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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1945
Page
8
The Miniota Herald notes a grasshopper living in the printing bee, described as alive with all its hops, signaling a quirky season opener illustration and local humor from Reg Oliver, editor.
Isabella Austin Warren left on Monday de a visit to Wennipee. Red Cross receipts to date are 550 from sale and 270 campaign. Winners listed at Birtle Fat Stock Show include T.B. Dorar Allak Ribes and others. Y. P. A. met Wednesday in the church with Shirley Bearth presiding and a mission task led by Mrs. Harrison on Vita hospital work.
Mrs Rose King entertained at her Toronto home on Sunday night in honor of Mrs Tennant, with guests and light refreshments marking a courteous social gathering.
Mrs F O Hara of Holland hosted guests Mr and Mrs Kolac for a week. Mrs S Patrica and family spent the weekend with her husband at Broadview Susk. Me and Mrs Win Van Buskik and daughter moved to Tarra vacated by J Strachan. Mrs M Hardy of Vancouver visits sister Mrs H Coupe in Brandon hospital. Mrs T Borland returned after winter with daughter Mrs J T Finkbeiner at Laabelia. Red Cross gifts to date 576.43 with 1945 totals across Bonspiel and Bridge Drive. Grand Lodge Loyal Orange Lodge honored Mr Shier with life membership after 52 years. W I meeting progress report and Post War talk by Rev W Bill. Books for the Forces drive and a boxed donation of material. Also notes on King Tutankhamen peas planted in Providence RI to supply US Army.
The passage notes peas sized four to six per pod, fatter and longer than typical varieties, with colors from rust to reddish brown. It suggests these peas resist heat and pests, potentially forming a southern perennial crop that could widen harvesting seasons to nearly year round.
Shortly after the war began, the newspaper’s publisher proposed sending The Herald to personnel serving in the armed forces. The offer aimed to keep troops connected with home news and community updates during wartime service.
Beulah notes report no play or dance on April 6. Mrs. D Monard hosts a meeting with 15 members presiding. Committees for 1945 projects include Sports led by D MéacDonald and J Wiltshire, Foresters Park by Haney Chisholm Williams, Tree planting by H Ds Forster and Tom Forster, Rev H J Bowmar. Community singing and a piano solo by Patrick Hanom complete the evening.
Cpl Bob Keyes of Arrow River visited Winnipeg and Winnipeg General Hospital reports show Mrs J D Sutherland a patient. Pte Frank Gardham from Brandon was at home last week. Miss Myrtle Wiggins of Brandon visited relatives. A three on one attack left W Powsley with a broken collar bone. Mr and Mrs Sian entertained in honor of Lelord as he departs soon to Lelond en La pl Ceci to his depot. The YPU met with a culture group under Anes Hill on patrol night and enjoyed games and lunch. The South group of the WA held an evening of cards at RG Mitchell home. Me Sad Mrs William Attwood hosted dinner for Mrs J Tennast who leaves to Lelond.
The Herald announces it will discontinue service personnel subscriptions after current periods expire, noting mailing list changes and weekly updates. Readers are assured full value for prepaid periods and appreciation for five years of keeping troops in touch with home.
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