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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 19, 1939
Page
8
The notice suggests applications to abandon certain branch lines may not proceed soon though no definite decision is reported. Officials at the printing office indicate ongoing review with no firm timetable.
The ad notes New Fats Felt Hats for Men in shades priced at 195 and 225 from United Stores ltd Minieta. Local notices include engagements for Alessia Milne to Ivan Kirk and Doris Lints to Alexander Boyd with weddings planned in October and November. Community updates praise Sunday rally programs, a new Miniota agent Welsman, and reflections on the European war and Canadian volunteer service.
A passage notes that rapid progress raises expectations and every future feat must meet an escalating record. It compares a liner breaking speed with a boxers title reign and a top team falling to a lesser squad, arguing people demand perfection once a high standard is set.
Bon MacPherson Jack Rose Mickey Grainger and Harry Bee nston have joined Winnipeg 5 after their service. Murray and Wilfrid Lelood enlisted during the past week.
Isabella E Finkbeiner left on Saturday to spend a few weeks at Lacdena Saskatchewan. Mr and Mrs J T Finkbeiner spent the weekend at Elkhorne at the R E Vasey home. Mrs A Watt visiting with her mother Mrs T Kennedy with her son Gerald.
Miss M. Townson of Brandon visited at her home on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wurst and Mr. and Mrs. Hulme of Brandon visited at the E Sinclair home on Sunday. J. McKinnon received word last week of the death of his sister-in-law.
Ontario fruit baskets advertise Concord Grapes 45¢, Peaches 80¢, Plums 59¢, Flemish Pears 2.25, McIntosh apples incoming. United States, Minnesota listed. Beulah property garage sale for cash by Mrs Geo Seale, contact Birtle, Manitoba. Spade potato digger $5, home made cutter $300, cash prices. Geo Mellor Miniota.
Miss G Dutton will give a cooking demonstration in the Minnesota United church parlor on Friday September 22 after noon tea served by the W L from 3 p m. Proceeds will go to The Cancer Research Fund.
Notice offering Polarine Oil any grade up to 50 for 60c per gallon and Marvelube any grade for 78c per gallon. Impenal Oil Agent P. S. Mac Pherson of Minnesota lists phone number 75 for orders.
A Singer Sewing Machine in first class condition and good working order priced at $15. A hardwood library table with book clips drawers and shelf underneath seeks offers. A large sideboard with 2-door cupboard barge and 2 small drawers has a top shelf and asks $10 or reasonable offer. Apply to The Herald Office.
Mrs. Alex McKinnon of Brandon left immediately to attend the funeral, prompting brief movement in local circles.
A large gathering at the hall celebrated Miss Adelia Leland, bride elect for October 18, with gifts and well wishes. Guests included Shirley and Joyce Leland as fairies guiding a jail decorated with a gypsy fortune teller. The party ended with dancing and a midnight lunch.
Stewart returned from Winnipeg unable to pass the army medical exam. Miss P Hull finished holidaying at home and has returned to Winnipeg. D Deans shows steady but slow recovery progress. A Handicraft Fair is expected to draw a large attendance Thursday afternoon. Mrs J A Frazer hosted tea for visiting sister Mrs Taylor of Sacramento Calif.
Gunner Frank MacDowall of the 11th Medium Artillery battery Winnipeg spent the weekend at home before leaving for Kingston Ontario. St Wilfrid’s church was beautifully decorated with flowers grain and garden produce for the Harvest Thanksgiving service conducted by Canon W J Finch. The congregation was large and the offering amounted to 3.33 dollars.
Mrs Titley departed on Thursday for Winnipeg and entered the General Hospital for treatment, as reported in local notices.
Dave Tiley and Mrs Cruden with daughter Bella returned to the city on Sunday to report the operation performed on Friday. Mrs Titley was progressing quite well.
A large group of youths gathered Sunday night at the home of Mr and Mrs J Chisholm to bid farewell to Frank MacDonald. They enjoyed a social time and community singing MH Johnson delivered a farewell address. Lunch was served and the evening ended with Auld Lang Syne.
Miss Nancy Clark was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the hall on Thursday night. Mrs G Armstrong read the community’s best wishes as Marion Reid and Rene Oswin presented decorated baskets of gifts. Miss Clark expressed thanks for the presents and kind wishes. Lunch followed with social time.
The United church hosted its annual sectional rally of the WMS with Mrs F L Decker presiding and Mrs H M McFar lane speaking on Trinidad missions. A basket lunch followed. The Tuesday Sunday School meeting at the Johnson home elected the same officers with minor changes and planned quarterly executive meetings.
Mrs N Warren and daughter Mrs Beil spent Sunday with friends at Hargrave. Mr and Mrs C Douglas and son Jimmy spent the weekend at the Whitney home. Miss Grainger of Gladstone visited with Mr and Mrs N Hope. Wm Irvine has begun work on the barn at the A Shetler farm replacing the one burned. Irvine’s sister Mrs W White of Hamiota is seriously ill in Hamiota hospital.
Mr and Mrs F Mark and Mr and Mrs J Rudd travel to Winnipeg to attend the wedding of William Rudd and Pearl Jacobs scheduled for Thursday this week.
The W M S met at the parsonage on Thursday afternoon with 14 present led by Mrs H M McFarlane. Mrs McFarlane and Mrs O Hara introduced the new study book and plans were made for representation at the Beulah sectional rally, though no decision on meeting location was reached.
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