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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
4
Classified notices advertise wanted losses and rentals on Arthur Street in Hames Mac Keates area. Details reference weekly Thursday publication with changes encoded at the office by Tuesday. C. W. Van Bells and W. H. Josey are listed as principals.
The group reports a $14.00 monthly Red Cross fund, extends tax return reminders to January 15, and notes an upcoming sewing meeting. Jan 1 and Jan 15 are set for meetings, with rag and bottle drives underway and markets sought for medicine bottles. A sweater shipment to St John Ambulance is praised, and members are urged to submit Red Cross socks and Christmas boxes to Winnipeg Home. Messages of thanks arrive from Pris oners of War Fund and to boys in Germany confirm regular parcel delivery.
The Lavinia Grain Growers Association held its fifth annual meeting at the warehouse at 2 pm on December 11. A large turnout heard minutes read and adopted, discussed communications, and pamphlets were distributed for members to read at home. The YMCA secretary sent a $25 donation to Halifax sufferers. the Co operative secretary reported a $6995 balance over expenses. Officers elected: President Ed W McConnell, vice president M O Tremaine, general secretary V Chappel, cooperative secretaries A W Lief, delegates Ko Vau Noruun and J.
A hearty vote of thanks was given to the retiring president. The meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the Secretary. Members of the advisory board and various individuals attended, including Newe A Skinner A We Lied H Thompson Joe Shayman Will Vetwonell Gi Smith dee Mathison Ed W Metonnell G Smith and Hors for 1915. Mr Tremaine and A EK Dines also participated.
Financial report shows receipts from School Board 5000 and Village Council 1500 plus other items. Expenditures include prizes and drayage with small balances carried. bank accounts at Union Bank and Hamilton Bank listed. Signed by Chas Cresswell as organizer confirming accuracy.
A Knights of Pythias auction in Kenton on December 8 raised 1000 for local soldier boys. Notable contributions included a 235 Shetland pony from R J McLennahan and a 365 steer from Jno Chadbourne. Hogs sheep calves poultry and a 42 fowl pair plus a 100 goat donated by Bray boosted totals. Local workers I McCormack and Geo Jones aided the sale. G H Gray served as auctioneer. The event spurs similar fundraisers to support the war effort.
Dr M S Fraser of Winnipeg Supt of the Manitoba Government Health Department spoke at the Methodist church on Thursday night December 6 addressing the Home Economic Society a department of the Community Club of Hamilton. He urged greater public education about laws that promote good health.
Dr Fraser notes health facilities and school conditions in Manitoba lag behind the U S by law simple but neglected. The Manitoba Government runs trained nurse led medical supervision to examine pupils and arrange treatment to ensure education continues. Delegates praise medical service, gratitude given to Fraser and others for a constructive local program.
Elizabeth Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gutteridge wed Norman Wesley Jordon on December 12 1917 at Zion Methodist Church officiated by Rev Freda Middleton. Bride wore blue crepe de chine with white silk. groom gave a gold wrist watch. They will reside in Hamiota.
The St John’s Ambulance Association held first aid exams with a merit order list of successful candidates including Miss Pearl McConnell Eva Mary Blackburn Mildred McConnell and others. Dr Fraser of Crandall gave an address and The Clan presented Nurse White a fountain pen and Dr Hudson a surgical grip in appreciation of their lectures on bandaging and first aid.
A local branch of the U C C was formed in Hamiota on Saturday December 8 at 3 pm in the Orange Hall. F J Collyer Saskatchewan director of United G G Limited attended to outline the group. Nominations named T Strachan A Atkinson D Mair R W Brethour and Ed W McConnell for directors with Brethour elected president and McConnell as secretary.
A brief inquiry notes growing interest in the pastor's most recent volume drawing attention from readers and followers seeking new religious works.
A note explains the Finished Mystery covers Ezekiel Song of Solomon and Revelation. Readers are invited to obtain this book by addressing the publisher for further details and delivery.
Dr Peters declares that Frank G Borbridge formerly with New Method Dental Parlors Winnipeg for ten years is now indentured with him. Special attention and arrangements made for out of town patients when visiting Winnipeg.
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