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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1932
Page
8
Mrs B L Dickie is visiting her sister Mrs J Craig in Winnipeg. The note places them together during the visit and records the social linkage.
Mrs. T Hamilton visits W Evans at Sfiniota Hospital on Saturdays, as observed by local reporters.
The warm weather forced an early conclusion of the local curling bonspiel last week. Organizers say play will resume later.
The girls presented a fine program of local talent on Friday evening with HB in the chair. The event drew a receptive audience and showcased community performers in a well received program.
The Palmerston Mission Band reports secretary Margaret Douglas is back home from Hamida hospital and is recovering well.
The Palmerton Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. G Douglas’s home with the Worlds Day of Prayer program. An offering was sent for missionary work. The group postponed last week due to weather and plans an Irish Social on March 18 at Mrs. Congdon’s to aid the WM S.
A Sunday night church service marked the installation of electric light. Rev. A. J. Radley presided. Y.S. Mission Band, Junior C G I T, Tre Rangers, and Skylight choir contributed readings and songs. Mia O Hara sang Come to the Light as the congregation joined in.
Arrow River notes report a hall dance planned for Friday. Mrs W J Wiggins and J R Mitchell were visitors to Miniota on Thursday last.
Lanny Elliott reports two pair of twin calves arriving on his farm this spring. The item hints at ongoing discussion about higher dairy or meat production and farm yields.
The article expresses sympathy for Wm. Evans who is very ill in the hospital and hopes for his early release to return home.
Fine weather dries snow as sleighing fades and wheels prove scarce. Heavy drifts block routes, but some days allow limited car movement in the district.
The C.G.I.T. concluded its First Art Course with two final talks on Thursday. Jessie Elliott led a session on bandaging and Florence Wallace spoke about pressure points.
The committee in charge of a St Patricks concert and dance promises a lively evening for Irish men and the community, with plans described as lively and upbeat.
Rumors say several football clubs are forming as winter ends. Players prepare for trials and coaches organize drills to be ready for spring.
The Mission Band gathered at the home of Mrs J Tennant on Saturday afternoon the 20th for a local social and discussion.
Mrs Wallace gave the devotion and Mrs Tennant delivered the session story for the day. Alice Mitchell presided at the piano during the proceedings.
The Happy Seamstrees group met for the fifth and last time at Mrs Bell’s residence Saturday afternoon. The clothing care lesson drew interest and was followed by a dainty lunch prepared by Mrs Beil.
The Sunshine group held a meeting at the home of Mrs KE DMcNab last Tuesday evening with all members present. After a most interesting and helpful lesson, members and friends enjoyed a social time together.
The opening pair of local hockey league games impressed spectators with fast play and tight defense as teams traded chances early in the season. Key players showcased skill while coaches emphasized speed and transition throughout the matchups.
The league table lists teams like Wild Cats Pathfinders Arrows Black Devil with equal points, signaling a tight race. The standings imply balanced competition and potential shifts as remaining games unfold.
The WL gathered at Mrs. Eliotts on Wednesday afternoon for the 1932 programme. Mrs W Tenn convened the event while Mrs Elliott spoke on the League of Nations and Drs J P F Tennent discussed Current Events. Nine boys sang from Miss McLenehan's room. Current Events secretaries were appointed: Zod quarter Mrs Gardhaw, 3rd quarter Mrs Dayton, last quarter Mrs Jno Wiggins.
Last Saturday was to have been a busy day of hockey locally with multiple games scheduled. Fans awaited results and any changes to game times or venues due to weather or postponements.
In the morning the Wild Cats and Arrows were drawn against each other in a league and after dinner Crandall intermediates were to play our boysa and the Miniota Midgets to our little lads with Crandall seniors to cross sticks with our senior team but fine weather forced all games to be called off to the sorrow of the hockey boys.
A Saturday afternoon gathering of the C G LT met at Mrs J Tennant’s house with strong attendance. Clara Jackson and Annabelle McKinnon led the projects questionnaire while Miss Jessie Elliott, Miss Jessie Mitchell, and Miss Gertrune MecLenehan judged the first aid knowledge shown. A charity lunch prepared by Annabella McKinnon and Mabel O Calaghan concluded the event.
The Cattie Breeders Association announces a major Pure Bred Cattle sale during Brandon Winter Fair week. Eighty short horn bulls, fourteen Hereford, fourteen Aberdeen Angus, and ten Shorthorn females will be offered by longtime breeders and new contributors deemed up to standard. Catalogues are available from the Exhibition Office Brandon. sale begins March 17 at 9 o'clock with afternoon sessions planned after site completion.
To arrive at the Secretary's office. Anyone interested in the competitive for horses cattle swine or poultry and who had not received a prize list should send for one at once.
New Brunswick to host Bruins training round with forty players expected to attend around October 15. Separate items note record-setting Alberta speed skating by A. E. Hardy, Miss Margaret J. Nicol crowned Carnival Queen, and Easter ticket privileges for Canadian travelers. Public auction planned for fifty seven ten year leases of fishing rivers in New Brunswick at Fredericton on April 7.
At a February meeting in Montreal President E W Beatty announced the company will forgo interest on land contracts for 1931 and extend the offer to 1932 if the contract holder pays taxes and one full installment. A bonus will reward those catching up with arrears, aiding farmers amid low grain prices and poor crops.
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