulah All Star faced Miniota in a 5 to 0 defeat at Miniota. Overalls for sale listed at 1.50 per pair in red or whiteback styles.
Beulah Bits Miss D Paynter visits Winnipeg this week while Mrs A Howie of Rivers visits friends nearby. Mr and Mrs M H Johnena depart next week for a motor trip to Ontario. Thieves entered Forster Brox store early Saturday and stole Fomee tobacco and about 850 from the cash register. Arrow River YPS presented two plays to a large appreciative audience Friday night under the local YPS. the following dance was sponsored by the Softball Club.
A Lawn Social will be held at Mrs J A Frazer’s home on Wednesday June 27 starting 1:30 PM with games and a programme of sports. Tea will be served at 1d c per plate. Strawberries and ice cream will be sold. Auspices Beulah United Church Ladies Aid. A Shamrock Community Club picnic drew about 90 members and guests to Minnewash ta near Beulah with softball, horseshoes, children novelty races, a 6:30 supper and peanut scramble.
Citizens of Minieta and nearby municipalities held a large veterans day observance presided by Reeve JR Lynch. A parade by flower girls, scouts, and returned soldiers followed, as Col Ralph Webb of Winnipeg encouraged unity and support for veteran organizations amid postwar unrest. A Salvation Army concert and singing preceded by an offering supported the Army’s work, with praise for band performances and civic participation.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs E Heyes at River on June 19 with Muriel Dudley listed as a relative by marriage. The announcement notes the birth of the child and identifies the family.
Isabella reports Mrs J Chaytor of Anguaville is visiting with her daughter Mrs W T Blight.
Entries include Ladies and Mens at 25 dollars and Children doubles singles events. A silver tea and home sale priced at 10 dollars will be held June 30 at Mrs A J Leland’s home under the Local Association Girl Guides auspices.
Clyde McKinnon of Winnipeg visits his sister Mrs H M Bris bin. Miss KE Harpers of Rose Isle and others stay with Rev and Mrs H J Bowman. L Coxsworth of California and Deloraine sisters visit their brother J Coxsworth. Mr and Mrs F Reid and Mr and Mrs M J Bridge travel to Brandon for the funeral of Mrs Sarah West who died at Shaunavon on Friday June 22 at age 70. Sympathy is extended to Mrs Reid in her bereavement.
A Cup and Saucer tea at Mrs. T. Hamiltons home drew guests including Miss E. Dewar and Ti. Bennet from Strathclair and Miss M. E. Vance of Brandon. The Birtle Presbytery W M held a successful southern section convention with eight societies represented. Rev A J Radley ended a five year ministry at the United Church and was farewelled by a large congregation, having been well liked during his stay.
The Woman's Missionary Society will hold a Birthday Tea at Mrs G Reynolda's home on Wednesday afternoon June 27 from 4 to 5 30. Everyone welcome.
The Comrades of the Miniota branch Canadian Legion thank all who cooperated to make Sunday’s Memorial Service a success. Your courtesies are highly appreciated.
Notice warns any party who removed Massey Harris implements from the town storage on the property to return them at once. Names PS McPherson and Massey Harris Agent are identified as known individuals. Proceeding will be pursued if restitution is not made.
A Manitoba event at Birtle Sports on Monday July 2 features twelve top football teams including Dauphin Winnipeg and Brandon competing for 200 in cash prizes. Fans will meet players and enjoy high class plays as teams travel long distances for the event.
A notice invites participation for a program described as speaking singing and moving to you on one part of the grounds and appearing on a screen at another location. The message urges attendees to remember dates in July extending to July 6.
Arrow River residents including Mr. and Mrs. Attwood and Mr. R. B. Wallace with Mae Askell drove to Brandon on Friday. Edith Radley and Helen Tennant, Miss G Kirton pupils, excelled in Brandon music teams. A local ball game against George Dee Coles’ team ended 10 to 7 for the visitors.
Jane Ann Graham wife of James Wiggins died early Saturday at age 74 5 months and 30 days after long illness. Born in Rudolph Ontario she married J Wiggins in 1876 and the couple moved west in 1877 homesteading in Portage la Prairie then Arrow River area. Funeral Sunday at Arrow River church conducted by Rev J A Stephen with many old and new friends attending and burial in Arrow River cemetery.
Mr James Wiggins and family express sincere gratitude for kindnesses shown during the illness and for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes at the time of Mrs J Wiggins’s death.
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