Local Family News and Friendly Remembrances
Dorince Kennedy left last week for a holiday trip to Prince Rupert B C to visit her sister. Helen and Jim Sobkowich were visitors to Winnipeg last week. Donald Kennedy visited over the weekend. Mr and Mrs J Brandon and Hezel returned home from Clear Lake last Monday. Mr Kennedy received word of his mother’s death last Friday. The district forwarded their sympathies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorince Kennedy
Prince Rupert
B.C
Helen
Jim Sobkowich
Winnipeg
Donald Kennedy
Bie Perate
J Brandon
Hezel
Clear Lake
Mr. Kennedy
McCONNELL United Church Services and School News
Service at 11 with Sunday School at 12 on Sunday in McConnell United Church. Address topic “Coating the Cost.” School opened Tuesday with Mr Richards Neilson as principal and Miss Kernabam returning to the primary room. Several local visits and family events noted. Church anniversary and chicken dinner planned for late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Richards Neilson
Goodlands Man
KE. Kernabam
Cartwright
Kenneth Pollock
Saskatoon
Robt
Pat
Obituary notices for James Park Sr. and Henry Knight
Rhun day congratulations note for Mr Jas Park Sr of Ham iota Man born August 29 1853 Saint Fergus Aberdeenshire Scotland pioneer of 1880. Also notes Mr Henry Knight born September 1 1860 Kingsnympton Devonshire England emigrated to Ontario in 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Park SR
Ham.iota
Man
Saint Fergus
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Henry Knight
Kingsnympton
Devonshire
England
Ontario
Shower Honors Miss Alice Mathison Bride-Elect
Mrs O. W. Venables hosted a Tuesday evening shower for Miss Alice Mathison, bride-elect for August 24. Guests included Mrs Jobo Williams, Mrs Lindsay, Mrs D. Beamish, Miss Jessie Little, and Miss E McDonald. Rooms featured gladiolus and sweet peas. a guessing contest preceded lunch for about seventy attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Mathison
O. W. Venables
Jobo Williams
Lindsay
D. Beamish
Jessie Little
E McDonald
The Need for Fuel in Canada During War Effort
The text argues that gasoline and oil must fuel war industry and military operations. It warns Canadians that indulging in pleasure use of motor fuels could hinder army vehicles training planes and naval craft essential to victory over Hitler. It emphasizes national duty and conscience in conserving fuel for overseas forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Hitler
Red Cross aid amid blitz carnage in Britain and Canada helps
The piece notes Canadian aid easing Britain's post blitz burden as private motoring dwindles to protect fuel. It reports 1,700 civilian deaths in day raids and 12,581 in night raids, with hundreds of thousands more injured or scarred. Red Cross nurses and medical care aid hospitals and long term recovery across devastated districts.
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British Isles
Canada
Britain
London
Red Cross
Canadian Red Crosse
Canadian Weekly
Christ Church Hamaida Service and Intercession
The Christ Church in Hamaida with Rev. Harold L Newton rector holds an Evening service and sermon at 7 p.m. on Sunday August 31 1941 the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. A Thursday intercession session runs from 7:30 to 7:45 p.m. for national and personal prayers.
Prayer's Power Highlighted In Small Devotions
The piece extols daily prayer as a meaningful act. It asserts that prayer blesses both the giver and the recipient in whose name it is offered.
Hamiota United Church Sunday Services August 31 1941
The Hamiota United Church holds an 11 a.m. service with Sunday School combined. An evening 7 p.m. service continues with the topic Forgotten Men presented by Brother Marks.
