Hamiota War Charities Fund disperses district drives
Final distribution of funds has been made for the Canadian War Services Campaign. The Hamiota War Charities Fund organized a single district drive to support all War Charities appeals, with expenses covered by the local Army and Navy Veterans unit. Directors thank collectors and canvassers for their efforts.
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Canadian War Services Campaign
Hamiota War Charities Fund
War Charities
Army and Navy Veterans
Canada
Local Notes From Oakner Area And Winnipeg Visits
Mrs Kennedy visits Winnipeg while Miss Graham stops at Harding for a weekend. Mrs Lebkowich and Jimmy travel to Winnipeg last Friday. Marlene Dally visits her grandmother Mrs Hathaway over the weekend. Mrs Milne and Mrs McFeely also ride to Winnipeg last weekend. Oakner school total War Savings Stamps reaches 397.25 for the week ending March 28. Junior Red Cross raffles a Pomeranian. Lorne Dickie wins the ticket. Red Cross sends 8500 to the War Chest Fund. A Red Cross Cribbage Euchre and Bridge Drive at Oalver Hall on Tuesday April 15 from 8:30 to 12:30. See bills for details.
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Graham
Harding
Oakner School
Red Cross
Lorne Dickie
Pilot misidentification prompts misguided search from Lethbridge
A Travel Canada Air Lines pilot traced a supposed military bombing plane after a resident misread a Lodestar's practice flight over Lethbridge. The dispatcher sent the plane to locate the bomber 30 miles north, only for the pilot to realize he had flown in circles and was not seeking a real distress signal.
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Lethbridge
Canada Air Lines
McConnell School Raises War Savings Total
The McConnell school fund from War Savings Stamps now stands at 207.00 with 102.90 for the junior room and 105.00 for the senior room. Red Cross ladies met with sixteen present. display of monthly work, packing a bale sent to headquarters containing mitts, socks, helmets, gowns, dresses, and quilts made by Holy See and Marland groups.
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McConnell
Red Cross
Holy Sea
Marland Group
Government Urges Early Delivery of 1940 Wheat Crop
In the House of Commons Hon. J. A. MacKinnon urges farmers to store wheat at local shipping points to avoid a rush at crop year end. He praises the 1940 quota system and notes 1941-42 plans depend on Parliament approval, with a price of 76 cents per bushel for 1940 crop by July end.
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House of Commons
J. A. MacKinnon
Canadian Wheat Board
Wheat Board
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Fort William
Vancouver
Par
Market plan limits bee delivery and pricing
Parliament enacts price controls returning to 70 cents per bee cell and imposes stricter delivery rules. Farmers must not delay deliveries as late-season elevator space may be unavailable, affecting supply and distribution safety.
Dominion Wheat Policy Promotes Summer Fallow and High Quality Seed
The Dominion Government outlines a crop year plan urging farmers to limit wheat sowing to no more than 65 percent of last year’s acreage. This creates opportunity to establish clean seed on summer fallow and to produce higher quality grain for better prices. Emphasis is on registered or certified seed to improve quality for domestic and world markets after the war.
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Dominion
Notice and Thanks In Echo Memorial Cards
Public notice that memorial notices cards of thanks are inserted in the Echo for one insertion. Announcement about Monday deadline: no news items after 5 p.m. on Mondays due to half holiday on Wednesdays. Advertisement offers course savings at Dominion Business College Winnipeg with up to 25 percent off regular charges.
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Soc
Dominion Business College
Winnipeg
Echo Office
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Hamiota and District War Charities Fund
Canadian Red Cross Society
Hamiota
Oakner Branch
Salvation Army Y.M.C.A
Canadian Legion Knights of Columbus
Chas. Penny
G. B. Key
AeUp
Victoria
New Westminster
Nanaimo
Ontario
Port Arthur
West
Wei
CGGE
Camadlian Pacific
Oarner
Mrs Kennedy
Win
Milne
McFeely
Marland Ladies
Aca Arbuthnott
RCA F
Yorkton
A. R. Arbuthnott
Whatterthwaite
Armstrong
Manitoba
Sackatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
McBride
Blue River
the World Wheat
B. G. L. Strange
F. M. Coombs
Main Road South
Beer
Holland
Denmark
Europe
Winnipeg Brewery
Government
Liquor Control Commission
Commission
Country Guide
Nor’West Farmer
National Home Monthly
Family Herald & Weekly Star
Free Press
Prairie Farmer
Canada Poultryman
American Fruit Grower
Canada Poultry Review
True Story
Silver Screen
Christian Herald
Fact Digest
Science and Discovery
American Boy
American Girl
McCall's Magazine
Parents
Open Road For
Home Arts
Screenland
Canadian Horticulture and Home
Rod and Gun
Nor’ West
Canadian Silver Fox & Fur
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