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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1925
Page
7
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Jack Warren left for Winnipeg to take a position. Mrs S Claimers and Mrs S Rife visited relatives before returning home. A Winnipeg hotel man jailed for Manitoba temperance act violation released after one month. Community events include a March 24 entertainment, March 17 whist drive, and April 4 apron sale and supper. Hockey results: Birtle Foxwarren lost to Port Arthur. Canadiens beat Hamilton Tigers. Manitoba Varsity defeated by Regina. Meetings and socials noted, including M T F and Union church activities, lectures by Dr Warren on star sightseeing, and a Busy week for the Miniota Scout troop with a home visit and social lunch.
Arrow River items report Jim Jackson moving into the district from Hamida to rent the McKenzie farm. Mrs Fr Watters travels to Brandon for hospital surgery, with Dr R K Chalmers visiting Brandon and Mrs June Mitchell also headed for the hospital for an operation. A Miniota hall note invites locals and 14 towns to a bachelors ball with yellow ribbon hosts, double program, music, and lunch, with Jack Wiggins as master of ceremonies.
For sale seed listing items: white blossom sweet clover seed priced at 10 cents per pound by A Rowan contact in Minnesota phone 223.
A large crowd gathered Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs J Beattie for a Ganéé event. The community gathering featured traditional activities and spirited participation by local residents.
The district mourns the death of Robert Scott a longtime farmer here The funeral was held Wednesday with a large turnout after a supper following the dance Roads hindered attendance Yet many friends and neighbors attended The deceased leaves two sons and daughters all residing in Willen and McAuley areas The service began at the church and concluded with interment at McAuley cemetery
A landmark phase of school work is under way in High School grades with all pupils encouraged to participate. Dr Warren from Manitoba University addressed grades VIII to XI on astronomy, while Miss McQueen discussed Demonstration teams and Standard Clubs with Grades V to XI. Mr W Warren spoke on Municipal Government to grades VII to XI, outlining the history of Miniota municipality and local civic duties, expected to benefit student understanding.
Isabella notes announce an Irish supper and concert at the church on Friday March 13. W Iverach spoke at the Birdle Farm conference held yesterday and today. Snow delays the ladies bonspiel until next week. The infant son of Mr and Mrs H Shurwell, who died last week of pneumonia at eight months, was buried in Isabella cemetery on Wednesday.
The second annual Isabella Curling Club banquet was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs J T Finkbeiner with about 75 attendees. Toasts covered the King Manitoba Curling Association and club officers while musical numbers and a singable finish of Auld Lang Syne marked the evening.
The Quebec legislature plans a $3,000,000 loan for colonization and to raise the acreage bounty from $6 to $8 per acre. Last fiscal year the government paid $30,000 in bonuses. Butter exports to Japan via Vancouver rose in 1924 to 476,454 pounds from 299,695 in 1923, while cheese shipments reached 2,685 pounds after 40 in 1923. Immigration analysis shows a growing share of agriculturists and domestics among entrants since 1920. Grain Commission notes strong CP Railway performance in 1922-23 and 1923-24 with very few car complaints.
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