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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1928
Page
8
Wet weather will pause threshing for a day or two in the Peking area. Mes J. Spalding has returned from a visit to Bird's Hill and Roland, noting replacements and repairs done on tires spark plugs and other car components.
A report notes Winnipeg spent a most enjoyable period away from town, detailing a pleasant absence and the return described with satisfaction and news of travel or leisure.
Aliss Kessie Kenner is home for two weeks because her school is closed due to infantile paralysis. A motorist driving near Carberry left for help with engine trouble and was gone less than three quarters of an hour before returning to his car.
Hartney town council reportedly passed a by law making it illegal to keep bees within the town limits. The report does not specify penalties or actions for bees entering from outside, noting a possible poand where the issue may escalate.
Reverend Karl S. Dixon returned Saturday from his visit to Chicano where he attended the Divinity School and spent a few days at the general session of the United church in_review.
Crandall van drivers must be at least 20 years old to operate school vehicles. Drivers must provide vehicles for transporting children during the school term when roads are passable. Van drivers will see a $1,000 raise this term under new contracts.
Gambling speculators forecast a larger grain crop and push prices fifty cents per bushel under normal to disrupt the Western Pool. Farmers warned to support the Pool or face greater losses than this year's crop indicates.
Reports say pension cheques will be mailed directly to accepted claimants around month end. Over 2,000 Manitoba seniors qualified, about 1,000 applications await processing. Many laggards failed to provide documentary proofs of age and nationality with signed apps. Small payments will be a godsend to many.
Eastern Canada millers including Ontario members form a cooperative linked to Western wheat pools. They advocate a plan by the millers association executive to counter price disruption caused by Western Canada wheat reducers, a proposal endorsed nearly unanimously at a Guelph meeting.
In a discussion of nighttime driving safety the author notes some motorists operate with one headlamp out. The hazard arises as others mistake the illuminated lamp for the other side and misjudge available passing space, recalling childhood tales of creatures with single eyes.
Edna Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Clark Wawanesa married Clarence Orr son of Mr and Mrs J W Orr Beulah at Knox church Brandon on August 25. The ceremony united the couple in front of friends and well wishes. The newlyweds plan to reside in Wawanesa.
The municipal school board met to open tenders for new buildings at Mitwota and Arrow River. It awarded to C V Harrison Grandview for Arrow River addition at 4000 dollars and to C V ing Miniota for Miniota school at 14700 dollars. Debentures authorized and the building committee given full construction powers with a weather contingency. Next meeting set for Miniota on Tuesday October 2 at 2 pm.
Willon takes Latimer to recover after a break two weeks ago as local farming enters threshing. Most cutting is finished and threshing is in full swing with no reports yet of yields.
Miss Jean McKenzie came home last week from a vacation that was spent in Winnipeg and was accompanied by her aunt who returned with her.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs D Lock on Tuesday September 4. The clerk reports a healthy infant and lists the new family addition in local notices.
Mrs J Iverach returned from Brandon visit Saturday. Miss N Cotton of Akron Ohio visits with her sister. Mrs R Adams and Miss G Wallace spend the week in Brandon. It also rained at Isabella on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Roy Bridge and family of Harding hosted a Sunday gathering with Mr and Mrs M Bridge. Jimmy Iverach Jr of Winnipeg is spending his vacation at the Bridge home.
Miss SW Warren comes home from Brunkild where the school has been closed for a period due to infantile paralysis.
A Silver Tea and Sale of Home Cooking will be hosted at the home of Mrs. A Spencer on Wednesday September 12 commencing at 3 p.m.
The Sons of England announce a Barn Dance in Miniota hall on Hallowe en night Wednesday October 31st. Keep the date open for a good time with further particulars to follow.
A guide from the Imperial Life Guard explains making a chlorine stock solution by mixing a level teaspoonful of chloride of lime in water, then diluting for a two gallon pail. Use one teaspoon of stock per two gallons to kill typhoid and dysentery bacteria in ten minutes, improving safety for campers and summer resorts.
The outstanding sensation of the season, Clipped Wings, will be presented at Miniota Hall on Monday September 7 by Mr George A Secord and Associate Player. The production promises a revelation to lovers of theatre.
A live three act stage show Clipped Wings at Miniota Hall on Monday September 17 features songs dances and monologues. The Colonial Serenadere Orchestra will accompany with a twenty six piece ensemble and a free silverware giveaway to a lucky number holder.
Mrs G Ly Armstrong arrived back Monday after visiting St Paul Minnesota. Herson FX Brook Armstrong accompanied her and will stay a few days in Winnipeg before returning home.
Plans are under way to observe the United Church Anniversary at Miniota on Sunday October with the anniversary supper and program Monday the 15th. Rev Earl S Dixon BA will lead. You will be made welcome.
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