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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1945
Page
4
Maritime community notice lists C W Venables Pihtishere and W H Jossey in a March 14 1945 entry. It records local names and a brief event reference from the Hamiota Echo. The note is terse and lacks details beyond the names and date.
McConnell residents attended a diverse program and dance at the local hall, led by chairman Mr. George McConnell, with attendance described as large and appreciated. Notices invite donations to the Red Cross campaign still at $970.50 and announce a farm stock sale in Kenton on March 29 led by auctioneer J. L. Curry.
A political speech will cover the stand of the Manitoba Non-Partisan Government in the next Dominion Election and related matters. The address is set to discuss policy and electoral positioning affecting provincial and federal affairs.
The funeral of Stanley Francis Morris was held Monday March 5 1945 at Christ Church Melita Manitoba with Veterans in charge. Rev Cross led the service and Morris had been treated at Deer Lodge Hospital before passing on March 2 after his February decline. Born in Farnborough England 1904 he moved to Canada aged five and later farmed near Melita and Griswold before joining the militia in 1938 and later serving in WWII until an honorable discharge. He married Helen Gordon in 1941. Pallbearers were Veterans and memorial floral tributes noted from family and local groups.
The session resumes church services at 3 p m on Sunday. A Jamboree with cards and dancing is planned for Friday March 16 in the Schoolroom. News notes Mr Robt Knight and sons Gerald and Bruce spent the weekend with the Knight family. A quiet wedding occurred March 7 in Neepawa Church Margaret Boyd wed Leslie Ryder. The Red Cross shipped 2 turtle neck sweaters 6 quilts 20 diapers 3 nightgowns 2 blouses 3 boys pants. March 7 Women’s Work Board met at Mrs Ph D Shackleford’s. Mrs Dave Brown introduced. Mrs I A Dixon welcomed her with gifts. Lunch followed. Mr A S Skinner visited Winnipeg last week. An Irish supper is planned in the church on March 20. Gunner Dave Brown returns to Shoal Lake after serving overseas since 1940, on March 10.
Agnes Gray aged 80 died in Brandon Hospital on March 5 1945 after a two month illness. Born Agnes Henderson in Cromerty Hibbert Ont she moved to the district in 1882 with her parents. She married William H Gray the first wedding in Scotia and remained active in church school and municipal life. Survived by three sons Thomas Hamiota George Rabbit's Creek Vancouver and David Beechy Sask and two daughters Mrs A Hunter Beechy and Mrs E Kirton Saskatoon plus eighteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral March 10 at Hamiota United Church conducted by Rev W G Onions. pallbearers listed.
The Chumah Go Getters held a Tuesday night session March 6 at Mrs. John Hazlewood's home. Harvey Kirk spoke on Here the United States took Responsibility from West of the Date Line. Irvine Lewis discussed The Life and Work of Dr. Washington Carver followed by games and lunch. Two Red Cross quilts were finished Wednesday at Hazlewood homes. Sympathies extended to families of Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Andrew of Exeter Ontario, formerly Chumah.
The Decker bonspiel Consolation Event finishes with rinks led by L. Bedford first A. H. Gill second W. Jamieson third and J. D. Quinton fourth. Five Decker rinks are curling in the Isabella bonspiel.
J. D. Quinton and others are listed as participants with Quinton's rink taking first in Farmers and second in Citizens events. R. Cooke's rink won in Citizen’s while W. Gregory placed fourth in Challenge. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs A H Gill and Jack Bailey. Mrs L Cochrane reports 10 quilts received from Decker. Gill to represent Decker Oddfellows at Winnipeg Grand Lodge.
Birthday notices honor Mrs Copper Coppin of Hamiota born Ballyorgan County Cork Ireland on March 16 1844 and Mr WM Angus of Scotia Manitoba born Langside Hythia Aberdeenshire Scotland on March 19 1854. Edmund W McConnell of Hamiota born Perth County Ontario March 21 1864 listed as Pioneer of 1882.
The notice urges immediate purchase of War Savings stamps and calls for regular contributions to the Red Cross Blood Bank. It directs donors to give their names to Dr. Hudson or the Rev W Onions.
The event at the school on Friday March 16 features cards from 8:30 p.m. with music by the Hamiota orchestra. Sponsored by the Red Cross Society, admission 50 cents. Donations urged at the Post Office and hosts Mr and Mrs Cliff Bradley with their daughter visited the Smiths.
Subscriptions due and overdue notices urge readers to drop in and pay. Banquet and meeting priced at $1.00 to be held Wednesday April 18 at the United Church in Hamiota with Manitoba Premier Stuart Garson as speaker. Tickets available at J P Strickland’s office and the local Drug Store.
An auction near M wa on March 22 features 4 horses 4 milk cows 3 calves and extensive farm equipment. Items include tractors drills binders threshers combines plows mowers and miscellaneous implements with many in excellent or good condition. Proceeds go to THOS G LONG proprietor and J F M Johnston auctioneer in Crandall Ex.
McConnell holds service at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 12. Lavinia hosts service at 3 p.m. Decker Church and Sunday School at 1 30 p.m.
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