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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
20
The Red Cross Society's work, both in peacetime and wartime, benefits many lives. It notes extensive public attention during war and widespread participation by Canadian women providing comforts and necessities for armed forces and civilian victims.
The London Times lauds the Canadian Red Cross closing in Britain after ten years of service. It notes the Canadian Red Cross Hospital at Cliveden as a memorial and research centre for rheumatic cardiac conditions in children, born from thousands of local efforts and volunteers.
A tribute notes broad support in Canada for the Canadian Red Cross Society and its wartime Britain activities. It hopes for no future needs of such effort but emphasizes the worthwhile relief and comfort provided and urges continued unremitting support.
In Vancouver a woman amid a curling crowd learns the game to outsmart a delayed husband. She uses a pay phone to page him in the locker room and, with the wall between them, asks when he will come home for supper. He answers by looking out the window and replying immediately.
London reports a pepper shortage with restaurants urged to curb use. A leading broker calls it tremendous noting Netherlands East Indies and Indonesia unrest hinder replanting. Manufacturers may switch to pepper substitutes in sausages pies and spiced meats with buckwheat cayenne and aromatic seeds making up most of the mix.
The Canadian Press notes life insurance is a steady income source for families. In the first nine months this year payments totaled over 154.9 million dollars across 50 insurers in Canada, Britain, and the United States with about 59.5 million in death claims and 95.4 million to living policyholders. Saskatchewan paid 1.554 million in death claims on 829 policies, with regional averages and provincial breakdowns listed, while Newfoundland figures are not yet included.
The Manitoba sugar factory in Fort Garry finished its 1949 schedule producing the province’s biggest beet harvest. It processed 248 million pounds of beets into about 35 million pounds of sugar, 17 million pounds of dried pulp and 8 million pounds of molasses. Officials expect sugar retail value near $3.5 million.
Lethbridge Alberta reports the 1951 completion of the St Mary Milk River irrigation project will create a 102 square mile lake and network of ditches. Expected return of wild ducks mirrors the era of the great bison herds as the region awaits ecological change.
The Kerrobert Kinsmen club promotes a $2000 baseball tournament on June 14 and 15. Posters and ads target eight of western Canada s outstanding clubs seeking entries.
The cereal committee of Manitoba Agronomists proposed new varieties for different regions. Saunders wheat is a second choice in Swan River valley. Fortune oats suit most of the province. Sheyenne flax is advised for northern Manitoba. Royal flax is dropped. Dakota and Rocket flax favored. ongoing testing of American barley Moore.
A collection of short jokes and exchanges features a shoe salesman's boast about a size four, a doctor advising bitter medicine as beer, a couple discussing a joint bank account, a mother and son questing for cookies, a potential suitor's nerve tested, a silver coffee pot gift for an MP, and a solicitor recounting a bill.
Edmonton announces the formation of a ten million dollar all-Canadian controlled Alberta Inter-Field Gas Lines Limited. Directors include Fred Stapells Calgary E R McFarland Lethbridge Roy Marler Bremner and Ray Milner Edmonton. The plan is a province-wide gas pipeline grid to conserve resources and reduce duplication. The company will act as a common purchaser and carrier and aims to issue stock publicly.
Wapella Saskatchewan celebrates the December 16 17 opening of its Memorial Rink in a community driven effort. Premier Douglas attends along with Queen City Figure Skating Club Regina and Moosomin Badgers hockey game. The 210 by 90 foot rink seats 1000 to 2000 with insulated rooms and clear sightlines. Cost near 28000 with volunteers pushing toward a 45000价 alternative. rink to host summer fairs and agricultural activities.
In Cordova Alaska the Baptist Home Missionary Society seeks to operate Cordova Community Hospital and to take over the local Presbyterian church. The plan includes repayment of 25000 dollars to the Presbyterians for the original church grant. Final approval rests with Yukon Presbytery.
Penticton board considers a new name for the Hope Princeton Road. Larry Ecroyd urges a name that reflects the road’s “wonderful” character. He notes rising traffic could require removing on street parking on Main Street.
Bridgeville Pennsylvania resident Mrs Elizabeth Kirby reports repeated truck crashes at a hill turn near her house. Four incidents in two years left damage across the residence and this week a truck tore into the living room and front porch.
The report lists leading goal getters by side with right hand shots Ted Kennedy Gordie Howe Johnny Peirson and left hand shooters Maurice Richard Ted Lendsay Metro Prystal Gaye Stewart Max Bentley Paul Renty Sid Abel Bert Olmstead. Art Ross received the International Hockey Hall of Fame Official Scroll in Boston on December 3 with presentations from James B Garvin and others and a gala dinner followed. Montreal Canadiens marked their 40th anniversary noting they joined the NHA on December 2 1909 and their first game on January 5 1910 at Westmount Arena defeating Coblat 7-6 in overtime. Detroit Red Wings remained undefeated in their first eight road games with six wins and two ties.
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