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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1940
Page
8
The Chumah Anniversary Concert will be held in the church on Friday October 18 at 8 p m Miss H Campbell Brandon teacher and lecturer who recently taught in London will share experiences and perform a reading Mr Stewart Lenore prominent Scotch soloist will entertain Admission 25c and 15c
Decker district reports 276 dollars raised in the recent Red Cross canvas. W I members met with President Mrs Edgar Alexander for a first aid demonstration by Mrs L Cochrane and others from Hamiota First Aid class. Christmas parcels to overseas boys urged via committee members.
Hamiota United Church lists services for October 20 1940 at 11 am and 7 pm with Holy Communion in the evening led by Rev. A. E. Smith of Rapid City. The notice urges Holy prayers on Thursdays and invites all to join in prayer for national strength.
Dora Francie a patient at Hamiets Hospital after appendicitis operation. Deloraine residents Mr Thomas and daughter Margaret visit at Mr and Mrs C Brown. Cypress River visitors Mr and Mrs Lorne Brandon and daughter Donna stay with Jos Brandon. Winnipeg visitors Mr and Mrs R Haentor and son visit Mrs Hunter's parents. Phyllis Rankin and Esther Rankin visit with G Y Rankin family. Brandon resident Mr A Bradley spends week with W Francis family. Ann Burkholder of Medina School visits home. Ivan Kirk of Decker visiting J Milne family. Donna Kennedy and Donald of Winnipeg visit parents over long weekend. Smithson family spent weekend at Wapella. Red Cross Bazaar in Oakner school on Wednesday November 20. Junior Red Cross volunteers handle all work. Calf Club meeting Friday November 8. Annual High School Dance in Oakner Hall on November 1. See bills for details.
A Crandall shower for Mrs Lawrence Shetler featured gifts carried in by Viola Lewis and Muriel Irvine as Claudie and Sheila Dickey sang. Gretchen offered thanks, followed by a dainty lunch. Winnipeg visitor W W Lewis and two sons called on relatives while others traveled between Crandall and nearby towns. Two October weddings in Crandall were held at the United Church Manse with Rev R K Elliott presiding, the couples planning to reside in Crandall and Winnipeg.
McConnell and Mrs H Winkler of Winnipeg visit A Pangman home. Pollock Jr takes Grade XII in Stonewall. Nichol relieving on the Cardale section. Harvey Pollock, Alton Emerson and Wm McMarachy called to Brandon for training. Reaman family from Yorkton visiting son L Reaman. Reg. Moffatt returns from Rapid City. Syrok and Ron return from Elphinstone. L Lates and Orlob of Watson with Arbuthnott family weekend visit. Miss G McConnell Basswood and Miss Paterson Reston home for Thanksgiving. Miss Kermabam spent a day at Cartwright and Mr Webb Brandon. Mr and Mrs M Parker Elm Creek spent weekend at M Parker home.
The local Army and Navy Veterans unit in Canada publishes a roll of men from Hamiota village and municipality who have enlisted for service with His Majesty's Forces. The list includes Anderson G Mansell E Anderson H M. McDougall L J and many others, with a request for relatives to notify G B Key, secretary, of any further enlistments.
Ill health and retirement prompt a large farm goods sale on Oct 23 1940 at the southwest quarter 36 12 24 four miles north and one mile west of Kenton Manitoba. Items include horses cows machinery tools grain poultry and household wares with cash terms and a 6 0 reserve on a tractor.
McConnell Bros hold an auction at the farm of Mrs W F Short in section 21 13 22 near Oak River. Horses cattle and farm implements are to be sold Friday October 18 starting at 11 o clock a.m.
The advertisement touts experienced staff and the latest scientific equipment to guarantee top optical service and invites readers to phone the hotel for an appointment.
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