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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
1
A wartime call urges readers to buy War Savings Certificates as Britain sacrifices, while Nazi Germany takes all including liberty. The piece compares civilian sacrifices and asks what the reader can contribute, citing a poignant poem about sailors and soldiers dying for others.
The article urges serious thinking on wartime consequences after France's surrender. It states Canada must demand greater effort to aid Britain and build a robust Home Defense, insisting the British Empire will not be conquered while loyal Canadians defend democracy and reject foreign flags.
The Railway Commission in Brandon continued hearings on abandonment of tram lines for the CNI and CPLR. The Miniota Hamiota case drew many citizens while lawyers for railways elevator firms and the post office presented documentary evidence. J M George KC delivered a two hour comprehensive brief for residents, detailing finances and statistics. Beulah Halboro line hearings began Saturday and resumed Monday with large attendance. A decision may take about a month and is eagerly awaited by farming districts.
Miniota Red Cross branches met at Arrow River with fifty attendees to review work and plan fund raising. Shortage of supplies from headquarters noted but branches commit to support. July 11 dance and a sports day hosted in J. E. Rowan’s pasture with no prize money, 25 cent admission for adults, 15 cent for under 14, committees formed, lunches by W I groups, Legion refreshment booth, and multiple events including softball and baseball exhibition.
The Miniota Red Cross branch lists tasks since the last report including sleeveless sweaters 6 cases 24 pillow cases 12 dressing gowns and blankets donated 40 to Winnipeg. Cash donations of 7.50 from non donators and a call for secretaries to send in reports to maintain a permanent record.
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