Local visits and social notes from Virden and area
Miss Grace Wilson of Virden visits Wiss E Foster. Mrs Day spends a few days with friends in Virden. Miss I Hodnett of Holland visits her hometown for the holiday weekend. If you have trouble with your eyes see Joan Arklie KO at Miniota on Wednesday June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wilson of
Virden
Wiss E Foster
Mrs. Day
Miss I. Hodnett
Holland
Town
Joan Arklie KO
Miniota
Minista John Spalding joins Drainage Commission and local events
The report notes John Spalding appointed to the Drainage Commission with Prof Findlayson and John Holland. It also covers Girl Guide and Brownie church service at Miniota United, Anglican Y P A hike to the south valley, a softball game, and Imperial Oil ad series. Local WI convention, Liberal Progressive convention planned for Shoal Lake, and Achievement Day for Miniota sewing groups with judge Miss Smillie. A silver tea event invites all ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spalding
Drainage Commission
Prof. Findlayson
John Holland
The
Girl Guide Company
Brownie Pack
Miniota United Church
Victoria
Miniota
Daughters of Bogland Ball
School Board Meeting Votes on Closures and Resignations
A Municipal Board meeting in Minsota on Monday reviewed resignations from Miss Whimster and Miss Wood, examined April enrolment and attendance, and discussed transportation on Route 8. Beulah Glenlochar urged closing the Glenlochar school and transporting pupils to Arrow River and Miniota schools. The Teacher's Committee report was considered and the Secretary instructed to inform Miss Whimster of appreciation for her service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsota
Whimster
Wood
C.e.spencer
Beulah
W.soh. Miller
Forster
Glenlochar
Arrow River
Miniota
Sinclair—Strachan
Lindsay— Forster
Local Trustees Approve Transportation Increases
The board approves payments totaling $268.53 for changes in bus routes on Ronute Beulah Wynona route 1 and Blaiis route 5. Rates rise by 2c per day for 12 days in April and by 1c per day from April 29 for Route 1. Next meeting set at the chair's call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay— Sinclair
Ronute
Crandall church to host evening service next Sunday
Mrs. Emmett of Winnipeg visits her parents Mr and Mrs T Hamilton. The School Girls Softball team attended Oakner Sports on the 24th and won $7 prize money. The Tennis Club reorganization meeting elected President Mrs R Vance Vice President Edna Shier Secretary Treasurer Roberca Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs.r. Emmett
Winnipeg
Mrs. T. Hamilton
Oakner
R. Vance
Edna Shier
Roberca Johnson
Chautauqua Speaker Rev Dr Doyle Presented Week
Rev Dr Doyle of Brandon will speak on the Chautauqua programme this week. Nurse Islay Sinclair returned to St Boniface after a two week holiday at her home here. Mr and Mrs J Fleming and family of Minnedosa spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs E D McNab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Doyle of
Brandon
Islay Sinclair
St. Boniface
J. Fleming
Minnedosa
E.D. McNab
North-Western Baseball League Schedule Summary
The North Western Baseball League lists games for May including NcConnell at Miniota on the 28th, Shoal Lake at Birtle on the 28th, Birtle at McConnell on the 31st, Hamiota at Shoal Lake on the 31st, and Janet Miniota at Kenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Baseball League
NcConnell
Miniota
Shoal Lake
Birtle
McConnell
Hamiota
Upcoming Local Events and Anniversaries Listed
A condensed listing showing dates for community rites and gatherings. Achievement Day May 30 with events. May 31 Miniota Rink Fund Dance. Royal Cavalcade at Crandall May 29 30 31. Chautauqua at Arrow River May 29 30 31. June 7 Schools Field Day at Beulah. June 22 Jubilee Team United Church. July 5 Blaris Anniversary Picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall
Arrow River
Beulah
Jubilee Teamn United Church
Blaris
Shoa Lake Visit With Townson Family Brightens Sunday
A ter in law spent Sunday visiting the Townson family at Shoa Lake, sharing time and hospitality amid the weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Shoa Lake
Townson
Arrow River Social Round Up and Farm Sales
At the J. W. Elliott farm 400 Gak Posts sold at 4c each. Edward Sinclair of Arrow Rover listed. A Friday evening event hosted by Mrs E O McNab honored Mrs Fleming, first leader of the CGLT. Saturday dance by The River Pirates drew 40 couples. Arrow River women’s softball team attended but did not win an award. A Saturday meeting appointed Messrs Craig J Bell McNab and E Sinclair as delegates to the Liberal Progressive Convention at Shoal Lake. Arrow River observed Clean Up Week with church cleaning by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Lenny) Elliott
Edward Sinclair
Arrow Rover
Messrs
Craig
J.bell
McNab
E. Sinclair
Shoal Lake
Community Hall Gets Cleaned by Local Volunteers
On Saturday volunteers directed their efforts to the Community Hall and nearby buildings. The facilities look much better now and thanks are extended to the ladies for their good deeds.
