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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 10, 1943
Page
4
Thetriet No 30 comprising Branshard Hamiota and Miniota surpassed its goal by 882000, subscribing 835000. Hamiota led with 972000 more than half the total and 52000 over quota. Dominion target was 1200000,000, exceeded by 187800,000.
The fall union service is set for Sunday at 11 with Sunday School at noon and a cordial invitation extended. Ladies Aid hosts Friday evening visit. Christmas Tree display on December 2 with a good program to follow. Bazaar planned November 12. Holylea War Workers event on November 26 includes concert bazaar and dance.
At the annual meeting of the Women's Work Board of the local Red Cross the officers were elected: President Mrs E A Dixon, vice president Mrs J Knight, secretary Mrs Shackleford, treasurer Miss Olive Rockley, knitting convenor Mrs Boyd, sewing convenor Mrs L McConnell, quilt convenor Mrs Thompson. Shipments to head quarters include 61 quilts 36 snub quilts 1 blanket 113 knitted articles 386 sewing articles. Pte Marjorie Beamish and Pte Phyllis Ball furloughs noted. Wm Foxton left for Winnipeg while Rev W G Onions preached at the anniversary service.
The Decker amateur concert and dance attracted a large audience Friday night. Judges Mre Robertson Isa Bella Mrs Trompson and Mrs F James Lavinia evaluated the event. The Thankoffering service will be Sunday November 4 at 730 pm with Rev Wr Bowman Isa Bella as speaker. War Savings Stamps sales reached 1800 in the primary room and 5175 in the intermediate room.
Dancing groups led by Marie Sanley and Jean Campbell entertain residents while local volunteers raise over $100 for W.I. funds. New residents Jas Pangman and Edna Pangman settle in a brick cottage on Main Street and Ilene McDonald visits from Hamiota Hospital. A baby girl arrives at Hamiota Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robt Gammack as girls prepare for the O G LT Rally in Decker led by Margaret Robb. Royal Canadian Navy sailor Thomas Anderson visits family in Esquimalt.
Mrs W J Pollock visits Brandon while Jackie Caldwell goes to Winnipeg. Ladies at Mrs Jos E Kirk’s home completed a quilt. During Sunday service Erma Hazlewood presented a pulpit Bible for the Mission Circle. Bernice Kirk presented a pulpit Hymnary for the Mission Band. Mr W R Kirk and Mrs Jos Andrew accepted items for the church, noting the 1903 pulpit Bible opening.
The Wo men’s Institute held its annual meeting in Orange Hall on Tuesday November 2 with Mrs Hud son presiding. The group adopted the Homemakers Creed and reviewed reports from coordinators. They planned the Home Comers Dance for December 29 and noted a 64.50 donation to the Manitoba Cancer Relief Institute with thanks to teachers and students.
A memorial style notice honors Misa Joan Webber bride elect of November. A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Smith on Friday evening November. Gifts were presented in a decorated basket by Miss Bernice Kirk and Miss Marguerite Andrew. Contests and a social hour with lunch followed.
The Red Cross Society schedules its annual meeting for Thursday November 18 at Mrs J Walker’s home with all ladies invited. It also plans a Euchre drive and dance at the school on Friday November 26.
The Vil lage and Rural Municipality of Hamiota held annual meetings. A S Mair L S Taylor Geo Spearman were re elected to the Village Council. Wilford Coohran Rose McNaught and John McMillan were acclaimed on the Trustee Board though papers for McMillan arrived late. Rural Municipality nominations included Reeveship candidates John Riddell and Kenneth R Fraser and Ward 1 John McLellan Ward 2 A Brethour. Ward 8 had no nominations. Voting for Reeve on Friday November 19. See billie for voting places.
Mrs Elizabeth Thomson of Hamiota born Huron County Ontario November 14 1851 and Mrs S Kirk of Vancouver born St Marys Ontario November 17 1853 celebrated as pioneers of 1882.
The Echo promotes a 33 percent cash discount on a Dominion Business College course valued up to 200 dollars in Winnipeg. It urges readers to apply at The Echo Office while noting a rationed paper supply and the removal of delinquent subscribers from the mailing list.
The Canadian Pacific Railway’s Angus Shops in Montreal are expanding output to produce main marine engines and condensers for Royal Canadian Navy escort vessels. Engines, 89 tons with bed plates, are assembled alongside ongoing Valentine tank repairs, using released capacity to speed production without new buildings. Chief H B Bowen oversees a versatile motive power department adapting to wartime needs.
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