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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1933
Page
8
Miss Margaret Rowan returned Saturday from a visit with friends at Minnedosa. Locally, prizes won by Creamery holders at summer fairs are showcased with cups ribbons and prize cards in the drug store window.
Local notices report sale items from United Stores and Mineta including fur band caps in tweed at 1.25. The Dresden Plate Quilt goes to Miss Rhoda M Wood after the draw. Remembrance Day approaches with the two minutes silence at 11 a.m. Miss Enid Garinem recovers from appendicitis in Miniota Hospital. Anglican Y P A hosts a costume party with Miss Jean Henderson supervising. A pet cat kidnapping in Ontario prompts a ransom of 310 plus 7 dollars cash. Minnesota Community Rink Committee hosts a large crowd, whist drive at 31 tables, winners J Spalding and Jas Walker, consolation to G Bruce and Lawrence Reynolds, with dancing to the Gloom Chasers Orchestra. Poppy Day observances urge remembrance for past wars. Nomination Day looms for civic offices on November 21, with elections for school board and council, listing retiring officials and two-year terms.
The theme The teacher like the School guides Manitoba Education Week 1933. The programme may be adapted to communities as the Department of Education, School Trustees, and teachers sponsor the observance. It aims to unite schools and citizens, urging visits and appreciation of teachers. Manitoba Education Week runs November 12 to 19.
Crandall observes Remembrance Day with a 10 45 a m service at United Church honoring Great War sacrifice. After the service, the summer memorial is unveiled and dedicated drawing district attendance. Women’s Institute met at Mrs T Hamilton’s with a focus on winter relief and community aid.
A large crowd attended a Saturday night program hosted by the Ladies Aid in the church. The reel show featured seven motion pictures about Wainwright Buffalo Park and firefighting methods from the north, loaned by Canadian Pacific Railway. Soloists Jr. Gilmore and Miss Murdock performed with readings by Miss E White, in a gathering led by Rev. A J Radley.
The Rural Municipality of Miniota in Manitoba issues a notice of sale for parcels of land due to arrears of taxes and costs. A warrant dated November 1 1933 directs a public auction on December 14 1933 at two o clock in the Miniota council chamber to recover overdue payments.
Arrow River notes Jonkson visited Winnipeg over the weekend and bought a new saxophone to augment orchestra work. The Mission Band hosted its Annual Sea and Bazaar in church parlors on Saturday afternoon with colors, candy, and flowers. Fourteen dollars was added to the treasury. The WMS met at Mrs. Elliott’s home on Wednesday for a Prayer themed gathering featuring Mrs. J K Mitchell and a solo by Miss Pauline Tennant. Conference Branch Executive minutes were read, and Mrs. Elliott introduced the new Study Book.
Edward Sinclair dies after illness of his mother in Naham Saskatchewan last week. She contracted pneumonia five days before her death. Three sons and a daughter were with her when she passed away on Thursday.
November 2nd Mrs Sinclair born 1863 in Paisley Ontario came to Winnipeg 1878 with PKR contractor father. Married Edward Sinclair 1882. Lived at Firdale Arrow River and Naicam then Portage la Prairie. Survived by three sons Edward Duncan Donald and Donald and daughter Mrs Thos Sugden. Eight grandchildren. Funeral and church services held with many floral tributes.
Isabella notes R Calder left last week to take up his winter residence in Victoria. Mrs W Decker of Decker 18 visits with Mr and Mrs J Sunley. Miss Hannah Marshall of Brandon Mental Hospital staff holidays at home. RE Heise disposed of three pure bred Holstein cows to a
The CPR will run a round trip excursion to Brandon with a fare of $1.60. The trip departs November 18 and returns November 21.
Dester in Winnipeg and J Sutherland delivered the items by truck to the new owner, completing a transfer.
The inaugural meeting of the Nutrition Course leaders led by Misan Alexander of the Extension Service was hosted at Mrs A Brad's residence. A Halloween party by the P. P. at Mr and Mrs J T Finkbeiner’s home featured games fortune telling and a mock wedding followed by lunch.
The annual meeting of the W. I. was held on Wednesday with year reports showing strong activity. Elected officers include President Mrs H M Brisbin, vice president Mrs J Warren, secretary Miss Anna Iverach, treasurer Mrs R Scarth, League of Nations Mrs F Reid, Current Events Mrs J T Finkbeiner.
Mens Dongola Oxfords Blucher cut and fitter with arch supports all sizes. An extra special value. $4.50 pay. United States Ltd Miniota. Poultry shipping date for Miniota Saturday Dec 2.
Beulah Bill Graham and W R Doyle attended the U F M convention in Portage last week. Mrs A N Sawyer is visiting her mother at Oakner for a couple weeks. Mr and Mrs A S Fraser visit Winnipeg for a week. Rally Day Services postponed due to sickness were held Sunday. Dragon couple, former district farmers, moved to Oakville. Remaining United Church bazaar items sold at Mrs Johnson’s home Tuesday. A concert postponed twice due to weather was held Friday in the Hall to a good crowd. D A Fraser sale last Wednesday yielded good prices despite bad roads and cold weather.
Beulah Anglican church hosts a bazaar in Forster Hall on Wednesday November 22 from 3 p.m. Activities include knitted goods useful articles home cooking bran tub for children guessing contests and tea. Everybody welcome.
Miss Stewart from the Extension Service spoke at the high school about a sewing course taken by the C.G.I.T. group and their mothers. An Achievement Day displayed summer sewing and canning led by Mrs. Johnson. The Rick Club met Saturday, planning lighting upgrades amid a slight fee increase, with officers elected: President M. H. Johnson, VP J. Wilshire, Sec Treas H. E. Forster, and committee members L. Evans Alf Sawyer Q Doyle J. Heyhoe.
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