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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1938
Page
8
Miniota Herald notes editor M. Oliver and local residents visiting from England Wordsworth and Duck Mountain. It reports that end of September 98,037 war pension cheques were issued monthly totaling 40 442 626 dollars annually for 8 495 Manitoba pensioners. E W Bowles recovered a stolen car in Virden with tires and tubes missing.
After over a year of illness George Hender son of Scotia died Sunday morning aged 66. Funeral Tuesday afternoon will be at Hamiota cemetery. Mrs. Warren and family and Miss Beveridge visited J N Warren's home. Evelyn Warren won the Ethel M Kerr Memorial Scholarship for 1951, awarded by Teck Chapter 1.C.D.E. for highest history and literature average at Brandon CollegiateInstitute. Congregation services Sunday featured guest speaker Dr J Savage and music by the choir with Miss B Wiggins solos.
Isabella Mrs R Shipley and family visit W Iverach home while other locals travel to Brandon Souris and Elkhorn over the weekend. A Young People service featured a talk on the Y P A conference at Whitby. The church anniversary ended with a fowl and ham supper and a concert chaired by Rev H J Bowman.
Beulah Mrs A N Sawyer departed Sunday for a week long visit with her mother at Oakner.
Ladies gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Green to honor Miss Evelyn Reid, bride-elect of the week, with a well laden wagon of gifts and a wedding match played by Miss Amy Titley. Gifts were presented by Mrs. G. Armstrong and Reid thanked the guests. Mrs. A. N. Sawyer performed a vocal solo.
Be prepared for winter weather by selecting rubbers and overshoes at United Stores Ltd in Miniota. Prices are at their lowest in years, urging shoppers to act now for footwear protection ahead of snow and ice season.
Rev. J. Savage of McConnell Decker charge conducted the service here on Sunday. Mr. Chas. Craig is ill but improving. Mr. and Mrs. Meyers and family, who spent the summer at Arrow River, left Sunday for their home in Holbein Saskatchewan.
The Women’s Missionary Society gathered for an October meeting hosted by Mrs. El at her residence. Attendees discussed upcoming events and shared reports from local outreach efforts.
I Special Notices wish to announce that I have fed of all of my Renown Seed Wheat. Tom G Long of Miniota states all seed stock is accounted for and available only under his name through the local grain market or direct sale.
A Community Fow Supper will be held in Beulah hall on Tuesday November from 5 30 p m to be followed by a variety programme Proceeds towards lining interior of the hall Adults 35c Children 20c The Anglican W A will hold their Annual Bazaar in Beulah Community hall on Wednesday October 26th from 3 p m Needle work Knitting Home Cooking Candy Bran tub and Tea Everybody welcome.
The Ti gram recalls seventieth anniversary of the Nan missions with readings by Mesdames Wallace, J. M. Elliott, Kirton, Lou Leland, and J F Ten nant. Leland sang a solo Love Lifted Me.
Last work oves 140 friends of Mr and Mrs John FP Mitchell gathered in the hall to shower them with gifts and good wishes for a long and happy married df. A wagon decorated with pink and white streamers and topped with an umbrella was drawn in by Luella Torrance and Jean Stevenson. Helen Tennant read an address, and Mr Mitchell replied on behalf of the couple, thanking guests. Dancing and a dainty lunch closed the pleasant evening.
Isabella Mavis Clera Doran born October 18 at Birtle Hospital to Mr and Mrs C Doran Isabella is the newborn daughter and sibling to the family in good health credited to the couple in this birth notice named Isabella Mavis Clera.
Friends from Blaris gathered at her home to bid Mrs J D Harrison farewell as she prepares to spend the winter in Brandon.
The notice asks who will address congregations at Miniota United Church field and at Holy Trinity Church this coming Sunday October 30th. It names the locations and target day but provides no speaker details.
A presentation was made to the guest of honor and social time followed. Lunch was served to 35 guests.
Miss Marjorie Bardwell was guest of honor at multiple Monday showers hosted by Miss M Wright and her former school chums who gave kitchen articles. On Wednesday Mrs A Warren hosted a Tsabella district shower, and Mr and Mrs Campbell hosted a Blair district event with assorted gifts.
Norma, sister of M F Andrew, wed at the home of Mr and Mrs M F Andrew of Chumah on Wednesday October 12. The ceremony united Norma with her Indianapolis groom in a private family setting.
The bride, attired in a multi shear gown with white wool embroidery, was given in marriage by her brother to Edwin Ariss of Decker with Rev J Dunnett of Scotia officiating. A Lohengrin bridal march preceded a wedding luncheon and a four tiered cake. The couple will reside in Dauphin.
Violet Iola Hazelwood and Herbert W. Smith united in marriage at the Hazelwood home in Chumash on Saturday October 15. Rev J Dunnett of Scotia officiated. The bride wore transparent parma violet velvet with matching accessories and carried bronze and yellow baby mane. The couple planned a motor trip to Winnipeg and St Paul before settling in the Chumah district.
Muriel May Barrett wed Reginald Clifford Bryant at high noon on October 19 in Miniota. Rev. C C Landon officiated as W.E Barrett and the late Mrs Barrett’s daughter joined Reginald Bryant of Miniota family. W Bryant and Leonard Bryant signed the register. The couple now reside on the farm near Miniota with best wishes for happiness.
A wedding was held at St Marys Church in Vtrden on a Wednesday evening with Rev C Landon uniting Margaret Jean Henderson and Elmer May hew Lelond. Attendants included Gladys Henderson and Lorna Forsyth with outfits described. a wedding breakfast followed at Central Hotel Virden. The couple will reside near Arrow River after a trip to North Dakota.
United in marriage to Martin Eli eldest son of Mrs F S and the late Mr John Pow in Miniota. Rev F E James officiated. The couple were unattended on returning from Bre on Sunday evening. Relatives and friends offered congratulations and toasted the bride.
Isabella ceremony united Marjorie Bardwell second daughter of Mr and Mrs Bardwell with Muir second son of Mr and Mrs Armitage of Miniota. Bowman officiated as Helen Hankin provided music from Lohengrin. The couple's reception followed for about forty guests before leaving for Winnipeg.
The rural council continues to address the gravelling of municipal roads, marking a long running effort spanning fifteen years. Local officials discuss ongoing maintenance plans and potential funding for road improvements.
A C.G.I.T. group met at Miniota led by Mrs. J. W. Beer while Messrs J. W. and J. R. Bell traveled to Winnipeg to hear D. Lloyd George. Rev. Stewart of Stony Mountain delivered the anniversary talk at Beulah. Mrs. A. E. Armstrong spoke at Arrow River church on What the Presbyterian is doing in India.
Ethel Towler, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T Towler of Manson, was married to Brandon in a solemn ceremony at the First Church United Manse on Saturday October 22 at two o clock in the afternoon. The brief notice notes the couple's home towns and the quiet nature of the wedding.
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