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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1939
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text lists church services and anniversaries at various venues including Old Timers, Holy Trinity Harvest Thanksgiving, Arrow River United Church, and Miniota United Church. Items mention services at 7:30 p.m. and an auction date with scattered names, offering no coherent narrative or complete details.
Local residents are listed visiting relatives and hosting guests over the weekend. The United Church PLU plans a reorganization meeting in the church parlor at 8 00 p m tonight. Visitors include families from Belleville Winnipeg Norwood and Bury Quebec with gatherings and social events noted across the community.
A Minieta used textile and floor covering ad promises linoleum by the yard and rugs at mail order prices with freight included and broad pattern selection. A district Sunday school institute in Shoal Lake featured Rev. D Forsyth and Mr. Belford as speakers and inspired attendees. Woodside Farm’s auction by Dr. Heenan for retiring farmer Wm Maxfield drew large crowds. The Miniota W I fundraiser netted 540 for Cancer Relief despite a cooking demonstration cancellation. A well attended Min iota hall shower honored Miss Nancy Clark with many gifts and a large wedding cake display. dancing and lunch followed.
Congratulatory notices extend to Mr and Mrs Gordon Hadden of Miniota as they mark their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple observed fifty years of marriage and were wished happiness and good health.
Reynold born at Croswell Michigan on Wednesday September 13 to Mr and Mrs H Reynolds formerly Clara Jackson a daughter Irene Clara is welcomed by family and friends.
Anniversary of their wedding noted at their home. Married September 26 at Manverr Ontario. The Hadden family moved across Canada, living in several districts before settling in Minnesota. They have three children, ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Miss I Sinclair recovered at home after tonsil removal last week. A B and B garg arrived Saturday to repair CPR bridges and will stay about a week. Three soldiers and four Normal girls travel from Brander to the city Sunday night. Rev H Bowman preached here last Sunday with fine music. Rev Guy McMillan led anniversary services at Blarrs. Mr and Mrs J F M Johnston and family plan to reside on the Dowell farm soon, with a welcome to join the district.
A large gathering attended H G Powell s auction yesterday with Auctioneer Jt FP achieving good prices on the farming stock on offer. Mr and Mrs Dowell have moved to Victoria Ave east Brandon and are wished well in their new home. Harry Dowell long homesteaded the Arrow River district since 1888 and residents regret their departure.
The marriage of Phyllis Elizabeth Dorward and Forbes James Thompson occurred at Knox United Church Winnipeg at 7 60 p m on Friday September 15 with Rev D MacDonald officiating. The bride wore coral chiffon with matching veil and carried talisman roses and lily of the valley. The wedding march was played by Mrs G Coleman.
Beulah seeks cash sale of a garage located on Mrs George Seale’s property. Interested buyers may write or phone Mrs Seale at Birtle, Man for details and arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Thompson departed for Chicago to begin their wedding trip and upon returning will make Winnipeg their home.
Pa'l Robinson held a quiet ceremony at 50 p.m. Saturday September 1 in Young United church Winnipeg. Hage Alberts daughter of Jr and Mrs G Rollingen Crandall wed John Stanley Ball son of Mr and Mrs J A Ball Dalphin. Rev Donnelly officiated with A Crawlew at the piano. The bride wore a tropical blue chiffon velvet gown with matching hat and a lily of the valley corsage. her sister Etola Robinson wore fuchsia chiffon velvet with talisman roses. Attendant J W Crowe and a reception followed at Mrs A C Sali's home Ste 4 Moxam Court.
The wedding of Anne Marie Clark to Hugh James took place at Sir Wilfrid's church Beulah on Saturday September 23 at 3 00 pm officiated by Canon W J Finch. The bride wore a white chrysanthemum and rose corsage with matching accessories as Evelyn Hanlin played the Bridal Chorus. The couple exited unescorted and hosted a reception at the bride’s parents home before leaving for Winnipeg and a future home in Minieta.
In a lovely fern and gladiolus setting, Vearl Estelle Jacot daughter of Morriss Jacot and the late Mrs Jacot of Williamsport wed William Jacobs. The ceremony joined two families in a quiet spring event.
Notice that Miniota stores will resume the half holiday on Wednesdays beginning October 4.
The Rural Municipality of Miniota issues a public notice that the assessment roll and notice of assessment have been deposited at the Miniota Municipal Office for inspection until mid November. Residents may file objections in writing with the Clerk's office ten days before the date of the revision court sitting. John Spalding serves as secretary-treasurer for the municipality.
Richart Redd of Winniper and his bride, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J Redd Craniatt, were married Saturday September 22 at 3 p m at St Mialiy's Anglican Church. Rev Canon FLW Goodere officiated the ceremony and the couple left for the south to begin their new life in Norwind.
The marriage of Fthel Irene Barrett daughter of Mr and the late Mrs Barrett of imiota to Warren Rolln son of Mr and Mrs G Robinson Crandall took place on Monday at Bramdon at 3 0y m. Best wishes are sent to the five newly married couples.
Isabella Harrison spends a week with her mother Mrs. C. Graig before Brandon H. Reid departs east of Wannipeg. Edvie Warren joins the 9th Page and Cliff Shur serves with the Cameron Highlanders. Farewell party honors Rev H S Bowanan as he moves to British Columbia. Jean Comworth presents purse along with thanks.
Professor E G D Freeman from Tasted College Winnipeg will give a lecture on Thursday September 15 at 8 pm in Isabella United church. The talk invites all laymen as guests of the Isabella laymen, with refreshments to follow.
Wim Padfield and Mee Higgins spent the weekend at Deloraine and Tilsten with Mr Padfield who has been visiting for the past month.
Beulah and nearby towns report visits and travels including Mrs L Wakefield to Winnipeg and Mrs C Celdman and Kay in Brandon. A cattle-laden trip to Winnipeg occurred Saturday. The Rossburn Hamiota district Fair drew 2500 women with exhibits and judging. Prizes awarded for a cornet solo and a duet from Kenton. Basket lunch followed at United church parlor.
Mrs McLeod and daughter Katharine from Winnipeg visit relatives in town. Mervyn Mows A B Woren and family and J Belof Brandon spend Sunday with locals. Joan Radi df su from Brandon Mental Hospital spent the week in town. Harold Coupe and Allan Stevens on leave to attend Canadian Air Force services. The Dental Chow, with Dr Morison and Nase Gemril, was completed Thursday by the board and workers.
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