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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1939
Page
8
The note lists subscription terms of 1 dollar per annum in advance and 2.10 to the United States Reg M OLIVER Editor.
A scattered notices list to visit Winnipeg auctions on April 16 1925 at McFar Lane estate an Easter sale and tea at Holy Trinity W.A. and a Holiday Dance at Beulah with a Beulah address for event details.
A 1924 idea for a Minicta hockey rink resurfaces in 1939 with plans for a combined skating, hockey, and curling arena. Funds total 1068.00, raised over about four years amid intermittent dormancy. Community cooperation, as shown in the carnival, is urged to boost progress before 1939 ends.
The author condemns Adolf Hitler's advances as a global threat and criticizes democratic nations for ignoring violations of Versailles Locarno and Munich. Urging firm resistance, it warns of looming demands for lost colonies, escalating armaments, and the need for urgent unity to avert financial and strategic ruin.
The article mentions KR. GL. Strange as director of the Crop Testing Plan and cites a French proverb about beginnings. It notes the saying It is the first step that counts sometimes rendered as It is the first step that often leads to a march of a thousand miles along the wrong path.
A critic laments broken treaties and calls for an international economic conference. Merchants from many nations should swap surplus foods and raw materials for needed goods to avert imminent war. The approach stresses economic not political appeasement.
Fifteen years ago Miniota defeated Isabella 8 to 5 in hockey. The Arrow River Riding at 170S was renamed Quadra. Archdeacon Thomas led Anglican services in the district. Miss M Cottingham moved to Winnipeg and Miss N Wall replaced her at the local hardware store.
A district meeting in Miniota discussed funding options for a hockey rink. It was decided to canvass the area for funds and suggested converting the old rink to meet the need.
Crandall curlers traveled to Minot to compete for the McConnell Cup. Miniota claimed the cup on Monday and relinquished it on Thursday. The final shot pushed their overall lead to two points.
Walter Titley died suddenly on March 24 1938 prompting a family notice of sorrow and remembrance. The obituary expresses affection and honors his life.
Claud Reid underwent an operation at Birtie hospital on Wednesday and is progressing well. Martin, a priest at Door Lodge hospital, returned home Friday after three months away. Mrs. Bardwecil had a major operation at Boniface hospital on Thursday and is recovering as expected. Beulah players staged a Tuesday night performance here, enjoyed by many though turnout was lighter than hoped, with visitors afterward entertained at the manse.
Relatives of the late Mrs N Robinson express appreciation to friends for acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during the time of bereavement.
The Yang People’s Union expresses sincere appreciation to the Miniota Curling Club for rink use C Rapley for skating rink use the associations who sponsored queen candidates The Miniota Herald and all others whose services aided the event’s success.
Isabella juniors hosted Crandall and Isabella teams with visiting side prevailing. Shirley Cuffe hospitalized in Birtle for sinus treatment. Gordon Kennedy completes Citizenship course in Vir den and returns home.
The Brandon fair prize list lists top placings for horse events including highstepping categories and ladies competitions. Notable placements include highstepping pairs and singles with the Liften Trophy among the awards.
Zilpha Ida Robinson died at her Miniota residence on March 17 after a brief illness. Born May 2, 1869 near Beeton Ontario, she married Nicholas W. Robinson in 1895, moved to Manitoba in 1899, and lived in Crandall before Miniota. She was survived by two sisters and two brothers. Funeral held at Minsota United Church with burial in Crandall Cemetery.
1% THE GROCETERIA lists special grocery prices at United Stores Ltd in Miniota for a few days starting Saturday March 25th.
Holy Trinity W A will hold an Easter sale featuring aprons fancy goods and a silver tea on Saturday April 8 from 3 p m at the home of Mrs A J Lelond.
100 bushels Vanguard Seed Oats Grade No 1 with certificate 985523 and germination 989 percent offered at 50 cents per bushel. Sold by W B Morgan at his ganary in Beulah contact phone 122.1.
White Blossom Sweet Clover Seed Grade No 2 priced 32c per lb in sacks. Vanguard Oats No 1 grade priced 50c per bushel at Frank Wiltshire’s granary Beulah contact 12 ng 5.
Mrs. M Tesluk of Waldron Sask visited the town. Ken Mitchell won top in judging forage crepe and seed in the boys contest at Brandon fair last week. A large crowd attended an International Harvester Company showing at the hall Thursday afternoon. The Weed group held a fortnightly supper at Mrs Wi Tennant’s home Wednesday evening. Jigu Kirtas and Fraoklin Ware returned Friday from Brandon where they attended the Winter Fair. Pi Sinelei Ji Wi Lelend Ki Mitchell returned Saturday.
The rink committee held a successful dance Friday night with the Arrow River Orchestra in charge. Despite a flu epidemic a good crowd attended.
The W I and W DLS held a joint quilting bee Thursday in the school. Two quilts were completed and the WT exhibited one in the hall Friday evening.
The Y P U met Tuesday evening at J A Shoemaker’s home with a devotional period led by the Citizenship group. A questionnaire by C Martin questioned if Sunday is a holiday or holy day. St Patrick's Day games followed, and lunch was served before a vote of thanks to the host and Mizosh benec tion was repeated.
Crandall gatherings saw five members attend Tuesday evening with Mrs E O Hara leading a discussion on the final chapter of The World In Canada study book.
A St Patrick's Day function by the W I gathered about 75 members and guests for a fine banquet. Toasts honored included The King by G L Dibblee and The Ladies with Miss E Moody replying. Winners named in card games were Mrs E O'Hura, J S Shier, and consolation prize recipients Mrs J H Fraser, Alvin Rudd.
Beulah hockey squad lost 7 to 10 on Beulah ice Tuesday night. Hard Time dance drew a large crowd with notable costumes and prize winners. Sacred concert Sunday evening raised $10.75 for the church building fund. W I meeting featured Irish items, talks on flowers and home decoration, and a pine duet performance.
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