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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1937
Page
8
Mr and Mrs R Jolley of Peebles Sask visited the district during the past week. Fire of unknown origin destroyed the winter shed at the T H Stewart farm on Sunday. Mrs Daley and Miss Temple of Vancouver BC are visiting with Mr and Mrs Fred Reeves.
Fall combination underwear for men priced per suit from 1.00 to 3.00 offered by United States Ltd Minieta. Mrs R Rollins returns from Lac du Bonnet with Mr and Mrs Jones accompanying.
Jas Morton of Victoria British Columbia visits with his brother William Morton of Two Creeks and sister Mrs Fred Reeves in town to spend time together and catch up.
On Saturday group 3 of the United Ladies' Aid hosted a Scoop Tea at Mrs. E. H. Reid's home. Patrons paid 25 cents for tea and a culinary scoop, contributing to a total of 12 dollars raised for church funds.
The first W I meeting since summer recess was held on Thursday. The main business discussed the Sectional Rally at Arrow River on Thursday September 16. Role call was How I spent my holiday. Wm Williams spoke on farming perennial beds and winter storage of perennials. Questions after the talk provided useful information. Lunch and social time followed.
Residents say the new rink remains unfunded and rely on the open air rink this winter. Over 500 has been raised but little progress follows. A meeting may be called to review the committee report and elect leaders to push the project to completion.
Littlejohns announce a son born Friday September 14 to Mr and Mrs Spence Littlejohn Arrow River nee Barbara Wallace. Andrew born at Virden Hospital on Wednesday September 9 to Mr and Mrs R V Andrew nee Irene Henderson Miniota. Cumberland born at Hamiota Hospital on Friday September 10 to Mr and Mrs W Cumberland Decker nee Ruby Finkbeiner Isabella. daughter Beverly Gail.
The report notes Miss M Sisson of Winnipeg sues visiting Miss Dorothy Spalding while Nurst Janeteid of Shoal Lake visits. Also mentions a Kane farmer rejecting 57000 in cash for 35000 bushels of Thatcher wheat and a Oakburn driver losing 2000 in transit.
From June 1 to last Saturday the province reported 113 infantile paralysis cases, down from 147 in the same period last year. Across the Dominion 1500 cases are recorded, 1200 in Ontario, with 58 deaths total and 44 in Ontario.
The council approved leasing parcel 871327 to T. J. Black for three years at 50 dollars yearly and recommended Old Age Pension applications for Thomas Hi. Stewart and Wm. Leland. Relief to Mrs Sadler was to be discontinued and the secretary authorized to liaise with government on a work program and mortgage firm on telephone rental. The next meeting is October 22 for revision and business.
The Annual Bazaar of Beulah United church is set for Friday September 24th from 3 p.m. at Beulah Community Hall. Features include home cooking needlework aprons notions knitting and candy stalls. Bran tub for children and afternoon tea will be served. Everyone welcome.
Isabella Mrs H Shurvell returned Sunday from two months in England. Mrs J Allen and James of Winnipeg visit with Mr and Mrs J G Sutherland. Morris Kuppers had appendicitis operation at Birtle hospital. J A Robertson shipped three horses to Winnipeg for a Horse Show entry. A Searth family reunion honors Mrs Bell traveling world. Two men jailed in A E Brad store robbery, Lavinia Regan bail reduced to 2000 with charge for receiving.
Mr and Mrs T Sawyer plan to insert the latter's brother H H Nestitt at Rivers. Rev Canoen Pinch to conduct Harvest Thanksgiving at St Wilfrid's on Sunday morning. W I L met at Mrs A S Fraser's home with roll call. Mrs J P Evans presented a Canadian teacher's trip report with pictures. A cup and saucer tea was planned for October 6. Mrs A Reid wore a bouquet of old fashioned flowers. Mesdames Johnson and Titley served lunch.
Mrs R Phillips returned from Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs W Shier of Bissett are visiting in the districts. Mr and Mrs J Brandon of Oakne visited in town on Sunday. Mr and Mrs E Mark and J Hyndman were visitors to Winnipeg last week. Mr and Mrs E Warren and family and Clarence Whitney of Brandon spent Sunday in town. Claude Dickey and family spent the weekend at Deloraine. The WMS met Thursday with Mrs L Johnson presiding. Leaflet read by Mrs Walker and Dominion organization annual report read by Mrs Collyer. Refreshments and social time enjoyed.
Lloyd Buckel of Rocanville Saskatchewan, employed by Wm Lennant, learned last week of his father’s sudden death and returned home. The Arrow River community extends sympathy to Buckel and family. Sunday School held its annual meeting with a nominating committee presenting officers and teachers and reports showing finances in good shape. Rally day and promotion service planned for Sunday at 2 30 p.m.
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