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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1944
Page
8
New government rules this year direct shippers to gut and rinse dressed birds by removing blood from mouths and throats, washing heads and feet, squeezing vents, and singeing with a flame from gasoline alcohol Manila or craft paper.
Ella Grace Anderson wed Hudson Anderson on November 1 at Oak Liver home of the Hutchings. Rev. J. Palmer officiated. matron of honor Mrs. Frank McPhaden and best man J. Robertson. The couple plans a Winnipeg honeymoon and will reside at Oakner.
Friends gathered at the Wyatt home in Decker to honor Mr. and Mrs. Whyte with gifts of a smoker and lamp and commend Mr. Harry Stewart for 24 years in the Grain Growers elevator. A separate service honored Sgt. K L Hanna of Belgium while other attendees included Wing Commander Allan Dodds and relatives. War Savings stamps urged.
Mrs E J Dixon of Lavinia Manitoba born near Benton Simcoe County Ontario December 6 1863. Came to Manitoba in 1900. Mrs Estella Andrew of Hamiota Manitoba born at Bella River Essex County Ontario December 6 1868. Pioneer of 1881.
Pope Pte Colin McMillan of Camp Shilo spent weekend leave with his mother Mrs Chas McMillan. Mrs W H McDonald of Winnipeg arrived to spend time at her old home. Mrs A Sutherland of Winnipeg arrived to visit sister Mrs J Butler. Owing to poor attendance Scotia Church services will be discontinued for winter.
George Elliott Chumah of Harrowby visited his brother Richard and reconnected with locals. The Mission Circle hosted young district men on Tuesday. Earl Smith of Scotia and Garnet Johnston hosted guests on Wednesday. A Friday church crokinole drive and sing night drew good attendance and enjoyment.
Red Cross dance on Wednesday December 27 at Oakner School with McCallum orchestra. Box Social and Dance Friday December 8 sponsored by Junior Red Cross with 25 cent admission and free for ladies with boxes. Christmas concert set for Friday December 22 at the school. O. S. Melvin Moore visited the Smythes last week.
Urgent blood donors are asked to contact Dr. Hudson or Rev W G Onions at the Red Cross. The Hamiota Curling Club hosts a Draw for a 25 war savings certificate at the Orange Hall on Friday 8 December with 25 cent tickets to benefit POW parcels. Saskatchewan RCMP investigate the death of 65 year old Alexander Vansickle of Naisberry. an 18 year old from Tisdale is held. The annual Children’s Aid concert now named the J H McConnell Memorial Benefit takes place December 1 at 8 pm in McConnell's Hall. A December 2 warehouse sale invites donations of goods to support the cause.
The late John F. McCallum of Hamiota district dies at home on November 23 1944. Born 1870 in Grey County Ontario he moved to Manitoba and ran a blacksmith shop in Oak River before farming in Oakner and retiring to Hamiota. He served on the Municipal Council and urged school consolidation. Funeral at Hamiota United Church November 25 with Rev. W G Onions. interment in Hamiota cemetery. He leaves wife Rebecca and son Lorne and seven grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Tremaine and son Dwyane visited Brandon from November 14 for several days. Mrs. R. G. Shackleford returned home November 24 after visiting Neepawa. Mr. Glen Stewart spent a week in Winnipeg. Lawrence Shayman reported to members at the November 27 meeting in the local elevator office after returning from the U G G convention in Calgary.
McConnell and Mrs R King Jr with Maxine visit Winnipeg. Jerry Pollock of Brandon Technical School home for weekend. Mrs J C Scott undergoing operation at Brandon General Hospital. J W Fowlie in Winnipeg on business. R Hunter and family of Oakner visit the Mil ler home. Wes Morgan has bought and moved the dwelling from the H Pollock farm. William Fowlie confined to bed but now recovering.
The Annual Meeting will be held at the School House in Hamiota on Saturday December 9, 1944 at 2 00 p.m. Members are urged to attend and participate in society affairs.
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