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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1946
Page
4
Reports from Winnipeg show Manitoba residents purchased over one million dollars of the new Canada Savings Bonds on Tuesday October 15, the campaign's opening day. The tally excludes canvass results from 500 large firms and rural sales arriving later, with banks and dealers noting a steady flow of self serve purchases.
Dr. E L Ross warns nursing staff scarcity jeopardizes tuberculosis program as two wards at Ninette Sanatorium close and new active cases go untreated. He cites 31 cases outside Winnipeg and 14 in Winnipeg awaiting admission, urges nurses and housekeeping staff to apply to Ninette, St Boniface, or the Central Clinic and to contact the Sanatorium Board at 668 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg.
The P, Saskatchewan, and Alberta Improvement Associations act as provincial time agencies for Registered and Certified seed, backed by seed growers, universities, governments, and grain firms. They set fair prices, enlist elevator agents, expand demand, stock seed, and may export surplus, while elevator companies and provincial agriculture departments cover costs. Local notices mention community events, moves, and social acknowledgments in Decker and surrounding areas.
Sgt Johnny Clark returns home after months at Deere Lodge Hospital in Winnipeg. Evelyn Rivers of Winnipeg spent the long weekend with her parents. Jean Collie of Winnipeg visits relatives for Thanksgiving. James Smith stays a few days in Regina. A double baptism was held on Thanksgiving for the Henderson infant daughter and the Boys infant son, with Rev J M Welsh officiating. Mrs A Lowe and Barret head to Brandon for a new house. Death recalled of Tommy Sobkowich, 15, at Winnipeg General Hospital, with heartfelt sympathy to family. Mrs McCoubrey of Winnipeg visits old home with son-in-law and daughter Lipscombe.
Mrs. A G McConnell visits Winnipeg friends and relatives. The Ladies Aid held a large fowl supper and concert on October 15 raising 148.20. The Hamiota Senior Girls Ensemble performed with readings by Mr. Harvey Thompson and an instrumental trio including Nora Fraser and Donna.
Decker anniversary services are planned for Sunday October 27 at 2 30 and 7 30 pm with Rev K Moyer of Miniota as minister. A fowl supper follows on Tuesday at 5 30 pm and a Shubert Choir program from Brandon is set. The Memorial Hall farewell for Mr and Mrs Robt Gregory and family includes gifts and honors their World War I service. British war brides Mrs Ivan Baxter and Mrs Ernest Youngson attend with community gifts and a skit by Ruby Gregory and Celia Gill. Mrs A L Decker presents the Gregorys with a silver purse. Visitors report a cousin of Mr Stewart's death in Winnipeg and other local notes on residents and activities. Pearl McConnell to resume Decker music class Thursday.
A note of thanks to ladies who sent parcels during overseas years. Also a reminder to submit news items by Tuesday noon for the same week and a message on subscriber arrears and renewal for the Hamiota Echo.
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