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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1943
Page
8
The Miniota Herald reports on a soldier’s leave from Moose Jaw and visits by locals to Winnipeg and Brandon. A major winter storm disrupted transport for four days, closing schools. The issue promotes National Film Board showings with discussion groups and postwar planning, stressing civic engagement and education ahead of April Film Forum.
B Mitchell attended the Assizes in Minnedosa last Tuesday but weather disruptions postponed proceedings and delayed return to Friday. The Red Cross Dance planned for Friday was postponed. A Photos display for local service members was arranged in a store as part of the Red Cross drive. AC George Gardham is on furlough from Dartmouth. Mrs. R Kruger Mrs. S Wallace and Arlene return from Winnipeg. Mrs. E Duncan returns from Brandon visit. LAC G Littlejohn RCA Dafoe and Mrs. Littlejohn spent the weekend at Dayton home.
Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. L. Hankin on the loss of their infant daughter Audrey Maxine born Friday and died Tuesday March 16. Funeral held Friday afternoon at the church conducted by Rev. E Agieson. Burial in Arrow River Cemetery with pallbearers Wes Leland and Burton Johnston.
Isabella Red Cross reports 1943 first quarter receipts totaling 425.00 with items including Shilo At Bits 185.00 Carnival at Rick 20.00 and Campaign subscriptions 220.00. Mrs H Harrison spends week in Winnipeg. Miss K Coxworth of Royal Bank staff Shoal Lake holidays at home. P O J H Clark RC A F Penfield Ridge home on fur lough. Mrs N Patterson Winnipeg weekend at parents’ home.
Mra OR T Clark and RK Law accompanied stock to Winnipeg on Tuesday. Red Cross sent sewing ten sheets fifteen surgical towels pantie dresses knitting five turtle neck sweaters four shoulder shawls spare babies mitts one pair panties seven pairs bootees eight jackets hooters donated five quilts three pairs childrens pyjamas one woman suit and blouse one childs dress and knitted hood one shoulder shawl made and donated by pupils in Miss D Stowe's room.
Beulah Red Cross campaign funds collected amount to 33250 dollars. Charlie Wanska born at Portage la Prairie 77 years ago died at his home on the Birdtail Indian reserve on Monday March 15. Funeral by Rev H S Bowman Saturday at the Reserve. He leaves a wife and one son Simon. LAC W O Stewart RCAF Dafoe spent weekend at Payrter home. W Frazer Winnipeg spent weekend with his parents J A Frazer. J A Frazer ill. Mrs R Wiltshire a patient in Miniota hospital. W Boulton moving farm machinery to Jack Patton farm Birtle ahead of Patton sale April 13. P Tomiski to move to Boulton vacated farm.
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