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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
8
The note requests submitting any news items by noon Tuesday to ensure inclusion in the current week’s sheet. It explains printing one sheet on Tuesday afternoon and warns items received after the deadline will be delayed to the following week.
Mrs Polly Gray died Sunday in Hamilton Hospital. Funeral conducted by Rev J M Wilson from Crandall United Church on Tuesday at 2:30 pm with interment in the Crandall cemetery. Survived by three daughters and one son, plus five grandchildren. born Aberdeenshire Scotland 1885, came to Canada 1909.
A farewell social at Oakner school on March 28 honored Mr and Mrs R Teale as they return to Decker. Mrs H Knight presented and Mrs C P Brown read the address. Also reports of residents traveling and upcoming Oakner Hall dance on April 9 inviting all.
A miscellaneous shower was held for Miss Blanche Gammack, bride-elect of early April, at Mrs. P. N. Patterson's home with a humorous sketch, an address of good wishes, and an Easter basket gift. Her upcoming marriage to George Lawn of Isabella will be at Decker United Church. Local news notes include residents returning from Winnipeg and plans such as a cafe opening in Decker, farm sales, and home construction.
In ever loving memory of our two daughters Isabella Ann died April 6 1937 and Mary Amelia died September 12 1940. Time takes away the edge of grief but memory turns back every leaf. Inserted by Mr and Mrs Cartney and Family.
CHUMAH The Y P U held a concert in the church on Friday evening March 28. A varied program was enjoyed by all and proceeds totaled 18 dollars. Harvey Kirk is visiting relatives in Winnipeg. The annual Easter service will be held next Sunday.
Birthday greetings are extended to Mrs A Strachan of Hamiota Manitoba born April 9 1855 at Stonebriggs Farm Rosehearty Aberdeenshire Scotland. She emigrated to Ontario in 1873 and moved to Manitoba in April 1882.
Mrs. R. Laverne McConnell of Winnipeg visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Hyndman. School closes for Easter from April 3 to 14. Mr. Morrice Hogeland returns from Sudbury. Tenders for summer school van driving awarded to R. J. Knight, H. Paterson, W. Satterthwaite, Gordon Smith and J. C. Scott. Mr. Roy Thompson arrives from Winnipeg.
Council met in the chamber with all members present. Minutes from February were read and amended. Grants were approved for the HamIota Agricultural Society and Red Cross. R. H. Brooks hired as road patrol operator. By law 540 setting 1947 tax rates passed. Financial report filed showing 960.67 general expenses and 1500.00 school expenditures. Meeting adjourned to April 12 at 1 30 p.m.
Court Hamiota No 367 schedules regular meetings in the Orange Hall on the first and third Wednesday each month at p.m. Jas Brooks serves as Chief Ranger.
Hamiota Lodge No. 88 convenes its regular meeting at the Orange Hall on the second Monday of each month at pm. Worshipful Master W Mathison and C. W. Velables preside.
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