Beulah Junior Softball Defeats Miniota 13 to 9
Beulah Junior Softball Team played at Miniota last Thursday and won 13 to 9. The contest featured steady offense from Beulah and defensive stops to clinch the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Summer mail route between Beulah and Shoal Lake set
The summer mail service will start Wednesday June sixth between Beulah and Shoal Lake via Isabella Decker Lavinia and McConnell with the same schedule as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah
Shoal Lake
Isabella
Decker
Lavinia
McConnell
Notice Warning After Monday Night Property Damage
A final warning is issued to two girls and two boys who spent part of Monday night May 20th throwing stones and destroying property. The notice states the matter will be escalated to others who will act promptly and notes the parties are known to Mrs. WJ. Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WJ. Preston
Banquet and Mother Daughters Group Meeting Reported
A Friday night hall banquet brought together local C.G.I.T. members and Mothers with thirty four at table. Toasts honored The King Our Mothers Our Daughters and Our Leader with performances by Lillian Deans Peggy Woods Milicent Forster and Shirley Johnson. Three generations from three families attended represented by Mrs G Stowe Miniota Mrs T Borland Crendall and Mrs T Green Crandall. On Sunday the Mothers and Daughters and Isa bella C G IT led a service at United church with a sermon by Rev HI Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G
Shirley Johnson
Phyllis Hull
J. Chisholm
Our Daughters
T. Forster
Marjory Dicken
Mary Evans
G.l.woods
Lillian Deans
Peggy Woods
Milicent Forster
Mahree
Forster
G Stowe
Miniota
T. Borland
Crendall
T Green
Crandall
Isabella C_G
United Church
HI. Bowman
Local Softball Tournament Ends In 5-4 Thriller
Russell hosts Dropmore and Binsearth Ray Reid with Ted Finkbeiner. final score 5-4 over Rossburn. Isabella joins Junior Baseball League with Hamiota McConnell Strathclair Shoal Lake. first game vs Shoal Lake Thursday and Saturday vs Hamiota. Mrs D Wright travels to Grand Forks for ill aunt. niece funeral held Sunday with A Hood of Basswood present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Reid
Ted Finkbeiner
Russell
Dropmore
Rossburn
Isbella
Hamiota
McConnell
Strathclair
Shoal Lake
D. Wright
Grand Forks
N.D
A. Hood
Basswood
Bluris Set 50th Anniversary School Celebration
The Bluris plan a basket picnic to mark the 50th anniversary of their building and school this Friday. The general public is invited and an interesting programme is being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gaited Stores, Ltd
Minista
Y.P.A
Foxwarren
Hamilton
J.a.glen
B McLeod
F Hunter
Minsota Rink Fund
Miniota Hall
River Pirates
Mr Hurst
Miniete
Oxfords
United Stores. Ltd
Minieta
Louise Av
United Church of Canada
J. A. Stephen
Two Creeks
E.O' McNab
CGLT
Fleming
GEO. Gabel Optometrist
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Imperial Oil Limited
Imperial Oil
United Stores, Ltd
Miss Hills
Miss Thompson
Binsearth
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