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Miniota Herald

Location

Miniota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 01, 1941

Page

8

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.

United States

Local News Items Highlight Cattle Show and War Savings Totals

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.

John Werthe F. G. Bowman

Angs and Herds Show Highlights From Local Sale

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.

O. Doyle Fraser G. Sutherland Ian Barg Sion Canada National 200 Bay Torento IK Adbeais

Achievement Night at Miniota Youth Centre Marks Ten Weeks

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.

Land for Rent in Willon District

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.

Willon District Ted Rowan Miniata

For Sale Winter Van and 1935 Chevrolet Truck Listing

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.

Nelson Locklart Anow River Phore Cockshutt Farm

Farm for Rent in Birtle District Seale Property

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.

Birtle George Seale C. FE. Seale 12Th Street Brandon Man

Youth Training Display Delights Community

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.

Pauline Tennant Jean Dietey Lorraine Elliott Flora Searth Thelma Mitchell H. Tuck M Mylirea J. C. Weadesburgh Audrey Leland G. A. McMillan 4.R.O

W M S gathering notes from Beulah meeting

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.

C. Graham Jae Reid Toronto W.M.S

Devotional Led by Forster and Wright at Meeting

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.

H.E. Forster W. Wright

Hugh Hanlin Visits J Clark Home with Wife

Hugh Hanlin and his wife stay at the J Clark residence during a social visit.

Hugh Hanlin Sandy Lake J. Clark

Leary and Walker Wedding in Miniota

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.

United Church Miniota Joan Eleanor Hugh Walker Frank Plummer Leery F. Leary Minsota G. A. McMillan George Peel F. P. Leary Niagara Ontario

Learys Feted At United Church Shower

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.

F. P. Leary United Church G. Reynolds

Farewell Bridge Party Honors Leary Couple at Mondex

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.

H Hill Mondex F. P. Leary Eric Gibbon

Local Club Notes and Scouting Meeting Report

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.

B. Coupe M. Curil W.L Dickey Collier Marie Curie

Red Cross reports two Afghan youths finish and ready for more

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.

Red Cross

Birth Announcement Winstone Gien at Shoal Lake

A son, Winstone Gien, was born Thursday at Shoal Lake hospital to Mr and Mrs Mervyn Bridge of Lavinia.

Bridge Shoal Lake Hospital Mervyn Bridge Lavinia Winstone Gien

River warms as spring arrives and bridge work finishes

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.

Frank Lelond Wm. Tennant Winnipeg

Francis Watters Returns Home After Hospital Surgery

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.

Francis Watters Brandon Hospital Mission Band Mrs.Wallace Lyle Johnston Billy Wallace Lueila Torrance

Local Notes and Post Office Postmaster Call

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.

W.M.S Brad R Clark CGLT Biad Seales

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