Urgent Recruiting Push Amid Global War Threats
War news from Europe and radio broadcasts urge all men of military age and fitness to offer service without delay. Chairmen of local Recruiting Committees must organize drives directing recruits to nearest Recruiting Representative for free transport to Medical Board Centres. Apply to F. O. Bennett, Local Registrar, Hamiota.
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Europe
Brostesste
British Commonwealth of Nations
Western Hemisphere
Canada
Young Men Learn A Trade For RCAF Ground Mechanics
The Dominion War Emergency Training Programme outlines an eighteen week course for ground mechanics in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Applicants must have at least Grade VIII or X, undergo a physical exam, and may receive a living allowance during training. Enquiries to George Collins Winnipeg or RCAF Recruiting Centres.
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Dominion
Royal Canadian Air Force
R.C.A.F
Br.c.a.f
Ottawa
George Collins
Legislative Building
Winnipeg
Army
F.C. Bennett
Birthday greetings for MR W STEVENS from Vernon B C
Birthday list notice requests readers to contribute names dates and places of birth for Hamiota district residents living or former residents. It cites MR W STEVENS of Vernon BC born October 3 1864 in Haldimand County Ontario and invites submissions to the Echo Office to publish near birthdays.
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Stevens
Vernon B.C
Haldimand County, Ont
Hamiota
Echo
Lavinia United Church Anniversary Service Planned
The Lavinia United Church marks its anniversary on Sunday October 5 with Rev. Bill of Crandall preaching as minister.
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Lavinia
Honor Roll of Hamiota Enlistees for His Majesty's Forces
Local unit lists villagers and municipality residents of Hamiota who have enlisted for service with His Majesty's Forces. The notice requests relatives or friends to notify Jno MacMillan, secretary, of further enlistments and provides numerous names of enlisted individuals.
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Army and Navy Veterans
Canada
Hamiota
His Majesty's
Jno MacMillan
Reduced Railway Rates for Thanksgiving Week End
Special rail fares of single fare and one quarter for the round trip are announced by Osborne Scott, passenger traffic manager of the Canadian National Railways Western Lines, for the Thanksgiving Day week end. The low fare is valid between all stations of the Canadian National Railways to Canada and on sale from October 10 at 2 pm to October 13. Passengers may travel until midnight October 14 or the first train after if no service on that date, in tourist coaches and standard sleepers. Officials expect heavy movement between local points as a long week end before Christmas approaches.
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Osborne Scott
Canadian Nations Railways
Western Lines
Canadian National Railways
Canada
More Old Fur Needed for Seamen Coats Response
Three large cartons contain five fur coats fur linings a large cape collars caps and small pieces sent by Mrs Chambers convenor. This marks the start of a larger collection effort and neighbors are urged to contribute more furs for seamen’s coats.
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Mrs. Chambers
Lavinia United Churches Schedule of Services
Rev W M Turnbull to lead services at McConnell Decker Lavinia churches with Sunday School times and afternoon church services listed for each location. McConnell holds 11 a m service and 1 30 p m church. Decker 12 30 p m Sunday School and 1 30 p m church. Lavinia 2 p m Sunday School and 3 p m church.
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McConnell
Decker
Lavinia
Hamiota United Church anniversary services set for October
Hamiota United Church announces anniversary services on Sunday October 5 with Rev H Dickson of Gilbert Plains as guest speaker. A freak potato contest drew 14 entries with top prizes going to Elwyn Houck Helen Sneid and Keith Myles. consolation nickels go to Doreen Johnson Eddie Smith Lloyd Anderson Reggie Hedley Bobbie Riddell Helen Wray Leslie Dale Bobby Fraser Helen Dale and Irvin Davis. Call The Echo Office to collect payments.
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Hamiota United Church
H. Dickson
Gilbert Plains
Elwyn Houck
Helen Sneid
Keith Myles
Doreen Johnson
Eddie Smith
Pope
Lloyd Anderson
Oakner
Reggie Hedley
Bobbie Riddell
Helen Wray
Leslie Dale
Bobby Fraser
Helen Dale
Irvin Davis
Lorne Dickie
Echo Office
Community Notices and Local Requests in Hamiota
October postings invite entries for the Committee I P Strickland and T M Levins or at local banks. Buy brooms made by the Blind. Village Court of Revision on October 6 at 5 pm. War Savings Certificates urged. WANTED wood turning and repair work by Wm Allshire. Scotia Anniversary Services October 12 at 7 30 pm with Rev H I Bowman as guest speaker and no supper.
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Hamiota
Spm
Allshire
Hamida
Scotia
H.I. Bowman
Isabella
W Turnball
McConnell
Advertising offer for Dominion Business College course
An advertisement promises savings on a Winnipeg Dominion Business College course valued up to 200 dollars. It claims 32 discount on regular cash charges and directs applicants to The Echo Office.
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Dominion Business College
Winnipeg
Echo Office
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