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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1942
Page
8
Canadian National Railways reported weekly revenues for the week ending June 6 1942 showing total earnings of 7 142 000 Crone compared with 6 008 000 Crone for the prior year while 1 184 000 Crone is noted in the period.
Birthday congratulations honor Mr Jos Hanna of Hamiota Manitoba born in Kirkton Blanshard Township Perth County Ontario July 1 1858 pioneer of 1878 and Mr Geo Colbeck Sr of Hamiota Manitoba born Lincolnshire England July 22 1863 pioneer of 1889.
The Hamiota Agricultural Society celebrated its 50th anniversary with a successful exhibition at the grounds last Friday. Highlights included fast harvest and running horses from Stetler, Monitor, Brandon, and surrounding towns, a Shetland Pony race, Bingo by the Army and Navy Veterans, and a banquet for eighty old timers and fair board members.
The July meeting of the WMS at Mrs Webber’s home had thirteen members. papers on temperance sparked discussion. Thirty dozen eggs and other goods were packed for Gini Mise Arline Fawns. The Ohuomah Mission Circle invites attendance for a silver tea on July 17 at the Smith home.
The Scotia community held a Diamond Jubilee service on July 12 with Rev Wa Bill delivering the sermon based on When Abraham went out not knowing where he went. A cairn erected on Mrs Strachan Sr’s farm was dedicated by Mia logram Sr and Mrs Strachan Sr to the pioneers. Floral tributes followed and Abide With Me was sung before benediction.
McConnell church services renamed for Sunday morning at 11 00 with a sermon titled A Fatal Divorce The afternoon Sunday School meets at noon Parishioners urged to support the church and welcome all attendees. Local notices record visits and travel by residents and upcoming community events and meetings.
Minister Ivan Schultz commends Hamiota School for raising 1125.25 dollars in War Savings Stamps during 1941 42, about ten percent above target. He thanks pupils and organizers for their “splendid work” and extends hearty congratulations for a creditable effort.
Local residents report moves at Beaver Lumber Co with Evans Jones in charge after Penner couple left for Winnipeg for RCAL training. Auxiliary hosts and WL events noted, plus garden party at Mrs Hall and visits to Mrs A L Decker on 86th birthday. University of Manitoba film program and citizenship talk set at Decker Memorial Hall on Friday July 17 at 9 pm with free admission.
The Village of Hamiota schedules a Court of Revision in the Council Chamber on Monday August 3 at 8 p.m. Residents may attend to present concerns or objections regarding local assessments or bylaw issues. The notice invites interested parties to participate and bring relevant documentation.
Seventh Sunday after Trinity at 11 o clock morning worship and Sunday School. The Family service continues each Sunday during the summer. Encourage children to grasp the meaning of Freedom of Worship. There will be no evening service.
Citizens encouraged to invest in War Savings Certificates to support the war effort and lend funds to democracy. Officials frame the program as a patriotic duty and a secure means to back national defense.
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