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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1941
Page
8
The local Health Officer urges observance of RAT EXTERMINATION DAYS on April 1 2 and 3 in Hamitonea to curb the rat menace. Citizens should use bait treated with approved poison, place it in infestation spots, and relocate uneaten bait. Safety precautions for children and pets are advised during the three-day campaign.
Mrs J Allen hosted five tables of bridge with high scores by Mrs L Anderson and H Gray. Visitors include Mrs A Neabel and son Jackie from Forrest Man. and Pte Walter Beasley on ten day leave. A WI meeting at Mrs J Allen's home handed in Red Cross work and planned a box social for March 21 at the Church. The Colt Show and Scotia Picnic are set for June 7.
Eight rinks entered the Crandall ladies bonspiel with final results in several divisions led by Mrs. Robus and Mrs. Hyndman. Visitors, training trip updates, and local social notes fill the rest of the report including a bridge drive, Red Cross fundraising, and a March 22 Ambulance Fund event at the Orange Hall.
War savings committee urges participation by March with a call to help smash Hitler. Entrants are directed to Mr. Strickland to submit their entries and support the war effort.
Mr. Ed W. McConnell of Hamiota born in Perth County Ontario on March 21, 1864. A pioneer of 1882, his obituary fragment recalls his early settlement activities and local prominence.
An Order in Council proclaims Sunday March 23 as a day of humble prayer and supplication for the UK Canada and Commonwealth nations and allied powers. A 7 p.m. service at Christ Church invites all to attend and join Empire prayers for peace and justice.
McCONNELL along with H D Robinson Donna and Joan joined Mr Robinsen in Toronto after a Saturday departure. An annual Irish supper and concert Monday yielded a joyful evening with receipts totaling 24.20. Visitors at Brandon Winter Fair included Jno Killob J Killob Geo Brereton and Jas Brereton. Mrs N Brown visits Winnipeg while G Van Norman returned from the East. Bert Nichol left for Portage la Prairie on Tuesday for a four month training period and birthday wishes go to Mrs Geo Irwin on her 84th.
Mr and Mrs Walter Beggs were surprised by neighbors gathered at their Pitlochry home on Saturday March Sth. After a reading The Good Friend by Mr R Fraser, Mr R Fraser presented a travelling case. The group sang For They are Jolly Good Fellows and Auld Lang Syne, then shared lunch.
A wartime call to action describes two rodent pests, the Large Rat and the Small Rat, in vivid terms and urges public response. The message links fighting these pests to buying War Savings Stamps and participating in Hamitone’s Rat Extermination Campaign on April 1 2 8 to reduce destruction and costs for farmers.
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