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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1950
Page
4
The Hamiota Do announces a subscription price of 2.00 per year in advance and 2.50 for readers in the United States. C. W. Venables and W. H. Josey are the publishers, dated March 1st, 1950.
A philosophical call to cooperation and generosity. The piece extols Red Cross as a channel for humane impulses and a living symbol of mercy. It urges Canadians to give generously in the annual Red Cross appeal opening in March to aid others and strengthen community well being.
Thirty one young men from rural districts attended the Junior Linemen's School conducted by the Manitoba Power Commission at the Marlborough Hotel in Winnipeg. General Manager W. J. Fallis opened the session with L. Playfair and F. McNamara directing lectures on Hydro history and progress and related topics.
Commission courses covered rate policy and departmental functions with instruction in electricity and related technical subjects. A field trip to the Pioneer Electric Company plant in St Boniface and a tour of the Canada Building offices concluded the program. Student linemen were selected from hydro construction crews for demonstrated field ability and received further practical training for advanced duties.
A second variety program is scheduled in the Hall on Friday March 8th. Community members are invited to attend and help create an enjoyable night for all.
Library notes announce a Saturday 5:00 pm CBS program for younger listeners featuring dramatizations of popular books. March 4 starts Silk and Satin Lane, March 11 The Blue Hills, March 18 Children of the Dawn, March 25 For the Glory of France, with Grey Owl at 5:15 pm on CBW.
W.A. and W.M.S. plan a meeting at Mrs. Shaw's home on Wednesday March 8 at 2 pm. Rev Barber will lead Sunday service on March 11 at 3 pm. Mrs. Mervin McConnell returned from a week at Hamiota Hospital. Mr. E A Dixon is a patient at Hamiota Hospital. Mrs. Neil Morrison and Cameron left for Edmonton to live with her parents. Several locals spend a few days at their homes including Misses Muriel McConnell Marion Dixon Noreen McConnell and Delmer McConnell of Winnipeg. A Short Course was held in the area.
A short address opened the event while five films drew good attendance. Geo McConnell as vice president of the Pool presented educational and enjoyable material, and attendees praised the day.
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