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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1940
Page
8
A special showing features an outstanding array of new fabrics and styles created by Johnston designers. The event promises fresh ideas and innovative garments for men seeking updated wardrobes.
Florence Turner visited Mrs. Cox Me at Emer 600. Dan Otesko of Dalath called on his aunt Mrs Cox. Edna Sellers of Melita spent the holiday weekend at Mrs Me Dougall’s. Mrs A L Decker and Mrs LW Cochrane attended the Winnipeg leadership school. Anniversary services for Decker United Church set for Sunday November 4th with a church supper to follow.
Mrs Alex Craig of Portage la Prairie visits her mother Mrs Geo Gray. Miss Mary Clark of Brandon spends holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Clark. Mrs Nicholson of Conquest Sask visits her mother Mrs Alex Smith. Mrs J Anderson and Mrs Gray also mentioned. Thos and W B Strachan travel to Weyburn Sask for brother Geo Strachan’s illness. Mr and Mrs Betts of Pine Falls visit prior to moving to Hobart Tasmania. Socotts and Chumalssniversary services to be held Sunday October 13.
A letter from J A Glen M P Ottawa dated August 22 1940 describes rapid national registration progress. It credits voluntary assistance and cost free premises, noting the task was accomplished quickly after the July 9 1940 parliamentary announcement and strong support from House of Commons members.
James G. Gardiner thanks volunteers churches organizations municipal committees provincial governments and all Canadians for support during the national registration. He acknowledges MPs and the active role of Parliament in keeping actions moving and expresses deep heartfelt gratitude.
Mrs Geo Ingram of Pope Banffshire Scotland born September 19 1858 at Gamrie is honored as a pioneer of 1882. The notice congratulates her on the occasion of her birthday.
Help wanted offering 350 bushels of wheat for a Huber 18 36 tractor or belt engine for breaking. Apply R Arbuthnott McConnell phone 64 2 Hamiota. The Woman's Institute met in Orange Hall Sept 3 with Mrs W W Cochrane presiding. Mrs Mc Naught opened with a poem. Mrs Hemp hill gave pickle recipe and pamphlets on Conservation of Food. Rev H Newton spoke on Current Events. Mrs Wm Andrew spoke on Growing Winter Bulbs. Canada Second War Loan subscriptions up to Tuesday night totaled 179 743 500 dollars. Minister of Finance J L Isley cautioned against overconfidence among dealers and investors.
The death of James Davie occurred on Sunday September 1 1940 at age 50 years 5 months and 1 day. Born in March Cambridgeshire England he came to Canada twenty eight years ago living in Hamiota and McDonnell districts before returning to Hamiota to live with his son. He leaves two sons and three daughters in England, 49 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. The funeral was held at the residence on Tuesday September 3 conducted by Rev R W K Elliott and interment was in Hamiota cemetery.
Mr H Nichole returned to El phinetone Sunday to work on the railway. Mrs W Grant of Winnipeg visits her sister Mrs L Keaman. Mr J McLeod came back from Emerson Sunday. Mr and Mrs L Campbell spent the weekend at Neepawa. Mrs R L King and her son visit Mr King’s parents Mr and Mrs J Stewart at Oak River.
A compact collection of quotes extolling labor as the path to national strength and personal fulfillment. Channing, Brooks, Schwab, Eddy, Reynolds and others credit work with wealth, joy, and divine purpose, urging activity as the key to meaning and power.
For sale roughly 65 cords of green cut White Popular Cordwood priced at 2.65 per cord. Located at bluff near Aran dale School. For particulars contact Mrs. L. W. Smith treas or Reeve Bert McLeod Shoal Lake.
The notice lists an evening service at 7 00 o clock on the seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, indicating a church event with regular worship times.
Rev. R W K Elfion to lead services at 1:00 p m and 7:00 p m with Sunday School at 12 10 p m in Hamiota United Church. Local notices indicate the schedule for the day.
A church notice invites residents of the district to join a continual prayer gathering for loved ones. The weekly service for His Majesties' forces meets Thursday at 7:30 to 7:45 pm in Christ Church and is open to all joiners.
Anniversary services will be held at Lavinia United Church on Sunday October 1. A fowl supper is planned for the following Tuesday with proceeds for church programs.
The W J Johnson farm Oakner Sec 5 13 23 hosts a Wednesday September 25 1940 auction starting at 1 p m. Cash terms Lunch by Ladies Aid. Livestock listed include horses several mares geldings and colts with weights and ages. cattle include milking cows heifers and steers with freshening dates. poultry 40 Plymouth Rock hens 60 chickens. farm equipment includes binders drums drags hoes disc harrows plows and harness. Mr Knudson is quitting farming and moving to Flin Flon.
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