Local News Bits From the Region
George Melville serving in the Canadian Army in Winnipeg. Families visit Winnipeg on Sunday. Ron Gilchrist graduated as a Sgt. Air Gunner in the Air Force at a Wings parade, on furlough for ten days before heading east. Wedding at Kelloc attended by several, officiated by Rev. Schofield of Swift Current. Scrap iron drive continues with community participation and appeals for more donations. WMS autumn Thankoffering meeting occurred at Mrs. J. Cradenburgh’s home focusing on building Christian homes. Hallowe en party at Miniola School sponsored by Students’ Society with games, ducking, Chamber of Horrors, dancing, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron.Gilchrist
Mer
Air Force
MacDonald
Ronnie
R. K. Chalmers
H. K. ‘Chalmers
A. Spalding
Sandra
W.M.S
J.c.‘Vradenburgh
T. Jasper
Miniola
Iby
Sociesty
Victory Loan drive nears goal despite warnings over unsafe bridge
In Canada the Victory Loan Drive nears its target with Miniota showing $16,500 toward a $37,000 quota. A bridge collapse near Miss MacKinnon’s route highlights long standing warnings of shaky structures and the rural council is urged to act to prevent further loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Miniota
F.E. Cullen
E. W. Perry
Jr.j.mckenzie
Poppy Day Urges Wear Poppies for Remembrance
Saturday this week is Poppy Day in the municipality. Wear a poppy to honor those who served in 1914 18 and those who fell in Hong Kong Rieppe and abroad. The appeal notes the fund supports the living veterans and others in need generated by the aftermath of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thosaw
Hong Kong
Rieppe
Accident on West Bridge Thwarts Tragedy
Wednesday afternoon at West bridge a centre span failure sent a car with Miss Jean MacKinnon into the river. She escaped by the back door and waded ashore, then telephoned home. She was saved with only shock and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean MacKinnon
Wynona School
Rowan
Anere
C. Peel
Ted Rowan
Card of Thanks to West Bridge Accident Helpers
The MacKinnons Mrs MacKinnon Jean and Ruth express sincere gratitude to the kind and thoughtful people who assisted after the accident at the West bridge on Wednesday last and for the many inquiries since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bridge
AF. MacKinnon
Jean
Ruth
Monthly Financial Statement Notice for Miniota October 1942
Electors of Miniota are informed a copy of the corporation monthly financial statement for October 1942 is on file at the corporation office and may be inspected by any elector or agent at reasonable hours. Dated Miniota Manitoba November 2, 1942. John Spalding Secretary-Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Miniota
Manitoba
John Spalding
Sec -Treas
Public notice of land parcels for Miniota council bidding
The Rural Municipality of Miniota invites offers for any land parcels under its title. Information on locations is available at the Municipal Office in Miniota. The council will accept the highest offer but not necessarily the top bid. John Spalding, Sec. Treas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
John Spalding
Treas
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George Melville
Winnipeg
C.W. Ellerington
A. Armitage
Adolph ‘Hitler &Co
Drewry's
United States, Ltd
Minsota
Jaden
Royal Gas
Manitoba Pool Elevators, Ltd
Poppylday
Chang Uniota Creamery
HAR Ware CO
Kniota
Willer
Putey
DR. R. K. Chalmers
Miniota Drug Store
J. D. Forsyth
GEO. Gabel
Mai
Virden
Canadian Women’s Army Corps
Veteran’s Guard
Maniota
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