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Hamiota Echo

Location

Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 03, 1944

Page

8

Man seeks farm work with honest pay and good home

Wanted advertisement from a man seeking work on a farm in Hamiota. He values honest wages and a good home, and provides a phone contact.

Hamiota

From Germany to Canada a POW talks in Orange Hall

Jane Dale of Hamiota Manitoba reports Corps Geoffry Pasquill of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders repatriated from Camp VIII B in Germany addresses the public in Orange Hall on Friday April 21. He recalls comrades from Dieppe, life in captivity, the value of letters and Red Cross parcels, and hopes for a swift return home.

Geoffry Pasquil Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Orange Hall Hubert Sheridan Bert Sherry Earl Brooks Bill Rothnie England Hubert Charlie Norrie Bernard Binder Sherville Isabella Dieppe Germany Goffrey Pasquill Red Cross Canada Pasquill Jane Dale Hamiota

W.A. Red Cross Meeting Funds Raised and Missing Pilot

The W A and Red Cross Society gathered at Mrs Morrison's home with Mrs Collie presiding and Mrs Strachan assisting. A quilt draw raised 12.75 dollars with prize won by Mrs Angus and ticket by Mrs Jarrett. A treasure gift of 2 dollars also went to Mrs Jarrett. Edwin Holland, A A F of Minneapolis, grandson of Mr and Mrs Jas Angus, is reported missing over enemy territory.

W.A. and Red Cross Society Minneapolis U.S.A Jas. Angus

McConnell L A C and Mrs Nixon visit Ottawa kin

McConnell L A C and Mrs H Nixon of Ottawa visited the former's sister Mrs S Swanson last week. Mr Geo McConnell vice president of the Pool Elevator has been elected Regional Director for Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba for the National Service War Labor Board. Mr Wm Syrnyk of Dauphin is building a new home for his brother N Syrnyk. Miss M Knight of Winnipeg is visiting at her home. St M George Paterson of Prince Rupert B C is visiting relatives and renewing acquaint ances on his furlough.

L AC H. Nixon Ottawa S. Swanson Geo. McConnell Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba National Service War Labor Board Wm. Syrnyk Dauphin N. Syrnyk M. Knight Winnipeg St.m. George Paterson Prince Rupert, B.C

Mother's Day Service Observed by Decker Church

Decker Church and Sunday School will hold a special Mother's Day service on Sunday May 14 at 1 30 p m to honor mothers. The Decker community reports a beneficial local rainstorm. Mr and Mrs Hanlin formerly of Arrow River have moved to a farm.

Decker Hanlin Arrow River

Community Notes Highlight Births Visits and Local Plans

Formerly occupied by Clarence Arbuck welcomes new baby daughter Margaret Beat rice to Mr. and Mrs. Frank James. Mrs Geo Pollock and daughter from McConnell visit with Mrs Pollock's parents Mr and Mrs W Baxter. Mrs Arthur Knight guests at Knight Smith home. W O Thomas Bailey week end guest from Souris at his parents home. L A C Reg Decker week end visitor from No 12 Brandon, posted to Grand Prairie. C G I T leader Miss Edna Pangman guests of Mrs F W Decker. Plans for Bazaar and Sale of Lunch. watch for date. Son arrived Monday at Hamiota Hospital for Mr and Mrs Alfred Stace.

Clarence Arbuck Margaret Beatrice Frank James Geo. Pollock McConnell Decker Brandon Grand Prairie C.G.I.T Edna Pangman F. W. Decker Hamiota Hospital Alfred Stace

Spell Out Address To Speed The Delivery Of Troops Mail

In England, April mail delivery to Canadian troops improves as the Canadian Postal Corps urges home and soldiers to spell out addresses. Half the mail is still misaddressed. suggestions include writing out ranks and unit names fully rather than abbreviations to ensure parcels and letters reach the invasion troops quickly.

England Canadian Postal Corps Europe A. B. Jones CAC WIS Cao

Canadian Army unit names should be written in full

Officials urge spelling out every Canadian Army unit name to prevent confusion from abbreviations. The change aims to standardize reporting across ranks and commands and ensure clarity in communications.

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Red River S.H.C J. G. McConnell Hamiota Auctioneer Iner E. J. Venables & Son Manitoba Government Liquor Control Commission Government Liqueur Control Commission Canadian Armoured Brigade Beardon Shoal Lake Movies Optometrists Kensington Portage Ave Winnipeg - Manitoba Watkins Hamrota Lenore Virden Minnedosa The J. R. Watkins Co RSW Man District Fire Office Sprickland Crown Life Representative Harry Cooke Crandall Fred C. Bennest T. Sheridan W. H. Cox Neepawa Iran Court Hamiota Court Hamiota No. 267 Wm. McBain John McGhee Ree -Fee L. S. Taylor Burgess’ Office Royal Bank
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