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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1940
Page
8
Memorial notices announce that The Alberta Pacific Grash Co has taken over the Baw elevators at Decker and McConnell, with cards of thanks for one insertion reserted in the Echo for S&.
On Sunday December 22 1940 Christ Church will hold two Christmas services including an evening service at 7 o'clock the Fourth Sunday in Advent.
The Hamiota United Church announces Fourth Sunday in Advent services with 11.00 p.m. Gospel of Little ness and 12.10 p.m. Sunday School. A 7 p.m. Carol service invites all to sing carols and hear the tale of Christ and the Third Wise Man by John Oxenhour.
A Christmas entertainment event will be held at the Church on Monday evening December 23. Gwen Jarrett, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T Jarrett, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted at their home. Mary MacKay and Glen Smith presented gifts and Irene Van Boskirk delivered the address. The evening featured games and contests as well as lunch.
Mrs McFeely and Mrs Dempsey visited Winnipeg for the weekend. Pte Dan Sked, recently training in Nova Scotia, will spend Christmas with his parents. Adam Walker was in Winnipeg last week. A flu outbreak left many Oakner residents bedridden. School attendance dropped last Monday. The Oakner Women’s Association held their December meeting at Mrs G Daniels’ home last Thursday. The Oakner Christmas tree concert is scheduled for Friday December 20.
Crandall Winnipeg visitors Allan Stevenson report a Tuesday December 10 meeting to organize the coming year. Elected officers include President Kay Bill Secretary Bill Kidd Treasurer Margaret Coape. Committee convenors are Rev Bill Grant Hyndman Miss Moody and Cora McDonald. First meeting will start with skating January 6 and the Christmas Tree concert is set for Friday December 10. Mrs Jim Douglas recovers from an appendix operation at Hamiota Hospital.
The Manitoba Poultry Pool shipped 11044 pounds of dressed poultry including 294 pounds of special turkeys and other grades. Calgary fireman Everett Hutchinson Alexander dies aged 54 after a heart attack. funeral in Burnsland on Tuesday with city officials in attendance. Alexander survived by his wife, daughter Grace, and sons George and William, with brothers Edgar in Decker and Robert in Calgary. Community notes cover WI meeting activities, hall elections, a skating rink opening, and a toboggan and ski club formation under secretary Harry Youngers.
Gladys Shackleford and Ritta Skinner lead Lavinia youths in two meetings at the Shacklefords home. Lavinia school children prepare the operetta The Toys that had to Wait for a Christmas concert Friday.
William Rockley died at his Lavinia Manitoba home on December 6 1940 after four years of illness. Born May 17 1868 in Old Bosford England he married Eliza Meskin in 1891 and moved to Canada in 1896. Survived by four sons two daughters three grandchildren and several siblings in England. Funeral held at Lavinia United Church December 8 at 230 PM.
A large gathering of friends paid their respects at a funeral for the deceased. The Rev Turnball led the service and interment followed at Hamiota cemetery, reflecting high esteem for the departed.
Community notices list holiday tree locations in Marland Holylea and McConnell on specific dates. Miss G Boles of Douglas visits sister Mrs K Drake. Sunday services move to 11 am. G M McConnell named vice president of Manitoba Pool Elevators. Lutes of Watson visiting. rink meeting results list Richardson Reaman Pollock committee members and secretary treasurer. Fees set at 1.00 per season.
The Evening Auxiliary of Ham iota United Church held its annual meeting on December 9 at Mrs. Caldwell’s home. Officers elected for the year include Hon. president Mrs. L King, President Mrs. Hemphill, Vice president Mrs Webb, Secretary Merle Lund, Treasurer Evelyn Kirk, Systematic savings secretary Jean McCrindle, Community friendship committee Mrs. King and Mrs. J Williams, Temperance secretary Mrs J Waddell, Press secretary Lillian McDonald. Donations to the Christmas Cheer Box for sick and shut ins are requested by December 2 at the post office.
The week ending December 14 1940 saw Canadian National Railways increase gross revenues to 5 086 829 compared with 4 623 160 in the same week of 1939, a rise of 463 664.
William Pearson of Hamlotia born December 19 1868 in Georgetown Peel Ontario and a pioneer of 1882. Elizabeth Bailey of Decker Manitoba born December 25 1859 in Brantford Township Oxford Ontario and a pioneer of 1881.
Dr Hudson notes lingering flu in the district as a cold develops. A local tale cites a rum cure, advised by a revered Hamiota woman, promoting sipping from two bottles until sleep cures the cold, though it risks a rough morning after.
Miss E Glen Morrison acknowledges receipt of 300 dollars from a Ham ion concert and sale for The Children's Aid Society. She thanks Mr J H McConnell and the Brandon community for the fundraiser that supported the children and young people, and extends Christmas and New Year wishes.
Help wanted for wood turning furniture finishing and repair work. Seeks novelty items like lamps and smokers stands made to order at reasonable prices. Apply to William Hillshire Hamidta.
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