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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1931
Page
8
Oak River School records a net reduction of 23 500 in generation costs this year. Van contracts total 1 700, caretaker 180, and teaching staff 2 175, with changes affecting salaries and the removal of one classroom as part of ongoing cost cuts.
An advertisement praises Fall Suitings and Over coatings priced at 24.75 and 2.50 in a United Stotes Minieta catalogue. The text also reflects on human happiness, shared joy, and mutual assistance as guiding principles across ages. It notes the commercial motor bus and truck versus railroads affecting rural Canada transport, highlighting truck limits for heavy freight.
The author argues that while commercial motor vehicles offer a smoother ride and winter reliability, railways remain essential for developing vast unsettled areas. Roads and buses aid progress, but Canada cannot prosper without viable railroads that can operate profitably. Without rail links, national development is at risk.
The Miniota United Church announces Sunday services with Rev J A Stephen BA leading at Miniota 11 am Sunday School 1 a m. Arrow River 11 am Sunday School Two Creeks 2 30 pm Service Evening Service listed. A note mentions the new National government in England winning a confidence vote by a two thirds majority.
United Stores Ltd Miniota advertises Special 25 tbs for 1.22 dollars on apples. Local shoppers urged to visit the Groceteria for the deal.
Miss D. Smeaton of Cardale spent the weekend at her home. Alvin Mark of Winnipeg visited R.J. Browns over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Walker hosted a carload of visitors from Findlay Sask over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs T Jacc and family of Winnipeg spent the weekend with E Mack and family.
Mr and Mrs inline of the Experiments farm Brandon visited Me and Mrs Thos Hamilton over the weekend. The local tennis club enjoyed their visit to Miniota on Monday and played well with the locals. Miss C Cumming former principal visited with Mr and Mrs A Dickey over the weekend, returning to McConnel School on Monday.
Beulah Bits Miss H Forster of Winnipeg is holidaying at her home. Mrs Mountain of Virden visited with Mrs Gow. Miss A Wiltshire of Bradwardine visited at home. W Rattray of Winnipeg visiting with Mr and Mrs H Forster and Mr and Mrs Liddens of Winnipeg. They returned home Monday. Mr and Mrs H Paynter and daughter of New York also departed Sunday. The service at St Wilfrid's Anglican church will be conducted by Rev W J Finch of Birtie on Sunday at 3 p m with Sunday School afterwards.
Isabella Notes Miss E Schmidt spent the weekend at Virden. Miss Vivian of Winnipeg visits. Mrs H M Brisbin, Jean Chapman, and Kenneth Warren are taking Grade XII at Miniota. Mrs R Shipley of Russell visited her parents. Miss M Bowman and Hutting of Beulah spent the weekend at The Parsonage. Mr and Mrs T McKenzie of Rapid City visited with Mr and Mrs M J Bridge. Mr and Mrs W J McGregor returned from a honeymoon and visited relatives before heading to Gladstone. Mission Band plans a rally at Selsgirth Saturday afternoon.
Two boys seek start with the legal profession. Mr and Mrs Carscadden and Mrs B Mitchell from Warden visit J M Eliott couple. K Sinclair drives to Brandon. daughter Edna joins for weekend. Sunday School Rally Day planned for the 27th at Slam with a promotion program. Robert Palcott narrowly escaped injury when kicked by a truck horse, suffering a sore cheek but no serious harm.
Rev and Mrs S Wo Phomase and their daughter return after an extended visit to Mr Thomas's old home in Wats. They report good health and little change since leaving twenty years ago. Mr Thomas notes many old friends have passed on and mentions Mr and Mrs Hemming prosperous. Ltomas and family were guests of Mr and Mrs R Mitchell before departing on Sundays G N and train.
The text lists varied items from 1980s events and figures, noting salmon catches in Mellish Columbia, unemployment data collection by city clerks, praise for Connaught Ranges by Sir Lionel Fletcher after a Risley meeting, royal travels by Queen Helene and Princess Irene, Admiral Jellicoe’s travel, and the Duchess of York opening the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. It mentions Macdonald’s prize and piper competitions at Banff Springs.
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