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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1945
Page
5
The extension aims to meet urgent needs as winter looms and ensures more time for all regions to complete the drive. Officials note overlooked garments may still be available and urge bundles be sent to local post offices if pickup is not possible.
A church wedding united Pte Agnes Ashworth C W A C daughter of Mr and Mrs T Ashworth Winnipeg and Sgt Jack Anderson eldest son of Mr J W Anderson Hamiton Manitoba on Friday Oct 12 1945 Rev Walter Spence officiated a dinner followed in the grill room Attendants were Mrs Marian Diller sister of the groom and Sgt Bill Henson Royal Winnipeg Rifles.
The ceremony ended at the Olympia Cafe followed by a reception at the groom’s sister Mrs Diller home. The couple left on a short honeymoon. The bride wore a chocolate brown tailored suit with matching accessories and a beige top coat.
At Hamiota Hospital and nearby communities in 1945 several births are listed. Daughters greet Mr and Mrs James Fraser Hamiota on September 5 and Mr and Mrs Henderson Crandall on October 4. Sons arrive to Mr and Mrs Geo Chappell Hamiota September 21, to Emile St Jean Oak River September 29, to M A Biccum Cardale September 30, and to Peter Mc Tavish Cardale October 19. A daughter arrives for Hamiota couple H Murray October 14.
In loving memory of Sgt A Clark of the 12th Canadian Scottish Regiment who fell in action on October 27 1944. Just when your life was bright you were called from this world to eternal rest. Ever remembered by Father brothers and sisters.
A large gathering at United Church parlors on October 16 1945 bid farewell to Mrs F M Coombs wife of the late Dr Coombs who will reside in Flin Flon A chest of silverware was presented by Mrs Winter while Mrs J Caldwell read the address The evening closed with a light lunch served by the committee
The community mourns Jack Dickie who died in Regina Hospital on Sunday October 21 after a short illness. Sympathy is offered to his wife and family as friends note his passing. Other notes mention visits to Melita Empress and Brock, ring returns for returned boys, Women’s Institute meeting on Tuesday, Red Cross clothing salvage arrangements, and packing nine large boxes for National Campaign with shipments to Moose Jaw.
At the October 16 annual town supper the Ladies Aid raised 148.20 for district funds. A rink meeting on October 19 elected a committee: Partridge Scott Moffatt Morgan Richardson Shatterthwaite Arbuthnott. A Dance Rummage Sale and Bingo are set for October 26 to raise rink proceeds.
Despite poor weather a modest crowd saw good prices at Jack Johnson's sale last week with cows selling up to 172 dollars and fifty cents.
Dr E W Pratt describes heavy losses from smuts in wheat oats and barley in western Canada. The bulletin teaches farmers to identify smuts from photographs and use hot water treatment or new seed for control. Farmers teachers and junior clubs may obtain free copies from Line Elevators Service Winnipeg or Calgary.
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