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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1951
Page
9
Financial summary shows receipts totaling 3802.87 with entries for curling fees, spiels, skating, and donations. Expenditures total 3641.34 including repairs, fuel, insurance, staff, and equipment. Bank balances reported March 31 1950 and April 1951 show funds on hand.
A list of upcoming local events includes an auction sale at Hamiota General Hospital on April 21, a Fiddlers and Accordion contest in Crandall on April 27, and the play Leave it to Cookie by Oak River players at Oakner School on April 20. The Hamiota Musical Festival spans May 17 and 18, followed by a Drama Festival May 30 and 31 at Hamiota Theatre. June 26 features Hamiota Races, with the Hamiota Fair on July 21 and a Baby Show sponsored by The Hudson Bay Co. July 25 brings Oak River Fair.
The W A and W M S met at Mrs. Taylor’s home on April 11 with 16 ladies present. They plan a bazaar and concert on April 19. Mrs Wes Cochran led the missionary program. delegates were chosen for Presbyterial at Newdale in May. Hostesses included Mesdames McConnell Shaw and Knight. Visitors to Winnipeg included Mr and Mrs L Shayman. The South Group of the W I hosted a card party and dance raising 32.75 with top scores to Mrs J Knight and Mr W G Ball.
Agricultural representative advertises caponizing services for poultry farmers. Includes contact for arranging procedures and notes on timing, with emphasis on veterinary expertise and on farm convenience.
Mr and Mrs A B E Andrew and family with Mies S Lee of Crandall and Miss K VanNormen of Decker motor to Regina for a few days with Ted Andrew and Brian VanNorman.
Local notes report Mrs Fowlie contacted for news items. Tom Richardson returned to Winnipeg after a three week visit with the Scott family. Rob Watt Sr. visits Moline. Misa Gayleen Scott of Rossburn spent the weekend with her parents. The McConnell Baby Band met at Mrs Ron McConnell's in April with strong attendance. Busy Bees plan a late May bazaar. May later meeting at Mrs G Killoh's. Clean rags to Jeff Richardson's Garage before April 23. WMS base clothing to Mrs G Killoh before April 25. Community evening April 11 sponsored by Young Adults and W.I. was a success. J Emerson chaired. McConnell players performed Grandpa's Twin Sister with contributions from Joyce Mansell, Louise Swanson, June and Shirley Mansell, S Swanson. Hostesses were Mesdames C Miller, R Watt, J Fowlie, J Wright, J C Richardson, F Smith, assisted by Mrs J Allan. April 16 saw the second scout investure in the school. Larry MacDougall and Harold Nicholls invested by Scout Master Allan MecCulloch, aided by Mr Maxwell. February’s first investure included Carlyle McDougall, Glenis Scott, Barry Fowlie, Kenneth Nicholls, Grant Little and Bob Smith.
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