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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1940
Page
8
The item lists a price of $16 per year in advance and an additional $2.00 charge to the United States, detailing the total and payment terms for subscribers.
Mrs W Titley of Beulah visited Winnipeg last week for a short stay and social engagements. She attended several local events and connected with friends during her trip to the city.
Pte A Miller of the Winnipeg Rifles at Debert Camp Nova Scotia is home on furlough and enjoying visiting ground. He must return to his camp on December 24.
E K Green of Ayisham Saskatchewan visits his parents Mr and Mrs T Green as they celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary today.
The WI met at Mrs. 2. Helgeson's home with 13 present. Mrs. A. Sawyer led, carols and roll call, a contest by Mrs. J. Wiltshire, and a talk on Robert Louis Stevenson with poems. A sale of Christmas articles raised proceeds for the Childrens Aid Soc in Brandon. Tea by Mrs. Bruce and Mrs. Haney concluded.
The Dominion Government plans to remove many tariff duties on imports from Great Britain and reduce others. The move aims to increase British goods entering Canada, provide Britain with Canadian dollars to buy munitions, aid the war effort, and reduce unemployment by channeling labor into munitions production.
The text argues that lower duties will benefit Canadian farmers and trigger broad goodwill. It urges the Canadian government to remove remaining duties on British goods and allow free exchange of goods between nations, predicting higher living standards and world peace as surpluses disappear.
Isabella Claude Reid serves as relieving agent at Kipling for two weeks. Pre A Kappers of the Winnipeg Rifles visits Debert Camp for a holiday at his home. Women’s Institute officers elected for the year include Hon. President Mrs H S Bowman and President Mrs L Hall with several vice presidencies, secretary, treasurer, organist, librarian, and gift committee members named. Residents bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Alex S Clarke after thirteen years in the district as social events and games wrap up the evening.
In a farewell event Mrs L Hall read a message of regrets and thanks for the Clarks departure. F G Bowman presented a Westminster chime clock as a gift. Mr Clark expressed gratitude for kindnesses and memories. The couple, joined by Conrad Hall, departed for Winnipeg after lunch and social time.
Crandall Miss L Rudd left last week to take a position in Winnipeg. J Mackie of Winnipeg visits with his daughters Mrs R Dickey. Stan Murdock of the RC A F Mossbank Sask spent the weekend at his home here. Mr and Mrs A Steverson of Winnipeg spent the weekend with relatives and friends Mrs J Douglas recovering from an appendicitis operation in Hamiota is getting on nicely. Mrs G Davis and daughter have been visiting with Mr
End Mrs. J. Todd for some time has left to reside near Petawawa camp Oot where Mr. Davis is stationed.
The Y P U held its organization meeting on Tuesday night and elected officers for the year. President Miss E Bill and other posts were filled, with a skating party planned for December 26. The W M S annual meeting followed with Mrs Whitney presiding and Christmas program participation.
A 7 month old black and white English letter dog strayed from J J Taylors Save Communicate, Miniota. Contact J Taylor or Peter MacPherson if found.
Miss Nellie McKinnon of Griswold was home briefly last week visiting her soldier brother. The Canadian Legion branch executive met at Mr and Mrs Sinclair's home Sunday afternoon and enjoyed a lunch before departing.
L. Corporal G McKinnon President C Leland and J McKinnon of the Winnipeg Rifles are home from Debert Camp Nova Scotia on furlough They begin return to camp Christmas afternoon and will enjoy the entertainments during their stay The boys were treated to a chicken dinner at Mr and Mrs E Sinclair’s home last week.
The v.M.S. held its annual meeting at Mrs Wm Tennant's home on Wednesday with Xmas decorations and carols. The service, led by the president, focused on The World pays homage to Christ. Miss Pauline Tennant sang a solo. Officers elected: President Mrs J F Tennant. 1st Vice Mrs E Sinclair. 2nd Vice Mrs L Shoemaker. Recording Sec Mrs J Elliott. Corresponding Sec Mrs J Johnston. Treasurer Mrs Wallace.
The Women’s Institute met Wednesday at Mrs W Tennant’s home with a large turnout. The meeting opened with a call to order and a cordial reception for attendees.
Leland read a district board report prepared by Mrs C Webster of Two Creeks. Mrs F E Sinclair and Mrs F Townson were elected to arrange for a wood coverlet and a quilt for the Red Cross, while Mrs Jed Leland will oversee scrap material collection for war use. The 41 program by Mrs J M Elliott was accepted with Carol singing and demonstrations of Christmas novelties. Tea hostesses were Mrs D Leland and Mrs J L Shoemaker.
The Department plans free germination tests for field crop seeds in prairie provinces with modern thermostatically controlled germinators. Samples must be delivered by two ounce portions to nearest country elevator of line elevator companies. aim to be fully operational by January 1 to avoid March congestion.
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