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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 17, 1943
Page
8
Advertisement offering a Winnipeg Dominion Business College course valued up to 200 and a 33 percent cash discount. Apply at The Echo Office.
Brandon letter from S MacARTON executive secretary of the Children’s Aid Society of Western Manitoba explains annual concert dance and sale fundraisers are ongoing. The note thanks local supporters and asks readers not to misinterpret recent ads as a cancellation while praising community efforts.
Auction of horses cattle implements and furniture on Friday November 19 at 10 30 a m at the Thos E Bell farm one mile north of Harding terms cash lunch provided see bills for details
A large turnout at the faw copper on Toesday November 9th realized $9000. Mr. E A Dison attended the UGG convention in Winnipeg last week. Wilma Cochrane of Camp Shilo visited her parents Mr and Mrs W Cochrane. Pte Marjory Beami e returned to Kingston Ontario after a two week furlough at home. Pte Phyllis Ball returned to Camp Shilo after furlough at home.
The Red Cross Society schedules its annual meeting for November 18 at the home of Mrs J Walker, inviting all ladies to attend. Also planned is a ROA F No 1 Rivers concert on November 19 at 8 30 with bingo after lunch, admission 35 cents adults 20 cents children.
The regular monthly WMS meeting was held at Mrs Huck's home on Friday November 12 with strong attendance. Mrs Kidd's group led the session and Mrs Chas Lewie of Crandall spoke on her summer trip to Flin Flon. At Mrs W R Kirk's home on Wednesday another Red Cross quilt was completed. The gravel gang completed gravelling three miles west of Herb Smith's corner to the municipality boundary.
Local Red Cross at McConnell reports 5 quilts 5 shirts 5 pyjamas 5 bed jackets 5 gowns 6 sleepers 5 girls dresses 1 lady dress 1 child outfit 5 face cloths 2 seaman socks 5 gloves 11 socks mailed. OG I I T led by John Allen. WMS and Ladies Aid held meetings and bazaars. Community Christmas Tree planned for December 22 with concert bazaar and dance announced.
A C G L T rally in Hamiota on Saturday November 13 welcomed Provincial Secretary Miss M Robb and Provincial President Miss Ann Campbell. Forty four girls and five leaders attended from Shoal Lake Decker McConnell and Hamiota with worship, songs, and talks on missions and choosing friends followed by recreation and a picnic supper.
The closing worship service was conducted by Misses Robb and Campbell and the rally concluded with the playing of Taps.
The Hamiota Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting at the School House in Hamiota on Saturday November 27, 1943 at 2 00 p.m. Annual reports will be presented and officers elected.
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