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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1941
Page
4
Last week marked fire prevention week and households are urged to inspect chimneys and stove pipes for winter safety. The warning notes 1939 and 1940 fire deaths among children and stresses parental responsibility, with guidance to clean chimneys and repair heating systems. A Winnipeg ad seeks a man for a Rawleigh route.
A local Unit of the Army and Navy Veterans in Canada lists residents of the Village and Municipality of Hamiota who have enlisted for service with His Majesty's Forces. The notice, signed by secretary Jno MacMillan, asks relatives to notify of further enlistments and names numerous individuals including Anderson, G Liddle, H Anderson, Jno Longmuir, James Maitland, and many others, reflecting broad community involvement.
A delegation from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce chemurgic committee urged government backing for a special research body to seek new uses for farm products. They discussed germ oil and wheat alcohol, proposed a Western Canada test plant for power alcohol, and noted Australia’s planned output. They suggested expanding crops like soya beans and linking the organization to the National Research Council or Agricultural Department Research Bureau.
Oakner Hall hosts a Junior Red Cross event on Friday October 11 featuring two one act plays. Local visitors include Mies Phylis Rankin in Winnipeg and Corinne Kennedy with Merlyn Jordan visiting Mr and Mrs M J Kennedy and others from Winnipeg and Shoal Labs. Anniversary services for Oakner United Church will be held Sunday October 26 at 11 am.
Mrs Brandon of Oakner visits son L Brandon in Norgosy Saskatchewan. Mrs McFeely traveled to Winnipeg last Sunday. Frank Harrison of the RCAF Brandon spent the weekend at home. Mr and Mrs Sobkowich and family drove to Winnipeg last weekend. L A C King ROA F Rivers stayed with Mr and Mrs J Brandon last weekend. Orps Dick Jordan and L A C John Campbell ROA F Rivers visited Mr and Mrs Kennedy last Monday.
The usual Sunday worship is withdrawn for anniversary services and Sunday School meets at 11. Rev W Turnbull leads anniversary services at Wardale on Sunday. Visitors to Winnipeg last weekend include Mrs Jess Richardson Miss Betty Turnbull and W Satterthwaite. Miss E Kernsham and Mr M Neilson attended the Brandon teachers convention. Mrs M Patterson and Pte L Watt from Shilo visited Mrs E M Patterson. Mr and Mrs L V Reaman spent time with his parents. Mr J A McConnell returned from the East.
The delegation features Dr. McKennie of Winnipeg and Clint Henderson of Montreal with Dr. D. Mc. Farlane of Ste. Anne de Bellevue Cecil Lament of Winnipeg and D L Mor rell of Montreal plus KR T Kelley of Hamilton and a North West Line Elevators Association rep.
The World Wheat report details the Crop Testing Plan analyzing over 13 000 wheat samples in summer 1940. About 5 000 samples were C or mixtures, signaling low yield and poor grade. Elevator agents persuaded roughly 41 percent of O and Mixture farmers to switch to certified seed, improving crops and world market quality. Factors raising prices include broader Roasia fighting, scarcity in Italy, rationing, and poor harvests in Western Canada. Prices lower due to UK deliveries above prewar, Spain 1941 output, and favorable European weather for fall farming.
The Women’s Institute gathered in the Orange Hall on Tuesday October 7. The session began with “O Canada” and featured a reading on The Flag by Mrs A L Sutherland followed by an address on Cancer and other diseases by Dr.
Conveners presented Hudson Reports and drew for a comforter won by Mr. Wm. Mc Connell. The meeting closed with The National Anthem and Mizpath benediction. On Thursday three carloads of the WS ladies travelled to Kenton for an Institute meeting at Mrs. Gordon Hunter's home. Corporal Brims and Mrs. Chambers participated in the program and all enjoyed the social afternoon with Kenton ladies.
Notices include Memorial Notices cards of Thanks options at 50c per insertion. Prayer service at Christ Church moves to Wednesdays at 7 30 to 7 45 p.m during fall and winter. Reube Pangman of McConnell dies in Winnipeg Hospital aged 68 years 1 month 18 days. funeral held and interment at Hamiota cemetery with more details to follow next week.
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