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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1946
Page
4
The Kamiota Echo is published by W Venables and W H Josey with multiple roles as publishers and managers in the local press scene. The note highlights the paper’s leadership structure and editorial stewardship guiding community reportage.
Manitoba's new law requires a blood test within thirty days for anyone marrying on or after October 1 1946. Minister Ivan Schultz describes the plan as protective not restrictive, with pamphlets available from the Health and Public Welfare Department.
The National Barley Contest Committee urges competitors to submit two part application forms for judging barley held for seed and barley ships for carrot judging. Forms must reach 206 Grain Exchange Winnipeg by November 15 with earlier arrival preferred to assist Plants Products Division in inspection and sampling. Judging will be conducted from the bins.
The Lavinia community announces an anniversary service on October 20 and a fowl supper on October 22. Paris Ontario residents Mr and Mrs Dave Taylor and two daughters visited Mr and Mrs Lloyd McConnell. Joyce Cochran traveled to Winnipeg representing the McConnell Boys and Girls Calf Club. Peacock family mourns mother's death in Toronto.
McConnell W A Hopes Anniversary Service October 13 and Fowl Supper October 15. 323 ration books issued last Friday night by Mrs R Arbuthnott aided by Mrs J C Richardson and Mrs H Asseltine. Miss J Schwalm visited Winnipeg weekend. Billie Welsh improving after illness. Mr and Mrs J Haire of Fort William visited R Arbuthnott area with Mrs LD Arbuthnott and Jimmie. Mr and Mrs H Purdy welcome newborn son in Brandon Hospital last week. Arnold Nicholls to Wawanesa for grade XII. Miss Florence Brown visits her father. Welcome Mrs Harvey Pollock to the community. Dallas King back from Brandon Hospital after nonoperative return.
Decker Mr. J. Rae of Vancouver spent last week as guest of his sister Mrs. W. Cochran. Two daughters were motor visitors from Paris Ontario during the stay.
Sealed tenders for the conveyance of children on Route 12 for the 1946 7 school year will be received by the undersigned. Tenders close Saturday September 21 at 8 p m. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Plan of Route and contract details available at the Secretary's Office. I P Strickland
The column lists visits and travels among residents including Mrs Taylor formerly Miss Gladys Johnson of Decker, Mrs Ross visiting Birch River family, Effie Grant at L Young's, the Cumberland family returning to Kelowna, Donna Gregory visiting grandparents W Gregory, and hospital birth of a baby son to Mr and Mrs P M Paterson. It notes the death of Mrs Noble Elliott of Toronto, guests A Bingham Chicago and F R Reninger Lake Placid at Wm Rivers home, Gordon Rivers en route to United College for theology.
The Veterans Land Act promotes settlement by Canadian veterans in Western Canada. It provides up to 6000 for land and improvements with 10 percent cash deposit and a two thirds repayment over up to 25 years. It also offers 6 percent loans and grants up to 2320 for provincial land or private farm leases.
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