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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1944
Page
8
Social notes from November 30 1944 highlight visits by Birdie Currie and Wes Coles to Winnipeg and local residents' movements. Wartime service updates include Sgt Lloyd Horner returning to Canada, Pte Francis Leland on leave, and medical statuses. Bazaar funds totaling 135 dollars, funeral attendances for John McCallum, and butter ration adjustments plus a United WMS meeting convey the community’s postwar daily life.
The list includes President Mrs. R. Rollins and officers across roles such as 1st Vice President Mrs. R.M. Oliver 2nd Vice President Mrs. T.G. Long Secretary Mr J.C. Vradenburgh Treasurer Mrs. A.F. MacKinnon plus convenors for programs Bun dles Red Cross Social Soldier's boxes Music Lunch and liaison WP Mrs Forsyth.
A Monday night meeting addressed rink matters and immediate feeding operations led by caretaker W. Taylor. Citizens aiming to harm this winter must give their names to President H. Stevenson, Vice President A. Armitage, Secretary C. Armitage, or A. Spalding by Thursday December 7.
The report notes five Units in the Province failed to meet objectives while 47 Units set a 33.27 million quota attracted 38.72 million from 171 747 buyers out of 179 555 planned. Unit 30 oversubscribed with 609 100 from 1 169 buyers. Miniota municipality raised 155 000 on a 125 000 quota, and Rural Council added 25 000. Navy Army and Air Force personnel far exceeded expectations.
Crandall A S Ward Collyer and R C N spend a furlough at home Thursday night December 21. John Shearer has accepted the position of caretaker of Hamiota rink in town.
Donald Douglas returns from Virden hospital after surgery and feels much improved. A Wednesday gathering under the Foresters was enjoyed. Mr and Mrs E Bdatton and Mrs W Welker returned from a Vancouver trip. Pte Colin Lorimer visits home with his mother. C Saskatoon officer spends leave at home with Mrs J Lorimer. Mrs Hugh Lawton and twins move into the house vacated by the Lyng family.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Shet ler and Paul left for the Okanagan Valley to start new homes. Mr and Mrs Jos Strachan went to Winnipeg to meet Hugh Kerr who has returned from overseas duty with the Canadian Army. Mrs A Irvine and Mrs A Wall attended the funeral of Earl Richardson eldest son of the late James Richardson held at Spy Hill Sask on Saturday last. Mrs T Borland departed to visit her daughter Mrs J T
A veteran argues for reinforcements of soldiers, food, weapons, and money. He warns shortages extend danger on battlefields and stresses civilians must support with taxes and bonds while praising the soldiers’ gallantry as essential to maintaining farms, factories, and liberty.
Finkbeiner at Isabella to spend winter with daughter Mrs. M H Johnson at Birtle. Mrs Hindson, teaching in the intermediate room since Miss A Pollock's resignation, returns to Hamiota. Miss G Currie of Kenton will teach in her place up to Xmas.
Mrs M McConnell and Mrs G Dibblee led a skating party Friday at the H Coupe farm. On return, a very enjoyable supper was shared in the church parlor. The annual W meeting followed in the church parlor with good reports and 1945 officers elected.
W.W. Kelly of Three Rivers is home on a two month furlough. Wm Pierce returned from Deer Lodge hospital after medical treatment. Correction lists Mrs. T.E. Forster as W I Treasurer, not Mrs Ey A Haney. Blood donors last week included Miss E. Stowe Miss E. Sawyer Bert Hawes C. Rollo and F. C. Green the driver.
Extra edition notes Santa arrive for a town concert December 21 at 8 30 PM Beulah hall admission 25 cents. Also imPOUNDED a red steer described with white star and features will be sold December 5 1944 if unclaimed. Other items mention visits and a miscellaneous shower at the Fors ter home with gifts and eulogies.
A small event featured a pleasant reply of thanks from the recipient. The room was attractively decorated and a dainty lunch followed by social time concluded the gathering.
Isabella residents report a Winnipeg trip and blood donor efforts at Brandon. A Red Cross shipment arrived including 10 pairs men’s pyjamas, 3 girls coats, 40 diapers, 2 quilts, and a turtle neck sweater. W. Bardwell and W. Bell drove loads. J.T. Finkbemer, Elmer driver, and others contributed.
Mr and Mrs R A Phillips celebrate son F O Geo Phillips arrival in Canada with a large welcome at the station on Monday A friendly homecoming follows. A Friday night gathering at the spare school honors returning forces and discharged members with games and lunch Rev H J Bowman addresses guests. A memorial service for the late Private Kenneth L Hanna is held at Decker church with Legion comrades present.
Mr and Mrs Tesuk of Waldron spent the weekend in the district. Jim Kirton is receiving medical treatment in Brand for an injured knee. Mrs Wes Lelend left Sunday to visit with the P S MacPherson family in Winnipeg. Mrs P S MacPherson Winnipeg is visiting with her daughter Mrs K Nordlinger at the Wes Lelend home. Rifleman Kenneth Elliott, wounded on the Western front, is at home on sick leave.
Wm Sutherland shows slow health improvement at Brandon hospital as the community hopes for steady progress. The Mission Band met at the school on Friday and Mrs Wes Lelond shared the Tommy Two wheels story. A December 7 play at the Baby Band meeting in the church is planned. Congratulations to Wm Elliott who turns 91 on November 30, St Andrew's Day. Elliott homesteaded here in 1879. friends send wishes. War Savings certificates and stamps prizes were awarded at Friday’s dance to multiple dancers including Wendel Sararas and L Hunkin among others.
The W M G met Thursday at Mrs T Kennedy's home with 19 attendees. Mrs H J Bowman led the business session and a Temperance talk was given by Mrs G T Ariss. A nominating committee was appointed for 1945 officers and annual report. devotional period led by Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Heise. study topic was The church in Malaya and the Dutch Indies. tea hosts were Mrs Heise and Mrs Kennedy.
The article argues that farm related professions demand similar training to other fields and warns of a future shortage of well trained agriculturists. It notes many agricultural college students are city youths with limited farm experience and urges farm boys to consider agriculture and request more information from local agents.
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