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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1941
Page
8
A brief note describes a gathering in the Two Creeke district as relatives and friends reunite for a community get together. The event highlights family connections and local fellowship.
The notice advertises Men’s Keep Rich Rubber Boots with Red Seles priced at 2.25 per pair from United Stores Lit Wisieta. The War Services Appeal report notes funds raised in the municipality over two weeks and plans to contact non contributers. totals listed include 315.12 with various local集 sums and participants.
Mrs. W. Skean of Brandon spent the weekend at her Brandon home. Roads are reported open to Brandon with cars. The Scouts held their weekly meeting Friday evening with Rev. Bill presiding. The Red Cross reported five quilts completed last week with two remaining. W. Kidd returned from Winnipeg and must report for duty on May 10 for the RCAF.
Frank Skerka long time local shoe repairman leaves the area to start a new business in Rovers, planning a shop opening there.
Mr and Mrs L Leland visited Winnipeg over the weekend. Cars are now running with small directional limits in some directions.
A shipment of ladies spring hats arrives Tuesday and men's work boots are in stock at Edward Sinclair Estate General Store River G. E. MacDonald operates Ida at Wel by Sask. Relief operator is J. Clark. W.M.S. meeting postponed two weeks. Roads and weather may improve. Various grocery items and prices listed. Al. Warrington, formerly with AR, now with the...
L. S. H. at Listowel Ontario has been promoted to Lance Corporal. The Junior Boys Seed Club received two bush els of Registered Seed Fish from Steele-Briggs Co. in recognition of their excellent work last year under J. F. Tennant.
Beulah and Melita residents hosted guests with Mrs A N Sawyer of Winnipeg visiting the district. Charles Graham Jr attempted Brandon enlistment last week. A Shamrock hall dance Friday raised funds for the War Services Fund after music and lunch donations. Social Club enjoyed an evening of cards games and a lunch. A fancy cushion was donated by Mrs.
A. Haney was drawn for and won by Jack Stewart. The proceeds from the draw amounting to 3.65 dollars were donated to the War Services Fund.
Isabella L A C Finkbeiner of Winnipeg sent gifts as the Red Cross reported 10 sleeve less sweaters 22 pre socks 17 pair two way mitts and 7 quilts in the week. Larry Beveridge trained at Camp Borden earned his wings and will go to Trenton for ten weeks of instructor duty. The Biaris Y P S held a Box social in the church parlor with games and contests. boxes auctioned by Tom Stevenson raised 14 for the War Services Fund.
A Thursday church event featured community singing, male quartet, piano solos by Venus Calder, vocal duet by Mrs R Broadfoot and Beatrice Robinson, violin solos by R Broadfoot, readings by Miss Hills, and Treasure Trail by E Warren and Doreen Shurvell. Lunch followed and proceeds totaling $85 supported the War Services Fund.
Property rental notice for land in the Willon district. Apply to Ted Rowan via phone 66 Miniota to arrange details.
Auction note lists a Winter van with sleighs and Cutter a 1935 Chevrolet 2 ton truck associated with Nelson Lockhart at Arrow River includes Cockshutt Farm Implements as agent and phone 2023 for inquiries.
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