Community notices and personal updates from Hamiota area
Local notices list a soldier on leave from New Brunswick and two residents visiting relatives. Several community items include card of thanks for fire brigade help, an at home anniversary event for Court Hamiota No. 367, a horticultural society meeting, an euchre drive and dance for Red Cross, a bereavement thank you, and a Red Cross layette drive with requested donations due February 4th or at the station.
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Orange Hall
Lorne McCallum
Red Cross
War Work Committee
The
Britain
Geor S Anderson Honored Pioneer From Ontario
BHinday congratulates Mr Geo S Anderson of Hamiota Manitoba born January 27 1867 in Blenheim township North Oxford County Ontario. Recognized as a pioneer of 1889 with praise for his long service and local roots.
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Geo. S. Anderson
Hamiota
Man
Blenheim
Oxford County
Ont
Reverend Elliott Preaches on Freedom at 12:10 Service
The record notes Reverend R W K Elliott as minister for a 1941 Sunday service titled Under Fire. It lists a 12 10 pm start and Sunday School with the preacher described as a Christian interpreter of life and freedom.
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Ieel Christianity
Scout Service and Evening Sermon Schedule
The notice lists religious services led by Rev. Harold L Newton as Deacon in charge. Third Sunday after Epiphany events include a 2.30 p.m. Scout service and an 7 o'clock evening service with sermon.
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Harold L Newton
Prayer Meeting Announced for National Cause
A wartime notice urges prayers for the land and its defenders. Christ Church will host a prayer gathering on Thursday from 7:30 to 7:45 p.m., inviting timely participation to support the nation in troubled times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Lost Boatload of Men Missing Between Hamiota and Oakner Station
A notice asks finders to leave the boatload missing between Hamiota and Oakner Station at Thos Sheardons or Oakner Station. It mentions a new arrival of men in England and lists Privates Rothnie Maitland Pedlow Brooks McGhee Sheridan as from Hamiota district.
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Hamiota
Oakner Station
Thos
England
William Rothnie
Edwin Rothnie
James Maitland
Melvin Pedlow
Earl Brooks
Geo. McGhee
William Sheridan
Hubert Sheridan
In Memoriam W J Brimacombe One Year Gone
In memory of W. J. Brimacombe who passed away January 24 1940. This day recalls a loved one at rest. Those who loved him best remember him today. Inserted by wife and family. Note on news submission times due to half holiday on Wednesdays.
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W. J. Brimacombe
Grocery Items and Prices in a 1940s Advert
Advertises grapefruit juice and CO2 tin at 25 and 29 cents, oats brands Robin Hood or Quaker, Fry for 4 for 25 cents, White Naptha laundry soap eight bars for 25 cents, extra fancy Macintosh apples Reds and Spitz per box at 2.25.
Pupils at Hamiota School Aid War Savings Stamps
Beginning this week pupils will push War Savings Stamps purchases at 25c each. Sixteen stamps buy a 5.00 Certificate payable in 714 years to aid Canada’s war effort. Stamps sold at the school each Friday to help Britain in its struggle against barbarism.
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Hamiota School
Canada
Great Britain
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C. A. Newton
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Lifebuoy
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