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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
8
A child imagines Santa Claus risking a fall on ice and suggests leaving a note at the gate. The narrator asks Santa to enter through an unlocked nursery door instead of climbing the roof, ensuring toys arrive without danger. The verse blends humor and a practical plan for holiday magic.
The annual meeting at Mrs J Allen’s home on December 16 elected 1938 officers led by President Mrs W B Strachan and Secretary Treasurer Mrs A Gilmour. Papers were read by Mrs Angus and Mrs W B Strachan. Group teachers named and lunch served by groups. Miss Olive Strachan of Winnipeg ill with polio. Mr Geo Arthur left for Vancouver for Christmas holidays.
On Saint Stephen's Day December 26 1937 the church holds Sunday School and Bible Class at 2.30 p.m. There is no service at 7 p.m.
The notice announces a 1030 a.m. service featuring Holy Communion followed by an address.
Reverend T D Barnett invites attendance for Christmas Day 11 am service with an updated old story. Sunday School 12 10 and evening program at 7 with a large choir and selections including The First Christmas Morn No Room in the Inn First Nowell God Rest You Merry Silent Night. Buy brooms by the Blind at Red and White Store label.
Gorden Smth recovers well after surgery at Shoal Lake Hospital while Kyler Drake rests at home after treatment in Hachota Hospital. A crowd enjoyed the play The Girl Who Forgot with Mr and Mrs Wilson Satterthwaite receiving a mantel clock from the community. Our midget hockey team traveled to Isabella last Saturday and won 4 3 signaling bright prospects.
A dance hosted by the Hamiota Hockey Club will take place in McConnell's Hall on Monday December 27. Brandon College awards nine new undergraduate scholarships including two Theology one Philosophy one Geology and five History funded by friends in Brandon Winnipeg Edmonton and the east. Lectures at Brandon College closed December 22 with students leaving for holidays. classes resume January 3. Shoal Lake Monarchs defeated by Hamiota 9 to 6 in a home game, with strong effort by young players.
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