Hamiota Echo Names Venables and Josey Publishers
The Hamiota Echo announces C. W. Venables and W. H. Josey as publishers dated November 7, 1945.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1945
Page
4
The Hamiota Echo announces C. W. Venables and W. H. Josey as publishers dated November 7, 1945.
Hamiota United Church filled for Remembrance Day service on November 11 with veterans from two wars. Major the Rev Earl S Dixon preached on faith. The Roll of Honour listing 121 local enlistees was unveiled and dedicated. seven names bear a gold cross for those who sacrificed. Dixon spoke on overseas padre service in North Africa Sicily Italy Rome and its impact on faith.
Gladys Evelyn Smith eldest daughter of William Smith and the late Mrs Smith of Shoal Lake Man wed John William Andrew second son of in a quiet ceremony at McConnell United Church McConnell Man on Thursday October 25 1945.
Mr D S McMurachy and the late Mrs McMurachy were married in McConnell Manitoba with Rev W Welsh presiding. The bride wore a coral dressmaker suit and gold earrings from the groom. Maid of honor was Mrs Robert Lowe and best man was Donald McMurachy. A dinner for 32 followed at the bridegroom’s home. The couple plans a short honeymoon in Minnedosa and Winnipeg before settling on a farm in McConnell.
Local Hall Board announces a Whist Drive and Dance on Friday November 16 with cards at 830 pm. Community notices list residents visiting relatives in Dauphin Detroit Macklin and Winnipeg plus a Junior Red Grass amateur concert and dance November 30 with prizes of 10 7 and 5 dollars and entries to Roberta Watt. A memorial service drew good attendance on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs A G Little are visiting friends in Winnipeg. The couples plan social visits and local sightseeing while staying in the Canadian city.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. A N Thompson held a farewell gathering at their home before moving to Brandon. The WMS and WA hosted a meeting at the McConnell manse with nineteen ladies present, sharing reports on the rally and a fowl supper fundraiser.
Winnipeg visitors include Mrs Hall and Mr W Gregory while Harvey Wyatt spent weekend with uncle Harry Stewart. Miss Paterson visits Shellmouth brother’s general store. Miss Laura Wallace and C G I T members held a church supper. A WMS Thankoffering service and a temperance address were held. Materal mass at St Joseph’s Cathedral marked the marriage of Pte Helen McFarren of Winnipeg to L A C Voon Cote of Three Rivers. The bride, attended by Father Cloutier, wore a white triple sheet over taffeta with orange blossom veil. After a reception for 25 guests, the couple left for Shaw Manigram Falls and will resume duties in Winnipeg and Ottawa.
Chumah Remembrance Day was observed on Sunday drawing solid attendance. A social evening planned for Friday at the church was postponed or adjusted due to weather and scheduling.
Hon. J S McDermott provincial Minister of Mines and Natural Resources warns that despite the war ending the urgent demand for Manitoba forest products remains. He emphasizes continued support for farmers and farm workers in wood cutting to meet需求.
A November 5 statement urged farmers veterans and loggers to take winter jobs in Manitoba woods. It frames forest work as a national service and notes ongoing demand for forest products despite the end of major wars in Europe and the Pacific. It promotes gainful work for people and equipment involved in woods operations this winter.
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