Obehamiota Echo Publication Notice
Public notice from Obehamota Echo Publisher Venables and W H Josey dated August 1, 1945. Printing firm information and attribution listed for the historical newspaper page segment.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1945
Page
4
Public notice from Obehamota Echo Publisher Venables and W H Josey dated August 1, 1945. Printing firm information and attribution listed for the historical newspaper page segment.
Manitoba farmers increasingly adopt electricity to cut labor and raise output. Stories from Bill Fraser and Harry Hancox illustrate cost benefits and efficiency gains, with a provincial plan to extend hydro to 53,000 farms. The Power Commission urges rapid line construction to reach 40 villages and 5,000 farms yearly.
The Manitoba Power Commission faces a immense task but aims to deliver substantial benefits from electrifying farms. Authorities highlight long term gains for rural communities and agricultural efficiency through expanded electrical services.
The notice lists new valid coupons for sugar and butter with start dates in August. Sugar coupons 46 61 62 116 117 118 119 120 become valid on specified August days with no expiry. butter coupons 90 115 116 117 118 119 120 have August start dates and no expirations. Preserves coupons 33 57 and P1 15 now valid with some dates in August.
Mrs Jas McGhee of Winnipeg visited the McGhees in town. Phyllis Strachan went to camp at Clear Lake. Alvin Johns, former Deippe raider, injured near North Bay losing a foot. hospitalized. Rev J M Wilson to be inducted at Crandall. Scotia Church service resumes with Wilson. Hamiota Fair strong district turnout. Garth Strachan wins championship. Eaton Co paid 35 cents per pound for a call. Mr and Mrs A Neabel of Forest visited the McGhees.
The regular Church and Sunday School services will resume at 1.30 p.m. Sunday as Rev. Welsh from Gravesville begins his pastorate at MacConnell-Decker Field. Mrs. Robi. Gregory visits Moose Jaw as guest of her sister Mrs. Lamb. Gerald and Bill Decker visit Clear Lake with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Decker.
Killarney is visiting the residence of R Arbuthnott, staying for an informal call and social visit.
Mrs Everett Tennant and family of Toronto visit her parents Mr and Mrs J Smith. Olive Smith and Louise Kirk vacation with uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A Venables at St Paul USA. Mrs J Ward of Frobisher Sask visits district friends. Mr and Mrs W R Kirk Bernice and Marguerite Andrew visit Bollman home at Moline. Dr Alex Venables of St Paul USA visits relatives. Mrs S Lewis and Jack return home after two weeks with daughter Mrs P Graf ton. Muriel and Melba Howard of Miniota spend holidays with sister Jeanne Howard.
Doreen Catherine Wooster wed Hubert Harold Sheridan at St George s Anglican Church Winnipeg on July 21 1945. Officiant Rev R G Gartrell with Douglas Bodle playing music. Best man L Brown usher H Dell. Bride wore a white faille taffeta and silk sheer gown with heirloom veil and red rose fan.
North Vancouver visitors Mr. Herbert Higgs stays with Mr. J Hawkins while Mrs. Hawkins and daughter tour Coulter Manitoba with Miss Dorothy Hawkins and Mrs. J Buttler. Several families vacation at Clear Lake Sandy Lake and Win nipeg. Service at Lavinia Church Sunday at 3 PM.
Mr W F Moffatt visited Winnipeg last week for business and Corp Don McMurphy, recently back from overseas, was met there. Mrs Geo McConnell returned from a Vancouver vacation. Sargent F Richardson arrived safely at Halifax. The Arbuthnotts and Gloria spent the weekend at Killarney while Mr and Mrs M Partridge visited Winnipeg. Miss Audrey Arbuthnott of
Birth notices record multiple july 1945 additions to families in Manitoba. Albert Airey and wife of Kenton welcomed a daughter. E Corbett and wife of Oak River had twin sons. E Kirk and wife of Hamiota welcomed a son. Grant McAuley and wife of Oak River welcomed a son.
The bride was attended by her sisters Mrs. L. Brown and Mrs. H. Dell. A reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Cameron, 999 Grosvenor Ave. For the going away she wore a light wool suit with a brown Sailor hat.
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