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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1938
Page
8
The Miniota Herald weekly newspaper published every Tuesday from Minniota with annual subscription rates of 7 Maniobs and 1.50 in advance. United States Reg M. Oliver serves as editor.
Mrs. W J Collier is a patient in the Minicta hospital. H Salway left on Thursday for Gerald Saskatchewan where he will work on the section. Wilf Middleton, who has been working with the drag line in Saskatchewan and Alberta, returned home on Thursday.
Beulah news reports WI annual meeting set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Mrs. D McDonald’s home. Mrs J Clarke underwent an operation in Birtle and is recovering. A ratepayers meeting chaired by W R Doyle discussed municipal and school matters. A Young People service with Pauline Tennant address followed. Beulah fowl supper raised 74.50 for the interior of the community hall.
Crandall Wm Pittendreigh from Birtle visits sister Mrs J M Curll. Mr and Mrs S Patrick left Saturday for Victoria B C. Mr and Mrs Lamb and family move to A M Crandall farm south of town. Evening Auxiliary met Tuesday at Mrs Coupe's home.
Notice of tax arrears sale issued by the Rural Municipality of Miniota Manitoba. Lands listed in the notice will be sold at 2 PM on December 7 1938 at the Council Chamber in Miniota for unpaid taxes plus costs unless paid beforehand.
Teen members attended the meeting with Mrs J H Fraser presiding. The first chapter of the new study book was led by Miss McArthur and Mrs Vance. Responsive reading in the Outlook followed and lunch was served after the meeting.
The notice lists visits from Mr. A Hurst and Wallace, Nurse Islay Sinclair, T Simmons, Mrs. L Miller and family to Jas Wiggins, a large layman service with Rev. G A MacMillan, and a C GLt Hallowe en party at the Wiggins home entertaining fifteen teenage boys with dinner, song, games, and Fortune.
Ila Leland, president, expressed thanks for hospitality after a meeting at Mrs. Sinclair’s. Nine Centre Group members dramatised the first chapter of the study book. Mrs. Kirton presided in the president’s absence. A dainty lunch was served as plans to build up W A funds were discussed.
Men's heavy fleece lined combinations available in all sizes at $1.50 per suit. Stanfield's Gold Label combinations in all sizes at $2.75 per suit. United Stores Ltd Minista promises quick mail order service for Stanfield's underwear at stated prices.
The Y P A will hold a reorganization meeting in the church parlor tonight.
Clif Shurvell attends the John Deere tractor school in Brandon during the current week. Mrs J Satterthwaite had an operation at Birtle hospital on Tuesday and is recovering well. The Baby Band tea was held at Mrs J Sun ley's home with the president in attendance. Community Club met Wednesday night in the school with R L Stevenson presiding. Reeve, secretary treasurer and school board chair reported on municipal and school matters. Management of the rink to be turned over to the hockey club. The annual meeting of the W I was held Wednesday at Mrs A E Brad's home, with Mrs H I Bowman presiding. Reports of
The committees reported a successful year, electing Mesdames H. Harrison W. Bardwell H Bowman I Finkheiner N Ball P Stewart and Miss S Stevenson as executive. Officers will be chosen by the committee. A candy contest yielded varied candies with Miss Bf Stevenson as winner. Meeting ended with contests and luncheon.
On October 21 the draw for a 26 piece Birks Regency silverware set was held as an attendance prize from Manitoba Power Commission. Visitors who did not win a "lucky key" prize in the summer touring trailer were eligible for the draw.
Ticket stubs were placed in an electric washing machine for half an hour. The winning stub was drawn by Herbert Cottingham, Chairman of the Commission, and the winner was Mrs. G. E. Russell of Somerset.
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