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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1937
Page
8
Mr Daniel MacMurachy of McConnell Manitoba born in York County Ontario December 12 1870 and Mrs Sarah Irvine born in Richmond Hill Ontario December 13 1863 are noted in this record.
The Hamiota Citizens' Band presents a financial report for the year ending October 15 1937 showing receipts of 312.24 expenditures 250.08 and a year end balance of 62 18. Enrolment stood at 25 with an average attendance of 19 across 40 meetings. The band thanks supporters and notes bandmaster Victor G Few and that members do not receive remuneration.
The Anglican Christ Church announces Rev. S. B. Guille L.Th. as Priest in Charge. On Sunday December 12 1937 the Third Sunday in Advent features 2 30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class and 7 p.m. no evening service for the day.
Reports cover Bridge club play at the Decker home with scores by Mrs Ho Stewart and Mrs RK Gregory. Officers named include Willis Wyatt president and Mre R Gregory secretary treasurer. Poultry Pool shipped 5880 pounds with detailed turkey and chicken weights. Memorial Hall Board met, and Decker Sunday School elected officers. Christmas tree at Memorial Hall planned for December 22. illness of Mrs Ben Wyatt noted.
The bazaar was well attended on Saturday, realizing a nice sum of money. A 100 tea was served at the close. The local rink has been flooded and will be in full swing in a day.
A brief notes a West End lunch room offering bars and chocolates for children. It highlights available candies for the Kiddies.
Wim Arbuthnot Jr returns to Flin Flon as a whist drive and dance draw a fair crowd at the Community Hall. Prizes awarded include Mr Wim Arbuthnot Gente and Geo Wright. Westminster Girls Club of Shost Lake to present The Colonel's Maid on December 10 with proceeds aiding the community rink. The Girl Who Forgot on December 17 features local talent with a dance following. Admission 25 cents. adults two, children one.
The Canadian National Telegraphs report a record volume of holiday greetings due to low rates for Christmas and New Year messages. Messages can be sent to overseas and Canada-US offices with delivery by uniformed messengers on or before Christmas Day.
Reverend T D Barnett presides over a White Gift Service on December 12 1937 at Hamiota United Church with Sunday School and an evening program. The night features colored lantern slides about Newfoundland and Labrador and ends with tea. Young people invited to a post service musical program.
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