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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1933
Page
8
Local notes mention Nomination Day coming Tuesday and A J Leland departing for Warden Hospital for treatment. A Saturday Tribune photo shows the first school in Winnipes district with Mrs Jas Sillar recalling the old Red River Plan school built of logs and her memories as a former pupil.
Gratification runs through Canada as railways and workers reach a settlement. A five percent wage deduction is to be eliminated within a year and both sides consent to retain the vote site, easing the ongoing labor dispute between railway employees and Canadian railways.
The Family Herald and Weekly Star launches an Old Favorites Contest offering 1.00 cash prizes for solving four picture puzzles. Each puzzle hints at a classic song title, aided by a 1400-song index book given to contestants. Send for full details and a sample copy.
Stanton couple Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanton welcome a daughter born in Miniota on a Wednesday in November.
Crandall held Parents Day with many visiting the school to inspect progress. The Junior and Senior Hockey Clubs opened their season with a Bridge Drive and Rummage Sale in the Hall, raising a good sum. Remembrance Day observances included 31 returned soldiers from Beulai, Isabella, Decker, Palmerston, Miniota and Crandall, with services under the Crandall Memorial Committee and the Miniota Legion.
Reeverd II Lynch read a letter from Ex-reeve William Taylor of Victoria along with a wreath sent to be placed on the Memorial. Comrade W G Irvine officially unveiled the memorial to those who sacrificed their lives in the war fire. A dedicatory prayer followed by a chicken dinner hosted by Crandall WI members highlighted by Comrade F Franklin thanking attendees for Canadian Legion activities. Mrs W Hyndman led WI in a gracious response.
Arrow River Notes reports progress and positive updates in local developments. The brief summarizes ongoing improvements and community notes without detailing specific events or dates.
The Ladies Curling Club will meet in the J D Forsyth store on Saturday November 18 at 8 p m. If you wish to curl and cannot attend, phone your name to 68 44 or 73 before that hour.
Mrs H G Dowell, long in the bank, shows improvement. Heavy rain Saturday and a Sunday blizzard forced cancellation of church services. A Friday Hall dance featured the Seranaders String Orchestra. Community Hall Committee re elected officers with E Sinclair as chair. Y P S annual meeting elected officers led by Rev J A Stephen. Pancakes and coffee were served, with maple syrup delighting the lucky group.
Forsyth introduces attached collars and men shirts featuring new patterns at 1.50 dollars. Miniota listing highlights United States Ltd materials. For sale ten week old pigs priced at seven dollars per pair by W B Hawes in Beulsh.
The Teachers of Miniota school invite parents to visit on Friday November 17 from 1 to 3 30 p m The staff will be at home to parents and others interested in education at the school from 3 30 p m After noon tea will be served
Statement shows cash receipts and disbursements from January 1 to October 31, 1933 for the Rural Municipality of Miniota. Signed by John Spalding as secretary treasurer.
The Arrow River teachers extend an invitation to observe school routines during Education week. The Stotf will be At Home on Friday afternoon with tea. The Mission Band met at Mrs Wallace's home Saturday. Helen Tennant spoke on John McCrae and his poem In Flanders Fields recited by Bernice Wiggins.
The Ladies Aid of Miota United Church will hold their annual bazaar on Saturday in church parlors starting at 6 p.m. It is advertised as a community fundraiser with proceeds to church programs.
The WT met at the home of Mrs J F Tennant on Wednesday last. Role call followed by a verse on Friendship. Two selections were sung by Willie Testuk and Norman Celoms. A relief committee was appointed. Mrs L Leland presented a paper on Citizenship, Friendliness and Neighborliness.
A group of young performers started rehearsals for a new play and hope to stage it soon. They plan to refine scenes, work with the director, and present a polished production to local audiences in the near future.
The Beulah Anglicen church Bazaar will be held in Forster Hall on Wednesday November 22 from 3 p m Knitted goods useful articles home cooking bran tub for the chicken guessing contests and tea Everyone welcome The WS annual meeting was held at Mrs H E Forster home and officers were elected Pres Mrs Hick Forster vice president Mrs J Clarke secretary Mrs A B Fraser treasurer Mrs T Forster Red Cross Mrs W Litley lunch Mrs I Hull
Poultry will be shipped from Decker on Thursday December 7. Mr and Mrs G Naylor and son of Saskatoon visit with Mr and Mrs TE Doran. A Young People Bible Class organized led by Rev Hl J Bowman meets Sunday at 8 30. C W Blight appointed Scout Master of the new district troop. 24 boys attended the first meeting. Work on flooding the rink near completion and may open next Saturday. Clarence Reid named caretaker. Sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs L Wardell Portreeve Sask in the loss of their eldest son Billy who died last week of pneumonia.
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