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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1940
Page
8
The Miniota Herald edited by Reg M Oliver appears weekly with a Tuesday schedule. Subscriptions are set at 150 par annum in advance and 2508 to the United States.
The column records residents and visitors in the district. Mr and Mrs Henry Downey and Mea Archie Craig and son from Winnipeg spent the weekend with relatives. Jack Walker went to Yorkton for airfield construction work. Mr and Mrs Cannon and family left after an auction to take up a new firm near Winnipeg. Capt Rev F G Whittington now in Port Arthur Ont serving as chaplain. The Bissett lagoon is dry for the first time in 55 years. R F McWilliams KC of Winnipeg named Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba succeeding W J Tupper KC in November. Talks of gathering a carload of potatoes for Red Grass district, weather permitting.
The DC, M PD reports that Veterans Guard of Canada Companies II, 10a and 10b recruited in this district are CASF and entitled to all rights and privileges of Active Service. The widmet met on Thursday with Mars CE Wythe presiding.
Roll call elicited ideas for livelier gatherings. Mrs J D Forsyth reported on Red Cross work and plans for St John Ambulance training sponsored by the branch. Suggestions for economical Christmas gifts were discussed. meeting ended with a social hour. Miniature W I realized $10.05 at a Home Cooking sale held Saturday last.
An ad for New Orient Woollen Hose and Silk and Finz Wool priced at 1.25 and 1.15 appears alongside a reflective tale about initiative. A pair of men in a park discuss paper litter, then a colleague helps a coworker in hard times by starting a charitable effort with sixpence, illustrating self reliance.
A civic urged stance appears in the Elkhorn Mercury urging individual responsibility to stop waste and improve national mindset. The piece stresses personal action over shifting blame and frames collective service as a public duty.
Nurse Jessie Elliott of Souris and Miss Norah O Callaghan visited at homes. Mrs Tennant presided at the WI meeting at her home. Recital featured scene snapshots with explanations. Mrs Elliott and others attended church service in Roslea. Piano solos by Pauline Tennant and talks on Leonardo da Vinci and famous masterpieces followed. refreshments served.
Beulah Orville Bowman serves in the Ambulance Convoy and trains in Winnipeg amid strong wind and dust during the JP. Evens auction sale last Saturday, drawing a good crowd that stayed through the conditions.
A Veterans Get-together is announced for Wednesday evening October 30 at Arrow River hall with full details later from secretary. A Remembrance Day Service is set for Monday November 11 at 1045 a.m. at Crandall church inviting all Returned soldiers. R M Oliver secretary.
A long sale conducted with Auctioneer MacPherson disposed of a large amount of furniture at prices that satisfied the proprietor. The event wrapped up after extensive bidding and inventory clearance.
Mr and Mrs Ted Armstrong and family and Miss S Armstrong with A Forster and C Johnson of Winnipeg were among visitors here for the weekend joining C Bourne of Big Beaver A Large and Mrs Vincent of Tiston, Mr and Mrs A Wood of Binsearth.
The W I met at Mrs McLean's home with 20 members and visitors. Mrs L Wakefield and Mrs J Wiltshire were made reporters for institute news. A paper on Canadian Trees described uses and locations. The meeting closed with the WI creed a dainty lunch and social time.
Sunday services drew a large crowd as the church appeared well decorated. Electric lights were used for the first time in the evening, enhancing the atmosphere. Special music by the choir and a solo by Miss Peggy Woods were appreciated, with Rev. J. Alex. Stephen of Birtle delivering two splendid sermons. Offerings totaled $100.55 and the observance concludes Tuesday night.
Mr and Mrs R Smith of the Hawaiian Islands left for home on Friday after visiting the Carnegie family. Mrs Smith is sister to Mrs Carnegie. Mr Smith manages a sugar plantation on the Islands and says conditions here are no better than in Can.
The World Helpers Branch of the Junior Red Cross will hold a sale and tea in the Miniota school on Saturday afternoon October 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. Items include woodwork, fishpond novelties and more.
For sale listing includes a Goodison 25-42 thresher with belts and bearings, 3 furrow International plow with power lift, several Percheron horses aged 2 to 6, heavy diver, Climax range, Quebec heater, gas engine, a John Deere model D tractor, set of sleighs. Contact N. P. Ball Isabella Crandall exchange, phone 222.
Mr Smith praised the $2000 sugar sale as a fine price until learning the proceeds supported the Red Cross. The first sack from the new Fort Garry sugar beet factory pleased the couple, who appreciated the gesture and the visit to Canada.
A community event record details monthly gatherings and visits. Members from several households attended, with L Hall presiding and a roll call on "My Favorite Book." Planning for a dental clinic packing hampers for overseas boys and a sectional rally report were noted. Grandmothers received bouquets. a luncheon and social hour concluded the afternoon.
On Wednesday last the Oak River Fair featured the Junior Boys Seel Club and three other clubs Moline Hamiota and Oak River. Arrow River showed Thatcher wheat from seed bought by Mr Filleford Arnaud Manitoba the first Thatcher wheat. The local boys had 9 varieties on display and placed 1 Berton Johnson 2 Ken Mitchell 3 Jas Kirton 4 Ken Fett 5 Harvey Wallace 6 Robert Bonner 7 Stan Leland 8 Ford Wiggins 9 Jack Morrow. They won the red ribbon for best display and the purple ribbon for the champion club.
The fur club shows promise as new members adjust to tight hats and learn the ropes. Their early efforts are praised, signaling solid performance in their debut year.
The marriage of Dorothy Kenselio, second daughter of Mr Kenselio of Fillmore Sask, and Crandall Padhebito of Mr and Mrs Padhebito, occurred at Hamwiota United Church on Saturday October 7. Rev J W K Bhett officiated.
In Crandall district the grain delivery quota to elevators is fixed at 12 badels per seeded acre. Local residents Mr and Mrs J W Beer and son, Mr and Mrs L Borlandy, Mr and Mrs Alf Gray, and Mr and Mrs A Mark of Winnipeg visited recently. Sunpeonm conducted morning services, with anniversary services at Scotia and Chumiah in the afternoon and evening. Rev Wm Bill led Shoal Lake charge. A funeral was held in Virden Thursday for Miss Efhe Estella Schmidt, formerly of Crandall and Isabella schools, who had suffered a long illness.
A Thursday evening shower at Mrs I Borland’s home honored Gretchen Dickey elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A B C Dickey on her recent marriage to Lawrence Shetter. Fifty four guests attended as “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” played and gifts were presented.
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