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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1949
Page
5
Two local figures named Venables and Josey are noted with a date of Avril 27 1949. The line suggests a transfer or notice connected to the Shehamiota Echo and a price term of two dollars per year in advance for United States subscribers.
The Oakner church property faced a narrow fire escape on Sunday afternoon and the community thanks those who fought the flames led by the Hamiota fire brigade. Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Black and their son who have taken over the Robertson farm.
The W A met at Mrs Lairds home with twenty two attending. May 26 supper and bazaar at Scotia church were announced. Union church dedication and communion services planned. Prince Albert visitor Mrs Fitzpatrick noted. Fire destroyed Jno Butlers brooder and hen house but barn and granary saved. Manitoba Power Commission 1949 50 rural electrification program outlined with 42 new farm areas, 5 000 applications, 4 000 miles of line and service to 9 000 farmers in 38 areas.
Doris English of Newdale spent Easter with her uncle Jack Rockley Purvis. Purvis Sunley and his parents also celebrated, while Fred Rockley returned to his farm after wintering with his sister in Streamstream Alta. Frank Turnbull and Gay visited Winnipeg briefly. On May 2 at 2 30 p m the Lavinia and Decker Sewing Club will hold Achievement Day in the Decker Memorial Hall with a silver tea. Mrs W Down hosted a tea for Mrs Maines before she returns to England.
The W I group will meet at the home of Mrs. Roy McConnell on Tuesday May 3 at 2 p m. Gwen Wallace was away in Hamiota. Dorothy Lees of Arden visited sister Mrs Ted Revel. Mrs E Campbell and Heather of Pipestone stayed with Mr and Mrs Roy Williams last week.
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