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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 25, 1932
Page
16
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The Virden branch of the Canadian Legion holds its annual decoration service on Sunday June 12. A Conservative meeting is planned in Miniota on June 4 with speeches by candidates for Hamiota Virden and Hirtle. A cycle Sunday spinoff event invites all to attend and Bart McLeod of Shoal Lake declined nomination at a Birtle meeting.
Gladys Radley reports success in first year studies at Wealey College. Miss Margaret Peacock of Winnipeg visited Percetage. Mr. Radley and Gladys drove her to Brandon Friday. W.B members accepted Arrow lhver invite and enjoyed a Wednesday program and lunch. Mrs Bulloch gave an entertaining and educational address.
Monday was a school holiday and teachers spent the long weekend at home. Miss McArthur sent Mr. Wilkinson to Winnipeg. Mrs. H. B. Bees and Mr. Bowland joined them, with Miss Greenly at Boissevain and Miss Vandycar at Angusville.
The WMS monthly meeting was held Thursday afternoon in the church parlor with most members taking part in the programme. Mrs. O'Hara presided and the secretary read correspondence.
The group chose to hold a quiet option with each member contributing blocks. Lunch was provided by the ladies of the committee, adding a communal touch to the event.
A Minisota school board meeting on Friday formed a committee to study rural bus routes and savings. It approved salaries for principals at Miniota Beulah Isabella and Arrow River and for assistant high school teachers, with reengagement terms for new teachers and a finance committee review.
The notes call for teachers to have full authority to fill vacancies, discussion of teaching French in all Intermediate schools from grades 7, and consideration of opening for a full term. Pupils to purchase their own supplies. meeting to be held at Isabella at the call of the chair.
A limited stock sale offers ladies suede shoes in various styles and shades. Assortment No.1 priced at 39 cents and Assortment No.2 at 50 cents. United States Ltd. Miniota offers the selection while supplies last.
Mrs Murdock of Kenora and her sister Mrs Dicken visited over Sunday. Walter Wrights Oscar Doyle and two Indian players competed in the horseshoe throw at Virden on Tuesday.
Beulah sent 11 car loads to Brandon on Saturday for a lively musical festival. The school chair entered and tied for second place with Kemnay. Participants reported a good time and strong community turnout.
Mrs James Morton announces the birth of a baby girl born Sunday May 22 at Miniota Hospital. The family is listed as HM sOD.
Mr and Mrs R Reid have taken up residence in the old bank building. Miniota and Isabella played a friendly baseball game Friday night. The W MS will meet Friday at Mrs R Adams home. Delegates to attend the June 7 convention and Saint Strothelair will be appointed.
The text notes that a representative number attended the Independent convention held in Birtle on Friday. It also mentions that Abella Was represented at the Liberal convention held Monday night in Birtle.
N McLennan and brothers Denard Jack and Misa White spent the weekend at Basswood, sharing notes about Arrow River activities and local stories. The group enjoyed informal gatherings and local scenery during their stay.
Local chatter hints a concert is due soon as spectators hear unusual sounds near the ball on Thursday night. Promoters urge early tickets, warning attendees will regret missing the event.
Residents press for a culvert and road repair on First Street before any accident occurs. The street lies in front of a local property and draws neighborhood concern.
After school on Friday the senior and junior Mini Ola girls teams visited Arrow River for friendly games. Both matches were affected by Arrow River’s absence and by Beanie workers missing players, disappointing the home team.
On Thursday evening Kenton boys came to even the score after a 7-1 defeat. After a hard fought game Kenton edged ahead 2 to 1 as our boys showed poor sportsmanship despite the spirited play.
Last Sunday the church was well filled to honor Father. Girls pinned carnations on the fathers as Rev. J. A. Stephen delivered a sermon based on David and Absalom. The choir sang two attractive anthems that were greatly appreciated.
The Baseball boys opened their season Friday night with light attendance. Support for the team is lacking despite their free summer entertainment. Those present enjoyed music by the Harmony Aces Orchestra from Hamiota between games.
After school on Wednesday Miniota juniors joined Arrow River for a mixed softball contest. The junior girls lost 39 to 0 while Arrow River beat Miniota 21 to 4 in the boys game. Arrow River notes Miniota boys need more speed and practice.
The WT. monthly meeting drew about 50 attendees including guests from Reston Crandall and Miniota. Mrs Joc. Elliott opened with Current Events as Dorothy and Marjory Mitchell Edward Sinclair and Keith Rutledge presented duets to applause.
A Siamese cat allegedly stowed away on the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain as she departed England for New York to begin a world cruise. The cat revealed itself mid voyage and was later handed over to its owner in the Southern? om teas after the ship finished its journey and arrived in New York.
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