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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1936
Page
8
Reg M Oliver, editor and proprietor, states a one dollar per year advance rate. This note indicates the publication's pricing or subscription terms and identifies the key personnel involved.
Rob Rowan reports spotting a gopher on Friday. Walter Hill of Plunkett Saskatchewan, visiting relatives in the district for two weeks, returned home yesterday.
Mr and Mrs J Spalding, Mrs H H Spencer, Mrs W Berwick, Daisy Wythe, J R Lynch, and HR McRae spent the weekend in Winnipeg.
The United Y P A held a bonspiel on Saturday inviting the Anglican Y P A to join. Ten rinks competed in the Grand Challenge and Consolation events. Reg Bryant's rink defeated Peel's rink in the major event, while Cecil Bourne's rink overcame Cecil Williams' rink in Consolation.
Winter hardships highlighted the railroads as crucial for delivering merchandise and coal while highways suffered. The appeal calls for continued railroad patronage and forecasts public outcry if lines like Brandon to Miniota are shut, noting summer truck use by roads.
Mabel Gertrude Leland elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Leland Arrow River wed Raymond Kroger Souris at Miniota United Church on Wednesday March 11th Rev J A Stephen officiated. The couple will honeymoon in Brandon and reside in the Souris district. Best wishes for happiness.
March events include a postponed Beulah Boy Scout concert. Auction sales listed at G Armstrongs in Beulah and J Stiles location. April 4 features a Ladies And Silver Tea plus Home Cooking Sale. Anglican W A Easter Sale, Lenore Amateur Contest, and United YPU play are noted as upcoming items.
The A Y P A will hold its meeting on Wednesday in the form of a hike. Members are encouraged to join the outdoor gathering at an unspecified location for a brief program and group walk.
Local farmers reported many cattle entered in the Birtle Stock Show event on Friday. While some temmers were content with sale prices, the majority expressed disappointment at what they called low bids. The commentary notes a general belief that money is scarce in the city, questioning how high prices could be expected.
Fifteen years ago Mrs Chelmere and H.D. Armitage served as delegates to the I.C.O.F. and Rebekah conventions held in Winnipeg. Their participation highlights local involvement in fraternal organizations during that period.
The second group of the United Church Ladies Aid plans a silver tea and home cooking sale on Saturday April 4. Further particulars to follow.
An amateur con test will be held at the COF hall in Lenore on Friday April 17 at 8 15 under the Lenore Ladies Aid. Entries close April 16. Prizes are 5 dollars for first 3 for second 2 for third Mrs Alden A Wright Lenore is listed as contact.
Wallace Bonner of Miniota offers a quantity of Clover sheaves for sale at 75 cents per 100 in the stack. Contact via phone 15 1 3 for details.
The funeral for the late Dr. B Crandall of Crandall was held on March 12. He died in his good year.
Mrs J Stherland and Mrs R Campbell visit Winniepeg, reported as a local social mention highlighting their stay and companionship.
Anthony Oats offered at 36 pounds per bushel in machine run. Price 40 cents per bushel with some at 34 pounds per bushel for 35 cents at the farm. Contact F. E. Cullen by phone 24 2 4.
Bee supplies offered by FE H Reid of Miniota include cops supers smoker bottoms and frames with wax and broad. Items described as practically new and priced reasonably for buyers seeking bee equipment.
E Sunley accompanied a car carrying W Bardwell's stock to Winnipeg today, advancing the shipment and movement of the property.
Students organize a curling bonspiel following the ongoing senior competition. The plan anticipates multiple teams competing, with games likely to attract local interest and community participation.
A. Clarke and W. Forster traveled to Reston by snowplane yesterday. Forster has secured a garage position there to begin on April 1.
For sale Bison flax rust resistant 55.3249 No 1 bushel 2 dollars Alaska oats No 1 100 percent germination bushel 50 cents Brome seed No 1 germination 95 percent pound 6 cents A carload of Victory oats pending test price on request All prices cash at my farm John Strachan Miniota phone 132
An auction will be held at George Armstrong's location east of Hoopers Lake two miles west, on Wednesday March 25 at 2 p.m. The sale includes a bay aged gelding about 1400 pounds, two bays around 1100 pounds, a wagon, grain tank, Cockshutt plow and cultivator, scales with 2000 pound capacity, two sets of heavy work harness, and other farm equipment. Lunch provided. Terms are cash.
J A Robertson displays his horses at Brandon Winter Fair with Claude Reid as his companion. In Robertson’s absence, Mr Wade of Somerset oversees the depot duties.
Miss G Kirton spent the weekend in Winnipeg. The brief social item notes her travel and activities during the stay.
Rev J A Stephen preached a Sunday sermon drawn from the story of Zacchaeus. The address highlighted repentance and seeking salvation, with emphasis on humility and welcome from Jesus. Parishioners listened as the preacher urged personal reflection and faith.
