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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1930
Page
8
Council members discuss applying to the Good Roads Board for a bridge project, a grant of 1000 to relief unemployment, and road scrubbing. They authorize overdrawn ward accounts, approve a roadway by law, and appoint delegates to the Union of Municipalities. Next meeting at the Reeve’s call.
Mrs A Hogg and her daughter Jdge left on Monday for Regina. They plan a brief visit and return soon.
Mise Doris Berwick left on Saturday for Ashern Manitoba. He plans to visit Barnwa school while in the region. Burtzla water softener has many satisfied users, with pricing noted per pound by United Stores Limited in Miniota.
The Young People of the United Brethren hold a regular meeting this Wednesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs J Strachan.
Miss Dorothy Spalding Doris Iwick Laurie Chalmers and Rey Luce and Gordon Long motored over to Hartney on Thursday last to visit her. Earl S-Dixon.
A Hall owe en night at the High School featured an odd and entertaining programme for former pupils with invitations extended to alumni.
Last week the electors of Brandon reelected Harry Cater as mayor. They also chose to keep their street car system and rejected adopting a city manager plan.
Statistics show three deaths in private homes last year versus fewer on highways. The report argues this should teach people to reconsider travel and home safety practices to prevent further loss.
The Bible Class of the United Church held a social Tuesday night in the church basement with clever contests and a dainty supper served before the attendees departed.
A Court Whist and dance will be held at Miniota hall on Friday November Mth at 3 30 under the auspices of the Daughters of Grand. A splendid time is promised and admission is 50 cents including lunch. See advert.
Ree W £ 2P. Mason, B. A. L Td., arrived from Winnipeg on Saturday and began his ministry on Sundays. Mr Mason is the new appointment to lead the Anglican churches of the district, formerly in charge at Renton. The community welcomes him and wishes a pleasant stay.
The Wheat Pool holds its annual general meeting in Winnipeg this week with delegates including Messrs KR Peel W EG Little C Elerington W R Doyle T A Grey J B Mitchell and J R Mitchell who sits on the resolutions committee.
The best attended Arrow River Gloom Chasers dance event under the Sons of gland drew a large crowd Friday night. Harvey Sparling of Elkhorna gave two fine lunch recitations during the interval. Organizers thanked patrons for a splendid turnout and upcoming New Year Eve dance is announced.
A rural council meeting at Miniota on Saturday passed several resolutions. Craig Reid Thatewe to bear half the cost of Gare ham children with Bri tid municipality covering the other half. Reid Bude to seek permission to move a body from Bors plot to Craddall cemetery. Reid Spencer to support an Old Age Pension application for Robertson starting soon.
For sale a quantity of oak Bicenee posts. Apply to Frank Clarke Miniota John J. Arklie RD. Specialist in sight testing and fitting of glasses will faz at Leam's Hotel on Wednesday November Sth.
York shire boar for sale fourteen months to eighteen months old from Brandon Mental Institute stock. Price 340 dollars. Contact T H Wheatland Crandall exchange phone 713.
A 24 hour shift begins as rapid activity unfolds with an electrical lighting crew involved in a nighttime operation. The scene suggests heightened pace and continuous work through day and night.
The Friday meeting featured a reading of The Tattler class paper and a talk by Mrs J R Mitchell on Who am I. She discussed Canada's poets musicians artists politicians and aviators while Miss Dorothy Mitchell told a ghost story. The program included two contests and a dainty lunch after the National Anthem.
Members gathered at Mrs E Sinclair home to plan winter programs. Officers elected include Miss M Wallace president and M Davis vice president with Robert Mitchell as secretary treasurer. Committees named for Social Literary Religions and sundry roles. Weekly meetings set alternate Wednesdays and a Harlowe en party kickoff October 29 with games and lunch.
Mens Heavy Blue Denim Combination Qvetails sold at 2.75 by United States Ltd. Beulah Bits Joe Day returns to Wilcox and Mrs. Day visits with J. M. Lyon. Miss Heyhoe promotes Christmas and New Year goods and magazine orders. A sale at J. M. Lyon’s farm last Tuesday realized fair prices amid drought conditions as McConnel Bros. auctioneers presided.
The Elkhorn based Mac's Orchestra, under F D McPherson, won the North Western Manitoba Orchestra Competition held by the Russell Agricultural Society. They presented selections pleasingly and are rated the best between Winnipeg and Regina.
The Young Peoples meeting was held on Monday night with an interesting programme. Miss Verona Harland reported on the Foxwarren convention. Miss Hood and Mr. Walker gave readings enjoyed by all. A successful bazaar took place in the church basement last Thursday with well‑furnished stairs and plenty of fancy articles. Afternoon tea followed.
The Miniota Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting at the Municipal Hall on Thursday November 13 1980 at 2 30 p m. The election of officers will take place and all are welcome. Signed E S Hodnett secretary.
A fragment notes that teacup reating and other goods contributed to receipts totaling a goodly sum of 150 dollars. The passage highlights modest sales or import values and suggests a focus on small domestic items.
The seniors and juniors marked Haile owe'en on Friday with a daytime bonfire before lunch. In the afternoon the juniors led, and the upper grades enjoyed festivities at night. Old pupils were invited to join, while lunch was served outdoors around the five.
The eye can suffer disease or injury despite protection with cataract forming from lens opacities. Beginning cataract starts at the lens margin then advances, dimming vision. surgical lens removal restores sight with high safety. Correcting underlying body conditions and proper glasses helps slow progression.
The text discusses preventing cataracts through maintaining overall health, promptly treating focal infections, and using proper glazes. It emphasizes keeping the body healthy to support eye care and cataract prevention.
A minister near Pleasant Hill told his congregation that those in debt need not contribute to the collection plate. The report says the offering was twice as large as in normal collections, highlighting unexpected generosity despite the message.
A small town editor in California retired last week after a lifetime of service to the community. He was a supportive contributor, sponsored causes, and set a good example as a husband and father. In retirement, he reportedly found oil in his backyard.
Isabella Notes C. Arris departed for Birch River to tend his homestead duties. Mr and Mrs D Kelly and their Pipestone daughter spent the weekend with Mrs D Kelly.
Word came Sunday that George Bridge of Kenton died after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. Sympathy is extended to M. J. Bridge, son, in his bereavement.
A Friday night whist drive and dance took place in the old bank building. Winners included Miss Kills and Miss Frances Brown who received a chest of community silverware. Frances Brown is set to marry this week.
Sunday’s anniversary services drew good congregations who heard Rev it G Thompson of Foxwarren deliver discourses. The choir offered a special service with offerings, and the church was prettily decorated with house plants and produce from fields and gardens. The usual fowl supper and entertainment followed.
A centennial French Canadian wedding highlighted Quebec's third Folk Dance Folk Song and Handicrafts Festival at Chateau Frontenac in October 1618. Dances of Old and New France and Metis from the prairie provinces featured. festival praised as the most successful yet under the Canadian Pacific Railway. Nova Scotia apple crop valued at $3,000,000, up from $1,000,000 last year, reflecting a record industry year. Canada tobacco area expanding from 11,996 acres in 1900 to over 40,000 acres projected in 1986 with about 35,000,000 pounds produced. Ontario leads growth with 3% of the crop in 1900, 75% this year.
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