Contingent of the C. A. F. Arrives in England
A contingent of the Canadian Armed Forces has arrived in England. Chas Armitage drove three cars of stock to Winnipeg on Saturday. Mr and Mrs W. H. Harlin visited Winnipeg for a few days last week. First quality flannelette blankets with colored borders in white or gray sizes 10x84. Price per pair. Six rinks of lady curlers held a one day spiel on Saturday with prizes awarded to Mrs Kelly and Mrs O Hara. Department of Agriculture moves to start a Jr Boys Seed Club. interested boys 16 to 22 should contact J Greenfield at the Federal Grain Elevator for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States, Ltd
Mesdames S. Robus
E. O'Hara
Crandall
Dept of Agriculture
J. Greenfield
Federal Grain Elevator
New Blood at the Wythe Stock Farm
The Debenham Stock Farm has bought Glencir Eventuation-51421 from C P R farms in Alberta. The bull is sired by Eventation of Page the 1930 Chicago International Grand Champion and his dam Karama of Glencarnock 7th-44977 was the 1935 Grand Champion female in Western Canada. Glenly Eventuation leads a herd of females sired by Black Marshall H-43003 and Revolution 46th-45940. Wythe aims to improve herd uniformity and strengthen their breeding reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debenham Stock Farm
C P.R. Farms
Coaldale
Alta
Page
Wythe
Decker Lady Recalls War Service in Shafter Meeting
Mrs W E G Little of Decker Manitoba Canada told of her World War nursing service and wartime experiences during a Shafter California American Legion Auxiliary gathering. She described views of the king and queen during their royal visit to Canada.
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Shafter
California
W. E. G. Little
Decker
Manitoba
Canada
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
England
War Services Campaign meets quota across Dominion
Respondents nationwide generously supported the War Services Campaign for the Canadian Legion War Services Inc. The campaign used radio and newspaper ads to inform the public and few collectors faced refusals. The municipality has realized $14,332 to date, with thanks extended to all contributors for funding the effort to “Help Plan His Tomorrow Today.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion War Services Inc
Dominion
Carnival Queen Candidates Fight For Honor at Miniota Ice Carnival
Six candidates vie for the Carnival Queen title in Miniota during the Ice Carnival fundraiser for the new rink. Voting from advance ticket sales has Evelyn MacPherson leading with 8400 votes, then June Finkbeiner 7700, Dolly Stowe 6000, Sarah Heg 4509, Kay Spencer 3630, and Elsie Barrett 1750. Final counts will occur Friday night at 8 15 with performances planned to entertain attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Friend Ip
Social evening at Miniota United church draws large crowd
A large attendance enjoyed a social evening sponsored by the Board of Stewards of Miniota United church in the church parlor on Wednesday. Numerous games and contests entertained the crowd. the boxing match provided laughs as Bill Strachan defeated George Bruce by a few blows when the bell rang. A tasty lunch followed, and church groups plan more socials to strengthen community life.
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Board of Stewards
Miniota United Church
Bill Strachan
George Bruce
Miniota to Have Watchman During Summer Months
The adjourned ratepayers meeting in Miniota village approved appointing a night watchman for seven months at 25 dollars a month funded by village property. The session praised managers, accepted resignations withdrawal, planned fire protection repairs, reimbursed residents who used their own extinguishers, and authorized sidewalk repairs. Levy is expected to rise to cover these costs.
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Miniota
Messrs
Spalding, Horner and Spencer
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Miniota Hardware CO. Ltd
Stewart
Anip
Agricultural Supplies Board
Dominion Department OF Agriculture
Ottawa
Parrest
James G. Gardiner
Inister
Ori
Miniota Herald
Spencers
F. L. Spencer
W.H. Yarwood Proprietor Telephone
GEO. Gabel
Virden
Sey
Chas. Armitage
Winnipeg
W.H. Harlin
Wythe Stock Farm
War Services Campaign
Evelyn MacPherson
June Finkbeiner
Dolly Stowe
Sarah Heg
Kay Spencer
Elsie Barrett
Woodbury’s
DR. R. K. Chalmers
Miniota Drug Store
Wagstaffes
ST. Williams
J. D. Forsyth
Municipal Hall
Und
United Church
Pbose
Sherp
John Spalding
Muniioba
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