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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1946
Page
4
More than 6,000 volunteers will assist in distributing Ration Book No. 6 during September 9 to 16 across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Fifty-nine local boards will handle over 900,000 books, with former volunteers returning and new helpers urged to sign up at their nearest ration board promptly.
Readers are urged to obtain a new ration book this week. Distribution places and times are listed in the inner page advertisement. Follow instructions carefully to avoid trouble and ensure a smooth process.
Mrs W A Munshaw of Hamiota Manitoba celebrates her birthday born in London Ontario on September 10 1857.
The notice lists meat ration coupons Q and M with specific start dates in September, butter coupons R with dated validity, and sugar coupons S becoming valid in September. It states expirations for butter and sugar notes, including no sugar coupon expirations at month end.
Mrs Rivers spent the long weekend in Winnipeg with her daughter. Keith Strachan of Winnipeg was home over the long week end. Gwen Smith of Winnipeg arrived Saturday to spend the holiday at her home. Mary Mackay of St Boniface was also noted on the page.
Mr. Clem Meadows of California visits Oakner. Mrs. J. Brandon returns home after time with her son in Norquay. Mr. and Mrs. John Milne visit relatives in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. John Walker and family relocate to Grand View.
Robert John Emerson of Winnipeg Manitoba deceased. All claims against the estate must be sent to Shoal Lake Manitoba before September 28, 1946. Dated August 24, 1946 at Shoal Lake, Manitoba. George A. Lauman solicitor for Robert Gordon Emerson and James Douglas Emerson.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Barbour of Birtle visited Mrs. L. Young for the weekend. Leroy Cook of Minnedosa stayed with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Decker. Miss Shirley Leland of Oak River visited Mrs. Reg. Decker. Threshing and combining have become general with yields over 40 bushels per acre in some fields.
The anniversary service is set for Sunday October 20 with a fowl supper on Tuesday October 22. Gwen Wallace holidayed at Ham iota. Marjory Foxton left for Winnipeg and teaches at Britannia School St James. Gladys Shackleford visited her parents. Mavis McConnell of Winnipeg visited her parents Roy and wife. Muriel Shayman from Shoal Lake spent the weekend at home. School reopened Tuesday with Miss Lowney from Shoal Lake as primary teacher and Miss Chappel as principal.
Notice states visiting hours at the hospital are set from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. until further notice.
Mrs Reg Pangman of Winnipeg visited relatives over the weekend. Word came Friday of L C Lutes death at Camrose Alberta. Phillip Pollock returned to Toronto University. Russ Weir of Winnipeg visits his sister Mrs Jack Wright. The Smith brothers report 41 bushels per acre on Regent wheat. Ration Book distribution at McConnell School on Friday September 13 from 7 to 11 pm. McConnell W A to host Anniversary Service on Sunday October 13 and Fowl Supper on Tuesday October 15. Watch for particulars.
A notice requests receipt of news items by noon Tuesday to ensure placement in the current week’s sheet. It explains printing on Tuesday afternoon to meet publication deadlines and avoid delays.
Dr. F J Greaney warns that wind erosion threatens Western Canada as 18.5 million acres of summerfallow face below normal moisture. Farmers should plan erosion controls now using rough soil surface, trash cover, or larger soil aggregates, and consult local Agricultural Representatives before summerfallow operations.
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