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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1929
Page
8
A tirade over the entric lighting proposition critiques delays in bringing electric light to the municipality. The piece notes confusion among officials and the public, questions responsibility for the stalled Hydro plan, and claims the chance for electric light this year has passed.
A letter to the editor argues that municipal and rural councils should unite with farmers against proposed tax hikes by the government. It contends tax increases harm landowners, warn of more tax sales, and urge the Municipal Union to assert its purpose by resisting provincial invasions of municipal treasuries.
Bias H. Turner has returned from holidays in California and the western points and resumed her duties at the Central office.
Mrs Duncan learned of the fatal crash while visiting Mee. Ferrier and Mrs. G Duncan of Brandon. The car, carrying Mr. Duncan and another gentleman, collided about ten miles south of Harding. Mr Duncan was killed instantly. the other passenger escaped injury.
All Egg Pool Coupons dated from July 20 onward may be presented at United Stores Ltd in Miniota for payment.
School announces the list of successful Grade VIII students who wrote entrance exams in June. The document names several students and credits their achievement at the school.
The report notes that Frazer averaged 81.4 percent, ranking fourth in the province, with only a few subjects written by some students indicating partial examinations or supplements from prior tests.
Manitoba government ads highlight rising highway accidents and seek to foster safety consciousness. Key figures cited include 1927 US highway tolls with 26 518 deaths and 798 700 injuries, plus projected 40 000 annual deaths by 1935 if unchecked. Authorities advocate enforceable laws to curb speeding intoxication violations and improper lighting while noting limits of new legislation.
Article calls for nationwide voluntary safety education to reduce highway tolls. Emphasizes personal responsibility and Cowkesey style principles taught through newspapers churches schools radio and all media. Urges cooperation of all social organizations to foster courteous and cautious behavior among pedestrians and motorists.
The third meeting of the Walled Church Young People's Society was held at the Reynolds home on Thursday night. Miss Phyliss Dorward led the social portion with contests. Officers elected were Miss McLenehan president, Con Dorward vice president, and Laune Chalmers secretary. Convenor to be elected later. Next meeting set for the 25th, with biweekly gatherings and a thanks vote to the Reynoldses after a lunch.
Isabella Notes and Misses E Kelly and Florence Bard of Brandon spent the weekend at home. Threshing is nearly complete with very fair returns for the season. Mr and the C H bred and daughters Jeona and Marie of Winnipeg visiting with W Wallachials Edna Liverach and friend of Russell and Mr J White of Carberry spent the week with Mr ent.
Advertises Leghorn roosters hatched in May and a few from Geo. B. Ferris at 3.25 each. Also White Wyandotte Cock erela bred to lay at 2.00 each or three for 5.50. Two White Leghorn cockerels 2.00 each. Mammoth II bronze turkey toms and a turkey hen from MAC stock. Toms 10.00, other turkey toms 7.00, MAC hens 7.00. Contact Mrs J Wythe Miniota phone 19 ring 3.
Moe W. Iversch announces a special Rally Day program scheduled for Sunday September 20. The event features a combined church and Sunday school service at UI A. Un. church.
Beulah Bus ies Trexie Hull left on Sunday to take a business course in Winnipeg. Nurse Annie Stewart left Thursday to resume duties at Qua Appelle. Peter McPherson held a good sale of household effects at Mrs. Fraser's on Saturday with good prices realized for fine articles.
Mrs W. H. Fraser and sop Gordon left on Sunday for Winnipeg where Gordon begins a four year course at the university.
The Harvest Festival Services in connection with St Wilfrid's Anglican Church will be held on Sunday morning next, September 22nd.
A CN Railway letter to MP Allison Glen outlines a trial oil electric car from Neepawa to Beulah starting October 16 with trips Monay and Friday and return service on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. It will connect with No 13 at Hallboro and with No 1 at Halboro Winnipeg, plus mail baggage and freight handling, pending three month results through January 15.
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