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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1941
Page
8
A wartime appeal urges farmers to collect and deliver scrap iron brass and copper to local collection points, often run by elevator agents, to aid in weapon and tank production. The message emphasizes urgency and national duty and praises farmers who answer the call.
The Wa senior team opened the season with a 3 2 defeat to Decker on Saturday. Wa led briefly but Decker scored twice in the second period and held on for the win.
The W M S met at Mrs J M Ebett's home on Thursday. A Candlelight ceremony preceded the Christmas service. The nominating committee's recommended officers were accepted.
Mrs I Tennant spent the weekend in Brandon. Blanch Tennant of Brandon visited in town on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Hannot and family moved to Quadra station. H O Callaghan and the Mitchells are at home for Christmas. John Wiggins returned from Brandon hospital in improved condition with his daughter Bernice. R G Mitchells visited daughter Donna in Winnipeg as Donna underwent an operation at the Children's hospital.
Advertisement lists top prices offered by J Pressman Crandall for raw furs beef hides and horsehair with contact details for buyers and merchants showing a market prompt for sellers in the local trade community.
A. Stevenson D. Richards W Kid RCAF and A Walker CASC Rivers are home for the Christmas holidays.
The WL met Thursday at Mrs. A. Dickey's home. A New Year’s Resolution was read by Mrs. C. Lewis from Dale Carnegie. The librarian announced 27 books were sent to the Forces, and $18 was raised from two home cooking events.
Viels Cowling wins the raffle as villagers enjoy festive decorations and carols. The event features Xmas decorations and joyful singing, creating a warm holiday mood.
The Friday Christmas concert attracted a very large audience and featured an excellent program. Rev W. Bill presided as the chairman delivered an address to Miss, conveying holiday cheer and community goodwill.
Margaret Kirton expressed thanks for the community’s support in church school and civic efforts and extended best wishes for happiness in her future married life. A case of 1847 silverware was presented by Mr. R. L Dickey. Kirton replied suitably during the farewell ceremony.
The passage instructs readers to list weekly and monthly purchases, emphasizing foods and clothing and extends to drugstores and hardware stores. It then advises marking quality details such as type grade and size to compare value and price for future shopping.
A local event featured Santa Claus and a farewell for Mie BL Kelly who will soon move to Killarney. The gathering offered seasonal cheer as residents bid goodbye and welcomed the holiday spirit.
Three year old registered Shorthorn steer, dark red, calm and gentle. Contact H. A. Cuffe at 36-15-26, three miles west and three miles north of Isabella. Phone 392, Miniota exchange.
The Isabella unit of the Women's Institute packed fourteen bovaa for the boys serving in the forces in Canada.
The Decker Pool elevator paid out last week, with 1940 earnings totaling 1850 dollars. The Hydro extension will include two elevators and the N Ball and CG Seales homes. A fine program drew a good crowd at the church Christmas concert Friday night with Santa Claus adding holiday cheer.
L A Ted Finkbeiner recalls meeting His Majesty during an inspection and shaking hands with him. The annual meeting of the W M S was held at Mrs W Averach's home. Christmas service was led by Mrs R T Clark with study periods by Mrs J A Robertson and Mrs T Arris. Officers elected include President Mrs R T Clark and other posts filled by local members.
Beulah Mrs. T. Beech has finished a visit with daughter Mrs. T. Y. Forster and returned to Yonkers New York on Wednesday. Forster accompanied her to Winnipeg and will travel back on Moray with her son Arthur.
The annual Red Cross meeting on Thursday reports sewing, Junior Red Cross, and finances. Officers for the year include President T. Forster, Vice-president H. Stevenson, Sec-Treasurer G. Heyhoe, with committees led by Mrs H H Forster and G L Woods.
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