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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1937
Page
8
The notice mentions the world series starting October 6 and prairie chicken shooting season beginning on a date in October. It also notes Holy Trinity WAS meeting at Mrs Ellerington’s home on Wednesday.
A mixed page shows clothing ads for Soz and Stanfield undergarments with prices, church notices from Miniota United and Birtle Presbytery, and local social items. It reports Miss Ellen Dunn leaving for Winnipeg training, visits by Miss Morton, and a W.I. handicraft fair attendance. Community notes include harvest yields, rains aiding farms, relief efforts in Saskatchewan, a royal coronation medal, a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Currie, and drama festival plans featuring David Yeddeau in Hamiota.
An afternoon and evening makeup class led by Mr Yeddeau will address neglected makeup in district festivals. Two sessions cover colors and application technique, with hands on practice and expert correction. Each town should send one representative plus listening audience invited. No charge for attendance or participation.
A daughter was born Saturday September 25 at Hamiota Hospital to Mr and Mrs Rev Decker nee Edith Lelond. The birth is announced in the local column.
Conway Alexander Dorward died in West Vancouver on September 21. He was born February 3 1877 in Arbroath Scotland and ran a garage business in Miniota with his brother William L. Survived by wife C Dorward son Nelson of Vancouver and a sister in Scotland. Funeral proceeded from Harrow Funeral parlour to Capilano View cemetery.
The death of Mrs James Kirk occurred on September 20 at her daughter Mrs John Smith’s home in Churoah. Aged in her last year she had moved west from Kirkton Ontario with her husband in SSI and lived in Winnipeg, British Columbia and Minneapolis before settling in Chumah. Survived by four daughters including Mrs Windsor, the widow had resided with her brother J S Shier of Crandall since last year and had been ill since July.
The obituary notes Mrs A Conn of Harrowby and Mrs J Smith of Chamah with two sons Joseph and Harold. A private home service followed by a church service in Chumah conducted by Rev. John Dunnett and Rev. G A McMillan, with burial at Hamiota cemetery.
Fifteen years ago a son was born to Mr and Mrs H Stewart of Beulah. Plans surfaced for a new Anglican Diocese with Brandon as See City. The Union Bank at Moosomin was blown and over eight thousand dollars stolen. At Melita bank burglars escaped with thirty thousand dollars.
A Cup and Saucer Tea is set for Wednesday October 6 from 3 to 6 PM at Mrs. T Forster’s home under Beulah W. J. auspices. Tea, cup and saucer tickets cost 25 cents. Everyone is welcome.
Ada Hyndman visits in Winnipeg with Mrs Claxton and relatives Jas Todd and Mrs L Johnson. Reverend A Salter of the British and Foreign Bible Society was in town last week. Thomas Quaile, once local, died suddenly in Winnipeg. The W I met in the church parlor with Mrs W Hyndinen presiding. A library committee was formed to add 15 books and an address read for Nurse Goddard who will move to Winnipeg. Products of the bazaar and current-events paper were discussed.
Local notes report Isabella Margaret Marshall visiting her grandmother in Yorkton. Other items list Swift Current area residents and travelers: Mr. and Mrs W H Miller at Gladstone and Winnipeg, Ken Warren starting pilot training in Brandon, Mr. and Mrs R E Heise at Roland and Brandon, Rev H Bowman at Newdale, Mrs J Astle wins rug prize, Mrs E Martin earns comforter at Birtle fair, death notice for Dan Mackean of White Rock BC, survivors include wife Susan Hill of Blairs.
Beulah Mrs K Bulmer returns home to Boston Mass. A Forster leaves to resume studies at Manitoba University. A Spencer and Bourne accompany cattle to Winnipeg this week. Mr and Mrs F Cooper weekend in Winnipeg seeking medical advice. Mrs A S Fraser judges at the W I Handicraft fair at Birtle. Mrs A N Sawyer wins first prize on Coronation cloth and cut work. F Paynter Stan and Mr and Mrs Earl Mark are in Winnipeg.
Mr Pavoter receives medical attention for injuries from an accident about a year ago. The hall club dance Friday night featured the Miniota orchestra. The committee served Hunch Mrs Ballachy and son Panny. Branford Ont visitors left for Moose Jaw for a wedding. Mrs Ballachy to spend winter in the Philippines. The JWA met at Mrs Reid’s with 16 present. A farewell party was held for Mary and Margaret Mackie bound for the Qwire River district. The United Church women report a successful bazaar clearing 103 after expenses.
Reverend Payne of Foxwarren will preach at the United church anniversary services this Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Special music will be provided by the girls choir. A special appeal is made for donations during these services to support a chicken supper.
Brandon residents attended gatherings and dances. Officers were elected for the C G I LT with initiation set for Oct 6 in the church parlor. The Young People's Union held a re organization with 26 present led by Pauline Tennant and G McKinnon. a pork and bean supper followed and regular meetings start Oct 18.
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