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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1940
Page
4
The document records receipts totaling 17 537 53 and expenditures of 194 527 07 for the rural school district in 1939. It lists salaries for teachers and staff, building, maintenance, fuel, supplies, transportation, and textbooks. The balance on Dec 31 1939 stands at 3 010 46 with assets totaling 50 348 12 and arrears of rural and village taxes listed.
Canadian railways announce 380 day vacation fares to the Pacific Coast for the summer season. Fares valid Fridays Saturdays and Sundays from May to September 29th include Vancouver Victoria Seattle and Jasper with stopovers allowed en route. Tickets usable in coach tourist and standard sleeping cars as travel westbound traffic期待 increases.
James W. Ewbank expresses gratitude to Marquette voters and supporters, praising volunteers who donated time and funds for the Social Reform platform. He notes social justice aims, hopeful youth participation, and vows to continue principled work despite an unsuccessful poll showing broad cross-faith support.
Gwendoline Irvine of Crandall Manitoba married James Douglas of Palmerston Manitoba on April 4 1940. The bride wore dove rose crepe with white accessories and was attended by her sister Leona. Best man was Richard Douglas. twenty three guests attended. The couple honeymooned at Birtle. A Crandall social and YPU events followed with games, ice cream, cake and coffee. W A and C O F meetings and Friday shows at the Orange Hall are noted.
An advertisement notes a Wednesday half holiday affecting news items after 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. It promotes new wedding stationery styles, a Bride's Book free with orders of fifty or more, and urges comparison with mail orders. Echo Office, Phone 18.
A compact collection of aphorisms from Mary Baker Eddy, Anon, and Pope on self awareness fault finding and personal growth. The quotes urge mindful self correction through virtue and honesty, noting peaceful restraint when facing error.
Decker hosts a Wednesday April 17 event at 8 30 p m under Y P auspices with Panal and local talent. Admission 35c 20c. Norton Sports Committee sets Saturday June 22 for Sports Day. A showing of The Healer pleased Decker Church attendees Friday night. Friends of Mr and Mrs Ken Schofield gave a money purse at their home and will soon move to Swift Current. CGIT marks twenty fifth anniversary on Sunday April 28 at 7 30 p m with local groups led by Rivers and McDougall. A WI dance with Oakner Orchestra is planned for Decker Hall Friday April 12.
The notice lists morning and afternoon worship times for Lavinia and McConnell venues. Lavinia holds services at 3.00 p.m. Decker and Orrwold unite for a 1 p.m. session. McConnell schedules 11 a.m. gatherings.
The schedule lists services and Sunday School times across Scotia and Chumaharner venues with morning church service at 11.00 a.m. afternoon service at 1.00 or 2.30 p.m. and Sunday School sessions at 12.00 and 2.15 p.m.
Notice details memorial notices and cards of thanks available in The Echo for 50 cents per insertion. Framing mouldings suitable for snap enlargements offered by C. J. Venables above The Echo Office. An advertisement promises a business course deal at Dominion Business College Winnipeg with substantial cash savings.
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture survey covers the 1939 season with 110 municipalities reporting gopher conditions. It lists control methods including free poison 27, poison at cost or reduced price 26, bounty 13, and combined poison and bounty 8. Expenditures: poison 882.58 dollars, bounty 1787.11, and combined 4489.15 dollars with averages per municipality.
General guidance notes that municipalities should pursue best value when dealing with poison related concerns. The Manitoba Department of Agriculture in Winnipeg invites municipalities to contact the office for more detailed information.
Robt. McConnell Forlane returned home from Fort Francis last week. Gordon Paogman has joined the R.O.M.P at Regius. Mrs. McFarlane of Crandall will address the Ladies' Aid in the Church on Thursday April 18. Smith is visiting in Winnipeg.
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