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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1937
Page
8
Local notes mention Bob Doole from Two Creeks visiting with his cream truck on Saturday. An auction sale is planned at Fred Hill’s on Wednesday afternoon this week.
Ottawa journalist James Purves learns his brother Robert Purves has died in Miami Florida where he edited a labor paper. His brother Bobby Purves was once a Miniota resident and a long time Winnipeg Telegram and Tribune writer. Also notes on seed supply decisions discussed by Reading and other councils and upcoming local meeting.
CN R Magazine discusses plans to erect a memorial for Vincent Coleman the Halifax munition explosion victim who by tapping the dispatch key warned a train of 350 passengers saving three lives. Coleman's final message marred by the blast ended as his body lay near the CN station in Richmond.
A ruined suburban railway station scene emerges as investigators piece together evidence from a death scene. The shambles suggest a violent event, with lingering questions about motive and responsible parties.
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Group 1 will serve a ham supper in the church basement on Wednesday March 24 from 5 30 pm. Adults 35 cents.
Advertisement for United Stores Miniota offering a spacious work shirt with large arm holes full sleeves and double yoke bar racked pockets in sizes 145 to 18 claiming best value available.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Timisky of Beulah welcome a daughter born on Saturday, March 13.
Beulah Mrs Mugford, visiting her daughter Mrs E Helgeson, returned last week to Saltcoats. At the curlers service in the United church, Rev Bowman preached on The ten Commandments of Curley.
The Ladies of Beulah United Church present an Irsh concert and one act play Neighbors on Friday March 19 at 8.36 p.m. in the Community hall. Admission 25c pupils 15c.
The W A of Holy Trinity church announces its annual Easter Sale featuring aprons fancy work and home cooking with a Silver Tea in the Leland hotel dining room on Saturday March 27 starting at 3 p.m.
Spectators fill the rink as competitions enter final stages. The event funds church efforts with generous spectator support. Standings show J Forsyth W Peel R Lynch and A Spalding leading.
Memory of a Friday concert here featuring a Scouts event to raise funds with ice cream and candy sales for attendees.
Friday afternoon a high school debate featured Piyilis Hull Bob Kelly and Jim Morgan defending the affirmative that the steamship is more useful than the automobile. Kathleen Reid Kathleen Wright and Peggy Woods defended the negative before judges Mrs HE Forster Mrs M Johnson and Mrs J Chisholm. The judges ruled in favor of the affirmative. A Professor Quiz match followed, won by Jack Woods.
The event concluded Saturday with seven rinks in the tournament skippered by Jack Frazer guiding the young players and school pupils through the final rounds.
The WI gathered at Mrs MacDonald home with good attendance. Iris songs and jokes opened the session. Mrs J P Evans presented a paper on the motto When love and skill work together expect a masterpiece. Mrs Clark spoke on Irish Stories. A note of thanks went to the community hall committee for dental clinic support. A Junior Red Cross will be organized in the school.
The Arrow River report notes the Mission Band met Friday at the school with 28 present. Leslie and Muriel Leland told stories, Evelyn Leland read scripture, and Murray Sutherland delivered a recitation. The session closed with the Mizpah Benediction.
The Y P A gathered March 8 at Mr and Mrs E Sinclair home. Myrtle Wiggins led devotions and Martin directed an engaging discussion after which a Professor Quiz baseball match was enjoyed.
A WS meeting at Mrs Sinclair’s home featured heart slogans, singing led by Bernice Wiggins, and talks on disease and current events by Mrs Pennant and others. Music by Edward Sinclair and others, refreshments served, motor oil prizes awarded, and ball fund added after expenses.
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