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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1941
Page
6
At Hamiota General Hospital on Thursday September 1, 1941 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lincoln Beamish of Hamiota. On Saturday September 13, 1941 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Philip Laforte of Hamiota.
Miss Helen Arthur of the Extension Service Winnipeg visits district friends. Neil Arthur arrives from Empire to spend two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs George Arthur. A surprise party at Mr and Mrs T Jarretts honors Edna Doris Jarrett and Irene Rivera with gifts and readings from Y P A members. Edna Jarrett begins training at St Anthony Hospital after leaving Friday. Vic and Mrs V Smith of Foxen attend at the Allen home. Anniversary services scheduled for October 12.
Miss Eva Pearson of Miami visited at Geo Pearson's home before teaching duties begin at Birtle Dr. Pincock of Brandon Mental Hospital spoke at a W I meeting in Memorial Hall. W I guests from Teabella Ellenville and Hamiota attended. The Ladies Aid and W M S visited Mrs Magnus Little. Mr Alfred Stevens spoke on Work Among the Island Lake Indians. Decker anniversary services set for October 9 with fowl supper on October 23. W E G Little visited Winnipeg representing Manitoba Victory Loan. September Red Cross shipment included 31 turtle neck jackets 7 gloves 14 two way mitts 9 rifle mitts. refugees show included 9 ladies bloomers and 2 quits. Junior Red Cross organized an aluminum drive. Miss Phyllis Jamieson from Winnipeg visited family. Mrs Sellers of Melita stayed weekend with Mrs T J McDougall. Jno Clack left for Toronto after learning of his mother’s passing. Rev KR WK Elliott spoke at Decker United Church. W I committee held a home cooking sale at Mrs Stewart's verandah. Executive meeting planned for a W M S Rally at Blairs October 4 with basket picnic led by Sapper.
McConnell Rally Day observed next Sunday at 11 am with church and Sunday School joint service. Special offerings requested and music directed by Mrs Reaman. Church anniversary planned for Sunday September 28 with Rev R K Eliott of Hamiota officiating. annual chicken dinner to follow Tuesday evening. Several local residents noted for visits, travels, and family announcements.
Hamiota United Church invites attendees to a baptismal service and Rally Sunday combining the church and Sunday School programs. Minister Rev. R. W. K. Elliott will preach about the subject Let's Go at 7.00 p.m. The gathering features the Men of No Mean Day group.
The notice lists Christ Church Hamiota with Rev Harold L Newton as rector. On Sunday September 21 1941 the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity is observed with intercession Thursday 7 30 to 7 45 and a 7 pm service and sermon.
A brief church notice invites prayer and supplication. It asks who can hear and answer, announcing Thursday service at Christ Church at 7:30.
Donald and Dorinne Kennedy travel to Winnipeg with Dorinne resuming studies at St Marys Academy and Donald attending Manitoba University. Miss Phyllis Rankin visits Winnipeg, Olive Brown travels as a passenger, and Rally Day at Oakner United Church is planned for Sunday September 21.
Canada’s transport system faces its biggest task as rail traffic climbs. Buyers are urged to store coal now to prevent winter bottlenecks and allow more munitions output after October. The Hamiota War Work Committee hosted a sewing and knitting display for bombed civilians overseas, raising 23.20 for care packages, with thanks to Mrs. Hou and the committee.
Notices invite entries for a group or club labeled Smash Hitler. Readers are directed to leave entries with committee members I P Strickland or T M Levins or at either Bank. The wording emphasizes a political stance and community involvement through a named committee and bank locations.
Miss Phyllis Pearson was honored as maid of honor at a miscellaneous shower held at Mrs. L. D. Herns home on September 21 1941. Miss Peggy Smith in Cameron Highlanders uniform escorted the bride to the place of honor as gifts flowed in a decorative basket. Master Philip and Ed MacMillan carried the basket while Miss Jean MacMillan read an address. Phyllis expressed thanks in brief remarks before a luncheon hosted by the hostesses.
A series of short notes from Lavinia Manitoba and Alberta report visits by Mrs Forrer of Medicine Hat to cousin A N Thompson, Geo Andrew of Winnipeg visiting sister Mrs E L Dixon, and Dean Stewart of Lansdowne spending the weekend at home. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Robt Knight of Lavinia Manitoba on September 16 1941. Rev Bill Crandall will preach at the Lavinia Sunday on October 5.
The notice offers auctioneering services from Lorne Johnston Crandall and Bob Hayes Oak River with inquiries directed to Crandall Exchange 50w and contact via phone 1923. It asserts years of experience and invites clients to enquire for rates.
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