17 Sep 1942
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1942
Page
1
Mrs M Smith and two sons arrived from LaRiviere and reside at the Wm Barrett home. She teaches at Miniota school, a post she held years ago. Mr and Mrs Barrett and Myrna Barrett left for Winnipeg. Barrett will report for duty in the forces and Mrs Barrett will visit her parents in St Vital.
The item urges citizens to support the war effort by buying Victory Bonds and War Saving Certificates. It condemns rumors about Dieppe and wartime leadership, calls for restraint on wasteful spending, and encourages volunteers to join lumber camp labor if needed. It notes Miss Margaret Pery returning from Ottawa and local visitors in Regina and Melita, plus a hospital patient and Thanksgiving planning.
The Miniota Women’s Institute meets at Mrs. A. F. MacKinnon’s home on Thursday with roll call on Pickle recipe and samples and donations. Members entertain teachers and newcomers, enjoy social time, and extend congratulations to Dave J. Bill who graduated from No. 7 Air Observers School Portage la Prairie and was promoted to Pilot Officer while on furlough.
The Miniota Women’s Institute held a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Olive Ward at Mrs J Spalding’s home on Friday afternoon. Gifts included a cut glass water set and a blue muslin dress for Myrna Barrett. A verse address by Miss Kallie Lynch followed by a vocal duet, a solo, and a light lunch closed the pleasant event.
The article portrays Canadians marching in unison to acquire Victory Bonds, urging self-denial of non essentials and praising citizens for supporting the war. It underscores civilian sacrifice to fund military strength and calls for continuing prudence in health and earnings to aid soldiers, sailors, and airmen.
Mrs. G Ward of Winnipeg visited in town with her parents Mr and Mrs T G Long and other relatives returning home Sunday after word her husband was indisposed. Cpl and Mrs G Dodds and son John of Trenton visit Hl D Armitage home. Mrs Dodds will stay a while. Mrs J King also returned from Winnipeg and other points last week.
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