Day of Prayer Proclaimed Sunday Next
Local notice states Sunday next is set aside by proclamation as a Day of Prayer. The item urges reflection on unselfishness to guide public discourse away from money driven talk.
31 Dec 1942
Page 1
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 31, 1942
Page
1
Local notice states Sunday next is set aside by proclamation as a Day of Prayer. The item urges reflection on unselfishness to guide public discourse away from money driven talk.
The notice warns that the applicant must present a receipt proving a license application. without it the police may seize a title. The message stresses immediate action and potential legal enforcement.
Dr R K Chalmers and Mrs W Taylor made a Brandon medical visit Tuesday and a New Year Dance lunch is set for Minnesota Thursday night. A Sunday wind damaged Holy Trinity church chancel window and required boarding. Minnesota High School donated 18.05 to the Red Cross from the Christmas tree dance proceeds.
The balance of 18.36 dollars from the Community Xmac Tree in Minsota was forwarded to the Kinsmen Club in Brandon for the Milk for Britain Fund. An additional 25 dollars was spent on War Savings Stamps as gifts for elder children from donations received.
An English broadcast emphasizes public notice of rationing schemes and airings on Sundays to ensure households stock up. The piece argues rationing reduces waste and tests public resolve, noting widespread sacrifice and British resilience as proof of the program’s success.
The reflection recalls Christmas 1942 with bright decorations and church carols, noting empty chairs for those on duty and those not coming home. It looks to Christmas 1943 as a hopeful dawn of peace and a better day.
Mr and Mrs O Nygaard of Miniota welcomed a daughter born Tuesday December 29 at Miniota hospital.
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