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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1942
Page
4
A report to the House of Commons last week by F D Shaw notes that bond salesmen earned 1 651 381 in commissions and 1 654 351 in commissions during the 1942 Victory Loan drive. The government gave no consideration to paying commissions on war savings certificates. Most salesmen in the victory loan campaign were buyers of bonds.
No. 2 Training Command Winnipeg announces a lower vision standard for aircrew applicants. Those previously barred by vision limits may now qualify and receive aviation goggles or spectacles with corrective lenses. Applicants previously rejected are urged to apply under the revised regulations.
A fragment notes a government policy change classifying a medical reexamination as part of aircrew reforms. It states that the current standard for other branches, including observers and airborne gunners, remains unchanged.
The schedule lists multiple bowling draws starting at 7:30 as each name competes on lane 1. Players include Winter, Jamieson, Allahire, McConnell, Hudson, Moore, Coarll, Allshire, Hadeon, Corll, Allehire, and Corll in various pairings across dates July 10 13 17 20 22 24 27 29 with pairings noted for each draw.
The CBC shopping expert from the West, heard Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. CDT on CBK Watrous, began in Winnipeg as a newspaper writer and later a department store copy writer. During the war she collaborated with Audrey Hutcheson on Shop to Save, now presenting Wartime Shopping weekly.
Notices reveal Memorial notices and cards of thanks available for 50 cents per insertion. Miniota Creamery calls for Cream and Egos via truck service. Canada urges purchase of War Savings Certificates to support democracy. Hamiota Hospital Ladies Aid advertises Fair Day meals on July 10 with requested foods and volunteers.
Treberne visitors Mrs Baxter and Mrs Wyatt return with two children after a holiday. RAF Sergeant Robson from Newcastle guest of the Hattons. various Winnipeg visitors stay with Hall, Gammack, Cameron Allen and Jamieson families. Memorial Hall hosts farewell for Mrs Penner and Lt Robson party. church group and W.I. events noted. Free films and citizenship talk planned at Place Decker Memorial Hall July 17.
The Harding Fair will be held Thursday July 16. Last year's Prize List will be used with any changes announced on fair posters. Entries must be in by 9 p.m. July 1.
A wedding performed by Rev R. K. Elliott took place at the bride’s parents home in Hamiota Manitoba on July 4 1942. The couple Gertrude Georgios McKane and Joseph Torrer Hindson were joined in marriage with a reception to follow and plans to travel to Saskatoon where the groom studies at the university.
Visitors from Conquest Saskatchewan and Enild Alberta attend a Diamond Jubilee service at Scotia Church on July 12 with a memorial cenotaph. A July 14 basket picnic at W B Strachan residence offers baseball, softball and races for children. both events honor local pioneers. Red Cross June shipment includes 81 pairs of socks 14 men's sweaters and other items.
Mr and Mrs Sid Lewis and family attended a farewell shower for Edith Lewis in Glanton district. Scholars presented a tray and address, then a decorated wagon with gifts. Miss Lewis expressed thanks as about fifty guests enjoyed a program and lunch on the lawn at the Thomas home. On Tuesday June 30, ladies quilted a Red Cross quilt and packed boxes for donation.
During the week a number of families attended Brandon Fair. Meeers, B Pollock and P Hedley brought back some of the prizes on their page. Betty, Buddy and Marlene Amy are spending their vacation in Hamiota with their grandparents Mrs Amy and Mr and Mrs Dochart. Mr J G Stewart referee Flin Flon visited daughter Mrs Craig. Mr and Mrs J For newing old acquaintances, district O men attended the service in hall on Sunday evening.
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