This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1942
Page
6
The item mentions Peters and a focus on prioritizing tasks with first things first. It references names Agneword Porth and Nosthy Coe in a fragmented historical context. The text suggests a quote or slogan about prioritization without a clear event or date.
Edwin Ross of Fort William and Mrs Ralph Rivers of Winnipeg visit relatives as Miss Mabel Motcheer and Ina Smith join Winnipeg families for Christmas week. J Angus and Mrs Gray in Winnipeg for holidays. Dan Ross of the R OA F Saskatoon spends leave with sister Mrs Henderson. Jessie Smith from Brandon spends a week with Harvey Smith. W McAdam of Conquest joins family for Christmas.
At the 1940 convention the Manitoba Hotel Association created the Brewers and Hotelkeepers of Manitoba War Fund to promote Canada’s war effort. Five trustees including Justice A K Dysart and Hon W J Topper will administer the fund, with payments collected by the Government Liquor Control Commission and sent to the Bank of Montreal Manitoba Main Office. Donations total 75,161.03 with allocations to Hurricane Fighter Aircraft, Red Cross, Navy League, and other War Services, all without salaries or deductions.
Prepared by the Manitoba Government Department of Health and Public Welfare outlines current health guidance, program updates, and public welfare initiatives. It emphasizes disease prevention, vaccination campaigns, and community health services available to residents.
An article urges communities to develop full-time health districts to apply preventive medicine widely. It describes funding, staff, and governance under the Public Health Act, with half costs borne by municipalities and the rest from dedicated funds, overseen by a Board and the Minister of Health and Public Welfare.
The Christmas Special draw was held on December 22 with winners receiving War Savings Certificates and Stamps. Winners include J M Fraser and Norman Kirk for $1000 certificates and multiple individuals for $100 stamps, with a total of $949 in certificates and stamps distributed to date. One final draw will occur upon reaching $1,000, offering two $500 certificates and the rest in $1 stamps.
The annual school Christmas concert Wednesday evening December 23 drew a large crowd as children performed to the delight of attendees. Sarat C. Knight resumes duties after a fourteen day family leave before heading to the West Coast. Sigma N. A. Smith of Debert NS spends furlough in Caliver with relatives. J McMillan of Dover NS spends Christmas and New Year with family in Oakner. Mrs M S Kiny of McConnell visits daughter Mrs H Knight of Oakner over holidays. Mr and Mrs R Hunter of Winnipeg visit their Lair parents. Mies Mary Campbell of Forest Ont arrives to spend winter with sisters Mrs Jack Rankin and Mrs A Smith. Miss E Henderson and Miss E Reynolds head home for holidays. Mr and Mrs J Young travel to Brandon for winter with daughter Mrs D Dickie. Misses Phyllis Esther Rankin and Flora Brown spend holidays at home. Miss Alice Smith visits Cliff Bradley Griswold over Christmas. Mrs Jessie Smith of Brandon visits district relatives. Tor Norval Brandon and Pte Wilf Watt depart for military duties.
Change of hour for Sunday School to 2 30 after the church service next Sunday, with all welcome. Christmas tree program held Tuesday by public school pupils under Miss Pangman, Miss Drake, and Mr. Pearson, with Miss Vivian Little at the piano. Numerous holiday visitors and local residents noted, including Edson Boyd and others visiting at the Andrew home. skating rink opened on Christmas Eve.
The annual event on Monday filled the hall to capacity with performances directed by Mr. R Neilson and Miss M G Simpson. Arnold Nicholls and Don McConnell received praise for their acting in Rastus Rambles On. Santa Claus handed out souvenirs to children, and Miss Betta Turnbull accompanied.
An advertisement asks readers to purchase War Savings Certificates and lend money to save democracy. It promotes a Dominion Business College course valued up to 200 dollars with a 33 percent cash discount, available through The Echo Office in Winnipeg.
In our last article we warn of permanent soil damage from erosion and urge a long term soil conservation plan. A Dominion government outline is needed, with strip farming and good tillage to curb soil drift. Grasses and clovers should feature in open prairies and park wooded areas, with careful consideration of differing farming conditions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.