Miniota Herald Publication Details
The Miniota Herald edited by Reg M. Oliver is issued weekly from Miniota Manitoba. Subscriptions are $2.00 yearly in Canada and $2.50 in advance for U.S. copies.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 01, 1948
Page
9
The Miniota Herald edited by Reg M. Oliver is issued weekly from Miniota Manitoba. Subscriptions are $2.00 yearly in Canada and $2.50 in advance for U.S. copies.
Publishers of country weekly papers warn of further price increases due to higher newsprint and production costs since October 1946. They announce a strict paid-up policy, discontinuing all names with due dates up to December after January 15 if not renewed, urging readers to keep current.
The note expresses gratitude to traditional and recent subscribers whose support keeps the weekly newspaper serving the community. It emphasizes that local backing sustains publication and its coverage of community interests.
Mrs. Wm. Walker visits Kenora Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Collyer visit their son’s home at Neepawa. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Johnston visit in Winnipeg with daughters Roberta and Elaine.
Wes Leland accompanied the team as the new curling rink opens this week featuring 16 rinks and one ice sheet. The 12 by 40 foot waiting room adjoins outdoor skating and hockey ice with funds raised by subscription and voluntary labor. Club rocks are provided and current directors were asked to stay on for the season's rest.
Beulah Bob Kelly visits Edmonteen home while Glen McDonald at Cy press River. Miss Greenlay on holiday at High Bluff. H Reimer visiting Steinbach. Mrs M Bourne visiting Dicken family in Regina. Mr and Mrs G Kroeger and family visiting Winnipeg. Mrs J Dickie and son Bob visit Kemnay. Mrs Geo Armstrong visiting daughter in Winnipeg. S Cst M Chisholm and F/O G Chisholm spend leave at home in Regina and Saskatoon. Bill Helgeson, Jack Cruden, Roy Doyle and Ken Green part in High school bonspiel in Winnipeg. A Wood of Quebec visiting sister Mrs H Pritchard after 37 years. health not good.
Jim Bell Art Heise Gordon Norrie and Glen Still participate in the Winnipeg high school bonspiel this week. Hazel Ingram wins a second prize in a Dominion wide essay contest sponsored by the United Church of Canada Missionary and Maintenance branch with a $10 award. Wes Stewart of Winnipeg visits son T Stewart family while attending his brother James Stewart's funeral in Hamiota. services held there draw many district friends.
Dominion Laboratory of Plant Pathology reports Pasmo a fungus disease affecting flax in Manitoba and spreading to Saskatchewan since 1946 not yet in Alberta. It causes premature ripening and brown mosaic bands on stems. seeds dry and leaves drop. Control relies on crop rotation, turning under stubble, clean seed, seed treatments, and resistant varieties yet to be developed.
An agricultural notice from Line Elevators Farm Service in Winnipeg Manitoba discusses the value of using certified seed, risks of off types, and the importance of germination and purity testing. It notes weed seed persistence in soil, historic buried seed tests, and the need for cultural practices alongside chemical controls like 2,4-D for long term weed management.
At a service in St Wilfrids church the Rector Rev B O Whitfield dedicated a brass altar cross. The gift was presented by Misses Amy and May Titley and their brother Guy.
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