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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
8
On Monday night Miniots Curlers organized for the season. R Pynch was chosen President with W B Prentiss as Vice president and H Gibbings as secretary treasurer. Dues were set at 3 dollars for men and 2 dollars for ladies.
The first game of the season is set for 7 30 pm on Wednesday January 235 President vs Vice President. Those interested should give names to secretary Carvey Gibbings or Alex Spalcing. A meeting to select ranks will be held in the Municipal hall at 9 pm Friday. Dr George Clingan a noted physician and former officer died in Virden in his 76th year after a car accident. The Province plans to issue motor vehicle plates without extra steel for 1944 and will provide surplus plates via dealers with winders stickers for various vehicle types.
A fragment describes steps to apply or affix windshield stickers and register plates. It mentions 1914 tests, 1942 plates, 1943 saved trade, and 1944 windshield stickers while warning about interference with reading numbers. It reads like a DMV style notice in a 1940s context.
Beulah Mre W Kelly visited Winnipeg last week. Miss Eleanor M Cooper serves with the CWA in Winnipeg. LACs G Chisholm from Brandon and W O Steuart Dafoe were home for the weekend. Bruce Wright received a commission as a 1st Lieutenant overseas. Canon W J Finch presided at St Wilfrid's parish meeting with reports good and a small balance. Officers elected include Rector's Warden A Sawyer and People's Warden G J Heyhoe. vestry members J T Green J Clark F G Cooper and Mrs J T Green Mrs J Clark Mrs FE V Heyhoe. Organist Miss Rh Edmundson. Auditor Mrs F G Cooper. Missionary and Diocesan Messenger Secretary Mrs J Clark. Synod Delegate J Clark with alternate G J Heyhoe.
A scrambled excerpt mentions Patek and Revered Seely Beet with unclear context. Readable parts reference names and a possible affiliation or event but lack coherent details or a complete narrative.
Jader Whith united Rose Kendall and Elst Morgan in a quiet Monday ceremony at The Law Courts Winnipeg. Kendall, daughter of Mr and Mrs B M Morgan of Beulah, wore a turquoise blue dress. Groom Richard Bertrem is from Dartineford Man. and teaches in Darlingford. he is stationed at Souris.
In Loving Memory of our Dear Mother Mary M Lelond called to rest January 27 1936 Sweet memories linger forever Time cannot change them Years cannot sever our loving remembrance Ever remembered by her Loving Family
Isabella Al. Clark visited in Winnipeg last week. LAC Russel Clark of Brandon visited at his home. Cpl. Ha. Macdonald visited at his own home this week. Mrs. Er. L. Finkbeiner of Shoal Lake visited the J. J. Finkbeiner home last week before returning to Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. J. McGuire and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Davey of Car remained in brief social notices.
About 33 people met at the J Finkbeiner home on Sunday evening for an old fashioned hymn sing along with modern selections. The gathering, held due to lack of a church, was planned at the annual church meeting and praised as a worthwhile Massing of Sabbath evenings. Attendees included Sunday returnees from sickness and departures for Winnipeg and the RCAF depot at Lachine Quebec accompanied by their fathers.
Sgt. Prince Crandall Lloyd Douglas of the RCAF is home on leave. Mrs. Dan Cowling has returned to Winnipeg after visiting with her three daughters. Mr and Mrs Campbell arrived from McTavish and have taken up residence at the CPR station. The community offers a welcome to the couple.
The high school fielded eight teams on Saturday with Margaret Hendman, Joe Lawn, Cia Ganson, and Kenneth Smith taking top honors against Miss V Johnston's rink. The crowd enjoyed the matches and heard encouraging reports at the United Church annual meeting held Tuesday. Rev. Wm presided as pastor. The financials showed obligations met, a $115 credit balance, and no officer changes except Donald C. Douglas joining the Board of Managers replacing Mrs. E. O'Hara. A $50 grant to the Pastor and $10 to caretaker Mrs. W. Walker were approved along with thanks to all workers.
The piece questions whether 1944 production objectives for wheat and oil seeds will be met, noting no acreage increase favoured for wheat but possible gains due to price relations and loss of acreage payments. Oil seed targets appear unclear, with flaxseed pricing pivotal to achieving outcomes and UN demand shaping farmer choices.
A lighthearted local note records tears played a friendly match winning 4-3. Bernice Wiggins begins duties at the Bank of Commerce in Virden. Ladies busy with Red Cross quilts, three finished in a day, with potential to grow a surplus.
A Friday rink fundraiser dance raised about 25 dollars. Crandall orchestra pleased attendees. Officers appointed include O Blaich president and J Kirton sec treas. A new pump was to be purchased. Gifts were presented to Mrs Moody and Pte Lyall Lelond. Canadian Legion member Ed Barnes spoke. autographs and gifts given. Congregational meeting reported good finances. elder candidates listed for vote. pastor invited for another year.
Chief Engineer L J Marshall of CBK Watrous reviews materials in CBK stores house of spare parts. The CBC prairie regional transmitter broadcasts on a clear channel with 50 000 watts, Canada’s most powerful station.
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