07 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1942
Page
1
The notice urges all citizens to vote on Monday April 27 supporting national service and home defence. It emphasizes unity across districts, stresses the need for reinforcements for war efforts, and calls for committees to ensure every eligible voter cast a ballot. It links conscription debate to Canada’s wartime food and industry needs.
United States Ltd Miniota lists long rubber boots in men women and children sizes with per pair prices. A local notice notes Mr and Mrs A M Hanlin returning from a five month visit in the United States and Miniota W I plans a meeting at Mrs T L Jasper’s home at 3 pm Wednesday with roll call demonstration and a faster reading demonstration by local ladies.
The notice lists prize amounts for a Stampede Hitler club merch draw. Winners include Miss D. Gilchrist and Fred Foster at $3.75, Miss G. Cullen and I. Waldie at $2.25, J. Dickinson and C. D. Beard at $1.50, Miss EF Taylor and A. Richardson at $1.50, and J. T. Walker and several named Mrs. winners. additional smaller prizes and participants named.
The Herald retains a 1.50 annual rate for prepaid subscribers while new rules limit renewals to one month after expiration. a posting notes the prior 2.00 yearly rate cannot be implemented. Short term subs expire at date. A Forsyth home shower honors Mrs. Spalding with gifts, music, and a solo.
The upcoming plebiscite on April 27 holds great importance for Canadians. Unlike party campaigns, no party representatives are likely to campaign on their behalf and public meetings may or may not be held to explain the issue.
Sympathy is extended to Mr. J. H. Middleton and family in the death of George Middleton 25 of Miniota and the late Mrs. Middleton from injuries at Cline Lake gold mine Ontario. He was struck by a heavy drill fallen from a 60 ft level. Funeral held in Tate Sask after his body was returned from the east. Survived by two-year-old James, father, three sisters, three brothers including William in Toronto and James in Pundura Sask. wife predeceased him.
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