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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1941
Page
6
The Crop Testing Plan analyzed about fifteen thousand wheat plots from prairie farms and found quality improved over last year. It warns that mixed varieties reduce grade and yield, urging farmers to plant pure varieties like Red Bobs and others to boost Canadian wheat quality and prices.
A plea invites readers to join in prayer for the safety of those they love, stressing that many cannot gather despite the importance of collective prayer in difficult times.
Two auction sales at Union Stock Yards St Boniface this month attract cattlemen. Manitoba Dairy Cattle Breeders on Sept 18 and Manitoba Shorthorn Breeders on Sept 25 offer grade and purebred cows heifers and bulls. Over 100 farmers have traded in grade bulls for purebreds under the Bull Exchange Policy.
Winners for August in the Smash Hitler Club include Ben Brooks, B. R. McNaught, Marion McDougall, A. Park, Mrs. Irwin, J. Hawkins, Mrs. Irene Andrew, Roy Houck, S. Baker, T. Jasper, F. James Jr., T. Caves, R. Gregory, W. H. Josey, Mrs Mc Pheely, Mrs. W. Pollock, Evan Venatlies, G. Baldwin, Roy Kirk, Geo. Forrest, Jas. Butler.
The McConnell community held Red Cross meetings with 17 ladies present on August 27. Collections included 3 quilts 25 cardigans 4 ladies' slippers 9 pairs of boys' pajamas and 24 boys' shirts shipped to headquarters. A Holylea group quilt and Marland quilt were displayed. Flower Sunday activities announced and local residents noted.
Lorena June Torranos of Arrow River and Gunner Albert Thrale wed at Frederick Street United Church Brandon on a Saturday ceremony at 2 30 pm. The bride wore navy whipcord with pink roses and fern corsage, and the couple departed for a short honeymoon.
An invitation is extended to nearby communities to meet with the local Institute. Beese and sons of Winnipeg were weekend guests at Mr and Mrs Henry Linte. Mr and Mrs N McLeod and family left for Emo, Ontario. McLeod is succeeded at Beaver Cumber Co by Mr Penner of Altona Manitoba.
Lavinia Russell Williams of the Fort Gary Armoured Regiment Camp Borden returned home on two weeks leave. Corp A Knight of the Cameron Highlanders Winnipeg spent the weekend at his home. Gladys Shackleford in training at St. Boniface Hospital is home for a week. Next Sunday September 7 is Flower Sunday at our Church.
Oarner Mr and Mrs Geo Watt and daughter and Mrs B Koundaon Jr of Flin Flon visit Mr and Mrs Johnson Pete George Nimmo of Camp Borden is home on leave. Gordon Watt of Flin Flon visits Watt family. Frank Hathaway of Winnipeg visits his mother. Ro Hunter and Bobby of Winnipeg stay with Mr and Mrs H Knight Pyre Arthur Tait of Portage la Prairie visits Collie family and Ina Beattie of Beulah visits Mc Lennan. Anne Burkhold spends weekend at home. Frank Harrison shipped to RCAF in Winnipeg.
Hunting season runs September 22 to November 15 in Manitoba with daily bag limits of 12 ducks, 5 geese, and 25 other birds. Seasonal caps limit to 100 ducks or 50 geese. possession caps are 40 ducks or 15 geese. Shooting prohibited before sunrise and after sunset. General regulations on gear and methods apply.
Wanted any wood turning or repair work including furniture finishing and novelty items like lamps and smokers stands. Prices reasonable. Apply to Wm Allshire Hamidta.
The notice from Christ Church Hamiota states no service on September 7 1941 and a National intercession service on September 7 1941. The September 14 service will be National in character concluding the Dominion Rededication week with a pledge to carry on the cause.
Rev. R. W. K. Elliott to lead morning service on Sunday September 7 1941 at Hamiota United Church. Evening service at 7 with These Two Years. Teachers and Scholars urged to accept notice as invitation to return to Sunday School.
The community notes the sudden death of WW McLean former Hamiota resident and Western Canada Grain Company manager in Winnipeg. He died of a heart ailment at his St Vital home on Friday August 29 en route to Vancouver. His wife and daughter Lois survive. service held at Gardiner Funeral Parlors and burial in Vancouver.
The Hamiota Red Cross urges wheat contributions not counted toward farmers quota and invites cash gifts to Treasurer G. B. Key. Winnipeg appeals seek old furs to line navy coats via the Furriers Guild, with Mrs. Chambers coordinating through the 10.D.E. and Book Store for drop-offs.
A vivid verse depicts Hitler touring a calm seaside resort on a Sunday afternoon. He surveys churches and crowds then remarks he has already conquered the land, sensing empty pride and hollow triumph amid heat and noise.
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