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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1932
Page
8
Andy Hogg of Regina spent the weekend in town and returned to Regina on Sunday. Mrs A Hogg and daughter Lois who were holidaying here accompanied him home, along with Miss A Cornish.
The past week and a half of continued fine weather has aided farmers who have finished threshing. If conditions hold, the immediate district will be cleaned up soon.
Canada ranks as the world’s top producer of printing paper, nickel, and asbestos, with second place in gold, third in wheat and zinc, and fourth in automobiles, copper, and lead. It also dominates exports of wheat, printing paper, nickel, and asbestos, while ranking second in auto exports and wheat flour, and fourth in wood pulp and rubber tires.
A distressed plea warns that unpaid subscriptions leave workers with tattered pants and no winter supply. The call urges readers to donate whatever they can to prevent hardship when cold weather comes and the pants may be missing.
The G A spent a social after boom at Mrs Coleman home Saturday. Guests included Miss Ella Spencer. Attendees planned a quilt to be sent to missionaries in India. A lunch followed the meeting and a social hour was held. A follow up meeting is set for Wednesday September 14 at 7 30 PM at Mrs Colemans home.
The Winnipeg Free Press editorial assigns public accountability for thefts to the provincial government describing the University as a government department and noting that governors are government appointees. It argues audits are government business and calls for exposure of all guilty.
The Birtle School Board, after reviewing finances and current conditions, votes to delay the start of classes by a month. Department and teaching staff approve the plan, with Grade XII to be continued and a sixth teacher to be hired. The delay aims to reduce the annual estimates by about $3000 for the next year.
The notice urges early warnings against fire as July and August heat dries the prairie. Heavy stubble and dry conditions raise fire risk. advise building and stack protection with fire breaks and careful handling of cigarettes and matches to prevent accidental blazes. Smokers should extinguish cigars before discarding.
Isabella notes public figure Earl Warren assisting at Station Uno. The brief item frames the arrangement as part of a local events schedule with no further details.
Miss Ruby Finkbeiner commenced teaching at Ross School on Monday, marking the start of her new role. The announcement notes her appointment and expected duties, detailing her assignment to classrooms and subject areas.
Mrs Frederick Smith of Alexander is visiting with her daughter Mrs R E Heise.
Miss Mary Bardwell departs to pursue studies at Brandon Normal School, leaving her home community and school duties behind as she begins a new academic chapter.
A flower girl entered the hall to the strains of the Wedding March played by Miss Gladys Kirton. They preceded a gayly decorated wheelbarrow laden with gifts. Miss Kathleen Lelene delivered an apt address. The proceedings closed with singing For She’s a Jollywood Fellow and a dainty lunch served by the girls.
Miss Jean Chapman departed last week for Winnipeg to attend the Normal School, continuing her education in teaching.
Crandall residents note that Miss Doris Smeaton from Cardale spent the weekend at her home in Crandall, adding a local social detail from the weekend.
Mrs Arthur Cope has left the district and taken up residence in Regina, prompting local notices of a change of address. The departure affects nearby communities as residents adjust to the absence of the local figure.
On Saturday evening last the church choir hosted a farewell party in the church parlor and presented Mr H B Bees with a Hymnary.
The women’s missionary society met in the church parlor Thursday afternoon with eleven members present. Mesdames Radley Frazer Lewis Bees Whitney and Collier took parts of the program, Mrs O Hara presided.
On Sunday morning the Brandon St Paul's Young Men's Association joined in a church service. Members delivered talks on the young man's attitude to the church to war to the racial problem to the unemployment problem and to Jesus. A large congregation attended and enjoyed the service.
Jim Brown of Minnedosa spent several days in town last week as a visitor, according to Arrow River notes.
Henry Wilson, once of Blairs and now residing in Ontario, is renewing old acquaintances in the district as he reconnects with longtime friends and neighbors.
Mrs Hood of California travels with Mr J A Frazer en route from Europe to her home. The W. will meet at Mrs J P Evans home this Wednesday afternoon for a talk on Music in the Home by Mrs JR Lynok.
Threshing continues with 60 percent complete as crops show strong yields. Wheat yields range from 30 to 40 bushels per acre and oats reach up to 90 bushels per acre, indicating favorable growing conditions in the district.
Section Foreman Franklin and his men have made a great improvement in the village by the erection of snow fences. They are very welcome, Fred.
Frank Leland drove to Regina for threshing repairs last week when a rabbit jumped through the windshield, breaking the glass. No other damage occurred.
At the W. M. S meeting held at Mrs. Wallace's last Wednesday the ladies arranged the Anniversary service and Font Supper and Concert to be held on Monday October 3rd.
On Thursday near Ratherland’s farm the truck tipped onto its side while Davie tried to avoid a rut, spilling a load of wheat but causing no injuries and only minor cab glass damage.
A Saturday event at the Community Hall hosted by the C G I T featured a shower and dance for Miss Irene Leland. The festivities ended at eleven with costumed participants including Miss Jessie Mitchell as a farmer, Miss Pauline Tennant as the bride, and Miss Evelyn Lockhart as the ...
The W M S will host an open Sunday evening meeting at the church. Mrs Hood of California will give a talk about her recent trip to Europe. Everyone is invited.
The choir and church members hosted a farewell party on Saturday in honor of Miss Verona Hull who has served as the church organist for several years. The program featured games Concerto music and a dainty lunch with a presentation given to Miss Hull.
Mrs. Gann and her son depart after an extended visit to Regina where she has accepted a position at a Business College. Mike Verona Hull and Edith Satterthwaite also head to Regina to complete their business courses, having received tuition from her.
Canada maintained a world lead in nickel and asbestos production in 1931, ranked second in gold, platinum metals and cobalt, third in silver, and fourth in refined zinc. Mystery cruises from New York, Southampton, and Montreal reach the Pacific Coast via the Princess Patricia diner. The Canadian Open Golf Championship will be held next year at Royal York Hotel course with Toronto as host city.
The general agricultural department of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Winnipeg reports 77 percent of wheat and 63 percent of oats and barley harvested by September 8 in the three western provinces. Harvesting proceeded despite heavy rains delaying operations in large prairie areas.
S. C. Bennett of Toronto, staying at Banff Springs Hotel, hooked a beaver in Vermillion Lakes and played it for five minutes before the creature escaped with the fly and tender, ending the famous fishing tale.
Captain Mollison spoke from the Empress of Britain to 60,000 visitors at Toronto’s exhibition while the Princess Royal's bell remains on air in Ocean Falls. Imperial Economic Conference delegates toured sites August 12 to 14 with Ottawa trains taking two groups to Shawinigan Falls and Three Rivers and a St. Lawrence cruise. Ministers from multiple nations attended, with Canadian officials Arthur Sauve Maurice Dupre Alfred Duranteau and H A Stewart accompanying delegations.
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