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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 16, 1932
Page
8
Whit Howard attended the U G Convention in Saskatoon last week. The United Church council will meet at the church on Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Beulah Bits Miss Frame Sr spent the weekend in Portage la Prairie. Lunches at the school were well received by the children. LR S.H. Fraser attended the United Grain Growers Convention in Saskatoon last week. The annual meeting of the W.L. was held last Wednesday with officers elected: President Mrs H E Forster Vice president Mrs T Forster Secretary treasurer Mrs A S Fraser and Nurse Johnson gave a talk on the district health scheme.
Isabella notes G Pickard spent the weekend in Winnipeg. R Calder returned to Victoria for the winter. R D L Warren attended the United Grain Growers Convention in Saskatoon. J Robertson left for the Royal Fair in Toronto. Mr. McDonald leads the depot in his absence. Education Week events drew many parents. speeches by Mev H I Bowman and Wm Iverned highlighted Remembrance Day. About 14 Canadian Legion members attended Isabella Church Sunday service. weather hindered others. The sermon by Chaplain Rev H J Bowman was well received. Mr and Mrs Ivan Sparks suffered a major loss when their barn burned while they dined elsewhere. they lack clothing and are relying on friends. A gathering at Mrs H Brisbin’s featured a miscellaneous shower for Miss M Kennedy.
Eileen Clark dressed as a bride presented gifts to the bride to be while Mrs T Kennedy read an address. Mrs Kennedy thanked guests for the profusion of gifts and a dainty lunch was served by hostesses. On Thursday afternoon Mrs T Kennedy hosted a tea in honor of her daughter.
Lloyd Borland of Minnedosa spent the weekend at home. Miss Margaret Fraser has taught for Miss Schmidt for two months. The W I has received a new circulating library from the Ex-
John Strachan of Miniota advertises for sale registered Short horn bulls or will trade for good feeders. A few barred rocks are also available. Phone 13 12.
The W I held a successful bazaar and supper in the church basement last Saturday. Booths offered fancy goods and home cooking and were well patronized. Members of the society presided, and the ladies expressed satisfaction with the result.
Arrow River notes Homer and Roy Leland and Lorne Coutter motored to Coulterville last week to visit friends. The reorganization meeting of the Hockey Club was held last week and the following officers were welcomed. The item continues with local club details and member activities.
Any person with usable clothing is asked to leave with or notify Mrs J D Forsyth Convenor of the Red Cross Society. The clothing will be forwarded to families in urgent need.
Experienced dressmaker offers home service or daily work at six cents. All work guaranteed. Specializes in knitting and alterations. Mrs Oswald Blaich Mimota.
The Co operative Poultry Association will ship their car of dressed poultry from Miniots on Friday December 9th. Full particulars later.
An old time dance will be held in the Arrow River Hall on Friday November 18. Proceeds go to the Hall Fund. Music by the Serenaders Orchestra. General admission 25 cents. Ladies are asked to bring baskets.
Fred Towrson is Manager with Wr Jackson as Secretary Treasurer and a financial committee. M J Davis convenor along with KR Letond E Johnson Tennast and Littlejohn are chosen. Rink flooding approved and players must supply equipment. Single 75c or family 150. payment required before skating. Club reports a small current deficit.
Irwin Cramatt of South Dakota found a balloon on October 24 while hunting pheasants near Little Lake. A clipped Herald item from Hayti notes the balloon came from Arrow River School in Manitoba and carried a note asking to contact the school principal. Cramatt plans to write to Arrow River for more details.
Parents Day held in the senior room on Thursday afternoon with Principal Johnson as chair. J R Mitchell praised teachers and contrasted today’s schools with one room schools. Mrs Wiggin stressed parental responsibility and support for teachers. Tea following the program raised five dollars for the school athletic club via a silver collection.
The Cribbage Tournament scheduled for Birtle last Thursday night did not take place due to stormy weather. Organizers say they will reschedule once conditions improve to accommodate local enthusiasts.
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