London Verse on Building a Holy City
Poetic meditation celebrating a future London brightened by new work along the Thames. It envisions a grand house for the Lord a church for all and work for everyone in a united city under divine world aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thames Bord
Bargain Fares East Offer From Canadian Pacific
The Hamiota Echo notes bargain fares to Eastern Canada from September 12 to 26 with a 44 day remote limit and stopovers. Three travel classes Coach Tourist Standard are available, with sleeping car berths optional. CP transcontinental trains offer air conditioned coaches, sleeping cars, dining and observation services. Agent J S Winter will provide details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Echo
Canadian Pacific Railway
Eastern Canada
Canadian Pacific Transcontinental
Grain storage advice for farms and elevators advised
Dr K W Neathy notes licensed country or terminal elevators are safest for grain storage but farm storage remains common. The Manitoba and Alberta agricultural departments issue bulletins on farm storage and cost effective structures like Morris bins and woven wire bins. Suggestions cover coverings for temporary bins and protecting grain from soil moisture, with contacts at Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration
Winnipeg
Agricultural Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Edmonton
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Salkatoor
Births at Hamiota General Hospital
At Hamiota General Hospital on Wednesday August 13 1941 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W Hall of Decker Manitoba. Also a daughter was born in 1941 to Mr and Mrs Bruce McLean of Kenton Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota General Hospital
Bruce Me. Lean
Kenton, Man
Court Hamiota No. 367
Orange Hall
Wedding of Alice Mathison and Albert Pedlow in Bissett
A quiet wedding took place at United Church in Bissett Manitoba on Sunday August 24 1941 at four o clock uniting Alice Love Mathison daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Mathison Hamietsa Manitoba with Albert Lawrence Pedlow son of Mr and Mrs T D Pedlow Hamida. Rev T Rutherford officiated with Les Rodd as witness. The couple will reside in Bissett Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Mance
Bissett
Man
Alice Love Mathison
W. J. Mathison
Hamietsa
Albert Lawrence Pedlowson
T D Pedlow
Hamida
Decker Wedding Solemnized at First United Church Brandon
A quiet wedding took place at First United Church Brandon on Wednesday August 20 1941 at 4 pm uniting Gladys Irene Decker and Dr Cameron Allen of the R O A F Brandon. Rev J L Lowrey officiated with Rev G Airie assisting. The bride wore a two tone blue Reden gate gown and pink rosebud corsage. After a wedding dinner at the Prince Edward Hotel the couple left for a short honeymoon at Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Church
Brandon Man
Gladys Irene
F. W. Decker
Cameron Allen
R.O.A.F
G. Airie Thebride
War Ridge
Prince Edward
Allen
Clear Lake
Pte
Lours McDougall
Ontario
Decker
September Travel Bargains To Eastern Canadian Points
Western Canada residents may travel to Eastern Canada this autumn at reduced rail fares. The sale runs September 12 to 26 with a 45 day return limit. Fares apply from Ontario stations west of Port Arthur and Armstrong to Eastern Canada, with stops allowed on both legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Poinies
Canada
Osborne Scott Pssaenwer
Canadian National Railways
Western Lines
Canadian National
Ontario
Port Arthur
Armstrong
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Smash "Hitler" Club Help Smash Hitler
Entry submissions due in August with committee members I P Strickland and T M Levins, or at either Bank. This terse item notes a local group effort and specifies responsible officials and drop points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I P. Strickland
T. M Levins
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Oarner
Eastern
West
Wan
East
Chris¢ren
McConnell
Ereaon
KB. Rickardeon
Hamiota
Marland
J. Richardson
Mccdonnell United Church
K .K. Elliott
Karamers
Hamiota Flour Mills
Tol
A Ma EL
Rhunday
Red
Christ Church, Hamaida
Harold L Newton
R. W. K. Elliott
Brother Marks
Bargain Fares East
Winter
Canadian Pacific
K. W Neathy
Agricultural Department
North-West Line Elevators Association
Pedlow Mathison
Bennett
Chicago
W. Cumberland
Rogers
Portage la Prairie
E Andrew
Harvey Linte
Bruce Whyte
Vocatinal School
Harry Youngeon
Camp Borden
Jno. Younggeon
EATON
Eatons
L. S. Taylor
Burgess
The
Royal Bank
Court Hamiota
Chas
John McGhee
Hamiota Hospital
Hemphill
Sec.-Treas
F. M. Coombs
Main Road
District Fire Office
Strickland
Partin
Fred C. Bennest
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