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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1927
Page
8
Local notices report a ratepayers meeting and upcoming vote for a Reeve. Trustees and the school board discussed Miniota school accommodation. A Miniota Horticultural Society was formed with officers named, planning an annual show in 1928. Ottawa Journal praise and criticism of Canadian loyalty debates follow.
The board discusses delegating Jyarach and Albright to interview the Department of Education over school accommodation. A letter from Tequestine notes public school grades need space for secondary pupils. Other items include filing Mrs Evans’ route letter and requesting trees from Indian Head for Arrow River and Glenlocher, plus a thank you to Mr Albright for the Educational Conference report. Schools to open at 9:30 a.m. in November.
The minutes state that all van routes must be submitted to the Secretary by November 25 and advertised in Miniota Herald on November 7 and December 7. Tenders are due with the Secretary by December 16. An adjournment to Arrow River is set for Saturday December 17 at 2 o clock.
Isabella Items Ray Murray traveled from Antler Sask to Winnipeg to visit. Mrs H Reid visited Winnipeg over the weekend. W Drummond left for the winter in Winnipeg. Mrs WH Miller and Mrs C Craig spend the week in Winnipeg. D Myles and W Blellock head to Scotland for the winter. The rink opened with record attendance. For Sale Cheap shares in a going or gone concern. Mrs S Clark returned home from Winnipeg after two weeks there. The Young Peoples class met at the Manse to plan winter programs. Their first meeting is Sunday with a missionary study. The junior teenage girls formed a CGI 7 group with officers elected: Leader Mrs R Warren, President I Bridge, Secretary W Wright, Treasurer H Marshall, Pianist L Arriss. Meetings set for alternate Saturdays.
Members presented the play Clubbing a Husband and offered local and instrumental numbers by Mrs. Kirkland and Miss Hathaway. Proceeds surpassed $100 to aid general church district needs. W. I. members receive commendation for a splendid, well attended performance.
Basil Reveley offers a full apology to Miss Vanstone following a meeting at the Municipal hall and urges civil discussion at nominating meetings. The Canadian Manufacturers’ Association urges members to buy Canada produced gifts for Christmas to boost domestic demand among 4.2 million workers and their families.
Alfred Thompson was found dead at his home on Monday night with a fatal head wound. Friends and community members mourn a well liked, respected young man whose rash act remains unverified. Funeral arrangements are set for Thursday.
Peter McPherson auctioneer and valuator will reside in Miniota starting December 1. He invites orders for auction sales and promises good service and satisfaction.
The secretary will attend Beulah on December 7 Isabella on December 8 and Crandall on December 9 for taxes and telephone rents. John Spalding See trans Lodge Gordon of The Sons of England Benefit Society plan a New Years Dance at Miniola hall on Friday December 30 at 9 pm. Beulah Women’s Institute bazaar yielded 200 dollars for charity.
A note offers several bred to lay Barred Bronze Turkeys for sale. Prices drop if sold before December 1. Contact W. Maxfield by phone at 182.
Glen Murray presents district show with April sows and 8 week pigs of both sexes available for registration. All can be registered. Contact W R Doyle Beulah by phone 29 23.
The United Church Young People's Society invites all local youths to the church parlor Friday November 2 for an opening evening full of plans and promise. Don’t miss this golden community event and the chance to participate in future programs.
A home cooking candy sale and Christmas articles will be held at the United Church basement on Saturday November 26. A silver tea will be served from 4 to 5 pm. Everyone is cordially invited.
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