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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
8
Mr and Mrs F E Cullen entertain a number of funerals at dinner this evening at the Central Hotel in Virden to mark their Silver Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations are extended to the couple.
Canadians have shown strong support for the Victory Loan with totals of 50200050 pledged nationally. Minnesota municipal collections reach 45000 and the province sums to 53000000 as part of a united effort to fund the war against Hitler.
Salvage material will be collected at the Miniota school in the west basement of the old building on any school day until 5 p.m. On Saturdays collection runs from 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. A truck will call at town homes for salvage on Saturdays during these hours. Have your salvage ready.
Mrs A Findlay and Mrs W Palmer of Winnipeg visit the district. A Large and Hugh Vincent of Tilston called at the Grainger home last week. Geo Armstrong joins the Corps Commissionaires doing security work at munition plants. Walter Frazer and his Winnipeg daughter spent the weekend with the Frazer family. Mrs J A Frazer joined them.
Mies Maxted of St Davids Van led the service on Sunday in the absence of Canon W J Finch.
Wm. Rollo Jack Ringland and Herold McLeaneft are scheduled Wednesday to report to the Military Depot in Winnipeg for duty.
Lightning struck the Hooper farm occupied by Mike Lieg ole on Wednesday and set it on five calves and a number of poultry and a quantity of harness was lost.
The Anglican Strawberry Tea event yielded good results on Thursday. In the afternoon Mr Bradley and Mrs Bradley were presented with a pair of pictures. The address was given by Heyhoe.
A historical price note lists Rexfelt squares sized six by six feet with light or dark patterns and a unit price of 185 dollars. The listing appears under United States Ltd and Minieta.
Crandall H Brown and R C N of Winnipeg spent a week abroad, attending meetings and engaging with local officials to discuss cross border commerce and regional development.
Miss McArthur was guest of honor at choir practice last Thursday night and received a Hymnary. She studied in the school for eleven years and the community offered their good wishes.
The goods were shipped to Red Cross headquarters last week including 23 pair soldiers socks 2 pair womens socks 3 turtle neck tuck ins 2 helmets 1 sweater 5 boys shirts 5 girls dresses 3 tight gowns 1 afghan donated by the W 2 set baby knitting.
W Kirbyaon and H Brown were guests of teachers officers and adult Bible class at a banquet hosted by Mr and Mrs Ws Hyadman. Rev Bill delivered a farewell address. The guests were presented with dressing cases and both men offered thanks.
In loving memory of William James Morow who died June 25 1H0. Words cannot ease the sorrow from that merciless sting of death. He faced life with a manly heart and beloved by all who knew him.
A loving father remembered with fondness as a devoted family man who toiled for those he loved. The verse speaks of his sleep not forever and a glorious dawn when the family hopes to meet again on the resurrection morn. Fondly remembered by his children.
Isabella Claud Rird serves as relieving agert at Carberry duties, taking over responsibilities in the local office. The move places Rird in charge of ongoing事务 pending formal appointment and ensures continuity of operations in Carberry.
Mrs J Satterthwaite and Jack visit Mr and Mrs Irvine at Morris, a social gathering noted in local society pages.
Mr and Mrs H Harrison and Mr and Mrs D J Beil will attend the graduation exercises at Brandon Normal this week.
Mr and Mrs J Finkbeiter will attend the graduation exercises at Winnipeg Normal school on Thursday. Their daughter June will be among the graduates.
Saturday evening Muriel Robinson was honored with a handkerchief shower hosted by her friends at the home of Mrs. R. Searth.
The women met at Mrs. J T Finkbeiner's home Thursday with 15 attendees. President Mrs Roy Clark led devotions and Mrs C Seates presented a report on the Presbyterial held at Minnedos. Hostesses were Mrs Finkbeiner and Mrs W H Miller.
The W I sponsored a Book and Poetry contest for school pupils held Wednesday evening in the church. Judges were Mrs F W Decker Mrs A S Fraser and Miss Slater. The program included a violin solo by R Bradford and a school chorus.
After an entertainment by Diaris orchestra with selections and a social in the session, Mr. and Mrs. R Broadfoot, Mrs B Robinson and K Calverley were farewelled as they leave the district.
Spence Luthyan of the Royal Canadian Air Force Regina was at home on Sunday according to local notes in the Arrow River observer.
V J Townson moved a house onto his town property located north of the railway last week.
Russell and Bill Leland traveled to Winnipeg last week to enlist with the RCA8C. The action marks a notable move for the two individuals amid the local and national context of the circuit.
Mrs McWhirter of Lenore spent the past week with her daughter Mrs N Lockhart.
Bob Keyes of the RC ALF Rivers was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs Tenrant.
The Junior Seed Club met at J F Y Tennant home on Wednesday to select competitors for the Seed Judging Contest with Frank Campbell presiding.
A large gathering Friday evening celebrated Mia Gunson with a miscellaneous shower. Ronnie Luthejohn and Jackie Tennant hosted a flower filled event with gifts while Miss Besse Sarares read an address and the bride replied. Dancing and refreshments followed.
Next Monday the Provincial Summer Exhibition at Brandon starts a five day run. Directors and Officials deserve credit for guiding it through this year of unusual difficulties. Manitoba's Great Provincial Fair continues with high standards and even surpassing some. Entertainment will be wonderful and exhibits outstanding. Livestock classes show heavy entries. Eleven new classes add to horse and pony groups including Light Harness and Pony classes plus seven jumper classes.
Wednesday June 25 is set for Netton's Picnic with borse races and other attractions at Bilfs.
A Manitoba style field note discusses weed infestations near Winnipeg on May 29 and contrasts two farms with clean fields. It stresses using weed free seed and wise tillage, including timely cultivation and careful summer fallowing, to prevent annual and perennial weeds and protect land value.
Power washer with 22 hp Eaton engine offered for sale or trade. Apply to W A Barrett at Miniota.
Two gram separators 2f inch and 12) men, both ready for work, Sit Seeder attachment for one way 4creim separator 50 lb capacity. Agent for Standard Amplifying and Sales Co. Nin Seperatas fir ce lowse 2395 part cash. P.S MicPher sup, plone 75 Ninivota.
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