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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
8
Rev. W. Spence of Brandon will conduct anniversary services for Miniota United Church on Sunday September 22. Publication notes weekly issues from Miniota Manitoba with Canadian and U S subscription rates. Thursday August 29 1946 edition.
The district lists teachers for Arrow River Rossburn Baldur Isa bella Miniota Brandon Wynona and more as schools resume after summer break. The piece argues rural education could expand to higher grades and technical training, noting public opinion and school board decisions will shape future plans.
A Crandall school reopens on the date noted, resuming classes after a period of closure. The event centers on the Crandall educational community coordinating the return and welcoming students and staff back to campus.
Miss Myrna McConnell returns from Brandon. Mrs K Webster of Winnipeg visits at W H Campbell hotel. Mr and Mrs A Shetlar of West Bend BC holiday at J Shetlar home. Mrs R Cassell and Alice visit W Coburn home in Elkhorn. Mr and Mrs J Fraser and Ian visit Dr and Mrs Fraser in Morden. Mrs W Skene and Mrs Hockley of Brandon visit Lyng and Angus homes. Mrs Kidd visits with son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs W Kidd in Winnipeg. Mrs A Irvine has appendix operation at Hamida hospital. Mrs Wallace Hyndman’s twin sisters Mrs Young and Mrs Thornborough of Los Angeles visit. Mr and Mrs A Walker and family and Alf Irvine Moosomin spend Sunday at A Irvine and W Walker homes.
A correction notes Beth Lorimer, who passed with honors in full course Grade XI, was misnamed as Betty Irvine in the previous issue. The report clarifies the accurate name and credentials.
Mr and Mrs K Lawrence learn their daughter in law left England aboard the Lady Rodney and is due to arrive September 10. The notice notes the family connection and the ship name with a set arrival date.
Mrs A Wall accepts a new position near Elkhorn. The community honors her service with a purse presented before her departure, reflecting local appreciation for her work and leadership.
For sale steel case thresher 26 46 with low bagger, belts new, Adams 34 wagon, Cockshutt grain grinders and 14 inch gang plow all new, Ren frew cream separators in sizes. N P Ball Birtle offers these items from local farm equipment listings.
Public notice states Miniota Hardware Company Limited will apply after October 1 1946 to the Provincial Secretary of Manitoba to surrender its Letter of Incorporation and dissolve the company cancel its Certificate of Registration dated August 21 1946 at Miniota Manitoba by Kerr McQuarrie and Meighen solicitors.
A Sunday school event presented a niece with a new Pyrex ware set in a small ceremony. The gift, valued for practical kitchen use, reflected the group's appreciation and community spirit.
Mr and Mrs Craik of Winnipeg visit their son J Craik. Mrs J Craik hosts honor to Mrs Craik Sr on her 75th birthday. W I met in church parlor with guest speaker Mrs E Frame Lenore. Mrs C Lee reports District convention. Lunch and social conclude a pleasant afternoon.
Arnold Townson of Winnipeg visits his home. Miss Mavis Townson departs to teach at Stony Mountain. Mrs Chas Derouin and son Jimmy of Brandon visit J McKinnon home. Mrs W W Mitchell of Saskatoon and Miss Thelma Mitchell visited Brandon last week.
Miss May Oswin of Brandon Mental Hospital staff is visiting at her home as Beulah Raith Chisholm was seen in Glenboro last week.
Miss Pearl White of Hartney spent the weekend with the H E Forster home. Miss Mary Deyholes has left to take up teaching duties at a school near Arden.
Miss Margaret Cansiale of Winnipeg visits with Mr and Mrs Chas Stewart. Mrs L Wakefield of Brandon visits Hy Wakefield home with Mrs W R and Mrs W C Doyle and Marjory. Set and Mrs J W Stewart of Winnipeg visit relatives in the district. Mrs Ross Kendall of Darlingford visits her parents at the B M Morgan home.
A Winnipeg family visits friends in the district. Mr and Mrs J Doran of Toronto stay at the T E Doran home. Wm Doran from Winnipeg also visits. Archie Stewart of Stouffville Ont stays with his son Robert. Wes Stewart of Winnipeg visits the home of his son Tom.
Kelowna visitors Mr and Mrs W H Cumberland and Gail Warren were guests at the J T Finkbeiner home. Lorraine Warren presented a bridal bouquet and Lorraine, Joyce and Mrs Warren returned home with the party after a miscellaneous shower with gifts and a lunch.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lelond and Calvin recently arrived from Koksilah British Columbia to reside in Obington Saskatchewan. They visited the John Leland home and were seen with relatives and friends in the area.
Ren Chisholm has departed to assume a position in a U G G elevator at Mariapolis Manitoba. He steps into duties at the Mariapolis site, signaling a new assignment for the industrial worker.
The article outlines recent progress in chemical weed control, listing three herbicide classes. Contact herbicides kill vegetation and sterilize soil, selective chemicals target specific weeds, and translocated herbicides like 2 4 D move within the plant. It advises seeking agricultural guidance and notes ongoing updates via Seedtime and Harvest.
An agricultural note warns that browning root rot strikes wheat after extended fallow in the Prairie Provinces from June to July. Caused by Pythium, affected plants show crown-root decay, delayed maturity, and vulnerability to frost. Ammonium phosphate fertilizer at seeding time is recommended for control, with rates 20 to 40 pounds per acre in drier areas and 80 to 40 pounds where moisture is abundant.
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