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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1928
Page
8
A local notice notes a June 2 local option vote by Misiota municipality. Lindley Hodnett moves to a new Speriing position. Arki the Eye specialist at Seams Here consults Tuesday May 22. The Minisots visit Beulah Wednesday night and win. C Eterington buys a Chevrolet Sedan and A Richardson buys a Chevrolet Coach via Coal Wythe.
Irene Hodgett, who did not complete her university training, arrived home from a trip on Sunday.
Local football game on Wednesday night ended with Arrow River victorious over Miniota on the home field. Nerves played a key role as both teams traded drives and the final score favored Arrow River.
Thursday of next week marks a regular half holiday with all stores closed. Storekeepers will receive the benefit of a full day’s rent on this occasion.
W. J. Hodgett and Johan Spalding have taken delivery of new cars from Percy Watts the local agent. Hodgett received a 4 speed Super Six and Spalding a Dodge Victory Six.
Residents north report local farmers armed with buckshot seeking pigs and buffalos blamed for rooting up the south road in a nuisance dispute.
United caarch Girl Guides presented a varied programme of piano and vocal solos readings guide work demonstrations and small ensembles. Judges recommended all for badges and praised the evening as a model for future events. Successful candidates included Ina Cornish Allie Cornish Phyllis Dorward Irene Dorward Gwen Taylor Jennie Bonner Dorothy Spalding Laurie Chalmers Margaret Rowan Marguerite Dart.
The rural council met on Saturday and passed several resolutions regarding Crandall rent, gravel pit expansion at $150 per acre, and funding from municipal funds for gravel work. They seek Good Roads assistance for culverts, plan tender advertisements in Brandon Sun and The Herald, and authorize guard rails at specified locations. They also move toward tax titles, assess property, print telephone cards, and request a curfew petition before bylaw action.
The Minista Municipal School board met in Miniota Tuesday night to discuss resolutions. They planned bonds for secretary Iverach Woods, a by law to set beginner age limits, a field day for June 6, and representation on the committee. Other motions sought funds for four room frame schools at Miniota Arrow River and Blaris, plus borrowing by law No 15 for the same purpose. The next meeting is set for May 20 in Miniota.
Electors were read the first time on a Local Option vote and further consideration by the council was set for June 22 1928 at ten a m The next meeting will be held at the call of the Reeve.
A daughter was born at Minietra hospital on Wednesday May 4 to Mr and Mrs Ted Green of Beulah.
A meeting of all interested in arranging a Sports day for Miniota will be held in the Municipal hall on Friday night at 8 p.m. to discuss the advisability of the day and to gather opinions on the idea.
The W. I. have been begging and borrowing bulbs to beautify the Soldiers memorial plot and seek assistance from town and country friends to plant them. The work is planned for Thursday at 5 p.m. and any willing helpers are welcome.
Mother's Day services were held across the Miniota United charge with a specially prepared order of service. Arrow River Sunday school members presented a short pageant titled A Gift for Mother and Mr B Woods delivered an illustrated talk on Honoring Mother. Mrs Rev. W. T. Brady from Crandall spoke on The Mission of Mothers. Choirs provided appropriate music and offerings supported the Religious Education Council of Manitoba.
By-law 657 proposed to prohibit liquor sales within Miniota limits has received first and second readings. Electors vote June 12 1928 at designated wards. polling places listed in Isabella Beulah Crandall Minot a and surrounding area. Final tally and summing up to occur June 14 and June 22 at the municipal hall. True copy on file with Clerk.
Large water tank and barrels, dining and bedroom suites, Singer sewing machine, heater, camp bed, kitchen utensils, washing machine, clothes horse, sealers, and more. Tie per dozen, three Congoleum rugs priced at $5.00. total about $700. Items nearly new, priced low. Call WG L. Watte, Miniota to view. FOR SALE A number of Berkshire weanlings ready for delivery about May 18. For details contact Arthur Rowan at phone 223 Miniota.
Foster Miniota acts as sole agent offering two and three row Kovar cultivator machines with circulars and prices. No height charges on orders received in May and June. Phone 144.
In Memoriam for our dear mother and wife of Angus Craig who passed on May 19. Years have passed since that day. The call was brief and sharp. Not gone from memory or love, but gone before us to our Father’s home.
Isabella residents report a social weekend with friends in Brandon and Carberry. Mrs Sutherland hosted the C G I T group, and WM sisters plan to attend Presbyterial in Birtle. The Mothers Day service inspired with pastor’s sermon and Young People's choir performances. Harry Miller transfers noted from Winnipeg to Dryden.
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