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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1940
Page
8
Community notices list events including Pisen reign to Braandor and Witniz, aeta dance with Elchow Orchests Masqurre de Fall Dec'ab, Norton's Sports on 22, and a Memorial Service Miniets.
Miss J Tack spends week at home in Winnipeg and neighbors note rain and snow on Monday. Mrs St Clayton of Gladstone visits sister Mrs Wm Bonner. Bert Bonber in Winnipeg seeking Air Force entry. Geo Geib family from Conquest Sask visits relatives. W L Hoinett progresses after recent operation. Geo Vincent and Miss Eileen Clayton visit district. Miniota Wed Cross group meets Tuesdays at D O B bell st 220 for sewing and prep work. all ladies welcome. Letter to Miniota Boys Overseas requested. N D Armitage learns his mother was ill and travels to Toronto with brother.
A village notice lists men enlisting in permanent or auxiliary forces as local volunteers. Names include William Bardwell Robert Doole Glen Hankin Thomas Irvine Murray Leland Wilfred Lelond Gordon Lelond Murray Shurvell Arthur Shurvell Wilfred Barrett Mickey Grainger Percy Lies Jack Iverach L Cor Wilfred Middleton Donald MacPherson Ross Coper Clidard Shurvell JacktRolls Richard Stewart David Tithey Fatie Wirren Hug Kerr Calgary Highlanders L Liam Norris George Norrie Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Donald Iverach Tua Tterach Harry Rennisen James Steuart and requests corrections through local Legion or editor.
The meeting in Kwan on Monday night, led by Rett Peck, discussed theConsumers' Co operative with leaders G Rowan and C Elkrington. It was so engaging that the talk will continue at the next meeting on June 6, inviting farmers to join and explore improvements.
A Ninette church held a Mother's Day service with violin solos by L Reamani and an address. A summer plan was approved to discontinue evening services in favor of morning worship starting next Sunday. The W M S met with 12 members in the church parlor with Mrs N B Whitney presiding and a study reviewed by Mrs J H Fraser.
Trau of Rio and Walker faced off in a close finish with Walker settled at the end. The encounter concluded with Trau narrowly edged out as Walker secured the final settlement.
The district showcased strong talent at last week's festival in Hamiota with a large entry field. Winners included Kay Hyndman, Edna Murdoch, Olive Smith, Flora Searth, Betty Vradenburgh, Daphne Extirundaca, Margaret Borner, Isabellan Rovs Chorus, and many others across Girls Solo, Duet, Vocal, Piano, and Chorus categories.
A local May event featured a well attended Mother's Day service in Lindsey, a strong junior choir performance, and a baptism of Mary Eileen Attwood Gwendolyn Eleanor Watters and Catherine Tsabelit Litthpha. Rev G A Millin delivered a fine address and a bantismal service followed.
The article highlights Quebec City as a premier tourist destination featuring the Chateau Frontenac and the Canadian Pacific hotel, with surrounding sights like Dufferin Terrace and Montmorency Falls. It notes golf tennis and badminton facilities, nearby Laurentide National Park, and easy access via Canadian Pacific lines for travelers from eastern Canada and the United States.
Henry S Heise longtime Isabella district resident died May 7 at his Palatine Illinois home after illness. He was born in York County Ontario in 1856 and homesteded in the Isabella area in 1881. He taught schools in Bennett settlement and Tisher River before moving to Illinois in 1893. Heise is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Oswald and Merie of Palatine one sister Mrs Swerach and two mothers Edwin and Simeon of Isabella. The funeral was held Friday in Palatine.
A daughter, Janet Louise Tennant, was born Friday May 10 to Mr and Mrs Iwan Tennant of Arrow River at Miniote hospital. A stillborn infant was recorded at Birtle hospital on May 1 to Mr and Mrs P Ill of Tkabella.
The combined Mother's Day service was well attended with a program routine and readings. Mrs. Sawyer presided at the home gathering on Wednesday with 21 members and one visitor, and delegates were named for the district convention. A paper by Mrs. Woods on The Origin of Mother's Day followed, and the meeting closed with the creed and tea hostesses.
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