Local notes and opinions in Rivers town column
Miss G Bridgett teaches at Rivers and spent the week with friends in town. Mrs W L Hodnett travels to Winnipeg, while Mrs James Beer and Master Junior of Winnipeg visit Mrs M L Johnson. Do not miss the Chvbaye tournament on the 1th of this month. A fine of 4,000 and one month jail was imposed for a liquor law offense. Ottawa reports 5,000 additional British families will settle farms in the west next spring under a 3,000 family scheme. Manitoba will see government policepatrols on highways this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bridgett
Rivers
Ottawa
Canada
E. M. Johnson
Land Settlement Board
Edmonton
United Farmers Whist Drive and Dance at Beulah
A Friday night United Farmers event at Beulah drew a large crowd for a whist drive and dance. Prizes went to Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Hawes, H. Pritchard, and Franky Paynter. The Oakner orchestra played for the dance and ladies provided a splendid lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Farmers
Beulah
Doyle
Hawes
H. Pritchard
Franky Paynter
Oakner
Linen needs for Canadian sleeping cars rise yearly
Railway officials estimate about 200000 new linen pieces yearly to replace worn or missing items for 8600 sleeping cars used by travelers in Canada. Over 9000000 pieces are required to outfit these cars. A twelve section drawing room car uses 2000 towels 160 sheets 120 pillow slips 4 coats. Daily 1000000 pieces go to wash and damaged items are repurposed into other linens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Benefit Dance Draws Full House and Raises 85.50
A Friday night benefit dance drew a capacity crowd at the hall with the Gloom Chazers Orchestra and Bowles family providing music. Supper was plentiful and the event wrapped around 4 am. After expenses, $85.50 remained for the committee to distribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chazers
Bowles
Broad Minded letter on local option voting approach
The author who attended all meetings on beer parlors responds to a reader named Broad Minded. He argues the government should grant the vote on local option and questions why interested parties do not want a definite verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cel
Broad
Isabella Visits Winn Peg and Dominion City for Few Days
Isabella notes A E Brad j e visiting in Winn peg and Dominion City for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A-E Brad Je
Winnpeg
Dominion City
Mr and Mrs A Stewart Visit Winnipeg for Short Stay
Mr and Mrs A Stewart are spending a few days in Winnipeg. The couple plans sightseeing and local social engagements during their temporary visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. Stewart
Winnipeg
Local visits and attendance at Hamiota conference
Jimmy Collingwood spent a week visiting friends in the district. Several local girls attended the C. G1. T. conference and banquet in Hamiota last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Robert oo left Tuesday for a few weeks in Winnipeg. R Brown handles duties at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Collingwood
Hamiota
Robert
Winnipeg
R_ Brown
Local bonspiel winners listed by event and place
Winners are listed for the Grand Challenge Citizene Consolation and Catch-up events. Placings include J Sutherland R Docker R Phillips L Hall D Mckay P Strickland and R Anderson P Beveridge W Bardwell R E Heise with J Clark noted for Catch-up. Farmers event incomplete at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Sutherland
R. Docker
R. Phillips
L. Hall
D. Mckay
J. Sutherland
P. Strickland
T.E. Porun
R. Anderson
P. Beveridge
W. Bardwell
R. E Heise
J. Clark
Crandall Ladies Bonspiel Finishes With Scott’s Risk Victory
Crandall curling club hosted the ladies bonspiel ending Thursday night as Mra Scott’s Risk captured the Grand Challenge title amid competitive matches and strong showing from local teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Scott's Risk
Johnsons accompany father for hospital visit in Winnipeg
Leonard Johnson and his father J. L. Johnson went to the general hospital in Winnipeg for treatment last week. Miss Cumming returned to Crandall after attending her sister Mrs. Woods of Winnipeg Beach funeral, who died in a February 25 automobile crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Johnson
J. L. Johnson
General Hospital
Winnipeg
Miss Cumming
Crandall
Mrs. Woods
Winnipeg Beach
Obituary of Mrs Martha Robinson Beloved Wife of James Robinson
Mrs Martha Robinson, widow of the late James Robinson, died Friday evening. Born August 27 1843 near Bond Head Ontario, she was of Irish stock, daughter of Ralph and Mary Willoughby. She married February 25 1863 in Bradford Ontario and lived in Queen's Bush Wallace Perth Listowel before moving west to Regina Saskatchewan and later farming in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Robinsoon
James Robinson
Ralph
Mary Willoughby
Bond Head
Ont
Cavan
Tyrone
Bradford
Gilbert
Mary Robinson
Queen's Bush
Wallace
Perth
Listowel
Mapleton
Regina
Sask
Longtime Crandall Matriarch Dies at 90 in 1906
The article notes a woman born in 1806 retired from farming, moved to Crandall in 1905, and died aged 90 years 6 months 4 days. Survived by ten children and twenty five grandchildren, with seven relatives present at her death bed. Funeral conducted by Rev W T Brady at the family home. interment in Crandall cemetery. Floral tributes listed from family and local groups.
