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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1931
Page
8
Local notices recall Remembrance Day as a public holiday. Readers report returns from travels and local commerce notes highlight low prices at the Graceteria. Other fragments mention Winsper Packwell, Treherne, and traders, with unclear references to the United States.
Ratepayers meet at Municipal Hall at 8 30 this Wednesday. A Friday whist drive and dance to raise funds for rink wintering costs promising good fun with affordable entry for adults and children. Remembrance Day banquet and dance hosted by Birtle Canadian Legion and Women's Auxiliary on Wednesday November 11 with family pricing. Educational Week at Gilentochar School included student performances and talks ending with the National Anthem. The School Literary Society held its third meeting.
The Friday program presented by Grade IX students began with a meeting chaired by the president. Recitations and dialogues followed, including Alfred Botrn's French piece and a dialect reading by Edythe Lelonde. The grade IX boys closed the program with a dialogue. Visitors invited to the next meeting on Friday November 2.
The United Church Ladies Aid schedules a bazaar and tea on Saturday November 28 starting at 3 p.m. Proceeds support church activities and community programs. Local attendees are invited to enjoy baked goods and beverages.
A Whist Drive and Dance will be held in Forsters Wall on Friday November 27 under the Canadian Legion auspices. Enjoy good time music and lunch all for 35 cents as the event invites attendees to keep the date open.
The ladies of the United church announce an annual bazaar in the church basement on Friday November 15 starting at 3 p.m. A musical and stunt programme follows in Forsters hall at 8:30 p.m. Admission is 25 cents and 15 cents.
On Sunday morning members of the Canadian Legion and comrades gathered at Forsters store and proceeded to the United church Beulah led by Piper E.i Carnegie. The service, conducted by Mrs H I Bowman in Pastor Rev H Bowman’s absence, was fitting for the occasion with a splendid message as reported.
Men express thanks for the capable conduct of the service and for Franklin who rendered a solo that was highly appreciated.
The district mourns Nicholas Robinson who died suddenly after leaving the United church service. Born August 17 1867 at Listowel Ontario he lived in Regina and Crandall districts before settling on the Curry farm. Survived by a widow six sisters and two brothers and a large circle of friends. funeral by Rev J A Stephen at United church Crandall cemetery with Loyal Orange Lodge presence.
Isabella notes Miss Irene Wright of Major Saskatchewan visiting with Mr and Mrs D Wright Terry Shurvett departed on Saturday for Forrest to attend duties in the store there.
A Calder who has been visiting here for the summer returned to his home in Victoria last week. Austin Warrani to i
The record notes an elevator charge at Wheat land during the sale with Jas. Scott as buyer and the operator absent at that moment.
The Young People of Chumah directed by Miss L Kirk presented their play Civil service in the church on Tuesday night. The cast did well though attendance Friday night was not as good as hoped. Mrs Warrens Sunday school class held a party at their teacher's home in honor of Lorne Wright and Elmer Finkbeiner before their trip to Winnipeg and Toronto. Games contests and a good lunch closed the evening.
The W I held its annual meeting at the home of Mrs. D Wright on Fuesday last week. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs H Finkbeiter, Vice President Mrs A Clark, Secretary Mrs J Robertson, Treasurer Mrs R Scattle, League of Nations secretary Mrs Wright, Canadian events Mrs Brad and Ves A Clark, Grits committee Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Searth, Librarian Mrs Miller, Program Mesdames Hall Clark Stevenson and H Finkbeiner.
A birth occurred at Isabella Hospital on Tuesday November 10 with Dr and Mrs C F Wall welcoming a child weighing four ounces. Leonard Samuel is named in the announcement.
Miss White visited the weekend with her parents at Rivers. The mixed quartette has been invited to sing at Kentor on Friday. The reduction in hydro rates is much appreciated by the consumers. Mr Coulter and Mr and ’ve A.
Deanery of Melia visits with Mrend Nes J. Jackson and several local friends in the district, reflecting church outreach and community ties during the season.
The Jocal W I sponsors a programme for school and local talent in the hall tonight with no charge. The Gloom Chasers Orchestra held a successful dance last Friday night in the hall drawing attendees from within a 60 mile radius who travel far for a good dance.
Citizens discuss next Tuesday’s Nomination Day and the need for a capable ward counselor. The note stresses urgency and urges careful, thoughtful judgment to identify a strong local leader for the times.
Dr Endicott of Saskatoon spoke here on Sunday to a large and appreciative congregation. He is a good speaker and was very well received. Quite a number from Blaris took advantage of the opportunity to hear him.
On Friday night the programme committee hosts its first winter entertainment featuring a whist drive. A follow up meeting will decide concerns of the people. A lunch and dance will cap the evening.
The basement of a church hosted a Saturday night initiation led by N. McLennan. Seven initiates braved the rite including Edward Sinclair Jimmy Kirton Harvey O Callaghan Stanley Lelond Billy Isles Russell Lelond and Keith Routledge.
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