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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 02, 1941
Page
4
The article argues farmers must embrace scientific agriculture from experimental farms to boost prosperity and soil health. It notes past success in adopting rust-resistant wheat and urges wider use of extension programs and field days to close the gap between knowledge and practice. Harvest season approaches, encouraging organized visits and idea exchange.
A brief public notice urges entries for an effort described as Smash Hitler Club with dates for submission by July and lists committee members I P Strickland and T M Levins or deposits at local banks.
Sixty friends and relatives gathered on a Decker lawn to honor Mr and Mrs Fred Wyatt on their twenty fifth anniversary. Local Odd Fellows presented a silver plate, a mirror tray and floral bowl. Relatives from Brookdale, Rev Palmer from Rapid City, and other guests attended. A Red Cross quilting bee and dances followed the celebration with community members noted for civic work and local activities.
The notes outline three methods to raise hay quality for 3,000,000 cattle in Manitoba. First cut earlier to boost protein and reduce fiber. second speed up handling to prevent vitamin and mineral loss. third build larger, better stacks with improved stacking equipment to enhance keeping quality.
Boniface opened the Calf Show praising calves for quality and foundation stock. 23 calves were shown with awards to Dorothy Adame Decker as grand champion and Dorothy Adams Decker Isabella calves top places, Norman Minnie Decker won showmanship, prices ranged 130 to band champion, 120 to reserve champion.
Mr. and Mrs S R Nichel and Margaret of Winnipeg visited M O Tremaine this week. Mr and Mrs J Knight motored to Winnipeg on Saturday to visit their son Corporal A Knight. L A C E8 English of North Brandon and D F English of the RCA F Brandon visited friends in the district on Sunday.
The Canadian National Railway System reports higher gross revenues for the week ended June 21, 1941, versus the same period in 1940. Total earnings rose by 5,063,551 dollars, with a net increase of 945,028 dollars.
Oarner Don Kennedy visits family before heading to Jasper Park Lodge staff duties in Alberta. Norval Brandon on leave from Winnipeg. Alice Smith had appendicitis operation at Hamiota Hospital. Summer returns for Beattie, Graham, Rankin, Barkhold. Bertha Morris holidays at Clear Lake. Margaret Smithson visiting in Saskatoon. Bob Baird from Winnipeg visiting Melvin Moore. McLellan to Winnipeg for exam corrections. Flora Brown returns home for summer. RC A F Brandon member Malcolm McCallum visits parents. Intermediate class hosts surprise farewell for Wilson Park and Beattie. Royce McKinnon visits from Winnipeg. Watt family of Flin Flon visiting Johnsons. Oakner Consolidated School promotions list by grade with student scores. War Savings Stamps by Oarner pupils exceed goal by about 260 percent with totals across grades reaching $527.25 as of June 25 1941.
Warning against mailing cigarette lighter fluid continues despite prior cautions. Postmaster General William P Mulock notes the dangerous practice persists while Canadian Postal Corps report ongoing issues with matches in soldiers parcels.
The Ottawa Base Post Office reports continued mailing of cigarette lighter fluid despite warnings. Eight flammable items were seized from parcels on one day, prompting a public appeal to stop sending inflammable substances by mail to prevent fires and harm to postal workers and facilities.
A quiet wedding took place at The Mange Shoal Lake Manitoba on June 18 1941 at 7 p m Olga Alice Townson eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Townson Arrow River Manitoba united in marriage to William Edwin Ganson second son of Mr and Mrs J Ganson Crandall Manitoba The Rev A B Simpson officiated The bride wore a white Sharkskin gown with matching accessories She was attended by her sister Mavis and Lloyd Mansell was groomsman
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