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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1949
Page
9
A. J. Saley owns a cabinet showcasing over 12 000 wood pieces from eleven varieties including African ebony Dutch Guiana purple heart and Indian padouk. The display highlights a rich craft collection drawing local and regional interest.
Saskatchewan government air ambulance service celebrated its third anniversary in February after carrying two thousand patients on mercy flights. The fleet logged one million miles with no crashes since its formation.
The United States Congress provides 100000 and Canada 15000 for the International Peace Garden on the border. President Donald McKenzie notes funds will upgrade the garden on the main highway to Riding Mountain and pave the route to Clear Lake. The garden remains a joint memorial and shared by both nations.
Ottawa reports a federal plan to invest 7.5 million dollars in South Saskatchewan St Mary and Bow river irrigation projects. About two million will fund surveys. completed schemes would irrigate 1.5 million acres, with prior prairie spending totaling 30 million dollars for water, only six million for irrigation.
Housekeeping pattern doubles as a sundress and includes transfer for tailoring. Available in sizes 12 to 20 with fabric estimate for size 16. Send 25 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for order form and instructions.
Williams Lake B C a new industry box shook production is being established here W Hannah and associates Ken Fraser and Ron Evans have begun installation of machinery Jack Pine and spruce from Cariboo mills will be used to produce shooks for the Okanagan Orders are on hand for 50 000 boxes
Clara Lane hosts her school friend Millie Maxwell who remarries Roger, a once wealthy husband. Millie reveals Roger’s flaws including drinking and flirtations, and Clara realizes the tale of Millie’s former life. Mrs Lane notices tension as Millie hints at divorce.
Regina reports Notre Dame College founded by Father Athol Murray in Wilcox in the 1930s has been officially incorporated by Saskatchewan legislature. The small college grew into a multi-sport program with teams called Hounds known for spirit and resilience. The bill passed its third reading without debate.
Kelowna shipped 12 000 cars of fruit and vegetables in the 1948 crop season, the 12 000th car leaving recently. A. K. Loyd, president and general manager of BC Tree Fruits, provided figures showing 11 939 cars had left by March, vs 12 769 at the same point last year and 15 817 in 1947.
Ottawa reports unemployment insurance payments totaling about 123 million dollars over three years. Labor Minister Mitchell disclosed to MP D. J. McCuaig that payments were 51.085 million in 1946, 32.039 million in 1947, and 40.268 million in 1948.
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