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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1947
Page
4
Hydro power crews have been working in the Hamiota district for the past three weeks and most of the farmers in the district are having their buildings wired for light and power.
An Open Hockey Tournament will be held at Hamiota rink on Wednesday December 17 at 1 p.m. Phone entries to Hamiota 3601102 by December 16 at 10 p.m. Prize money listed as 7.00 per win and 20.00 final.
Mrs Robt Van Norman is holidaying in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs F W Decker left on Wednesday to spend the winter months at the Pacific Coast. The White Gift service will be observed on Sunday December 14. Curling began last week at Decker.
McConnell and family returned from holidays at Hudson Bay Junction. R J Knight family spent Saturday in Brandon. H Nicholls visited Cordove to see her husband. Jim Swanson visited his brother and sister in law S Swanson. C C Brown spent Monday in Brandon. Fred Levins and Eva Levins of Grandview Manitoba visited A T Pollock. Mrs Jack Allan stayed in Winnipeg last week.
In loving memory of David Henderson who died December 13 1946. They say time heals all sorrow but time has proven untrue as we still miss you. God gave strength to bear the blow yet what was lost no one will ever know. Ever remembered by his wife and family.
Reduced rail fares apply between all Canadian stations for the Yuletide period. Tickets go on sale December 20 to January 1 at 1 1 2 times the one way price and are valid for return until January 7 1948 as stated by J N Fitzimmons CP Ry Agent Hamiota Manitoba.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion plans a December house to house canvass for cash donations to send food parcels overseas. Legion headquarters encourages rapid donations as many wish to help. Mrs. N. Dale, secretary, urges support.
The Ladies' Auxiliary met November 26 with Mrs. Russell presiding and Mrs. King substituting for the Warden as the flag was advanced. Thirty members answered roll call and a canvass plan was set to raise funds for overseas food parcels. Poppy Day raised 97.50, and volunteers were noted for canvassing. A donation supported Winnipeg's Veterans Christmas tree gifts. The group planned Board of Trade banquet prep and adjourned for January after lunch.
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