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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 21, 1940
Page
8
An event list notes a masquerade ball on June 1 by the Miniota Band and an excursion to Winnipeg. Also listed are Norton’s pota and Memgci service at Miniota. The items reflect local community notices and scheduled activities.
J H Middleton and W Barrett visited Winnipeg last week. Mrs F Cowan of Kenville joined them as they stayed at A C Hill's home over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs George Rowan and daughter of Crandon visited with Mr Gilbert Rowan on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Spalding and Miss D Eulis of Gladtore were visitors at the J Spalding home during the weekend.
Elkhorn girls basketball at Miniota last Wednesday. Victoria Day is Friday with stores closed. Miss Mary Cunningham to graduate at Brandon hospital exercises this week. Mrs. E Dunlop returns to Winnipeg. Mr Hodnett expected home soon. River and district sport schedules for late May include matches with Hamiota and Shoal Lake.
Rev H J S Bowman attended the Presbytery meeting in Strathclair last week. Gunner Brett Cuffe of the 21st Field Battalion RCA Saskatoon is added to the district list serving with the CASF. The WMS will meet at Mrs B Robinsons home Thursday afternoon for the GLT affiliation service.
Residents prepare to present statistics and testimony on the proposed railway abandonment. Officials urge orderly comments to support or oppose the plan during the public hearing.
Fragmented text describes local events including a Red Cross visit, a mother and child, a correctional committee, and a school afternoon activity. Mentions Mrs Sutherland, a Red Cross event at a home, and a meeting held Wednesday afternoon with local officials and attendees.
The boxs have bought new bats and are practicing baseball these nights but have not organized yet.
A Thursday gathering planted flowers and trees under the W L cemetery committee. The Liamide Festival report from last week omitted Miss G Kirton Miss P Tennant and Dr Mitchell who won second place in the vocal trio.
For sale two good cows offered by F Bolin. Inquiries directed to the listed contact.
An evanescent grocery ad lists Choice Quality Tomatoes in two tins for 25 cents and Aylmer brands including Golden Banner Sora and Cushy items at 25 cents per tin. It also mentions Clover Crest Honey BUH Pil and Manitoba Honey sold by United States, Ltd, Minieta with pails priced at 59 cents.
The Rural Municipality of Mintota announces public inspection of the 1940 list of electors at its office. On Monday June 17 at the Municipal Hall, residents may examine the list and submit corrections or additions for revision. Robt G. Vell, Assessor, calls all interested persons to attend.
Four colts described for impoundment under section 25-15-27. Names include Vianre a three year old stallion with a chip and dark iron ore colored coat, white marking on forehead. Gelding Tempe dark with white face and three white feet. Another with white face and four white feet. Sale set for Monday January 10 at two o'clock at the pound. Pound keeper Beulale telephone 256 Mimota exchange.
Beulah W RR Doegie, Mrs. C. B. Goldman, and numerous others visited Winnipeg, Bruna Sask, Neepawa, Gladstone, Urancon, Milliota Gior, and Millot on recent days. Families hosted gatherings, and Mr MacDonald joined his unit in Winnipeg. A social program included a brief address by Mr A N Sanver and a singalong ending with Roll Out the Barrel.
A garbled notice recalls a pine tree, white paper, and a silver eagle with Slee gilts. The host replies with thanks for kindness and a physician’s service ends with a lunch served by the sea.
Worried report on Dawd Trendersin’s health. Ji Gregory departed for Pranden to join military construction work. L Johnston, J Ayniduist, and Mr and Mrs C DLeeis with family vacationed in Winnipeg. Miss Jessie Hollick spoke in Wednesdwright on My Escape from Po jana. Isabella senior and junior teams beat Crandall squads here. Mrs L Jamison, visiting from Bissett, Man, attended an afternoon tea with gifts and a speech by Miss Vance.
Mrs W W H Yarwood and Abe and Mrs Yarwood express sincere gratitude to a number of citizens who came to assist as Peir aeine faced a fire threat on a Wednesday morning. The note thanks everyone for prompt and willing help.
Thos Leland is a patient in Brandon Hospital receiving medical treatment. The report notes he is under care for unspecified conditions and may include ongoing monitoring and therapy as part of his hospital stay.
Joseph Percy Leam, longtime Miniota business figure and owner of the Commercial Hotel, died at his home after a months long decline. Born in Ryde Isle of Wight and emigrating to Canada in 1903, he and his wife ran the hotel with high regard from the community. Surviving are his wife, son Arthur, and sister Mrs. F. Ek. Cullen. Funeral held at United Church with Rev. G. A McMillan presiding. burial at Miniota cemetery.
Mrs. A. Leam and family express sincere thanks for the many kind enquiries during Mr. Leam’s illness and for the expressions of sympathy and floral tributes sent at the time of their bereavement.
A local Sturdiy sale of home cooking at E H Woods store raised 514.60 for the Miniota Ladies Aid. The event drew community members and showcased efforts of volunteers in a small town.
A compact reflection on adversity testing faith and trust in God. The text contrasts step by step progress with the aid of divine refuge and strength. It weaves scripture, Mary Baker Eddy, and Livy themes to suggest religious resilience amid trouble.
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