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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
16
The CHUMAH Christmas Tree Concert is planned for Thursday December 22 at the church. A social afternoon at Mr. and Mrs. M. Kirk’s home bade farewell to Mrs. M. E. Elliott who is leaving the community. Mrs. Elliott thanked all. gifts were given by Mrs. Geo. Bull. music and games followed a brief program.
Auto licenses for 1950 available. Court Hamilta No 637 meeting postponed to January 4 for election and installation of 1940 officers. Doreen Macmillan to wed George F. Fenn of St James Man January 14 1950 at Hamiota United Church. New Year Frolic by Hamiota Hockey Club January 2 at 12 01 a m in McConnell's Hall with music by Hamiota Lavinia Orchestra. admission 50 cents.
The Hamiota Gospel Chapel cancels Sunday services on December 25 1949 and January 1 1950 due to the pastor away for Christmas. Old Fashioned Revival Hour returns to CKY 1080 kHz on Sundays at 8 30 am since December 11. Hamiota school breaks December 22 to January 3 1950 with reports due January 3. Cooperative Elevator meeting Dec 12 approves $14000 surplus distribution. Alex Park re-elected president. Geo McConnell spoke as vice-president.
The Hamiota Agricultural Society held its annual meeting on December 17. Members honored include E. W. McConnell for tenth place in the Netted or Russet potatoes class at the Toronto Royal Fair. Killoh brothers earned multiple placings with Shorthorn cattle and steers, selling at 37 and 36 cents per pound. Congratulations to the exhibitors for strong Royal showings.
The Hamiota Agricultural Society thanks the Hamiota Hospital Aid Elevator Associations and Winnipeg and Namiota donors for the 1949 fair success. David S MacMurahy aged 80 celebrated his birthday with a family dinner and whist. The Hamiota Legion honors those who aided the Figure Skating Exhibition including Brandon Figure Skating Club and local clubs. After expenses there may be little left for the Memorial Rink Fund.
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