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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
8
Revs H I Bowman W Bill and E Egileson from Oliver district attend the United church conference in Winnipeg this week.
National canning sugar coupons will be mailed to applicants via local ration boards across Canada. Each card lists the applicant's name and ration book number with five coupons worth five pounds each. Families receive one or two cards depending on size, with coupons becoming valid from June to September 1943 and expiring September 30 1943.
H G L Sistance weighs in from Hot Springs Virginia warning against a permanent international wheat committee to control production and distribution after the war. He recalls the 1933 London Wheat Agreement failure and argues artificial limits hurt growers and bread consumers. He urges no permanent wheat control at Hot Springs.
Arrow River Hall hosts a Friday dance on June 11 under the Arrow River Red Cross Committees auspices. Kyle Orchestra provides music with admission set at 35 cents. Mrs. F. J. Townson learns of her nephew PO Geo Mackie R C A F death. Mackie was born at Arrow River and his parents reside at Inglis. Mrs. J Flming of Brandon visits daughter Mrs. J B Mitchell. Mrs. Crane, Flif.
Flon visited the Hanson residence while Miss Wilson spent the weekend at St Lazare. Miniota and Crandall Y.P.A. were entertained by the Arrow River Union on Wednesday in the hall. The gathering included games contests led by Miss P Tennant, followed by a dance and lunch and was enjoyed by all.
Two pure red Yorkshire boars for sale at serviceable age priced at 30 dollars each. Contact R. G. Mitchell in Arrow River at phone 2113. A record crowd attended the event.
The War Savings Committee hosts a Friday dance featuring Kyle's Orchestra. Draw winners include Meyers $20, G Kennedy $10, Miss W Maddock $5, Mrs M McConnell and many others named in the community listing. Winners span multiple local residents and families.
Beulah Mr and Mrs T A Haney attended the funeral of a nephew held in Winnipeg. Mise M Forster has completed training at the Angus School of Commerce Winnipeg and is home on holiday. Mise E Sawyer returned from a visit to Winnipeg. A B Cooper R C A F Brandon was home for the weekend.
A large group of friends toasted Mr. and Mrs. L W Berwick and Mr. and Mrs. H Nettle (Jean Preston) at a miscellaneous shower in Shamrock hall on Friday. Rev H S Bowman gave the address and Alladin lamp gifts were presented to the Berwicks by Ina Beattie while Merle Wakefield presented to the Nettles. Recipients replied and the event concluded with dancing social time and lunch.
Eva Maud Rudd daughter of Dr R E McCullagh Winnipeg wed Spips Writer William Richard Rudd son of Mr and Mrs JW B Rudd Crandall on May 15 at the bride’s home. Rev G F McCullagh officiated as Melford Watson sang during registry and Enid Watson played music. The couple honeymooned at Kenora and now reside in Winnipeg.
The May gathering of the W. M. S. was held at Mrs. C. Ariss home on Thursday evening led by President Mrs. H. Bowman. Reports on the Presbyterial at Shoal Lake were given by Mrs. C. Stales and Mrs. T. Ariss.
Mr and Mrs R Shipley and family from Shellmouth spent the weekend at the W Iverach home. Mr and Mrs W Patterson from Winnipeg visited the R T Clark home last week. AC G Robert son of the R C A F Brandon spent the weekend at his home here. J G Sutherland accompanied a car of stock to Winnipeg on Tuesday, and Mr and Mrs J T Finkbeiner and Mrs T Kennedy attended the funeral of W J Morris held at Poxwarren on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs J Fraser and their son Hartnev visited in town for a few days. The trip featured family time and local engagements.
The W I met on Thursday with Mrs ffyndman presiding in the church parlor. Mrs Dickey led current events. Mrs Yhring spoke on war problems from Winnipeg. Letters of thanks from overseas boys were read and Red Cross quilting plans were made.
George Striehan aged about 56 57 died at Virden hospital Wednesday. Funeral Friday from Scotia church with Rev W Bill officiating. Burial in Scotia cemetery. Noted for carved fretwork by Mgr Strachan including a cathedral model displayed across the Dominion. Cathedral model reportedly wired to the National Museum in Ottawa. Survived by mother two sisters and three brothers.
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