Venables and Josey Publish August 6 1947 Echo
The Ohbehamiota Echo marks its August 6 1947 issue under publishers Venables and Josey. Local readers are advised to consult the edition for community notices and news updates.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1947
Page
4
Picnic draws crowds to Narrows grounds Shoal Lake
Boards of Trade of Shoal Lake and Hamiota staged a successful picnic at the Narrows in Shoal Lake last Wednesday. A large crowd including many old-timers enjoyed softball and running races, with Shoal Lake defeating Hatmiota 13-5 in the afternoon. The over 50s game also favored Shoal Lake. Nearly 100 old-timers signed the register as speeches by Fraser, Ivy, and Chapple highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Shoal Lake
Narrows
Hatmiota
W.C. Fraser
Lyr
Wiliam Iverach
Isabella
William Chapple
Lor
P. N. Murray
Hamiota Fair Prize Winners Highlight Longevity and Livestock
Oldest woman Mary Hooper of Shoal Lake aged 96 and oldest man W C Fraser of Hamiota aged 90 led prize list. Attendance distance winner Mary Simpson of Victoria BC. Longest married couple Mr and Mrs David Moffatt of Shoal Lake at 56 years. Livestock prizes follow for Plymouth Rocks, White Rocks, Wyandottes, Leghorns, New Hampshire, and misc breeds with winners including D Cochrane, WJ Pollock, AC Edmundson, Mrs Peel, Mrs Glen Longmuir, and Doreen Angus among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rocks
E Houck
C Edmundson
Cochrane
WJ Pollock
J Pollock Cockerel
Glen Longmuir
J Pollock
New Hampshire
Peel
R Peel
AC Edmundson
Edmundson
W J Pollock
Fodder and garden produce competed at local fair
A long list of entries from farmers and residents shows donations of wheat, oats, barley, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and baked goods. Named exhibitors include Wm Ross, Alex Park, Mrs L King, D Cochrane, and Mrs G Spearman with items from seeds to bread and pastries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Andrew
Roberts Regent
Alex Park
Hamiota Pool Elevator
Alex
McConnell
L King
Mrs L King
F Wyatt
Little
D Cochrane
J A Smith
A Kelly
Coleman sisters describe Scottish trailer trip on CBC feature
Mrs Ann Coleman recalls a trailer journey with her two daughters Frances and Leslin through Sutherlandshire Scotland in a CBC talk series Our Summer Holiday. The program showcases women from many countries describing holiday habits and airs Wednesdays at 3 48 p.m. over the CBC Trans Canada network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBC
Ann Coleman
Sutherlandshire
Scotland
Local Visitors and Travel Notes Plus Encephalomyelitis Alert
Mrs Sam Hern of Togo Sask spent a few days in the district last week. Mrs Evelyn Rivers of Winnipeg spent the long weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs A M McKay left for Banff and points west. Miss Berle Smith of Winnipeg visited her sister Mrs R H Stevens. Mr and Mrs Jas Angus and family left Sunday for a few days at Clear Lake. Mrs Stuart Smith and Barrie of Melville Sask visit Mrs Jas Smith. NOTICE TO FARMERS Encephalomyelitis is epidemic in Brandon area with one case reported in Hamioda. Vaccination is cheap insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hern
Togo
Sask
Evelyn Rivers
Winnipeg
W. D. Rivers
A. M. McKay
Banff
Points West
Berle Smith
R. H. Stevens
Jas. Angus
Clear Lake
Stuart Smith
Barrie
Melville, Sask
Jas. Smith
Brandon
Hamioda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohbehamiota Echo
C. W. Venables
W. H. Josey
Boards of Trade of
THE
Christian Science Monitor
Ory
Duck
Doreen Angus
J A Woods Drake
J A Woods
A C Edmundson
G Spearman
E Andrew
C W Venables
Wyatt
Kelly
King
J A With
Ikelly
Smith Coteus
Ale Connell
Tf Gray
F Houck Parke
Firestone
Restone
McConnell Bros
Hamiota Echo
Timothy
Clover
Royal Bank
Royal Bank OF Canada
H. E. T. Way
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