Death of James D Park Pioneer of Hamiota
The passing of James David Park a longtime Hamiota resident occurred at his home on April 11 1948. Born in Scotland in 1853 he immigrated to Canada in the 1870s and again in 1880 homesteaded near Hamiota. He is survived by six children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral was held April 16 at Hamiota United Church with interment in the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James David Park
Hamiota
San Fergus
Scotland
Canada
Ontario
Elizabeth Baxter
Hamiota United Church
W. G. Onions
James
Hector McLellan
Lorne
Hudson Dale
Donald Park
Edna Park
Georgina Bolman
Chrissie
Mary McLellan
Hamiota W I Notes On World Women’s Institutes Confernce
Mrs N Dale reports at a special Hamiota Women’s Institute meeting in the Orange Hall on April 14. Winnipeg guest Miss Francis MacKay described global women’s work at the Amsterdam Conference, noting five million members in institutes worldwide and active programs in Australia and Ceylon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Women’s Institute
Orange Hall
Lavinia, Decker and McConnell
Francis MacKay
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Amsterdam
Holland
A. Cummings
Helen Cummings
G. H. Ruttan
Miss MacKay
Canada
United States
Australia
Housekeepers
Ceylon
Women Agents of War Rise Stronger Under Occupation
Miss MacKay spoke to delegates about women in Europe who kept networks alive during wartime. They expanded membership from 14 000 to 27 000 and aided teachers, food and shelter, while covertly sabotaging occupation efforts. The Amsterdam Conference hostesses and relief efforts highlighted resilience, housing health and education needs, with a concert and lunch concluding the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Canada
Amsterdam
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Miss MacKay
Hemphill
Unsatisfied Offer Prompts Wheats Trade Talk
A murky note notes dissatisfaction with a wheat supply deal. The brief mentions workers or buyers from local markets seeking alternative terms and expresses firm stance on price and quality without naming firms or dates.
Tenders Sought for School Basement Floor Lowering
Tenders will be received until April 24 1948 for lowering the basement floor at Ham iota Consolidated School. Details available from the undersigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Consolidated School
Hamiota Lodge Monthly Meeting At Orange Hall
Brethren welcome to the Hamiota Lodge meeting at the Orange Hall on the day each month at 8 pm Led by W Maphison with secretary Venables in attendance This notice records a regular gathering for fraternal business and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Hamiota No 367
Orange Hall
Hamiota Lodge
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Hamiota Theatre
James Stewart
Jane Wyman
Blondie
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Oklahoma
Roy Rogers
Jolson
Agricultural Representative
Russell
OUR
Sneid's Store
Hamiota, Man
National Barley & Linseed Flax Committee
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Alberta de Partments of Agriculture
James Park
W.I
Brandon
National Renderers
Novak
Jeweler Store
Tory
Brandon Scrap Iron & Metal CO
First Street
Pacific Ave
Brandon, Man
First House
McConnell’s Hall
A. Kelly
District Fire Office
I. P. Strickland
Royal Bank
Court Hamiota
Delbridge
John McOhee
T. Sheridan
W. H. Cox
Neepawa
Rapid City
Birtle
Dropus
Ling
Ceter
Fargiers
Lex Permadent
Wnections
Celuble Wiém
Mirae
Atul
Win- Man
W. Maphison
Hin
Venables
Duncan
Barber & Beauty
J. M. Williams
Hamiota Hospital
Mrs
Sec-Treas
Crown Life
Harry Cooke
Decker, Man
Reesor's Jewelery
Revery
Priftrapped
Reesor
Harry L. Trump
Optometrist
Clement Block
James A. Dunkin
George E. Dunkin
McKenzie
Man
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