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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1930
Page
8
Local news items mention Ash Wednesday the first day of Lent, visitors and residents in Thornhill and Dart areas, and small community notices. The piece also discusses safety and traffic provisions, driver’s license tests, and municipal noise by laws with safety zones and visible signs in school zones.
A. Y. P. A. hosted a successful social and whist olive at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bireh on Wednesday night last week. Winners at whist were Mrs. GL Armtrorg and Mrs. Bruce. Consolations went to Mrs. S March and Mrs. Brood mpe.
The couple who left a baby in the train corridor between Winnipeg and Kenora have received four months in jail. Upon release they face deportation due to their immigration status.
Dan McLean turned on the beacon atop the BBC stores in Winnipeg on Monday night at 8 30 pm. The beacon is the only one recognized by the Department of National Defence and marks the start of the initial mail service trip.
Brandon Experimental Farm staff presented charts showing eight year period 1921 to 2011 with cost up to 314.02 to raise a pig to market weight 700 pounds. The same period average sale price for select hogs reached 20.05 per head.
The Lit club met with the president presiding. A Kennedy’s Music Store orthophonic Victrola record player was shown for pupil listening to choose a suitable machine for the new school gramophone. The session ended with God Save The King.
The United Church Young People's Society staged a three act comedy for a splendid Friday night audience at Miniota hall. Ben S Woods trained the cast led by Jack Dansbury Conway Dorward Miss Irene Stewart Billy Melrose Hazen Whbalmers Mrs Stabbing Killy Miss E McLenehan Betty Smith Miss Ina Cornish Captain Caleb Clayton Charles Armitage. Scenery was prepared by the artistes and the story amused greatly, especially Con as a statue of a Roman Senator. The cast all performed splendidly and future productions are anticipated.
Law amend men's committee last week passed changes expanding parking and traffic regulations to rural towns. The bill sets stopping distances for brakes at 20 miles per hour with rear brake only 37 feet, four wheel brakes 22 feet, and motorcycles at the same speed.
Our Hosiery Repair Service is proving popular and well it may. Your silk base will be repaired as good as new. Charges are very small. United Stores Ltd Miniota.
A reader replies to Mr. Long’s earlier letters about summer vacation and schooling, offering alternative views on proposed changes and the role of education during the season.
The article discusses summer schooling gaps with exams in Jane and results in August, notes many schools close early, and argues for structured home practice and self guided work. It emphasizes reading, number work, writing, drawing, drill for lower grades, and slower pupils needing extra time and home study to master principles.
The Winnipeg court notes increasing Juvenile Delinquency tied to lax supervision and excess spending, praising inventors as the high earners and warning about indulgent lifestyles. Figures named include A McDonald and J Alloway among others who thrived on industry and thrift.
A shopping notice from United Stores Miatota urges ladies to choose dress materials now. New arrivals emphasize unique patterns with no two alike and dress ends as the final touch.
Sympathy is offered to Rev W J Finch Rector of St Georges Church Birtle as his wife died in Brandon on Friday. The funeral was held Tuesday and the interment followed at Moore Park cemetery.
Oldtimers recall Eleanor Andrew who died Monday February 24 in Winnipeg General Hospital at age 71. The widow of Charles Andrew she had been ill five days. Funeral held Thursday February 26 with interment in Elmwood Cemetery. She leaves son H. A. Lawson of Carberry and stepson Charles G. Andrew of Winnipeg.
The Manitoba Winter Fair will feature a bucking horse act by the Welsh Brothers. Three men will work the horse: an ear man, anchor man and rider. The ear man grips the horse by the ear, the anchor man holds the halter rope, and the rider saddles the horse before release. The rider must stay with no bridle, and may not use two hands or slap the horse with a hat according to the contest rules.
Unclear OCR text describes reparation ride events at the Manitoba Winter Fair. Mentions genuine Western Canadian horses not bucking, and boys riding horses brought by attendees. Emphasizes authenticity of mounts and participation in the fair event.
The Blaiis Football Club held an Oyster supper at the home of Mr and Mrs A Clark on Friday night. A toast program followed with J M Hankin noted as toastmaster and toasts to The King and The Football Club. The evening ended with dancing to music by G Clark and general praise for a splendid time.
A notice states a meeting will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Municipal Hall to select rinks and make final arrangements for the bovspiel event.
The W. A. of Holy Trinity Church will host an Apron Shower and Silver Tea on March 12 from 3 to 6 p m at the home of Mrs S Sirch.
Isabella Wright spent the weekend in Hamildta. The local rodeo is now in full swing with 21 rinks taking part. Mr F Reid left on Saturday to spend a week with her daughter at Portage la Prairie.
Earl Warren departed Saturday to assume duties at the Kelso depot in South Dakota. M J Bridge visited his parents at Harding last week. his father recently suffered a stroke.
The Decker event saw teams earn prizes with top placings including first in Grand Challenge and second in Citizens by J. Sutherland and H Finkbeiner, plus fourth in Consolation by R Clarke.
Beulah hockey team played the return game with Brittle on Tuesday night. The local bonspiel opens Monday night with 14 first class rinks competing for top prizes. Officials report preparations proceeding smoothly as many veterans assist. Lunch will be served each night.
A lively performance of The Bastful Mr Bobbs drew a fair crowd Friday evening at the ball. The cast delivered a humorous, well acted story with all parts given solid portrayal. A dance followed the show and drew good attendance.
The Birtle team defeated Beulah 4-2 in a fast, clean game here. After a 2-2 tie at intermission, Birtle scored twice in the final period while Jack Wiltshire starred in goal for Beulah. The match is praised as one of the keenest contests of the winter and shows Beulah’s proud season performance.
Born at Arrow River on Sunday March 2 to Mr and Mrs W Nankiville a son. The birth adds a new member to the Nankiville household, with details noting the parents and location of the arrival.
Beulah listings show two for sale bulls a four year old Registered Short Horn from G L Woods and an 11 month Pure Bred Aberdeen Angus from F Wiltshire. also Benner Seed Oats with 98 germination and a Pure Bred Shorthorn bull 13 months old from H A Cuffe Isabella with contact numbers 2725 124 914 and 914 Birtle exchange.
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