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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1940
Page
8
Minrots Manitoba edition reports Rev ES Dixon formerly of Minsiots United is called to Chaplaincy and attached to the Freentry Treinise Centre in Os borne barracts as part of a local church leadership update.
In Miniota Manitoba a meeting of interested residents discussed building an open-air ice rink. The gathering elected W A Barrett president and Albert Spencer secretary-treasurer to organize the project and start work immediately.
Alfred Irvine Crandall and W Irvine spent a quiet week gracing local dealings. A Friday W I chicken dinner raised two dollars for funds as Rev W Bill forms a Scout troop enjoying hikes. A Sunday service is set for early morning winter worship with WMS meeting. officer elections announced for next gathering. Readings from Minnie Shipley missionary work and a temperance paper were shared. Mrs Wilker lauded for Christmas bale donations.
Mrs S Clark visits Bib le hospital with patient care at Gladstore. Mr RT Chik and Mrs W Stewart dine in Winnipes. Faith service to be led by Mission Band. Mrs R Sisley and Siverton family visit W Verney home. Several residents travel to Winnipeg for medical and personal matters. Christmas greeting cards offer from Gaited Stores. Manitoba Co-operative Poultry Pool to ship dressed poultry from Mimota Tuesday. Rummage Auction in Beulah Hall for Beulah Red Cross on November 24 at 1 pm. WANTED milch cow due January 1 near Arrow River.
The obituary notes the death of a long time resident, survived by his wife and two daughters Mabel and Eleon. The school events list programs, speeches, a curriculum talk, a spelling contest, a debate, and a community singing session at the church. Lunch followed in the basement with youth representatives from Circle No.2 of the Y.P.U.L.
Nov 9 rally at Miniota Y P U started with a worship service. R Broadfoot gave welcome, followed by afternoon discussion periods and a report on the Calgary convention by Miss Lyneh. At 6 o clock a banquet and musical program honored ladies led by Mrs Leslie Bowman. New officers named include President R Broadfoot and others in Christian culture, citizenship, and fellowship roles.
Fragments list Dorot Vradenburgh recreation and Bible study at James Kirton hall with Rev H I Bowman leading. Other names include works and community events suggesting a neighborhood church and social schedule.
Mr and Mrs Craig motor to Brandon on Thursday. Ivan Tennant visited Brandon weekend. Mrs W Mitchell leaves to spend winter with relatives at Crocus Man. Edleringtonu and Rasmaussen of Carberry visited J F Tennant home. Wheat deliveries raised to 20 bushels per acre. O Callaghans return from Brock Sask with cousin Ina McConnell. Leland family moved to farm south of town. Shoemakers occupy vacated farm. WL annual meeting held at Mrs J M Endiott's home. committees report strong welfare work and attendance. Directors to meet next Tuesday to elect officers. Mrs F Garnham Sr chosen for pro gram committee vacancy. Music by non-directorate members. Mrs Gardner hosted tea.
About 150 friends gathered in the hall on Friday evening to honor Mr and Mrs Jock Shoe maker. Hazel Marie Leland led a procession of fairies and brownies and a towering boot filled with gifts was paraded. Elmer Leland portrayed a cobbler on the boot toe and sang a cobbler song while Miss Margaret Kirton delivered an address. Dancing continued throughout the evening.
Chas Smith served on jury duty in Minnecola last week, participating in a local court proceeding and fulfilling civic juror obligations.
Voting with Mr and Mrs Howard noted. Fred Orr left Friday for Port Arthur for employment. Mrs Tahaney and Miss Bi Cruden weekend in Winnipeg. W K postponed meeting set for Wednesday 2:30 at Mrs Helgeson’s home. Mrs Mugford of Salicoats weekend with daughter Mrs Helgeson. Education Day spread across municipality with open classrooms. Play Myles Does Her Bit at Red Cross fundraiser drew crowd. receipts total 3130. Hall Club elected officers led by President G A Woods and others. Mrs J A Frazer learned of sister Mrs Mood’s death in Claremont California on November 6.
The Annual Christmas Seal Campaign calls Manitobans to fund Travelling Tuberculosis Clinics aiding prevention since 1920. Last year 10 795 people were examined with 254 new TB discoveries, many needing sanatorium treatment. seals fund x ray screening, case review, and education to reduce the disease’s death toll.
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