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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1941
Page
6
In a Christmas message from 1941, the speaker recalls the timeless tale of the Nativity and its power to bring peace and goodwill. The text honors the enduring story as a source of hope, noting that even amid sadness, divine blessings endure and may yield treasures new and old for mankind.
The monologist Miss Whitley performed her sketch Monologue of the Moment from CBC Montreal on Thursday December 11 as part of the Christmas shopping segment.
Manitoba Hydro Commission reports a November kilowatt hour increase of 4607 over the 1940 month. Officials cite airfields driving much of the rise while noting the year’s load growth is steep. Despite a large fiscal year rise, further increases are anticipated in 1942 as year-end figures are compiled.
The notice invites participation in a Christmas draw with a first prize of a $2000 certificate and several $400 certificates for other prizes. It urges supporting War Savings by buying stamps regularly.
Mr Blackmore head of the New Democracy Party in the House of Commons spoke from London on CBC networks in the British Speaks period. He has been visiting England as another Canadian parliamentary observer of the war scene.
War Savings Certificates are promoted as patriotic Christmas gifts to aid war financing. An 80 special Christmas application form with insert and folder is available at banks and post offices or from War Savings Committees. The program builds loyalty by gifting certificates or stamps during the season.
Squadron Leader O S Daun announces immediate enlistment for general duties in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Men aged 18 to 45 with grade completion and dictation and typing skills are urged to apply. One hundred women are also sought for the Canadian Women's Auxiliary Air Force with ages 21 to 41 and minimum grade eight education.
The Canadian National Railway System reports weekly gross revenues ending December 7 1941 of 6 115 424 dollars, up from 5 086 829 dollars for the same period in 1940. The increase amounts to 628 595 dollars.
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