Funeral for Russell H Wood Held in Hamiota
The funeral for Russell H Wood who died in a Vancouver hospital on Monday February 16 aged 51 years 8 months 18 days was conducted at the United Church Hamiota with Rev W G Onions officiating. Interment followed at Hamiota Cemetery. He was the only son of the late Sol and Mrs Wood of Hamiota and is survived by his wife and son James and four sisters in Lavinia Oakner Vancouver and Vancouver. One sister Way predeceased him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell H. Wood
Vancouver
United Church
Hamiota
W.G. Onions
Russell Wood
Sol. Wood
James
Lloyd McConnell
Lavinia
Wm. Francis
Oakner
Pat Murray
Jas. Stewart
Way
Community notes on local healing and bonspiel event
Mrs. C. Gray is improving favorably in Hamiota Hospital. Mrs. R. McFeeley traveled to visit friends in Winnipeg and Gladstone. Three curling links participate in the Kenton bonspiel this week, with best wishes sent to all competitors.
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C. Gray
Hamiota Hospital
Local Socials and Condolences Highlight Community Notes
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hender hosted a five table 500 game on Wednesday with first prizes to Mrs. Baisley and Wallace Henderson. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. N Henderson and Wm Kerr. Mabel Meshee of Winnipeg visited with W. Gleeson, and the community extends sympathy to Mrs. R. H. Wood and family after a bereavement.
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Nelson Henderson
Baisley
Wallace Henderson
N. Henderson
Wm. Kerr
Mabel Meshee
Winnipeg
W. Gleeson
R. H. Wood
Local Hamiota Events Preview New Boot Repairer and Blacksmith Transition
Hamiota residents anticipate a new boot repair shop soon as Zebiere sells his house and blacksmith business, with a new blacksmith to arrive. Mrs. Alex Cummings Studio Club met February 10 at her home, featuring 17 children and various pupils performing piano. Mothers attended a social hour, and the group supported an appeal for small necessaries for people in Europe and Asia.
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Alex. Cummings
Ladies Aid to Meet at Butler Home March 4
The W I will meet at the home of Mrs. Leonard Butler on Thursday March 4 at 2 p m. Our sympathy goes to Mrs. Lloyd McConnell on the death of her brother Mr Russell Wood.
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W.I
Leonard Butler
Lloyd McConnell
Russell Wood
Save the Children Appeal by Jane Dale
Poem calling readers to aid starving children, contrasting crumbs fed to birds with insufficient generosity toward hungry kids. Urges using excess generosity and sharing wealth to meet needs beyond small acts.
Night Journey of Mothers Across the Darkened Room
A poem recalling mothers who rise midnight to comfort sleeping children and soften their hair while others endure hardship and prayer. It questions whether readers can sleep while hearing the cries of those in barren places who beg for mercy and safety.
Hamiota Memorial Hall Fund Progress Report
The note describes drafting a brief informative letter to householders, aiming for clarity. It notes prior mention of the letter, praise for The Echo's printing, and that the Finance Committee will meet again before next week with updates to follow.
Local Social Notes From Hudson Bay Junction Area
Mrs. G. Baisley visits her son and daughter in Hudson Bay Junction. Glenn Knight stays in Brandon a few days. Mr. and Mrs. G. Emerson and Jimmy travel to the West Coast. Miss Margaret Anderson visits the J. Allen home. Mrs. H. Nichol weekends at Cordova. The February W I meeting at Mrs. J. C. Richardson’s had thirteen members. Mrs. Riddell demonstrated tatting and a sing song ended the afternoon. W I members report favorable returns for the Children Fund appeal. Library book requests to Mrs. Poole.
Crandall L O B A Bonspiel And Local Meetings
Mrs Ira Kirk returns to Winnipeg from Crandall visit. Crandall L O B A held a bonspiel with eight rinks. champion team led by B Campbell. Y P U met at S M Kirk home with sixteen members. W M S World Day of Prayer met at Mrs Elliott home with good attendance.
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Ira Kirk
Winnipeg
W. R. Kirk
Crandall L.O.B.A
B. Campbell
Dave Ferris
Rita Crawford
Vera Johnston
Ed. Webber
S. M. Kirk
Jean Howard
Ivy Douglas
Y.P.U
Ted
Marguerite Andrew
Hamiota Lodge Meeting Schedule Noted
A notice states the Hamiota Lodge meeting is held in the Orange Halls on the first Monday of each month at 8 pm Visiting Brethren Welcome. W. Mathison is Worshipful Master and Py Sec, with W. Venables as Rec Sec.
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Court Hamiota No. 367
Orange Hall
Hamiota Lodge
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Orange Theatre
New York
Time Magazine
James Stewart
Donna Reed
Lionel Barrymore
Thomas Mitchell
Beulah Bondi
Movietone News and Shorts
National Employment Service
The
Department of Labour
Humphrey Mitchell
Labour
A. Macnamara
Oarner
Hamiota Locals
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chateau Frontenac
Quebec City
Louis Baltern
Frank Toro
C.P.R
Royal York
Toronto
Palliser
Calgary
Cornwallis Inn
Kentvilleo
Victoria’s Empress Hotel
Old England
Save the Children Appeal
By Jane Dale
Hamiota Memorial Hall Fund
Novak
Jeweler Store
A. Kelly
McConnell
First House
McConnell’s Hall
District Fire Office
I. P. Strickland
Taylor
Royal Bank
Chumah
Court Hamiota
Manitoba
WM. Delbridge
John Mecghee
T. Sheridan
W. H. Cox
Neepawa
Visting Brethren
W. Mathison
Cc. W. Venables
Duncan
Barber & Beauty
J. M. Williams
Hones
Mrs. Hemphill
Sec -Treas
Fire, Life, Nee Hail
Livry Mutual Companies
VN Life Representative
Harry Cooke
Decker, Man
Brandon
Reesor's Jewelery
Reesor
Harrs L. Trump
Optometrist
Clement Block
James A. Dunkin
George E. Dunkin
McKenzie Bidg
St. Brandon
Man
Sinkleman
Optometrists
Opticians
Kensington
Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Mas
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