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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1943
Page
10
Farmers seek the best seed varieties and sources for their districts. Elevator agents, tied to Crop Improvement Associations, provide recommendations and sources of disease free seed at cost, including delivery. They warn that seed shortages may occur but aim to aid distribution and improve seed quality nationwide.
Ration Book No 2 lists Green coupons for coffee or tea valid March 6 with no expiry, Pink sugar one pound valid March 6 with no expiry, Purple butter coupons 1 and 2 valid March 10 and March 20 for half pound each expiring April 30, No 9 butter must be used by March 14, and unexpired No 1 coupons valid until further notice.
McConnell hosts a Friday March 12 supper in the Hall under Ladies Aid with 35 cent admission and under 14 free. A Red Cross appeal is noted along with a whist drive and dance to benefit aid causes. Also announced is a March 24 McConnell Players comedy Here Comes Kelly and various local visits and news.
Pope Mra W B Strachan spent last week in Brandon. No canvaseers will call in the district during the Red Cross drive. Donations may be left with Pope A M MacKay H B Lorimer or A D Robertson. Myrna McConnell of Crandall visited. Craig of Shilo arrived on leave to spend time with his wife. Mr T Sobkowich is in St Joseph's Hospital Winnipeg. McGill spent time in Winnipeg. Jack McFaren of the RCAF Dauphin came to visit his sister Mrs Geo Smith.
The Red Cross held a March meeting at Mr Shackleford's home. Donations shipped include 11 pairs socks 3 pairs mitts 2 sleeveless sweaters 4 girls blouses 5 skirts 12 sheets 7 wash cloths 1 bar soap 15 quilts and misc items. Junior Red Cross dance set for March 12 at the school house.
Local residents report travels and visits including Mrs L Kaight and Eleanor reuniting with husband in Victoria B C and Mr Reid assuming duties as Oakner Station agent in Winnipeg. Social calls feature Mrs Manchester and daughter in Evesham Sask visiting A Knight home, Miss Jean Collie guest of Mrs D McLennan, and Lance Cpl Jack McMillan visiting Debert Nova Scotia. A February 26 Oakner Hall dance drew $91 for Russia Relief with a planned April 9 event by Oakner Red Cross. Milne Dougal Lellan receive notices to report to Winnipeg. Alex Smith slowly improves after illness. Pte Charles Kennel (Winnipeg) spent weekend at home.
Pilot Officer Jack Bailey and Mrs. Bailey visited Winnipeg last week before heading to Trenton Ontario for instructor training. Mrs. R. Cochrane also visited Winnipeg. Educational films were shown in Memorial Hall by J Poloway. Decker Junior hockey beat Isabella 10 to 7. A Red Cross dance raised over 30. Mission Band and C.G.I.T. met under leaders Mrs Cochrane and Miss Mildred Bailey.
The Cattle Breeders Association of Manitoba reports broad support for the Brandop sale on Wednesday March 17. Seventy eight breeders entered pure bred beef cattle totalling 167 head, later reduced to 150 head, with many herd sires offered from Manitoba's top herds. Buyers urged to act now as the war’s end approaches to raise foundation stock in the province. The Pitlochry rink team of McIntyre, Beamish, Gervan, and Kreager won second prize at Oak River bonspiel.
Mrs Susanah Coppin, born in Ireland to Rev David Cantlon, will turn 99 on March 16. She married Rev Robt Baker in 1871, widowed in 1882, then married John Stephens Coppin in 1897. after his 1908 death she lived near Hamilton with daughter Mrs Fred Houck and has a son Robert Baker in Toronto. Bedridden after a fall last September, she has shown improvement as warmer weather approaches.
The Swine Breeders Association of Manitoba schedules a sale of bred sows pure bred and grade for 11.00 am March 17. An excellent selection will be offered at this public auction. Farmers are urged to boost hog production to fulfil the bacon agreement and Manitoba producers are asked to attend the Brandon Sale to purchase a bred sow.
Urgent appeal urges War Savings and regular stamp purchases. Requests support for brooms made by the blind. A freight train rear-ended another stationary train near Virden last week, killing one man and injuring two.
A reader notes admiration for Imeral Carpenter head of the Salvation Army and recalls his youth as a printer’s devil. The letter highlights how many people express pride in similar humble beginnings.
Canada urges citizens to invest in War Savings Certificates to support the Allied war effort. The appeal emphasizes helping democracy by lending money to the government, presenting the program as a patriotic duty for citizens.
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