Second Series of Canada Savings Bonds on Sale
The Hon. Douglas Abbott announced a second series of Canada Savings Bonds to go on sale October 14 1947. The new bonds dated November 1 will bear 2 percent interest for ten years and may be redeemed anytime at face value plus interest. Purchases exceed 1 200 000 Canadians with payroll savings by 623 810 employees. sales will be run by the Bank of Canada through investment dealers banks and savings institutions.
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Douglas Abbott
Canada Savings
Abbott
Theountry
Canada
Bank of Canada
Unlicensed Radio Owners Fined Across Communities
The Department of Transport has begun court actions against radio owners without licenses for the new year starting April 1. In Winnipegosis Police Court on Thursday fifteen people were fined five dollars plus costs for possession of unlicensed radios. On the same day eleven people at Sifton and thirteen at Fork River faced similar fines as general citizens prefer paying two fifty for a license to avoid penalties.
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Department of Transport
Winnipegosis
Sifton
Fork River
Pope Scotia Anniversary Service Led by Rev Graham
The Pope Scotia anniversary will be held on Sunday October 12 with Rev Graham of Oak River in charge overseeing the program and services.
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Scotia
Graham
Oak River
McConnell Fowl Supper Set for October Fifteenth
The W. A. of McConnell hosts an annual fowl supper on Wednesday October 15. A potato grown by Rob Watt of McConnell weighing 2 pounds 6 ounces is on display at The Echo Office. Any challengers?
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W. A. of
McConnell
Rob Watt
Echo Office
Louise Kirk Bride Elect Honored at Chumah Shower
A Sept 23 gathering at Mr and Mrs A F E Andrew’s home honored Louise Kirk, bride elect for Sept 27. Guests enjoyed a social period, a decorated chair, an address by Olive Smith, a wagon of gifts, and a luncheon for over forty. Anniversary services are planned for Oct 12 with Rev. Graham as guest speaker.
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A. FE. Andrew
Louise Kirk
Louise
Olive Smith
Harry Andrew
Gaylenne Kidd
Graham
Oak River
Lavinia WMS rally and anniversary service announced
An anniversary service for Lavinia is set for Sunday October 19 at 5 50 p m with Rev Onions of Hamiota as guest speaker. A WMS sectional rally will be held at Lavinia Church on Thursday October 30 in the afternoon. Mrs Andrew has returned to her daughter’s home in Hamiota after visiting with her other daughter. Barry McConnell lies in Hamiota Hospital after an appendix operation. A tea hosted by Mrs Roy McConnell on September 23 bid farewell to Mrs Ada Milne who returns to Summerland BC after months with relatives. Lunch was served by Mrs Roy McConnell with assistance from Mrs Lloyd McConnell, Alvin McConnell, and J E Wallace. Mrs J Knight delivered an address and Mrs A W Lief presented Milne a purse and money. A number of old friends.
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Onions
Hamiota
W. M.S
Lavinia Church
Andrew
W. W. Cochrane
E. A. Dixon
Barry McConnell
Hamiota Hospital
Roy McConnell
Ada Milne
Milne
Summerland
B.C
Lloyd McConnell
Alvin McConnell
JE. Wallace
J. Knight
A. W. Lief
Unclear Text Describes Afternoon With Auld Lang Syne
The fragment notes Mrs Milne being present and the event ending with the singing of Auld Lang Syne, indicating a social gathering or farewell moment in a community setting. No further identifiable names, places, or dates are readable.
Decker Rally Day Observed in Combined Service
Decker Rally Day was observed in a 1.30 p.m. Sunday combined service with Superintendent J. D. Quinton presiding and Rev. W. Welsh delivering a special address. Helen Runchey read the story and the junior choir under Miss Emerson provided special music. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs A. L. Decker and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gammack from Brandon, with other guests from Victoria S.C. and Miniota. The community thanks Art Brown for organizing a Senior Boys group. a junior group may form soon under Mr. Champagne.
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J. D. Quinton
W. Welsh
Helen Runchey
Miss Emerson
Pope
Victoria S.C
A. L. Decker
Art Brown
Champagne
Birthday Greetings for Mr William J Stevens
Vernon British Columbia resident Mr William J Stevens turns birthday milestone on October 3 1864 born in Haldi mand County Ontario.
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William J. Stevens
Vernon, B.C
Haldimand County
Ont
Birth announcement for a daughter in Oak Lake Manitoba
A daughter named Betty Jean was born at Hamiota Hospital on Saturday September 27 1947 to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Todd of Oak Lake Manitoba. The birth notice records the new arrival in the local community newspaper.
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Lloyd Todd
Oak Lake, Man
Betty Jean
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