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Crandall Village
W. T. Brady
Crandal
Kincaid
Mrs. Frazer
Card of Thanks for Mrs Robinson Family
The family of the late Mrs Robinson express sincere thanks for kindnesses during her illness and for expressions of sympathy in their bereavement.
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Mrs Robinson
Mrs. Margarett A Roberts Obituary in Watson Saskatchewan
The sudden death of Mrs Margarett A Roberts of Watson from heart failure on February 24 after two days illness is reported. Born August 15 1854 at Murray Harbor P E I she moved west with her husband 20 years ago living later in Kindersley and Marengo. Survived by three sons Ben Max and Oscar and two daughters Mrs Walter Dicken and Mrs Wm Marnock. A service was held at the manse and funeral at Marengo United Church with Rev Waugh officiating. Floral tributes were laid at Marengo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarett A. Roberts
Watson
Murray Harbor
P. E L
Saskatoon
Kindersley
Marengo
Roberts
Oscar
Bonne Accorde
Alta
Ben
Calgary
Max T
Arlington
Mass
Walter Dicken
Beulah
Man
United Church
Mr Waugh
Mind Your Own Business Ideals in Community Growth
An old view that citizens should mind their own affairs is challenged by modern needs. The piece argues that towns cannot develop without proactive citizen involvement and active participation in community movements. It notes that many small town residents still cling to limited civic effort, hindering progress.
Public spirit drives town’s onward work and growth
Citizens should invest time in churches fraternal groups and business organizations to advance the town. Each person with initiative must contribute weekly to civic causes and education social activities and collective progress.
Virden Defeats Souris 3-2 In Spirit of Victory
A six-person delegation traveled from Miniota to Branden on Monday to attend the Virden versus Souris hockey game. A special train carried fans from Virden and Souris as spectators filled the rink. The match was fast, with Virden winning by one goal, 3 to 2, and Virden advances to face Portage next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Branden
Virden
Souris
Portage
Forthcoming Events Announced for June and March
The Canadian Legion annual sports will be held at Virden on Thursday June 21 1928. A Scout Sociable is planned for the Miniota Scout Troop on Friday evening March 10. The Mission Hand of the United Church will hold a Sale of Home Cooking in J D Forsyth's parlor on Saturday March 10 starting at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Canadian Legion
Virden
Mission Hand of the United Church
J. D. Forsyth
Miniota Women's Institute St Patrick's Concert
The Miniota Women’s Institute hosts its annual St Patrick’s Concert on Friday March 16 with admission 50 cents and 25 cents for special events. A dance follows the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota Womens Institute
St. Patricks
Irish concert by Miniola W I planned for March 16
The Miniota W I announces an Irish concert to be held in Miniota hall on March 16. Attendees are reminded of prior enjoyable times and urged to look forward to this event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota W. I
Miniota Hall
United church Adult Bible Class to meet March fifth
The Adult Bible Class of the United church will hold a meeting in the church on Thursday evening March 5 at 5 p m. Rev W T Brady will lecture on Some People I am glad to Meet A short musical programme will also be given. Collection will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church
W. T. Brady
Church of England Services At Miniota And Arrow River
Sunday worship notices list evensong and sermon times for Holy Trinity Miniota Arrow River and Beulah. Rev G L Armstrong invites parishioners to attend morning prayers and sermons on specified Sundays including themes The Third Temptation and Worship Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
Miniota
Arrow River
Beulah
V’rayer
G. L. Armstrong
United Church of Canada
Earl S. Dixon
Glenlochar
Minidallam
Jesus
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W.L Hodnett
James Beer and
Master Junior
M. L. Johnson
Manitoba
Sam
Ellerington
the Herald
Mintota
Isabella
Martha Robinson
Wawanesa Mutual
Emsurance
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
C. D. Corbould
C.A
Western Canada
Board of Mutual
Wawanesa
Eaton’s Catalogue
Canadian West
EATON
China
Japan
Norway
Sweden
France
British Isles
Australia
T. Eaton
Oureo
M. A. Roberts
Church of England Services
International Harvester Co
Hunter
Hodnett’s
CGC. E. Wythe Miniota
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