31 Mar 1942
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1942
Page
1
Local notes show residents visiting Winnipeg at home and from Eastern Canada. Birthday celebrations mark 82 years on Good Friday. Air Force call-ups for Fred Bryant. banking staff changes with Flora Searth away. Next Friday is a public holiday with stores, bank, and post office closed. no Wednesday half holiday this week. A civic sentiment praises duty and national achievement.
Local store invites ladies to view Hudsons Bay Company spring wearing apparel on April 6 and 7 at United Stores in Miniota. Manitoba potential influx of 500 Japanese workers to sugar beet area noted amid heavy snow and drifting that hinders travel.
Tutssie Ware moves. J Walker shifts Fraser house occupant. A J Leland takes Walker’s old home. J Kostenuk relocates to Aspinwall house. A Spalding joins to oversee the W L Hodnett store. Ladies Auxiliary seeks contact with relatives in 18th Manitoba Armoured Car Regt. via Miss GA Fairburn secretary Winnipeg address Bayview Arms. Help supply comforts the unit needs a big job.
The piece urges voters to study the question carefully before the plebiscite on Monday April 27 and go to the polls fully aware of the decision's meaning. It discusses whether government bodies have too many yes men and invites informed participation.
In March 1942 Canadians reflect on nine months of war loan subscriptions reaching nearly two billion dollars, a sharp shift from earlier doubts about Canada’s capacity to finance the war. The public mood grows confident as the country strengthens its war effort.
Elva Beatrice Lynch daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Lynch Miniota wed Alexander Spalding son of the late Mr and Mrs A D Spalding Dundee Scotland at Sarling United Church Manse Winnipeg The bride wore a grey tailored suit with moss green accessories and a corsage of roses and sweet peas Bridesmaid Miss Kallie Lynch wore symphony blue with navy accessories Groomsman was Corp H K Chalmers RC A F They will reside at Miniota.
The rural council of Min sota met with Reeve J R Lynch presiding. Resolutions set municipal wage rates and authorize 1940 tax sale certificates, 1942 land rents, and appoint Chas Lee as Assessor with by laws read and passed. Next meeting at Reeve's call.
Birth notices report three births. a daughter Marilyn Lewis born March 25 in Miniota to Mr and Mrs Jas Lewis nee Mabel Will MacAuley. a daughter born March 26 in Beulah to Mr and Mrs W Pierce. a son born March 27 at St Boni Face hospital to Corps and Mrs H K Chalmers of St James.
Due to blocked roads the Birtle Fat Stock Show has been rescheduled to Friday April 10. Local organizers urge participants and spectators to adjust plans and arrive early for judging and displays.
The Arrow River Junior Seed Club hosts a dance in the Arrow River hall on Tuesday April 7. Music by Kyle's Orchestra. Admission is 25 cents. Lunch is included.
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