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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1941
Page
8
Miss Leslie Bownan of Brandon spent the weekend at her home. The brief society notice notes her residence and leisure time without additional details.
Grain Growers Convention last week noted Miller joining the RCAF and training at Crandon. J Clark sent to Edmonton after acceptance into the RCAF. A.C. 2 Clarence Clark in Brandon visited home. Sgt. C Finkbeiner on leave in London met the Queen. John Norrie received word.
The text reports the deaths of William and James F. Irving and a soldier, St. Norne, with funeral details in Christie Street Military Hospital and Central Butte Sask. It also notes Stevenson receiving word of James Irving’s death and lists attendees at his funeral. A W.I. meeting at Mrs. J. T. Finkbeiner’s home with 19 members, and a guest speaker Mrs. Townsend Birtle discussing district and federation matters.
Canada imposes price and wage controls to curb inflation for war effort. Beginning November 17 1941 prices require authorization and wages need board approval. A cost of living bonus begins February 15 1942 and is adjusted quarterly based on the October 1941 to January 1942 index rise. Five regional boards will administer the order with government and party representation.
The Rural Municipality of Miniota lists elected officers with President Wre. R. Scarth as leader and officers Mrs A Adams Mrs W Bardwell Mrs H Harrison Mrs R K Heise and others. The agenda notes a summer convention in New Brunswick and includes gift and entertainment committees. Also announces sale of lands for arrears of taxes.
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