Parcel Rates Announced for Arcum Service
The notice lists charges of 150 dollars per arcum in advance with a 2 dollar payment to the United States, dated Tuesday April 3, 1941.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1941
Page
8
The notice lists charges of 150 dollars per arcum in advance with a 2 dollar payment to the United States, dated Tuesday April 3, 1941.
Local notes report War Savings Certificates and Stamps totals through February and March, plus a Busy Fat Stock show in Birtle. Cattle entries earned prizes. John Werthe won top spots with Aberdeen Angus calves, F G Bowman earned best bulls, and T E Deran placed with Shorthorns.
The report notes Angus cattle exhibits with top prizes in the Grand Championship and 7 to 95 class. It mentions exhibitors including O Doyle and Fraser, with Sutherland and others showing steers and Herefords. Cattle numbers and placements are referenced as part of the event results.
A nice crowd attended the Achievement Night program at Miniota Youth Training Centre in town Friday night, celebrating ten weeks of intense effort and progress by local youths.
In the Willon district a land rental is offered with contact at Ted Rowan, phone 66 Miniata. A young girl's coat and dress for about 2 years are for sale, hardly used and viewable at The Herald Office.
A for sale notice offers a winter van with sleighs and cures and a 1935 Chevrolet two ton truck linked to Nelson Locklart near Anow River. The listing notes an agent for Cockshutt Farm Implements and provides a phone placeholder.
Farm for rent formerly owned by the late George Seale in the Birtle district. About 309 acres under cultivation with a large pasture and Birdtail River running through. Power machinery needed, plenty of weed and water. Apply to Dr. C. F. Seale at 543 12th Street Brandon Manitoba.
A school youth training show led by Miss Pauline Tennant featured physical drills, a Citizenship debate on pioneer happiness, and a dramatic sketch by Miss Mylirea. Students praised Mrs J C Weadesburgh for chemuse, with Rev G A McMillan praising the program. Proceeds covered all expenses.
Mrs. C Graham left Beulah last week to join her daughter Mrs. Jae Reid in Toronto. The W M S met at Mrs Haney's home on Wednesday with 7 members and 2 visitors. Mrs Thorster presided in place of president Mrs J Frazer. Roll call cited items from the W M S magazine.
Mr H E Forster led a devotional session while Mrs W Wright spoke on Corea The gathering closed with a hymn and the Mizpah Benediction A social half hour followed over tea and chat.
Hugh Hanlin and his wife stay at the J Clark residence during a social visit.
A wedding was held Wednesday March 26 at two in the United Church Manse Miniota. Joan Eleanor Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Walker became the bride of Frank Plummer Leery son of Mr and Mrs F Leary of Miniota. Officiating minister Rev G A McMillan. The bridal party included Mr and Mrs George Peel. The newlyweds plan to reside in Niagara Ontario.
Mr and Mrs F P Leary were guests of honor at a miscellaneous shower in the United church parlor on Saturday night. Mrs G Reynolds read an address and presented gifts. Miss R Gibbon gave a teapot filled with coins as a Pot of Gold. The Learys expressed thanks in short speeches. Lunch ended a very pleasant gathering.
A farewell party at the home of Sr and Mrs H Hill honored Mr and Mrs F P Leary. Four tables of bridge were played with prizes awarded to the guests of honor and to Eric Gibbon.
Crandall Mrs J Fiser at Fraer home hosted racing and other events. Boy Scouts met Friday evening. W Kidd left for Winnipeg for RC AF ground crew work. Mission Band held March meeting in church with thirty members. Mrs B Coupe president and Mrs M Curil assistant presiding. W L held monthly meeting in church parlor with 24 members. Mrs Dickey presiding. Roll Call answered by an Irish Fake. Mrs Collier gave a reading on Marie Curie's life work.
Red Cross notes two Afghans completed work and prepared to start another project. Quilt patches were donated by various members and a school sewing club provided filling. The group plans several quilts for the final Red Cross call. Two prizes will be awarded in June for drawings by school poor of the city. Lunch and a social hour followed the meeting.
A son, Winstone Gien, was born Thursday at Shoal Lake hospital to Mr and Mrs Mervyn Bridge of Lavinia.
Arrow River reports Frank Lelond first to arrive in town by car this spring. A gang replaced new stringers on the CP R bridge last week. Mrs. Tennant attended the WMLS conference in Winnipeg. Mrs. Cecil Lelond visits her parents at Oakburn. River has opened up to town with warmer days. Mrs. Nankivel and family relocate from Miniota to the village. Mr. and Mrs. Sararas return from Pipestone for the season.
Francis Watters, who underwent a masic operatation in Brandon hospital some time ago, returned home last week looking fine though a bit shaky. The Mission Band met in the school on Friday. Mrs Wallace told the story of The Good Shepherd after the 23rd Psalm read by Lyle Johnston. Billy Wallace told a Good Shepherd story and Lerlia Torrance read Revelation.
B Robinson EJ Kirk and G Kennedy left for Toronto. T E Doran and H Riches accompanied stock to Winnipeg. Mrs R Scarth visits sister Mrs Shipley at Russell. Postmaster at Isabella open applications. Mrs Nt Reid returns from Winnipeg medical care. W I social evening raised 16 dollars. W M S meets at Mrs Brad with affiliation service led by Mrs R Clark and CGLT president assist. Lunch by Mrs Brad and Mrs Seales.
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