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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1938
Page
8
Alberta Cowgirls Orchestra performs in Miniota on the 22nd. Chrysanthemum Tea hosts an event in the United Church parlor at 4 pm with Ladies Aid Group 3. A country fair and dance, a new rink fund, and an October 1 CNR excursion to Winnipeg are listed for nearby dates.
Tom Sidey is a patient in Min sota hospital. Mrs G Bruce is holidaying with friends in Virden. P C Watte was a business visitor to Winnipeg last week. A B Cunningham and W Bar ett were winners in a local tennis tournament held over the weekend. Prairie chicken shooting season extended to four days October 7 to 11. Mr and Mrs Robt Jolley of Peebles Sask visited in town over the weekend. Grasshoppers ruined the promising crop. Work underway to improve the turn about four miles north of Virden on No 1 highway making it a gradual curve.
Mr and Mrs Allan Deattie and daughter Dorothy of Columbus Ohio are visiting relatives in the district and considering taking up residence in California.
Residents oppose a beer parlor and prefer other towns. A land speed record was set by Capt. G Eyston at the Utah salt flats with 557 mph, surpassing W Cobb’s 552 mph mark.
In the latest update Oswald Blaich aged 16 rings 4 and D McDonald aged 29 rings 2.1 have new lines. Fred Greens number is 25 ring 13. Enter these entries into the telephone directory.
Threshing is completed in this part of the province and it is many a year since such favorable weather was experienced for this work. The next task will be harvesting garden produce with plenty around these parts.
Posters issued by the Department of Agriculture warn farmers that grasshoppers may threaten next year crops. Free posters are distributed and displayed in post office lobbies and public spaces for farmers to read and follow the advised steps to prevent infestation.
A well attended Sunday morning rally day service at Mivi ta United church was conducted by Gordon Long. Readings by Mattie Taylor Evelyn Haulin Dorothy Woods and Dora Stowe told the story of the Bible translation.
Mrs K K Chalmers provided the sjicudidid address for a meeting that many found enjoyable while town reports indicate juvenile delinquency is rising. Police may be called if behavior continues as two stores were broken into last week with goods stolen.
Work has begun on the new creamery building and it is expected to be more convenient than the one destroyed by fire. The new facility may be slightly larger and the project will speed up to reduce use of the present office. The staff is praised for maintaining good service with minimal disruption, and farmers are urged to support the local creamery.
Reader challenge invites guesses on the weight of a large pumpkin brought by Tom Stewart. Each 5c contribution goes to the New Rink Fund while the pumpkin awaits official weighing.
Ralph Connors last work Postscript to Adventure will appear in serial form in the Family Herald and Weekly Star after its publication. The book covers his wartime and boyhood experiences and has critics calling it as thrilling as The Sky Pilot. Installments start in the Family Herald this month for over a million readers.
The family of the late Mrs. W.ik liam Weldie conveys sincere thanks for kindness shown during her illness and for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes after her death.
Isabella R Broadfoot spent the weekend at Strathclair. Fay Armitage and Dolly Stowe visited the H Finkbeiner home. Mrs M Drummond of Winnipeg stayed with her mother Mrs J Clarke. Miss Olive Kennedy, home for a month, returned to Winniseg on Tuesday.
No church service will be held on Sunday next because of Blairs anniversary. Sunday school will proceed as usual and J A Robertson is a patient in Birtle hospital with an infection while duties at the depot are covered by Mr. Row of Winnipeg.
Mrs P Ellis and daughter Aud rey visited Mrs S Clark and left on Tuesday for her Winnipeg home. She was joined by her sister Mrs A Ross, who will stay for a time.
Crandall Geo Merdason returns to Wesley College to study engineering. Miss K Laweon of Se Lazare visited over the weekend. Jas Crawford is seriously ill at his home. Wirvine sells farming stock this week and plans to move to town. Mr and Mrs Ed Mark left for Winnipeg for medical treatment.
Rev J D MecNair of the United Church Woodworth retires from active ministry due to ill health. This week announces his decision. The piece notes community events including the Women’s Evening Association meeting at Mrs J H Fraser’s home with 13 members present and featured guest speaker Mrs R T Clark. Rally day service was praised with T A Gray presiding and scripture by Cora McDonald. Readings by Jimmy Coupe Melvyn Johnson Lyle Gregory and Torrance Lawson. Address by Rev G A McMillan and choir music.
A Thanksgiving service Sunday morning drew a full congregation in the old hymns and sermon by Canon WJ Fine at Birtle amid a generous offering of 84717.
Mrs W Nankivel is a patient at Miniota hospital. Mr and Mrs Bennett of Ward en visited the Ellet home on Sunday. Pauline Tennant spoke at Chumab church service Sunday. Mr and Mrs Swamptle and daughter Donna of Oakburn visited the Shoemaker home. Nurse Jessie Wilcott has returned to Souris after visiting at her home. Bernice Wiggins and Margaret Suck-
Miss Esther Thompson visited the Frasers last week while Mr and Mrs A N Sawyer spent Sunday with Mrs Hathaway in Gakner. Several residents, including Mr and Mrs Green and others, enjoyed weekend gatherings at Bassarth and Bin scarth. A postponed WI meeting will be hosted by Mrs AS Fraser Wednesday afternoon with devotional flowers and produce on display.
R Calder of Victoria British Columbia arrived on Saturday to visit with his son Hector and other relatives.
Ie and Helen Tennant have successfully passed their 4rade NU supplemental examination, marking a notable achievement for the couple in their educational pursuits.
Ed Sinclair led the gathering with Thelma Mitchel Evelyn Lockhart Ford Wiggins and Jimmie Sutherland sharing Bible translation stories. The choir provided music and Rev G A McMillan delivered a strong sermon. Reports from Sunday school departments praised the committee for a successful event.
The Cr I T held its annual meeting at Mr J F Tennant's home. Key business was selecting officers for the coming year with Ilia Leland as president and Evelyn hockbart as treasurer. The programme committee will include Marion Lelond Thelma Mitchell and Melen Venumat.
The W and held its September gathering in the hall on Tuesday after which Where the Bee Sucks was sung by Jla Leland and Joyce Leland played a piano solo. The feature was a handi craft fair with talks by J M Elliot on bird house construction.
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