The ladies bonspiel concluded last week with Mrs. S Robus defeating Mrs. E O Hara in the final game of the Citizens event.
A Thursday afternoon blaze leveled Roy Kerr’s residence and its contents. No occupants were present in the house at the time of the fire. Fire crews reported the structure was a total loss with investigations ongoing.
The Miniota school hockey team played at Crandall on Monday of last week and delivered an exceptionally good game but were defeated 3 to 1.
Under the Church Board, the play Cappy Ricks was staged by Arrow River YPU to a large crowd in the Orange Hall Friday evening. During intermissions Miss V Hazelwood played piano selections and after the performance the ladies hosted refreshments.
Nineteen members attended the W M S gathering in the church parlor with Mrs McNair in the chair. Mrs Coupe read the Sleatler and Mrs Feaser presented the Study Book chapter as committees reported including Finance Mrs Whitpey Mission Band Mrs Borland flowers Mrs O Hara supplies Mrs Walker and Mrs Phillips, and the group closed with lunch.
A Friday sale at James Still's location to begin at 2 o clock features work horses two wagons sleighs and assorted farm implements. The ad notes five cows four milking five calves and loads of hay plus storage items such as cream separator washing machine and furniture including beds and chairs. Other items include potatoes carrots onions and various miscellaneous goods.
Jas Still died in the early hours of Friday at his daughter Mrs H Sawyer's home in Beulah at age 72. A native of Sheilburnie Ontario he moved to Manioba and Isabella district before settling in Miniota then Brandon, returning last fall to Beulah. He married Eliza Anne Jettery on May 6 1885 and celebrated a Golden Wedding Anniversary. Left are five daughters and two sons, a brother and two sisters, with funeral held at Isabella United Church.
Due to heavy snowfall United Church services scheduled for Sunday were cancelled. Local officials advised residents to stay home and avoid travel unless necessary.
A number from the fair showcased stock at the Birtle Show held Friday, drawing attention to livestock display and spectators.
Owing to sickness in the district the Boy Scout concert that was to be held this week has been postponed. Earlier plans and new dates are not specified in the readable text.
The report lists bonspiel winners across events: Grand Challenge first A S Fraser, second Hull: Citizens with Powell. Merchants first RS Fraser, second Powell. Consolation Bates Forster, second A N Sawyer. The W 1 scrved men mentions a prize just over 10 dollars.
Beulah Community Hall Club hosted a Friday night whist drive and dance. Prizes went to Mrs. Darker and M. Bourne for whist, with consolations to Miss B Cruden and A. Haney. W.Titley won the wool filled comforter, Fred Cooper the oil, and Bud Doyle the leatherette cushion. Horners Orchestra provided music after cards.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Thomas Hamilton late of Cran Aall Manitoba and St James Manitoba retired lumber merchant. All claims must be filed with the solicitor at Ste 2 Parkview Building St James Manitoba on or before the 36th day of April AD 1936. Dated St James Manitoba March 11 1934. George Thomas Chapman solicitor for executors Thomas Wilfred Hamilton Robert Eric Emmett and Ralph Das Hamilton.
About 25 members gathered at Mrs. Crockart's residence in Wilmeton on Wednesday. The program featured Irish songs, a Peace Garden committee report, Irish solos by Mrs. A Sawyer, a talk on Irish legends by Mrs. T Forster, and contests led by Mr. McDonald. Lunches were arranged, and the meeting closed with the Institute creed as Mrs. Sawyer and Mrs. Hull served refreshments.
Nurze M Craig departed Monday for Vito Hospital while Simon Sazaras remains a patient at Miniota Hospital. Weekend visitors to Winni neg included Mrs Huankin, Mrs JR Mitchell, Dorothy B Campbell and E Johnson. A Friday night miscellaneous shower honored Mrs RK Krager bride of Wednesday with about 130 guests dancing. At 11 Bobbie Leland drew wagon gifts and Bernice Woggins read an address followed by Mrs Kruger’s reply.
The Phe W.I. gathered at Mrs Sinclair's home on Thursday afternoon with large attendance. Exhibits included flour sack articles with a tea cloth by Mrs Luckie winning first prize. The group prize went to Mrs F J Townson. A duet by J Kirton and L Sipelair accompanied by talks from Mrs J Tennant and Jessie Mitchell led singing. Tea was served at the close.
February exam results show Jat in first place and Leland in second with Gladys T Leland tying for second. Margaret Sucki and Helen Tennant also listed in top positions. Mevis Towns appears first with James Jairton second in another category.
Palmerston G Robinson visited Winnipeg for the weekend. Miss MecNab of Ravine spent Sunday with district friends. Miss M Douglas shared in two first prizes at Crandall Ladies' soap spiel. G K Douglas joined sister Mrs Thompson for a trip to Moose Jaw. Mrs W T Andrews of Hamiota visited Mass Etola Robinson. Warren Robinson and Wm Maddock attended the Pope Horse Show and reported a splendid showing.
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