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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1930
Page
8
Town officials decide not to observe Victoria Day while Boy Scout recruitment gathers at the school next week. Councils discuss refunds telephones grants and health funding with fees and mileage for Chalmers Frazee retained. Next council meeting called by the Reeve.
The United Church Young Peoples Society presented a play at Decker on Friday with a strong audience response. Next week the troupe plans to take the show to Kenton and Hamion, possibly on later dates.
Frank Cullen traveled Saturday to visit Len Kinsey who remains in hospital and is progressing well. Len hopes to be around soon. Jack Cook’s condition shows marked progress and he is expected to be home shortly if current improvements continue. Commissioner Ruth Tervey of the Girl Guides visited Miniota Saturday to teach First Class work for better Vruides badge preparation, with good turnout from both troops.
Arrangements are under way to broadcast the R100 airship’s trip from England to Canada next month. The program will be carried over the C N R network and transmitted direct from the airship, a event likely to captivate radio fans.
Last week the Field Day committee decided the annual event will be held Saturday June 7 at Arrow River. Two new schools Crandall and Two Creeks will participate after accepting the board's invitation. The day’s speaker is to be announced soon.
The Miniota rural council discussed seeking Manitoba Lower Commission input on electrical service for Cran dall and Miniota with no guarantee beyond street lighting. They planned to advertise tenders for 17 miles of travel and 400 feet of guard rail and approved a two week deadline for a guaranteed plan. Miss Sararas was granted leave of absence, and tenant telecommunication applications must include six months rent with owner guarantee if new construction is needed. The session also considered relief for C J Pierce under the Soldiers Taxation Relief Act and adopted the Auditor's report.
United Stotes Ltd Minieta presents moth proof wool sweaters and coats in fresh color patterns. Mother Day observances across Minieta United Charge churches featured flowers and full services honoring motherhood, with the Arrow River Congregation offering a combined service.
Rural Municipality of Miniota seeks bids for graveling about seven miles and for guard rails. Tenders may cover all or part of the work and must include forms from the undersigned or G. R. Hill engineer. Lowest bid not guaranteed. Bids due by 12 noon Monday May 28 1939 to John Spalding secretary treasurer.
An advertisement from E. W. Alexander of Decker Manitoba promotes Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Portage la Prairie. It claims oldest reliable fire and wind coverage in Manitoba and wind insurance at no extra cost with a banker policy. Alexander guarantees cheaper rates fair valuations and 100 percent satisfactory loss adjustments. Farmers urged to respond to 80-20 Hamiota.
For sale a one story frame house 16 by 20 with two ply lumber and paper, shingle roof, single floor and one partition. H G Dowell Arrow River with Crandall exchange. Four roomed house in Miniota with cement basement and three late. Sold cheap for cash or terms arranged. Mrs George Hammond Miniota.
The Miniota Consumers Co operative announces ready supply of gasoline and oil with good service guaranteed to all. Orders may be placed with C Ellerington secretary by phone 17 i2 Miniota.
Mother's Day service featured carnations bouquet to Mrs. James Wiggines as the oldest mother. Infant baptism held at Two Creeks and Minieta with five infants presented. Sunday School Service followed with a children's story by Mr W Dart and an adult message by Mr J W Clarke. Evening choir performed Mother's Day music and Rev ES Dixon gave an address In Praise of Mothers.
Herbert Clark, 56, died at Brandon hospital after ulceration of the stomach. Born in Brixton England, he came to Canada at 15, worked in Brighton Ontario, moved to Miniota district 25 years ago, ran a livery business, then farmed from 1916 until illness. Survived by four sons Charles Toronto Robert Winnipeg Frank Miniota Burton Miniota. Funeral Saturday at Holy Trinity Church. interment Miniota cemetery. Wife predeceased him in 1920.
The sons of the late Mr H Clark express sincere thanks for the kindness shown during his illness and for the expressions of sympathy and moral tributes at his death.
Isabella Notes Miss J Rorke spent the weekend at her Minnedosa home. Misses Kelly and Bardwell also spent the weekend at their homes.
A Mother's Day service on Sunday drew a well attended gathering with an enjoyable programme. The church was decorated tastefully in keeping with the occasion.
A Sunday night gathering, described as nearly a family affair, debated proposed circuit changes at length and left the matter to the Presbytery for their decision after extensive discussion.
The notice lists services at Two Creeks and Miniota with Sunday School and Public Worship times. It asks what took place at Pentecost and what results followed, implying a religious education or reflection prompt.
Beulah Bits Walter Braser and Joe Chis holm visit Winnipeg this week. Supervisor Clarke will address W. J. at a meeting to be held at the homes of Mrs. G. L. Woods this Wednesday afternoon.
A silver tea and sale of small articles conducted by the W.A. of St Wilfrid's church on Wednesday afternoon raised about 336 for the church treasury, marking a very successful event.
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Paynter was held Friday afternoon at Mrs. T Forster’s home. The decorations were attractive and the bride elect received many useful and fancy gifts.
Large crowds attended Mother's Day services last Sunday at Beulah United Charge with morning worship at 11 a.m. at Beulah and afternoon services at 3 p.m. at Bieris.
Ministry led by Rev. GW Hinds with two Sunday School superintendents supervising children and choristers. Beulah featured a children’s choir, Mr M Jennisen, and the Men’s Quartet. Blairs offered a church choir anthem and Miss Mabel Clarks. A pageant What Makes the Difference and the story The Search for the Beautiful were presented under Mrs H Harrison and Mrs M Johnson with Miss Laura Villar. Flowers and plants decor were noted. special offerings were received.
The Religious Fancation Council conducted a prow at special meeting where both congregations voted unanimously in favor of the proposed new arrangement of Charges recommended by the Presbytery Commission.
The selection features United States Limited and Miniota among a large lineup. Early choice advised as the season begins.
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