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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1946
Page
4
Authors urge immediate action and daily task lists to defeat procrastination. The piece contrasts executive habits with citizens buying Canada Savings Bonds, noting sales campaigns and the need for individuals to apply themselves and sign on without reliance on constant sales pressure.
The passage urges a large group to act promptly, adopting the old fashioned motto Do It Now as practical guidance for decisive self driven action. It emphasizes autonomy and immediate execution of plans without delay.
The Manitoba Power Commission notes a 17.23 percent rise in kilowatt hours sold and generated in September across power, commercial, and domestic consumers. By October 1 1946, 880 miles of poles and 535 miles of wire were installed, 41 communities energized, while insulator and weatherproof wire shortages hinder interior wiring and fixtures for farmers.
The notice lists new meat coupons M 56 to M 61 becoming valid on November 7 14 21 and 28 respectively and notes expiration of Q 1 to Q 4 and M 51 to M 55 on October 31. Butter coupons B 29 B 30 and new B 81 enter on November 7 with B 32 B 33 valid November 21 and 28. Sugar coupons S 1 to S 32 valid now with S 33 November 7 and S 30 S 85 valid November 21.
In loving memory of Sandy Sgt. Alex Clark killed in action at Leopold Canal Belgium on October 27 1944. God knows how much we miss him. Living thoughts wander to the spots where he is laid. Ever remembered by his father sisters and brothers.
Johnny Jack o Lantern sits on a post and watches Halloween sights. He sees black cats, an old witch, rosy apples, and children Bill and Susie. He enjoys pranks from the fence post and keeps their secrets safely.
Mrs. S. Lewis and daughter in law Mrs. Chas Lewis Jr visit relatives in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Jos Kirk move to Hamiota to reside in the future. Several ladies will attend the W. M. S conference in Crandall today.
A large Lavinia crowd attended a fowl supper and program last Tuesday evening, raising 176 dollars. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. McConnell welcomed visitors from Waskada and Dauphin, while others traveled to Carman Winnipeg Pierson and Dunrae for visits.
A wedding solemnized on October 19 1946 at Dr Everet L White s Winnipeg home joined Miss Mary Elizabeth White from Hamiota Man with Clifford Roy Kinney of Brookdale Man The service was officiated by Dr R E McCullough with Miss Ruth Matheson Lang present A reception followed at Moore s and the couple plan to reside in Brookdale Manitoba Also a classified note offers Rawleigh products sales opportunities in Hamiota Manitoba sought agents.
A notice to subscribers lists arrears due to rising print costs. Readers with non Sept 1946 or later labels must renew to keep their names on the list. Those unable to pay are asked to phone to request continued listing until renewal.
Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster headline a Thursday 8 30 p m CBC Trans Canada network comedy show. The duo, long time collaborators since high school, are joined by violinist Georgia Wey and an orchestra directed by Samuel Horsenhoven for an evening of irreverent humor.
Auctioneer J L Curry Ken-ton offers sale of John Deere tractor and mower binder implements, 5 horses, 7 cattle, 15 hens, hay and oat sheaves. Cash terms. Starts 1:30 PM Wednesday November 6 at Wm English farm southeast 14 section 10-12-23 adjoining Harding town. J D Anderson proprietor Harding.
Tenders will be received for the purchase of a Wayne Meter ing Gasoline Bowser and a 5-ton Guernay Wagon Scale and Shed housing the scale. Highest tenders not necessarily accepted. Tenders close Saturday November 16 at 8 p.m.
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