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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1926
Page
8
Local notes report on Spring arrival and pleasant weather. Items mention on sale week bargains for macaroni boxes and syrups, a restored lamp at Miniota hall, and an appeal to order spring suits. Two rinks traveled to Gamiota for the McConnell cup. Hamicta wins with 30 to 14. A well attended dance followed.
A letter to The Herald argues for more and better school accommodations at Mintota and Arrow River as weather allows work on a new four room school. It notes current crowding, basement classrooms, heating and ventilation problems, and lists affected areas including Miniota, Arrow River, Glenlochar, Wynona, Beulah, and Isabella with enrolments ranging from 12 to 34.
Ena Evelyn Still daughter of Mr and Mrs J Still of Arrow River wed Christopher Ellerington eldest son of Mr and Mrs C Ellerington of Glenlochar at Holy Trinity church Miniota. The ceremony at two o’clock featured a white silk crepe de chine gown and a roses carnations and fern bouquet. The bridal party included Miss Annie Ellerington and groomsman Mr Chas Ellerington. After blessing Rev C Wood sang On Perfect Love and a wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home with best wishes and music.
Mrs J M Pilcott attended the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society convention in Winnipeg. Councillor C Craig joined the Manitoba Good Roads Association meeting in Brandon. Blaris Hockey club held a successful dance at the schoolhouse with Bain and Mitchells orchestra. C G I T met. Vera Mitchell demonstrated patient bed and bath care. St Patrick's Supper and Concert raised 25 dollars. A F M Whist Drive at C Fleming home drew modest turnout with prizes awarded. Mr McIlwraithe spoke on UFM activities.
Tom Laidmann plans a Miniota appearance on Thursday April 15 featuring Annie Roney and Mary Pickford in a concert or stage presentation.
Notice from the Rural Municipality of Miniota Manitoba to sell lands for arrears of taxes. Warrant dated March 1926 directs sale by public auction on April 21 1926 at 2 PM at the Municipal Hall Mintota unless taxes and costs are paid. Dated March 17 1926. W B Warren secretary-treasurer.
Isabelle notes Jimmy Ross attended the Brandon Winter Fair last week. Miss Olive Thompson engaged to teach in the primary room at the school here. Mrs Don Iverasz received word of her brother John Neely's death. Rev Anderson went to Winnipeg to see his ill mother in law. Final Bonspiel results listed with names and scores for several matches.
Loving and affectionate memory of our dear mother Mary Anne Cole who died March 21 1923. We think of you and picture you in memory as we saw you last. You left behind aching hearts that loved you most sincere and never will forget you. Inserted by Sons and Daughters.
The Miniota Herald lists advertising rates per inch for transient ads and per line for notices and cards of thanks. It notes minimum charges, bold type reading notices, and meeting notices with admission fees, all subject to paper content constraints.
Condensed lines advertise Victory Seed oats and White Blossom Sweet Clover with germination tests, 10c per bushel for small lots, larger lots discounted. tire 30x33 for Ford cars. cotton bags. Marquis Wheat 200 bushels from registered seed grade No. 3. purebred Holstein heifer 18 months TB tested. contact RK. E. Heise and A. Rowan with local phone numbers.
Canadian firm seeks a salesman to sell Sepoy indestructible clothing at 313.95 per ev it. Offers prompt deliveries and high commissions. Apply Box 556 Barrie Ont.
Marie-Chen Wenslaus and Audrey Griffin swam a Canadian indoor record in the women's 220 yards at Crystal Gardens Victoria B C. The time reported was 2 52 56. Separately the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec will be rebuilt fire proof by June 1 with 190 rooms complete and steel roof work underway.
Major F J Ney returns to Canada aboard the Montcalm after touring Palestine Cyprus and Egypt where he aided foundations for the Mediterranean branch of the Overseas Education League. Lord Lloyd and Lord Plumer near Honorary vice presidency as veterans stories hinge on wartime care. The piece notes first aid training growth across Canada and CP freight policy changes at Port McNicoll with April ice delays.
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