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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 18, 1932
Page
8
Mrs. Jno Spalding and Mrs Rob Chalmers with Irene Dorward visited Winmipes over the weekend. Jos Andrew of UHarmoota died Sunday from a stroke. Relatives and friends attended the funeral in the district on Monday.
Jack Henlin won the rug contest with a guess of 403, the correct number 410. United church members in Miniota enjoyed a Wednesday night hike, a large fire, and seasonal social. the season ends with anticipation of resuming meetings in the fall. Mr. Cameron of Shoal Lake presented The Criminal Code and other films, with a later showing planned in two weeks.
Saturday last the G A visited the Indian School at Elkhorn and were conducted through the institution. The staff arranged a pleasant tea before departure and the party extended thanks for the hospitality and car access provided by Messrs A. Meer, AJ. Leland, and J. W. Roer.
A May 28 meeting at Mee. HH. Spencer's home previews events for Miniota residents. Ward reports a Salvation Army band from Brandes will visit Miniota on Sunday June 19 for the annual Community Memorial Service with a full musical program both afternoon and night. Organizers urge better weather than last year and promise final arrangements soon.
The Isabella school board met at Miniota Friday with all members present. They received correspondence from Arrow River school site and the Department of Education about school children Cenens. W E Miller of the Canadian Red Cross spent Sunday in Gladstone. Inspector Clarke suggested expense reductions for next year. A Field Day at Miniota is set for Saturday June 4 1952 with a committee including Finkbeiner Forster Wm Miller Bonner Mitchell and Chalmers to plan. Van routes pay changes were approved for routes 5 8 3 2. Finance Committee to report next meeting on possible expense cuts. Next meeting at Miniota Friday May 20 at 2 p.m.
Election day approaches as nomination conventions in Hamiton Virden and Birtle yield candidates from Progressive and Conservative lines with Independent J W Pratt in Birtle. Voters prepare to hear debates on past actions and future plans amid party lines and expected contest. In the last election, government members numbered 29 with Conservatives 15 Liberals 7 Labor 3 and Independent. Total votes 163,169 distributed as government 53,929 Conservatives 44,241 Liberals 34,472 Labor 15,540 and independent and other 14,927.
A note notes training sessions for the upcoming Musical Festival in Hamieta next week. It also lists a meeting today at the home of Mrs. W. Iverach and J. W.
Prett ML A and Birtle will place fourth in a ten person special speaker pour competition. A few girls from the area attended the C G T Rally in Ramiota last Saturday with a splendid time reported. Three infants were baptised in church Sunday. The Page, Myles and Stewart families are noted in baptismal services along with other local newborns.
Mrs. Wakefield is visiting Winnipeg for two weeks. Mrs. Marsland of Winnipeg spends a week visiting her daughter there. Miss Balla Craden left Tuesday for Toronto to reside in the future.
Shirley Johnson returned from her visit to Minnedosa on Saturday where she took part in the Musical Festival. The notice promotes Goodyear tires and cites Geo J Heyhoe as the local Goodyear tire dealer in Beulah.
The Friday night performance of The Jonah drew a capacity audience. Cast members delivered polished portrayals and delighted the crowd, earning high praise for the Young People group and their staging effort.
Neil McLennan occupied the pulpit in Birlle church on Sunday night last for Rev J. E Lane. He filled the role as interim pastor delivering a sermon to the congregation.
Mr and Mrs Murdock Elliott of Brandon are the guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Jas Elliott.
Wednesday's spring cleaning gathered many district ladies at the church. The under 16 softball team traveled to Minneota for a game, were defeated but enjoyed the outing.
The girls basketball team won 31 to 12 against the seniors and the juniors fell 4 to 2. The boys softball was defeated 24 to 8. The baseball team opened in Ken-ton with Arrow River 7 to 1Xenton 0 and will play a return game Thursday. Miss Dorothy Kirkpatrick led a Manitoba Saskatchewan Girls Work Conference at Hamyota with about 200 girls attending.
Helen Firth England died in Saskatoon after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late James Elliott of Guelph, Ontario, married to H Firth England in 1893, and survived by William and James of Arrow River, Hugh of Portland Oregon, and a sister Mrs T Be Shelly of Peace River district. A service was held in Saskatoon then Arrow River with many friends, and burial followed.
The relatives and friends of the late Mrs H F England express sincere thanks for expressions of sympathy and for the floral tributes given during their bereavement.
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