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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1944
Page
1
AC Stewart of Durban traveled with her father to town then left Monday for Ottawa to see her son Bish who is an overseas casualty with RE. C. AFP. and awaiting major surgery. She will also visit Busharnd in Peterboro and relatives in St Thomas.
A five year old Italian boy named Gino is found in a shell hole during the advance of Canadian units. Soldiers care for him, teaching English and giving him basic schooling in spare moments. He travels with the troops, wearing khaki, and hopes rise that he may become someone worthwhile with future opportunities in Canada or elsewhere.
A guardian and mentor recount a soldier’s climb from private to corporal, hinting at challenges and growth within the ranks. The verses reflect personal insight into discipline, camaraderie, and the path of leadership in the armed forces.
Dominick Op Rev. E Bagsisson visited Winnipeg last week. Fraternal visit to Cardale lodge enjoyed by Miniota Maonic brethren on Thurs day. Harvest Thanksgiving service set for Sunday at 11 30 a.m. in Holy Trinity church. Also notes on Cottage at Clear Lake draw, Thanksgiving holiday Oct 9, and economic views on wartime hog demand and tariffs.
Local notices advertise men's fall caps in tweed and plush with broad sizing. Wartime items report a Winnipeg textile drive, Lake of the Woods improvements, and a pilot with 21 enemy planes awarded the Distinguished Service Order. A Alberta car dealer pays fines for price control violations. A bizarre tale ends with a lion and lioness scene over guns as a clock reads 18 minutes past nine.
Our farmers face mixed guidance on diversification and livestock. Critics argue for broader farming, yet prairie producers must grow commodities with strong markets and fair returns to cover costs and earn profits.
The notice lists show times for Monday through Friday at 8, Saturday matinee at 2 and 3, and two evening shows at 1 and 1. The formatting implies a local theater or cinema schedule with multiple daily performances.
Former CBC Vancouver chief announcers now with the overseas unit report for listeners at home. He is attached to the Allied Expeditionary Air Force on the western front, detailing the role of flooding and operations in Europe’s liberation.
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