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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
8
During the week of February 15 21 Gift Week promotes clothing donations from Canadian families to aid Soviet civilians. The Canadian Aid to Russia Fund asks clubs and groups to sew knit and make garments for those in need as villages and towns recover from Nazi occupation and war takes a toll on women and children in Russia.
Washab's Curtaining Goods offered in various dot patterns per yard at 233 and 33c by United States Ltd Winiota. Also a ration book No 2 reminder to present old book and unused coupons for exchange, with card details required. Read notices in post office or public places for guidance.
Notices explain where and what hours to pick up your new Ration Book No 2. A ration book is needed to buy teas coffee sugar butter and rationed items. Young people under 16 cannot receive the new ration books.
Beulah T E Forster is in Winnipeg this week for a merchant's convention. He arrived with Mrs Forster who accompanies him to the event.
William Reid enlisted on February 2 in the Army. He was born at Minieta and is two years old. His next of kin is Mrs. Margaret Reid of Oak River.
Gerald M. Lee enlisted in the Army on February 3. He was born in Swift Current Saskatchewan and is 18 years old. His next of kin is his mother, Mrs. Winona L. Lee of Crandall.
The Junior YP A met at the home of Mr and Mrs S Wale on Tuesday evening last with president D Heise leading devotional and business. Evelyn Brad the missionary convenor read an item from the Y.
The Esvory paper notes a Saturday night costume carnival at the rink to raise funds. Young people from here and Decker enjoyed skating with older attendees. Judges A Warren and G Robertson named Gordon Norrie a winner as “Scotty.”
S Wallace has come back from medical treatment in Winnipeg. Miss S Leland of Winnipeg visits her parents Mr and Mrs F Leland. Norman Lelond was kicked by a horse last week and was unconscious when found but is now improving. The South group of the W I met at Mrs John Wiggins on Thursday and worked on two Red Cross quilts.
J F M Johnston came back from a Winnipeg hospital stay on Friday. He is a little shaky but improving and hopes to be seen around soon.
Mr and Mrs FE Carnegie entertained a number of young people on Wednesday last in honor of their daughter Sergeant Mary Carnegie and Sergeant Leona Kitsky of Winnipeg both of the Royal Canadian Air Force. They left on Thursday for their station in Vancouver. The W I met on Tuesday last.
The meeting covered a poetry festival and school activities with Miss P Tennant and Mrs W Sutherland coordinating. Officials announced the new gasoline rationing starting April 1 with strict limits on non essential driving and windshield category stickers for AA cars.
Farmers seek the best cereal seed varieties and sources this season. Elevator companies and Crop Improvement Associations provide recommended varieties, seed sources, and delivery at cost, with officials noting some shortages may occur.
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