Farewell Held For Arbuthnott Couple In McConnell
Mr and Mrs Wa Arbuthnott the village blacksmith and his wife were honored at a farewell in the McConnell community hall ahead of moving to Killarney Manitoba They were praised for service to local projects Levi Reaman led a presentation by the Ladies Aid and community circle Mr Killob spoke of the couple’s absence leaving a gap S Swanson of Killarney will take over as blacksmith and move with his wife to McConnell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. Arbuthnott
Killarney
Man
John Killoch
Levi Reaman
Ladies’ Aid and Community Circle
Mr. Killob
Mrs Arbuthnott
McConnell
S. Swanson
CPR Spring Travel Bargains to Eastern Canada
Westernera offers a 45 day spring trip to Eastern Canada aboard CPR from May 11 to 27 with stopovers at Winnipeg and eastbound stations. Three fare classes Coach Tourist Standard with berth charges. Children under twelve travel at half fare. agent J S Winter available for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westernera
Eastern Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
J.S. Winter
Winnipe
Decker community activities include rallies and sport day
The Decker school grounds host a CGLT Rally on Saturday with teen girls from Birtle Presbytery invited. Norton’s Sport Day is set for Saturday June 21 with a sports program including thong racing. Local WI backs the event. Mr Wm Dick and Sunday School orchestra performed in Decker Friday with assistance from Mr Few, Mr Fraser, and high school members in a comedy and drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plesse
Jane
Decker
Birtle Presbytery
Norton
Wm. Dick
Few
Mr. Fraser
Hamiota
McDonald’s
Inspector Signivaldison
Decker School
Miss Johnston
Crandall
Mike King
Brandon
L. Cochracne
Arrow River
Arrow River Orchestra
Pope Scotia Colt Show and Picnic at C L Andersons Grove
The Pope Scotia Colt Show and Picnic is planned for Saturday June 10 at C L Andersons Grove with details to follow. A W A met at Mrs J Morison’s with thirteen ladies, raised 2500 for church exterior painting, next meeting May 18 at Mrs Smith’s, Y P A to lead Scotia Church service April 30 at 7 pm with Pauline Tennant speaking. Birth announced at Virden Hospital: a daughter born April 23 to Dr and Mrs C L Strachan Virden Man
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Y.P.A
Scotia Church
Pauline Tennant
Arrow River
Virden Hospital
C. L. Strachan
Virden
Man
Dominion expands draft stallion program at Experimental Farms
Under a 1935 policy the Dominion Department of Agriculture placed four draft stallions at Dominion Experimental Farms to improve the horse industry. Windlow brilliant, a Clydesdale imported in 1934, arrives at Brandon Farm to serve up to fifty mares next season with priority to registered Clydesdale mares. Mares must be nominated in writing. only fit mares weighing 1500 pounds or more are accepted. No service fee for premium mares. owners cover transportation and risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Dominion Experimental Farms
Dominion
Brandon Farm
Ask for and Buy Broome Made by the Blind
A note at the Red and White Store in Hamiota invites customers to request and purchase Broome made by visually impaired workers, urging shoppers to see the label on brooms for authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red & White
Hamiota
Meeting Discusses Saving J A Smith Livery Barn in Hamiota
Businessmen met in the Council Chamber to decide actions to prevent the J A Smith livery barn from being moved to the Middleton property. Proposals include a loan backing note or a grant or loan from the Village Council, with a plan for a drayman to purchase and repay. The council could grant the $700 purchase price without a ratepayer vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Smith
Mr. Smith
Middleton
J. P. Moore
Hamiota
Mc Bros
Christ Church Hamiota Service Schedule 1939
The Christ Church in Hamiota lists Rev. S. B. Guille L.Th as rector. On Sunday April 30 1939 the church observes the Third Sunday After Easter with 11 30 a.m. service and an evening prayer. Sunday School follows the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
S. B. Guille
L.th
Hamiota United Church Adopts LEST WE FORGET Theme
Rev T D Barnett outlines a 1939 April 30 service schedule at Hamiota United Church with 12 10 p m Sunday School 7 p m Life service reading on printing history and its impact. He urges churchgoers to bring books and attend weekly gatherings to uphold civilization foundations.
Hamiota Businesses Close Wednesdays May Through August
Wednesdays in Hamiota will see all business places close at 12 30 p m from May 3 to the end of August. Registration required for all revolvers with penalties for noncompliance. Also seeks woodwork and furniture makers for custom pieces. Fire department responded to two fires last Saturday the golf course club house area and a chicken brooder building with fifty chicks destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Bank of Commerce
Minnedosa
J. Jordan’s
Church Schedule Highlights Sunday Events
At 2.15 p.m. Sunday the schedule lists Sunday School at 3.00 p.m. church service follows, outlining a day of religious activities.
Hamiota Tennis Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Hamiota Tennis Club held its annual meeting on April 24 in the Council Chambers. Officers elected for the coming year include President Art Edwards, vice-president Bill Coombs, secretary-treasurer Marjorie Venables, and executives Dan Levenick and Lorna Forsythe. Grounds committee members are George Bradley and Bill Coombs. Fees are $2.50 for adults and 75 cents for juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Tennis Club
Art Edwards
Bill Coombs
Marjorie Venables
Dan Levenick
Lorna Forsythe
George Bradley
Birthday greetings for Richard W. Brethour and Mrs James Dickie
Two 19th century birthday acknowledgments note Richard W Brethour of Hamiota Manitoba born May 2 1856 in Blanchard Township Perth County Ontario and Mrs James Dickie of Hamiota born May 2 1870 at Pitsligo Aberdeen Scotland both marked as pioneers of 1879.
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Richard W. Brethour
Hamiota, Man
Blanchard Township
Perth County
Ont
James Dickie
Hamiota
Pitsligo
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Birthday List Seeks Entries From Hamiota District
The Echo invites readers to submit names with birth dates and places for those living or once living in Hamiota district. Information can be sent to the Echo Office for a village birth record book and publication near the date of birth.
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Hamiota
Echo
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Monarch Knitting Co
Fairy
Wdc
Monarch Yarns
Dick’s Shop
District Fire Office
A. DB. McConnelt
W. J. Burgess
Hanio'a
Hamiota Hospital
Manitoba
Onas
Penny, “Hairman
Hemedium
L. S. Taylor
Insurance and Loan Agency
Moore's
F. M. Coombs
Hameota
Jeriow
Resiognck
Court Hamiota
C.colf
Hamiouta
Orange Hall
Brethern
Franklin Brooks
Fieonae O'Neill
J.M. Williams
Kemnan Block
Hhamiota
Hones
Fase C. Gemues
C.P.R
Winter
Winnipeg
Brandon Winnipeg
Geood Im
Canadian Pacific Ticket Agent
Smiths Livery Barn
Harriet Lyons
T. D. Barnett
Tsum
Mike Syron
Wmillshire
Hamioda
Gary Cooper
Marco Polo
Basil Rathbone
Sigrid
Paramount News
Shoal Lake Picture Show
Geo. Brent Olivia de Haviland
U.S. Navy
Air Force
Fox News
Charley Boyer
Hedy Lamarr
Algiers
Oakner United Charge
Scotia
Chumah
Obhe Hamiote Echo
C. W. Venables
W H.josey
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