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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
4
The Hammota School announces successful teachers for the school year ending June 1940. The list includes those receiving top performance marks and honors, reflecting steady instruction and student progress.
The Hamiota Horticultural Society held its 10th annual exhibition of flowers and vegetables at the Hamiota skating rink on August 11 and 12. It drew strong attendance, high quality exhibits, and had financial success. Moving pictures by Dr. Carter of Brandon delighted attendees. Judge Sutherland praised the show, second to none for a small town. Gratitude was extended to the Curling Club and helpers, with prize winners listed.
Rev T D Barnett urged residents to vote against introducing a beer parlor in Hamiota arguing it harms progress and public welfare. He cited liquor links to crime and pauperism, urging community vigilance and support for dry measures.
Classified notice seeking any wood working turning or repair jobs including furniture finishing and novelty items like lamps and smokers stands. Prices reasonable. Apply to William Illshire Hamidta.
The article lauds Brandon College for its unique non denominational status linked to the University of Manitoba. It notes a strong staff, financial security, and broader aims, offering BA arts and sciences, Grade XII teacher training, music diplomas, and graduate programs. Registration for university divisions and Grade XII occurs September 22 and 23.
The Music Department announces start of work on September 6 and asks applicants to forward to the Registrar at Brandon College without delay. Front-page advertisement urges prompt action.
Lavinia United Church plans anniversary services on Sunday October 1 and a Fowl Supper on Tuesday October 3. Mrs Chas Philpot and daughter Edith, visiting sister Mrs Reg. Williama, and Miss Eden Williams accompany Kelowna returnee. Tremaine delivered the season's first wheat load to Western Canada Flour Mills Co. Harvesting is well advanced with some crews finished.
The schedule lists August 17 Moore vs McConnell and August 18 Moore against Jamieson. Other dates cover Curll Hudson Jamieson Fraser Venables and Moore with various pairings, with pay matches Venables Fraser and Curll Jamieson.
Notice states the Village of Hamiota council will meet October 2 1939 to pass a by law expropriating portions of the North East quarter section 7 township 14 range 23 west of the first meridian Manitoba for public lanes. Those prejudicially affected may apply to be heard at the meeting.
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