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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1928
Page
8
October subscription renewals encouraged with a plea to avoid extra notices. Municipality secretary John Spalding notes a tax levy increase this year while urging residents to support essential services. National Poppy Day set for November 10 with poppies from disabled veterans sold to aid Vetcraft workshops.
The editorial urges youths to enjoy Halloween responsibly and warns that rough tricks by bigger youths cause injuries. It stresses thinking before acting and notes that serious harm has occurred in past years. Community safety and prudent celebration are emphasized.
Fire destroyed the Payne farm residence of W. Watson near Miniota on Thursday. The blaze reduced the house to ashes and the origin is a mystery. Watson saved only his overcoat from the car radiator as the structure burned.
The blaze was discovered early, and a sum of money left in clothing disappeared. It is remarkable that the granaries and stable escaped, for the fire did not spread to them.
The article explains how distance at low speeds matters for safety, with a table converting speeds to feet per second. It notes 10 mph equals about 14.66 ft per second and emphasizes that even small speeds cover measurable distances quickly. It warns drivers to use keen eyes and good brakes in crowded traffic.
The community debates nomination day and the merit of keeping long serving council and school board members. Some urge change to inject new blood and avoid complacency, while others favor continuity for steady governance and proven judgment.
A concise statement urges readiness to act rightly when the moment arrives, emphasizing personal responsibility and resolve under uncertain circumstances.
Mrs R T Clark is spending the week in Winnipeg with relatives and enjoying local sights during her brief visit. The note records a social visit and travels of the Clark family in the Canadian city.
Miss Edna Iverach of Russell spent the weekend at her home here. She visited local friends and enjoyed a relaxing stay in town.
Mr and Mrs H Reid and their son Ray are visiting relatives at Dauphin.
Miss Scarth of Binscarth spent the weekend with her brother, R. Scarth.
Donald Hagel of Winnipeg spent a few days with Mrs J Sutherland last week, according to the social notes.
S. P. Hesse and his brother Henry, who had been visiting in the district, left on Tuesday for their home in Chicago.
Sunday services attracted large congregations with fine music and Dr. McNeil of Brandon College delivering addresses. The anniversary events to end with a Fowl supper and entertainment Thursday in the church basement admission 50c 25c with a planned programme.
The guidance emphasizes strict isolation of a sick child to prevent spread, noting many diseases are most infectious early, before symptoms appear. Parents may bear extra work isolating and sterilizing utensils to protect other children and vulnerable infants.
A batch of Barred Rock pallets offered for sale in early April. Interested buyers should apply to Mrs. A Jolley at phone 142, Miniota.
Rev Earl S Dixon B A serves the Miniota Pastoral Charge with Sunday school and public worship at Glenlochar Arrow River and Miniota Ilam locations. Services listed include 10 30 am Sunday school 12 noon worship and 720 pm Sunday worship times.
The notice lists Church of England services led by Rev. G L Armstrong rector at Holy Trinity Miniota Arrow River and Beulah. Evensong sermons occur on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at Miniota and on the first and third Sundays at Arrow River. Morning prayer and sermons noted for Beulah.
The W. A. of Beulsh met at Mrs J. Clark's home on Thursday. They decided to stage a bazaar in the near future in Forsters Hall, which has been kindly loaned for the occasion.
A meeting is scheduled in the Holy Trinity church basement on Wednesday at 8 p.m. to organize the Young Peoples Society for the winter months. Lunch will be served and organizers hope for a strong turnout.
The Holy Trinity church congregation under the Rector received a solid brass cross from the Bishop of the Diocese. The cross was dedicated at the evening service on Sunday last.
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