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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1942
Page
8
The McConnell church invites parishioners to a Sunday service at 11 AM after an Easter week. Sunday School meets at noon. The minister aims to address transportation issues by securing four bicycles for the congregation. Mrs Kees Richardson spent Easter at Decker with her sister Mrs Harry Quinton.
Rev W M Torhbeil will write weekly items to Holy Sea school next Monday afternoon. The Public School has re opened after the Easter recess with Mr R Neileon and Miss E Lynchee as teachers. Miss Georgina McConnell of McConnell substitutes at Hamiota school for Miss McCrindle who had appendix surgery at Hamiota Hospital last week.
The notice lists Christ Church Hamiota with Rev Harold L Newton rector. Sunday April 19 1942 is the second Sunday after Easter featuring 7 pm Evening Prayer and sermon. Wednesday service shows 7 30 to 7 45 national and personal intercession.
In Hamiota the Christ Church bell calls for 15 minutes of prayer at 7 30 pm each evening drawing local residents to pause and reflect in the parish tradition.
Birthday congratulations are extended to Mr J O Fraser of Hamiota Manitoba born in Halton County Ontario on April 19 1864 and to Mrs John Murray of Hamiota Manitoba born in Manchester Ontario on April 22 1866 both pioneers of the early settlement era.
The Echo invites readers to submit names dates and places of birth for individuals living or once living in Hamiota district. Information may be sent to the Echo Office now for inclusion in a growing birthday record to be published near each birthday date.
Two newborns announced for Hamiota area families. A daughter born April 7 to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Killoh of Hamiota. A daughter born April 9 to Mr. and Mrs. C Lyng of Crandall. A son born April 13 to Mr. and Mrs. J Walker of Oakner.
Easter visits are noted for Beth Molin and Margaret Lorimer at Mrs Wilson of Lenore. Gilmour of Hamiets spent time at Keith Strachan’s home. Mrs Cavansugh returns home to Conquest Saskatchewan after wintering with her mother Mrs A Smith. Tommy Sobkowich ill with poca monis but wished speedy recovery. Joyce Strachan visiting Brandon with Gwen Park. Mr Colbeck Sr hospitalized in Hamiota with fractured hip. WA Donald of Donald Dental Laboratory Winnipeg dies. sympathies extended. An auction on Milt MecDonnell farm realized 7000 dollars, one of the district’s largest sales.
Miss O Neild Angusville and Miss M Graham Rapid City resumed teaching after Easter visits. Miss F Brown Kelloe Miss H Ross Winnipeg Miss P Rankin Lavinia Miss A Birkholder Medina spent Easter at home. Oakner Calf Club and Milk for Britain Fund raised 25 dollars each after a card drive and dance on April 9. Alex Angus improving after Brandon treatment. Mr and Mrs Ro Hunter and son Bobby returned to Winnipeg after visiting Mr and Mrs Knight Gordon Watt RC Rivers and Jessie Watt of Brandon visited W Watt last week. Mr and Mrs R McFeely were Winnipeg visitors last week.
Hamiota United Church announces The Great Crusade with minister KK Elliroty. Church School at 7 pm. The week of April 19 26 is set aside to celebrate St George s Day and the Youth Movement. The article urges cooperation with the worldwide fellowship of St George s. He also trespasses against his duty who sleeps upon his watch.
Norman McLeod Currie died at Shaughnessy Military Hospital at 68. Survived by brother William W. Currie of Kenton and sisters Mrs John Hunter of Moline and Miss Marion Currie of Vancouver. An old-timer from Hamiota, he moved to the Coast 29 years ago and worked for George Elliott and Strome's Store.
Ducks Unlimited Canada reports spring stubble burning destroys nests of waterfowl and ground nesters like Meadowlarks and Partridges. Burning before April 15 prevents nesting, saving nests. a nationwide drive with over 2000 Keeemen and Western media runs for ten days to curb wildlife losses.
The gross revenues of the Canadian National Railway System for the ten day period ending March 31 1942 were 4 088 000 dollars, compared with 7 933 000 dollars for the same period in 1941, an increase of 1 155 000 dollars.
Items invite entries for a local draw and memorial notices in the Echo. Campaigns urge War Savings Certificates and a girls work board home cooking sale with rug prize. Local services seek wood working and furniture repair, plus a business course discount offer from Dominion College Winnipeg.
Rev W M Turnbull leads services at 14 a m and 1 30 p m with Sunday School at noon and 2 00 p m. Decker and Lavinia host services and classes. Urgent War Savings appeal urges regular purchases of Brooms and urging support for the blind. See the latest notice on Brooms.
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