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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1940
Page
8
Anniversary services for La Vinia United Church are set for Sunday October 6. A fowl supper will follow on the following Tuesday with church members arranging the event.
The Liverpool authority estimates European imports will shrink due to the British blockade on Germany and held territories. Open markets may take 200 million bushels, down from 453 million in 1938 39, while ex European demand stays around 160 million. Canada faces marketing difficulties and must plan to ease producers' burdens and restore exports after victory.
Congratulations note noting Mrs W A Munshaw of Hamilton ta born in London Ontario September 10 1858 and Mr James Angus of Hamilton ta born in Gambrie Banffshire Scotland September 12 1867 who came out in 1883.
Mr and Mrs Walter Daniels and daughters have returned to Winnipeg after visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo Daniels Congratulations to Frank Harris on winning a scholarship of 125 Dorione Kennedy returned to school at St Marys Academy in Winnipeg Miss Ann Burkholder spent the long weekend at her home On September 1st 1940 to Mr and Mrs Robt Hunter of Winnipeg nee Beatrice Knight a son
Pope Frank Addison and Mrs. Addison of St Cabherines Ontario were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Anderson. Irene Strachan RN of Winnipeg spent holidays with her father A. L. Strachan. Frank Denner and Jack Denner of Winnipeg visited the McConnell family. Myrna McConnell accompanied them home. Mrs. M. Fleming visiting Arrow River this week. Scotia and Chomah anniversary services planned for Sunday October 13.
The World Wheat notes many farmers haul wheat with split kernels that lower grades and reduce flour quality. Millers oppose split kernels since they are hard to separate from sold grain and lower flour yield. Threshing practices and concave adjustments influence kernel splitting and potential losses, while other lines discuss wheat crop prospects and surpluses in Romania Yugoslavia Bulgaria Canada and Argentina.
On Sunday September 8 1940 Hamiota United Church holds services at 11 00 am and 7 00 pm Evening Service with Pastor Rev R W K Elliott Also a 12 10 pm Sunday School session is listed for the day.
His Majesty the King urges Sunday September 8 the first Sunday of the war anniversary to be observed as a day of National Prayer. Canada’s government asks for national prayer and intercession. The Evensong at Christ Church will follow this request. We are told to pray without ceasing and attend church.
The piece urges ongoing prayer for national and local safety as a Day of National Prayer returns Sunday. It encourages weekly 15 minute silent prayer at Christ Church from 7:30 to 7:45 PM, with residents urged to unite for the district’s sons and protection.
A published honor roll lists residents of Hamiton village and municipality who have enlisted for service with His Majesty's Forces. The notice invites relatives to notify Dr. J. Williams, secretary of the local Army and Navy Veterans Unit, of further enlistments and provides a roster of names including Anderson, McDonnell, Bailey, Brooks, Brown, and many others.
Regulations formerly applying only to revolvers and pistols now cover all firearms. Rifles and shotguns including 22s must be registered by September 5 with the R C M P at the nearest station. Purchase and sale of rifles and shotguns now require a permit from police authorities.
McConnell School opened last Wednesday with R Webb of Brandon as principal and E Keroag han of Cartwright as primary teacher. Rev Robinson and G McConnell recover from recent accidents. McConnell United Church anniversary service Sunday September 2. A fowl supper is planned for Tuesday October 1 in the hall.
The 7 passenger Windsor built Chrysler Royal limousine used by the King and Queen on their Canadian tour last year was shown in Hamiota Friday evening. The body features a 138 inch wheel base and a front panel microphone with loud speaker. J. H. Moore of Hamiota Garage arranged the viewing and acted as local dealer contact.
The record lists the numbers of persons who registered in district polling places on August 19 and 20 and on July 7. It notes variations across locations and marks the district’s overall registration activity for that period.
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