Christmas Greetings and Community Notes From The Region
Decker Sanday will be observed as White Gift Day for needy children. Evening Auxiliary hosted Mrs W Cumberland and planned a Christmas care service. YPA guests Lloyd Stewart. Miss Northcott resigns from teaching due to ill health. OGIT served refreshments for Manitoba Poultry Packing Association meeting. 13990 pounds of dressed poultry shipped netting 2604 dollars. Chas Norrie spoke on BC from London. Norrie brothers overseas with HM forces. father is WWI veteran. Idella Decker, Bank of Montreal Brandon staff, visiting her parents. W I committee plans a Fancy Bazaar December 12 at 8 p.m. Memorial Hall for Christmas gifts.
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Martin
Offelale
R. McPherson
Strong
Oak Lake
G. Parsone
Lyleton
Pte
Chas. Norrie
London
England
B.bc
His Majesty's Forces
Juo. Norrie
Idella Decker
Bank of Montreal
Brandon
A L Decker
Hamiota Church Announces Advent Service and White Gift
The Hamiota United Church lists Rev R W K Elliott as minister with services on December 14 1941 the third Sunday in Advent. An evening White Gift Service follows at 7 p.m with the Sunday School and a sermon titled The World into which Jesus Came II Religion.
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Jesus
Out of Britain and the call to spiritual renewal
A reflection on great historical crises, suggesting the present struggle stems from deeper forces. The writer argues the world seeks a better way of living and that divine spirit is at work. Peace and progress depend on inviting God into hearts and actions during this hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Christ Church Hamiota announces services and events
Rev. Harold L Newton presides at a 7 p.m. confirmation service if roads permit Bishop’s visit. Wednesday intercession sessions run 7 30 to 7 45. The Church Christmas Tree event is scheduled for December 22 in the church basement.
Birthday Congratulations for Mr Daniel MacMURACHY and Mrs Margaret Whyte
Mr Daniel MacMURACHY of McConnell Manitoba born York County Ontario December 12 1870 celebrated in birthday greetings. Mrs Margaret Whyte of Hamiota Manitoba born Hibbert Township Perth Ontario December 14 1853 also honored.
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Daniel Macmurachy
McConnell, Man
York County
Ont
Hamiota
Man
Hibbert
Perth County
War Savings Stamps Draw Winners List Announced
The monthly hitler club draw netted 38 dollars in War Savings Stamps with total to date 376 dollars. Winners from last month include Wm Moore and many others receiving certificates and stamps. Entries may be left with Ted Venables Strickland Smithson or at local banks in Hamiota. next special Christmas draw offers a 20 dollar certificate and several five dollar prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Moore
W. J. McBain
Harvey Gray
H. Rattan
J. Lyng
Geo
Arthur
W. Keough
G. Spearman
J. MacMillan
R. Gregory
George Brown
F.C Bennett
Ed. Rutherford
Alex Park
Cave
M. Milne
Keo
Fraser
O.S Ross
Andrew Little
T. J Caves
Fred Johnson
J. E Kirk
J. Beckley
D. G. Levenick
W. Butler
W. Colbeck
Ted Venables
I. P. Strickland
J. F. Smithson
Hamiota
Wanted Old Horses or Cows for Mink Meat
A listing from B Juckes in Hamiota asks for old horses or cows to feed mink. A Red Cross appeal for aid to Russia is being promoted by Manitoba Branch, with donations to be left with treasurer G B Key and forwarded marked for aid to Russia.
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B. Juckes
Hamiota
Manitoba
Red Cross
Russia
G B. Key
Pope The P A organization meeting 1941 1942 held at Mrs J Allen home
The P A organization meeting for 1941 1942 was held at Mrs J Allen s home on Wednesday December 3. Officers elected included Rev Wm Bill president Joyce Strachan vice president Beatrice Lobkowich secretary treasurer Mary MacKay pianist Jean Collie press reporter Jack Anderson and leaders for three groups Fellowship Citizenship Missionary. Next meeting set for December 16 at Joyce and Keith Strachan home. Red Cross ship ment details and W A annual meeting notes with financials and officers listed. War work donations and Christmas fundraising reported.
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P.A
J. Allen
Ofiere
Hoo
Wm. Bill
Joyce Strachan
Beatrice Lobkowich
Mary MacKay
Jean Collie
Jack Anderson
Bessie Allen
Helen
Edwin Roses
Joyce
Keith Strachan
Mra
W. B. Strachan
WT. Jarrett
AD. Smith
WD. Rivers
T. Jarrett
J Allen
S Laird
L. Anderson
W. B.strachan
KR. Collie
Trail Rangers
Rev
W Bell
Thos. Sobkowich
Red Cross Society
Dee
W. D. Rivers
A M MacKay
N. Henderson
W D. Rivers
Oskner Red Cross Society Financial Statement 1940
The report shows a balance on hand of 2561 103.53 with income from postage collections remitted to Winnipeg Branch 147.88 proceeds for quilt and dances 41.19 and 29.20 for ratios. Wool purchases 1700, purchases of blankets 24.00, Christmas boxes for boys in uniform 32.63. Expenses total 11.50.
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Winnipeg
Oakner Red Cross Holds December Meeting
The ladies of Oakner Red Cross held a meeting in the school on Tuesday December 2. Treasurer G P Kennedy announced the event and related details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladice of Oakner Red Cross
Local News Briefs From Canada and Nearby Towns
18 boxes for boys serving in the forces stationed in Canada were packed. Nine boxes were prepared earlier for those serving overseas. Mr and Mrs J Yoong spent the week-end in Brandon with Mr and Mrs Doug. Dickie The Literary Society held a successful dance on Friday November 28. Mock by McCallum's orchestra Robert Dempsey left Thursday to return to Debert NS after a two week leave with his mother at the home of KR McFeely. Inspector Reid of Shoal Lake visited the Oskver school on Tuesday December 2.
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Canada
Mra J Yoong
Brandon
Doug
Dickie
Literary Society
Robert Dempsey
C A.S.F
Debert
KR McFeely
Inspector Reid
Shoal Lake
Oskver
Applications for Caretaker at Hamiota School
Applications for caretaker of the Hamiota School will be received by the undersigned up to five p.m. on Saturday December 13. Duties commence immediately. Applicants must state salary expected. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
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Hamiota
Rate Cut Affects Forty-Four Towns Near Hydro System
Effective December 1 1941 forty four towns will receive a rate reduction bringing them closer to the Hydro System basic ratio. The measure applies to all these towns and lowers the standard charges accordingly.
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Court Hamiota
Marriota
Court Hamlets No 27
Orange Hall
Chae Batiler
Chel Reeger
Joho
Ree Hee
L. S. Taylor
Burgess’ Office
Royal Bank
Fred C. Bennest
District Fire Office
Inulin National
Decker
W. Cumberland
YPA
Lloyd Stewart
Torsday
Miss Northcott
W I
Memorial Hall
R. W. K. Elliott
Urum
Christ Church
Harold L Newton
Mrs
Margaret Whyte
Hitler
Crown Life Insurance Company
Harry Cooke
S. G. Macnicol
Curry Bldg
Oakner
Oskner Red Cross
Society
G P. Kennedy
F. M. Coombs
Main Road
Hamiota Consolidated School
Hamiota Hospital
Hemphill
Sec.-Treas
McConnell
Weiler
Tineé
Pacific Coast
Eastern
Wel
Canadas Evergreen Playground
Vancouver
Victoria
New Westminster
J. S. Winters
RC World
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