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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1939
Page
8
Local events include a Girl Guide meeting at Mre P MacPhersons on the 7th. A motion picture King Kings is shown at Minota United Church Hi Once at Miniota on the 10th. Fishorn Orchestra performs on the 15th in Miniota.
Be prepared for wet weather with rubber goods for the family at low prices from United Stotes Ltd Minieta. Thanksgiving Day closes eight stores, with Wednesday afternoon hours. A combined church and Sunday school Thanksgiving service is set for 11 a.m. with a second service at 7:30 p.m. Mr and Mrs A M Hanlin depart for Detroit then Los Angeles with their daughter and niece joining them.
The teachers convention will close Brandon schools Thursday and Friday to allow staff attendance. The shutdown aligns with Thanksgiving week, reopening Tuesday next week after Monday is observed as Thanksgiving. In other news a fire destroyed the home of Douglas A. McGibney near Willon last Saturday, with Mrs. McGibney and baby escaping but belongings lost and no insurance. The W M S met at Mrs. J R Lynch’s home with twelve present and the United church Y P U reorganized, electing officers led by Miss K Staples.
The Holy Trinity church was decorated with plants and produce for Sunday’s Harvest Thanksgiving service. Rev F C Whittington of St Maeres Chute Brandon led the service which pleased many parishioners and relatives. Mr and Mrs Whittington visited with Mr and Mrs W Trout after the service.
Fork sale of the garage on Mrs Geo Seale’s Beulah property invites cash buyers. A showing of the all talking picture King of Kings screens at Miniota United Church on Tuesday October 6 at 8 pm under Y P A auspices with admission 25 and 10 cents.
Weekend notes list Private Cliff Shurvell of the Camerons from Winnipeg as spending time there. Other local items mention the W I meeting at Mrs. Coxworths home and various residents visiting relatives, with several trips noted to Melita and Roeland recently vacated farms.
A group motored to Winnipeg on Suralay with their daughter Roberta remaining for a time. WM.S. met at Mr. W. Iverach’s home presided by Mrs. R TY. Clark. Farewell to Mrs C Reid marked by a purse presented by Miss B. Roblinson. Mrs Reid expressed regret at leaving. Isabella church hosted a large gathering with Prof E G Freeman as speaker on church history and missionary work. discussions on men’s meetings and future plans concluded with lunch.
Elizabeth Mary Craig-Gray daughter of Mrs Cray and the late Ann Cray of Crandall married Alex Craig of Strathaven Scotland at St Tiknoss Anglican church Winniper on Saturday September 23 at 11. The bride wore a queen's blue crepe dress and carried a bouquet of lilies. Attendants Miss Rana Langston in blue sheer with deep rose, and Poul Hodson attended the groom. Mr and Mrs Crane will reside in Maiden.
Ethel Irene Barrett daughter of the late Mrs Barrett of Miniota wed Warren Kebinato son of Mr and Mrs Gi Roligeou of Crandall. The ceremony occurred at the First Church United with KW Javits officiating. The bride wore brown velvet with crystal accents and carried a corsage of lilies.
A wedding was held at the Cecil Motel for Meent Mex Rigen and Kirned Prostani. After the ceremony the couple left for their departure, with guests attending a celebratory diaper event.
Edward Jarrett passed away on Sunday morning at his residence in Scotia. The funeral will be held at Seoter Church with viewing beforehand and burial in Scotia Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Beulah Hawes visits Peebles Saskatchewan while Mrs L Cooper seeks medical care in Winnipeg. Jean Oswin breaks arm from verandah fall last Saturday. Rev A B Simpson and family from Shoal Lake visit J A Frazer home. Mrs L Wakefield operates in St Boniface last week and is recovering well. Mrs Titley out of Winnipeg hospital and improving. L Castick learns of his father's sudden Winnipeg death and travels to funeral. WMLS hosted by Mrs J I Bowman with devotional led by Mrs A Haney and study by Mrs J P Evans. A dainty lunch served. Rev A B Simpson of Shoal Lake spoke at United Church anniversary services with fine sermons and choir music. offerings around 106.
ARROW RIVER nurse I Sinclair, convalescing at Ler home, returned to Ler duties in Winnipeg Sunday morning. An auxiliary member shot a tagged duck with Washington DC notification H24051 last week. The orchestra played at Kenton Dance Gardens Strethclair Gratan's Hall Brandon Arrow River. Local families visited Sir Jonson Lome on Sunday. A large crowd attended anniversary services with New I. Birdsall of Kenton delivering two sermons and special choir music. A church supper raised about 35 dollars after an evening program of music and readings. preparations by Lue ladies were praised.
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