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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1941
Page
4
The article stresses the hidden losses from impure seed as farmers often sow mixed varieties. W T Barne Dowinson Experimental Station notes high impurity in wheat seed. oats and barley show similar risk. Impure seed lowers yield and quality, reducing market value and grades. maintaining pure seed is cost effective for higher, steadier production.
Osborne Scott of Canadian National Railways Western Lines announces economy fares across CN lines from May 17 to 28 for a budget summer vacation. Tickets allow a 45 day return limit with stopovers on both directions. Sales begin at all Ontario stations west of Port Arthur and Armstrong, and to all points in Eastern Canada east of those towns.
War conditions, not postal service, are blamed for delays in overseas mail as Hon. William P. Malock reports. Canadian field post offices and the British system handle letters to the UK, with thousands of British workers aiding mail during Christmas, while enemy raids and minefield risks cause occasional setbacks.
Mr J S Winter Canadian Pacific Ticket Agent announces early summer travel bargains to Eastern Canada with tickets on sale May 27 to 28. Three classes available with 45 day return limit and stopovers allowed. CP transcontinental trains offer air conditioned coaches tourist and standard sleep cars with dining and observation cars. Mr Whipster will provide full details.
List records local village and municipality residents of Hamiota who have enlisted in His Majesty's Forces. Secretary G B Key asks for notification of further enlistments. The page includes many names and ends with a quote from Mary Baker Eddy and a Sheridan signature.
Tenders for coal supply to Dominion Buildings and Experimental Farms across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia must be received by 3 PM EDT on May 14 1941. Instructions require tender forms from Ottawa Winnipeg Saskatoon Calgary Victoria and include 10 percent certified cheque or equivalent bonds for bids over 5000, with a 10 percent security deposit possible.
Members of the local committee report April tests for the Second Class Badge were most successful. Bob Turnbull earned a flash lamp for high signaling honors as the troop received a first aid kit for overall efficiency. Scoutmaster Rev. H. Newton and Assistant W. Edwards thank the committee and citizens for their cooperation. Send your boy to become a Scout.
The marriage of Kathleen Louise Kidgell daughter of Mr and Mrs F R Kidgell Cartwright Manitoba to Trooper Harry A Youngson of Decker Manitoba was held Tuesday April 1 1941 at Holy Trinity Church Winnipeg at 2 pm. Rev Carruthers officiated. Bride wore blue crepe with matching accessories and Briercrest roses. Attendant Helen Matheson wore rose lace with Johanna Hill roses. Best man Hough Alexander. Reception at St Charle Hotel Winnipeg.
Canadian National Railways system reports gross revenues for March 28 to April 7, 1941 totaling 13,527,115, up from 9,749,842 in the same period in 1940, an increase of 3,777,273. The rise reflects stronger activity and higher revenue streams across services.
Mary Turnbull McConnell spent Easter at Neepawa visiting friends. Murray Pangman returned from Winnipeg and visited relatives. Wes Pollock, home briefly, will soon be stationed at Virden as Flight Commander. Mr and Mrs M Parker and Byron Elm Creek and Mrs D Wyatt Miniota visited the Parkers. J Parker Melita and Mr John Killoh hosted Easter-week visitors. Killoh celebrated a milestone birthday. Liberty excerpt notes Empire flyers and fearless airliners serving twenty four countries. Bruce Middleton, born Hamiota, is mentioned. Memorial notices and cards of thanks are 50c per insertion.
War Savings drive urges purchase of April tickets through Mr. I. P. Strickland or Mr. T. M. Levins or at both banks. Buy a ticket and Help Smash Hitler as wartime fundraising and morale effort.
Brandon College seeks material on western Manitoba settlement to preserve local and national history. They invite letters, diaries, records, pamphlets, and cooperation from individuals and organizations, offering to store materials or copy and return with permission. Beethoven quote ends note on art and creation.
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