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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1941
Page
6
Reports show wheat spoilage from grain mites and insects contaminating grain. Mites release moisture affecting kernels. cleaning, moving grain to cool storage, and freezing are advised. Fumigation may be needed in warm weather. contact local agents or the Manitoba Extension Service in Winnipeg for details.
J K Kyle of Wicovipeg has been named regional organizer for the War Savings Certificate drive. His territory includes Hamiets Lansdowne Barnst Liloydmister in Saskatchewan. Kyle descends from the Barr Colonists and studied at Strathcona Collegiate Edmonton. He works with the Credit Foncier Franco-Canadian and is loaned to Manitoba War Savings Committee aiming for a $520,000 monthly goal.
Mr and Mrs Ross Richardson marked their silver anniversary with a Monday gathering at their McConnell home. They wed in Winnipeg at the late Rev Wm Somerville's residence and later lived in the Orford district before moving to McConnell where he ran a general store. Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem closed the evening while church officials plan a January 30 meeting at 2 pm.
The article notes extensive publicity for vitamin B as a plant growth stimulant. Dr. E J Kraus of the University of Chicago told a joint meeting of the American Society of Agronomy and the Soil Science Society of America on December 5 that most publicity was merely bunk.
Agricultural Department of the North West Line Elevators Association releases a free booklet identifying prairie weeds. Farmers may obtain copies from local elevator agents and request control information by writing to the Agricultural Department. The effort follows years of weed research aid and aims to curb a $100 million annual loss. Also notices a wanted ad seeks wood working and furniture repair services.
List from the local Army and Navy Veterans unit in Canada names men from the Village and Municipality of Hamiota who have enlisted in His Majesty's Forces. Relatives or friends are asked to notify the Unit secretary of any further enlistments.
A local shop promotes new wedding styles and a Bride's Book free with orders of fifty or more. The ad touts neat printing, superior quality, and quick service, urging customers to compare with cheaper mail order options at Echo Office.
Manitoba Winter Fair officials announce the show will go on at Brandon with new management. The Poultry Show runs March 11 12 13 and the Livestock Show and Purebred Sales March 15 19 20, with prize totals and War Bond incentives to boost season-ticket sales.
Canadian National Railways system reports gross revenues of 4,795,037 for the week ending January 14 1941 up from 3,741,181 in the prior year period a gain of 1 053 857 dollars. The increase highlights continued strength in the railway’s performance amid wartime demand.
The Hamiota United Church reviews a successful year at the annual snowball meeting held January 8. WK Fraser presided with L. P. Strickland as secretary. Officers elected included Stewards W. J. Stinson W. W. Cochrane Jas Reid and Jas Scorgie trustees I P Strickland N. L. Turnball John Morrice treasurer I P Strickland. A. L Sutherland and John Morrice moved and approved thanks to Rev. R. W. K Elliott and Mrs. Elliott and to retiring treasurer Chas Penny.
The Canadian National Railways announce low fares to Eastern Canada for travel from February 15 to March 1, with sale from all CN lines in Ontario west of Port Arthur and Armstrong, Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia to eastern points beyond Port Arthur and Armstrong. Passengers may stop en route, six weeks east and return, in coaches tourist and standard sleeping cars, for business or pleasure travel.
A wartime dedication praising King George VI and Queen Elizabeth for their Canada visit. The poem asks for divine aid for fighters at land sea and air and for Britons to remain brave, steadfast, and charitable as they strive for victory. Signed S Rupert Broadfoot KC.
Passenger Oarner Mre Kennesdy traveled to Winnipeg last Friday. The annual church meeting convened Tuesday January 21 at the Collies home with reports from the church Ladies Association and the Sunday School.
Officers were re-elected with Lennas and 5 new appointees filling roles for Mr Johoeen Beatrice Riddell and Jean Chihe. Mr Sobkowich visited Brandon last Sunday. A two act comedy and Nowrby Dance are planned in Oakoer Hall on Friday February cold under the Red Cross and Ambulance Fund. See bills for particulars.
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