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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1940
Page
8
Youth Sunday will be observed at Christ Church Hamiota on Sunday October 27. Members of the Young People's Society assist at Evensong at 7 p.m. The Curate will deliver an address geared to youth and baptism is featured. All ages are invited.
Thursday night at Christ Church a prayer service for every name on the Ham iota Honor Roll and district was held from 7 30 to 7 45. The event invited mothers fathers brothers sisters and friends to join in the prayers.
Mr and Mrs D Mitchell and family of Ingelow were weekend visitors at the latter s parents Mr and Mrs G Y Rankin Mr and Mrs Y Rankin spent a few days last week visiting in Ingelow A Calf Club meeting will be held on Friday November 8 Every body interested is asked to attend The date of the Junior Red Cross Bazaar has been changed from November 20 to November with The annual High School Dance will be held in Oakner Hall on November 1 Please see bills for particulars.
Notice states no news items accepted after 3 p.m. on Tuesdays due to Wednesday half holiday for the period. Applies to all departments and requires adherence to the revised deadline.
McConnell Rev sod Mre Tarabal returned from Winnipeg on Saturday. Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Atkinson over the week end were Mr and Mrs H Atkin son of Wawanesa and Mrs J Meakin and family of Bernie. Visitors to Winnipeg last week were Mr and Mrs Reg Pangman Mr and Mrs J Richardeon and Garry Miss E Emerson and J VanNorman. Mrs J VanNorman is recovering from a major operation. Mr and Mrs Collins of Brandon visited Mr and Mrs A Pangman. Mr and Mrs H D Robertson and family motored to Winnipeg where they will reside for the present. Richardson of Brandon spent a few days in town last week. M Switzer of the RCAF Brandon is visiting at the A G Little home. Mrs J Smith of Rapid City is visiting the district. Mrs Lough and Mrs Bradshaw. Mrs Robertson and daughter Sarah and Mr Higgins of Neepawa are visiting Mr and Mrs Campbell. Shirley Bradshaw of Neepawa returned home after visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Campbell. Norman Charles, son of Mr and Mrs A G Little, born in Winnipeg on Saturday.
Mrs Garget of Fielding and Mrs Nichol of Nokomis visited their sister Mrs Edgar Alexander. The WMS and Ladies Aid met in the church parlor with an African program by Mrs L Cochrane, Mrs Gill, and Mrs N McLeod. A Thankoffering service is planned for Sunday November 10. Mrs Cook and Reg Decker hosted a Hallowe en party for the Evening Auxiliary, who will stage a Silver Tea and Home Cooking sale at Mrs McDougall’s ice cream parlour. Members of the Odd Fellows visited Miami lodge as George Pearson was initiated. A farewell party for Pte Ernest Youngson was held with presentations from the hockey club, veterans, and Decker community. Mr Magnus Little and wife visited Winnipeg for a Pool convention. The Deckers and friends visited Balcarres and Regina. Red Cross sewing or knitting can be arranged via Mrs L Cochrane. The 1941 Ford De Luxe is on display at F W Decker’s garage. Members of the WI are asked to contribute to Christmas parcels for overseas boys via Mrs L Cochrane, Mrs Baxter, or Mrs F W Decker before Nov 1. Decker United Church anniversary services are Sunday Nov 3 with Rev Jas Palmer of Rapid City preaching at 2:30 and 7:30, followed by supper on Tuesday Nov 5 with a short play.
Help wanted for wood turning repair and custom furniture finishing. Includes novelty items like lamps and smokers stands made to order. Reasonable prices. Apply to William Illshire, Hamidta.
Obituary note introduces MR Edwin Mark of Cran dall Manitoba born October 25 1860 at Clifford Ontario and MR Charles Hogeland of Hamiota Manitoba born October 30 1856 at Wallace Ontario. Both identified as pioneers of 1882.
Mrs M Moran of Conquest Sask spends the winter with her mother. Alf Price and wife of Winnipeg were guests of Mr and Mrs J Allen. Delia Morrison, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Morrison, had a leg broken after a horse kick and is in Hamiota Hospital. Mrs Sobkowich traveled to Winnipeg on Saturday. Mrs Robt Angus is recovering well after an operation at Hamiota Hospital.
A large congregation attended anniversary services Sunday in Crandall. Winnipeg resident Lloyd Johnston visited his parents Mr and Mrs Herb Johnston before leaving to join the R A F in Winnipeg. Mrs Phillips is improving and able to be up and about again. Mrs Steve Robus travelled to Inglis Manitoba to visit her uncle Mr John Murdoch. Mrs Clark Mrs Stevenson and Harry Brown drove to Winnipeg with Garth Clark returning home after holidays. The Lawson bunched trip to Melita saw Mrs Lawson staying with daughter Mrs William Williams for a couple of weeks.
Hazel Jean Vickery and Robert Edwin Westbrook wed October 5 1940 at Oak River United Church with Rev H J Harland officiating. The ceremony featured matching white decor, family attendants, and a reception at the Houck home in Hamiota.
The troop has qualified for the Tender Scout Badge though no one may wear it or the uniform yet. Citizens of Hamiota will see a parade soon and be pleasantly surprised by the smart and keen boys. Uniforms are being sought, starting with Scout shirts at $1.25 as the troop prepares for its second class test. After last week’s meeting, coffee and cake boosted the boys’ spirits, and thanks are given to supporters.
A local Army and Navy Veterans unit lists men from Hamiota village and surrounding municipality who have enlisted for service with His Majesty's Forces. The roll names G B Key asks relatives to notify of further enlistments and includes numerous surnames such as Anderson, McDougall, McLaughlin, Sked, Squibb, and Youngson among others.
Echo Office promotes new wedding styles with exclusive designs and a Bride's Book free on orders of fifty or more. Neatly printed and offered for quick service, inviting a comparison with cheaper mail orders. Phone 18.
A Winnipeg engraving firm offers 75 cent cuts of locally enlisted soldiers. Relatives or friends may submit portraits or snapshots to be printed in the Echo, with the cost of the cut and a sample view available at the Echo Office.
Birth notices list four newborn daughters at Hamiota Hospital in 1940. Harold Hedley and wife of Oak River welcomed a daughter. Harry Horne and wife of Hamiota welcomed a daughter. Herb MooFhadden and wife of Cardale welcomed a daughter. Laverne Rosenberger and wife of Decker welcomed a daughter.
Sealed tenders for a van driver to transport children on Route C for the balance of the 1940-1941 school year must be received by 8 pm Saturday October 26 1940. Plans and contract details available at the Secretary’s Office. I P Strickland Secretary Treasurer notes that the lowest bid may not be accepted.
In October 1940 the writer declares a wartime absence due to appointment in the Royal Canadian Air Force Administration Branch. The office will stay open with Harold McKay in Shoal Lake visiting Tuesdays and Fridays, and L. S. Taylor in Hamiota coordinating coverage. Clients are urged to continue business through the office with assurance of attentive service during the war.
A notice invites men aged 18 and over in Hamiota to enlist in a new Manitoba Volunteer Reserve Company. Training will cover musketry and first aid with further details to come. Applicants should submit names to local officers by October 19 and may include full Christian names. God Save the King.
The gross revenues of the all-inclusive Canadian National Railways System for the week ending October 1940 rose by 5,001,138 compared with the corresponding week in 1939, reaching 4,567,548. The increase marks a notable year over year gain in rail earnings.
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