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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1928
Page
8
A letter to the editor argues in favor of granting beer parlor licenses in Surrey Manitoba. The writer claims strict enforcement of the liquor law, cites hotel permit cancellations, and urges open, honest action to ensure laws are followed. The piece criticizes opponents as selfish and urges voting in support of local option.
Mies E. Bridge of Brandon spent the weekend at her home here. Chae Arris returned from his winters visit to Birch River on Friday last.
Help wanted notice from The Herald. seeks a woman to work in the Herald office who has left school or plans to leave in June. Further particulars available at The Herald office. Also notes subscription rates: $2.00 yearly prepaid, $2.50 after April for unpaid subscribers.
Margaret Luce won the Beulah elimination contest for the Provincial Oratorical event and will represent Beulah School for district honors at Minnedosa.
The current conditions allow travel to Virden via Hargrave and to Elkhorn via Willems, with routes to Birtle also accessible. Road quality is deteriorating, impacting sleighing and carriage travel.
The Minieta Horse Club selection committee met in Brandon last week and chose one of Ben Finlayson's Clyde horses for this season's route. The Brandon winter fair drew many district visitors and local winners include W. G. Strachan and J. T. Fink Beiner. The local bonspiel ended Saturday with 13 ends needed in several games and prizes awarded in Grand Challenge and Citizens events to listed players.
The district hosts a horticultural meeting this week in Miniota hall with speaker Mr Almey presenting slides. A collection will cover lecture expenses as local gardeners show enthusiasm and aim for a district horticultural show similar to Hamiets’ proven success.
Isabella notes H. Briebinis spending a few days in Winnipeg. Russel Warren spent the weekend in Winnipeg.
A rink of Decker ladies visited for a friendly game on Thursday evening last and lost 9 to 0. Mr and Mrs Brisbin hosted a whist drive at their home on Tuesday evening last where guests enjoyed a splendid time.
The Young People’s Society held a social at the home of Mr and Mrs J Finkbeiner on Friday evening last. The lights behaved wonderfully.
A lighthearted play titled Wanted Wife will be staged in the church hall this Friday night under the auspices of the Gnaton Ladies Aid. Attendees are invited to enjoy a good laugh and support the church group.
Mrs. M. Bridge came home Friday from Brawdor where she had been receiving medical care. We are glad to report that she is recovering slowly.
Isabella welcomed a baby boy born Thursday March 15 to Mr and Mrs ID Biellock. The new arrival adds a proud line to the Biellock family as they announce the birth in the local column.
The marriage of Wesley Runchey to Dorothy Quinn took place Wednesday afternoon at the Manse Crandall. Rev. E Dixon officiated. The couple left that evening for the west to begin their honeymoon with Mr. and Mrs Runchey as witnesses.
The Anglican W A will hold an Apron Sale and Sale of Home Cooking at A. J. Leland's Hotel Parlor on Saturday March 24 starting at 3 p m. Admission is charged at usual rates.
Peter McPherson will hold an auction sale of implements and household effects at Wm. Taylor's residence on Saturday.
A sale is set for March 31 with bidding to begin at 2 P.M. The notice directs interested parties to review the bills for details on items and terms.
TeConne ll Bros. announce an auction at James M. Elliott farm on Wednesday March 2011 starting at 11 am. Items listed include horses implements and household effects with bees bills.
McConnell Bros announce an auction of pigs feed and related items at Jas M Elliotts Sec 3613 26 on Wednesday March 28. See bills for further particulars.
Auction of horses cattle implements and household effects at C Flower Farm about 12 miles south of Birtle on Thursday March 22 at 9 p.m. See bills and advert.
Auction to be held at the farm of Wm Leland Sr one mile east of Miniota on Wednesday March 21st with sale starting at one o'clock. Includes 15 pure bred Shorthorn cattle grade cattle horses implements and household effects. See bills.
A Hospital Aid whist drive and dance will be held in Leland's Hotel dining room on Thursday night March 2 at 8 p.m. Muse for dancing by Jack Cook. The weight guessing cake will be weighed and awarded. Admission 25c, supper 25c, lunch served.
George A. Fowler, former lumber agent for Canadian Pacific Railway, received a gold purse from freight traffic colleagues in recognition of 45 years of service. A special CPR train carrying 11 000 washing machines and barn equipment left Fergus for Vancouver and points en route, stopping at Fort William Winnipeg Saskatoon Calgary Edmonton and other centres.
A reader criticizes a The Herald reply as evasive and unclear. The letter argues the issue is serious not a school game and questions the editor’s choice to publish the response while noting petitions to uphold local option are circulating.
The Big Five luxury trains operated by Canadian Pacific will debut this summer on routes from the east Canada and Chicago to the Pacific coast. The lineup includes The Imperial The Toronto Vancouver Express The Mountaineer The Soo Pacific The Trans-Canada, with several trains running coast to coast and others through the United States. The Trans-Canada covers Montreal to Vancouver in 89 hours and 15 minutes and starts May 13. The Mountaineer and Soo-Pacific depart Chicago for Vancouver and return, with the Mountaineer starting June 11 and operation coast to Chicago beginning June 15, shaving ten hours from last year. The Soo-Pacific runs June 28 to August 30 in one direction and July 2 to August 30 in the reverse. All sleeping cars feature on the two latter trains.
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