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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1942
Page
8
A patriotic verse praises every family member and worker aiding the war effort. The narrator sees tear dimmed eyes and shattered hopes yet notes collective effort across forces, farms, shops, ships, and homes as the nation strives for victory. It emphasizes true aim and unity in labor.
The Blanshard Hamiota Miniota Unit No. 30 reports all municipalities exceeded their sale quotas for the Third Victory Loan. Quotas: Blanshard 45000 Hamiota 55000 Miniota 36000. Totals show unit sales 166300 against a unit quota of 136000 with 600 applications.
Dr. H Bennett warns erosion danger and soil control gains A net operating surplus of 1 457 821 42 after payments to the Manitoba government and loan provisions. Patronage dividends of 680 000 to be distributed to 169 local associations. C H Burnell retires from the Board. T R George elected to fill vacancy. W J Parker re elected president with G N McConnell and J W Baldwin as officers and other members named.
Sunday service at 11 o clock invites all to worship. Sunday school meets at noon. Russell Barry infant son of Mr and Mrs Asseltine christened in morning service. Isabel Allen substitutes in high school for Mr Neilson under doctor care. An epidemic of colds is passing through the community with few exceptions.
Mrs J Neabel and children from Forrest visited her parents Mr and Mrs J McGhee last week. Mrs A J Strachan and Donna Jean of Minnedosa visited Mrs Strachan Sr at W B Strachan home. Mrs E Johnston who stayed with her parents has left to join her ROM VR husband in Halifax. The sale at Mr Geo Smith's home drew strong attendance and good prices for stock and implements despite the cold.
Auction notices outline sales at Robt. Ritchie farm near Decker for horses cattle implements and more on November 17 at 11 a.m. Fraser farm near Beulah lists 10 horses 34 head of Shorthorn cattle 23 silver foxes and 2 white foxes with cash terms on November 19 starting 10 a.m. Robinson farm near Crandall sells 9 horses 18 cattle pigs and implements on November 20 at 11 a.m. See bills for details.
J Knight Glen Stewart base joined the R G F in Winnipeg. Mr. J W Stewart and Laverne McConnell returned from Winnipeg on Friday last. Mr A N Thompson came home Monday night after trips to Calgary and Moose Jaw.
The Hamiota Hospital Board invites tenders for 1 cord of green sawn wood 14 inches long or in poles and for 414 tons of clean ice delivered to the hospital. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders close at 12 noon on November 21. Secretary Mrs. M. Hemphill.
I am leaving Ham iota around December 1st and offer the balance of my household effects for private sale. Monarch Range Heater Coal Oil Heater Chiffonier Sewing Machine two rockers Simmons bed complete Large dresser and stand Kitchen cabinet large cupboard Boiler Toronto couch Tub bench Cabinet Radio Mantel clock three small tables tubs kitchen table and chairs Linoleum rug 6x9 Axminster rug 8x10 Verandah chairs Fruit and pickles and numerous small articles.
Lavinia Mies Willoby of Winnipeg visits the city and stays with cousins Mrs. Wm MecDonnell and Mrs. B A Dixon. Corporal A Knight from Camp Shilo spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. (name cut off).
The Hamiota General Hospital receives a $500 gift from the estate of the late Samuel Andrew. The donation supports hospital services and community health needs, announced ahead of Friday and Saturday screenings featuring Johnny Eager at the Shoal Lake Picture Show.
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