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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 15, 1938
Page
8
A clipped line mentions OLIVER as editor and references United States Reg M and an advance of one dollar per sone, with a two dollar figure noted in parentheses.
R Cusack renewed acquaintances in town last week. Mr and Mrs J Spalding and Ed spent Sunday at Gladstone. Miss I Freeman visited her home in Franklin on Sunday. Armistice Day services held in district churches. Min iota Girl Guide troop attended Holy Trinity service. Bran don electors voted for a federal seat caused by David Beaubier's death. J E Matthews Liberal beat G Beaubier Conservative and H Woods CCF. YPU reorganization at Miniota church elected Dolly Stowe president and other officers. meetings every alternate Wednesday. Jed Leland North CN rail crossing attracted many as a broken rail caused ten grain cars to pile up early. 15000 bushels salvaged. no injuries. Nomination day for Ward 2 school trustee produced two candidates. election Friday in Beulah Community Hall 9 am to 5 pm with deputy returning officer H E Forster. Public interest noted in ward contest.
The notice urges residents to vote on Friday for school board candidate T L Forster or ward counselor A N Sawyer. Both are familiar names locally with well known qualifications, and the public is urged to perform their civic duty.
For sale a fine toned violin with bow and case offered for any reasonable offer. Apply at The Herald office. Holy Trinity W.A. to hold annual bazaar on Saturday December 3 in the D of England Hall from 3 p.m. Sale of Work, Home cooking and Silver Tea planned.
For sale a Gulf Camel Pile coat for an 8 to 10 year old child and a Boys Mackinaw coat for a 12 year old. Both coats are in good condition. Apply to The Herald office.
A community group finalized plans for the year including a class paper and inquiries into voritional courses offered by the Man government. The meeting at H Johnson home elected Honorary President Myrtle Wiggins and President Pauline Tennant with a full slate of officers and a social close.
Crandall Mr and Mrs J Irousides take up residence on the former Wheatland farm. At a village ratepayers meeting J Hyndman is appointed to the committee replacing R Welsh who has resigned. At a meeting of those interested.
The decision settles on an open air rink for the season on the current site. Curlers will use the south ice only.
Seventeen members of the Evening Auxiliary attended a tea at Mrs J H Ireser’s home on Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs R L Dickey who will spend the winter in the south. Mrs H Coupe poured tea assisted by Miss B Mosop, Mrs J M Curll and Mrs R E Vance.
The W. M. S. gathered in the church parlor Thursday afternoon with twelve members and three visitors. Mrs. L. Johnston presided as Rev. G A McMillan led a summary of the first chapter of The World In Canada. Mrs. Fraser shared in the program and Mrs. Borand read Scripture. Lunch and a social meeting followed.
A strong congregation attended Friday morning services conducted by Revs. G A McMillan and HI Bowman B A. Guest speaker Rev A B Simpson B A of Shoal Lake delivered a splendid address filled with truths.
The J Fleming farm auction drew a good crowd with cows selling up to $50. A Mission Band Cup and Saucer Tea raised $16 in the church parlor. E Sunley profiles Gulf trip with a Friday evening talk at 8 pm free to all. The Richard Kent Players, led by Everett Tennant, performed Billy the Newsboy after visiting J F Tennant’s home. G Browns first hall dance drew a large crowd with Fon tans orchestra and L Lelond as floor manager. about $19 added to the treasury. A shower for Mr and Mrs R E Lelond brought ~160 attendees, with Snow White and others presenting gifts and a Wishing Well filled. Bernice Wiggins sang a solo, ending with a communal dance and lunch.
In a solemn gathering the honor roll was read by Reeve J.R. Lynch and the memorial plot service concluded with wreaths at the cenotaph. The Last Post and Reveille were led by the Hamiota Army Navy Vets unit. Ladies hosted a luncheon in the church parlor and a vote of thanks followed for helpers. A letter from Comrade W. Taylor was read and the gathering closed with God Save The King.
Elmer Waldie was found hanging in a Waldie farm barn early Monday by Jimmy Latimer. Dr R K Chalmers pronounced life extinct. Survived by two sisters Mrs J Me Gibney May and brother Ivor all of Willon. Funeral private from the family residence conducted by Rev G A McMillan in Miniota cemetery.
Beulah Mrs. 0 Hull is visiting with her mother at Foxwooren.
The Y P U held its reorganiz ation meeting in the church parlor on Thursday evening with 18 members present. Plans were discussed for future activities and community involvement.
Large of Tilston visits Grainger home. Mrs B M Morgan returns from Winnipeg after medical care. Merrymakers Orchestra Brandon played for a dance with a premium quilt prize. Remembrance Day service held at the school. Annual Community Hall meeting reports show progress in debt reduction and a new executive. Vauxhall ladies meeting previews Red Cross title. Red Cross meeting notes and officer elections announced. Tea hosts served by Mesdames Woods and Gilivray.
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