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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1935
Page
4
Figures from the League Natives show Canada moved up to sixth place in total trade in the first nine months of 1935, with gains led by the United States and Japan. Six of the ten leading countries lost ground in this period while Canada was cited by Conservative leaders as evidence of a world recovery.
Canada placed sixth in total trade for the nine months ended September 30, up from seventh last year, with exports in fifth and imports in ninth position. Japan led, while Belgium Luxembourg and the United Kingdom also posted strong totals. Canada rose as Belgium Luxembourg slipped. Total trade figures show Canada at 578.1 million compared with 557.0 million a year earlier.
A joking exchange frames a veteran wounded in war and a curious old lady as they debate national progress. The cripple notes his missing leg with weary humor while the woman links gender to stagnation. The exchange is a straight paragraph style vignette from a historical paper.
At the WMS annual meeting held Thursday at Mrs No Hodgson home, Edgar Liots re-elected president for 15 years, with N Hodgson as vice president and A L Decker as treasurer. Beth Decker, attending University of Manitoba, spends Christmas at home. Christmas tree event and prize winners noted. Decker intermediate hockey beat Arrow River 4 3. two Decker rinks beat Hamiota by 7 points. CGLT groups hosted by Misses Valerie and Marjory Clack at a Christmas party.
The WA group met at Mrs MacKay's home last Tuesday for a Christmas themed devotional and the annual business meeting. Officers were elected including President Mrs MacKay and Vice President Mrs Jarrett. 25 percent was turned over to the M M fund and a strong cash balance reported. Members discussed topics, sales were held, and lunch followed. Mr and Mrs A C Gray of Winnipeg visited relatives for Christmas. the Sunday School did not hold a separate entertainment this year.
The Young Peoples Union met on Tuesday December 17 with 25 members present. Lottie Johnsen led devotion and Eleanor Gray with Marjory Venables performed. Clifford Corll was elected president replacing John Sutherland. January social committee members were Flora Mateson Lottie Joheson Dancan Matheson and Harold Coldicott. A missionary paper on Africa by Dick Beamish followed games and social time. Alice Matheson read the paper after refreshments.
The article details holiday traditions in Russia Sweden France England Norway Germany and Italy. It notes lighting the tree after the first star singing and dancing birds treats and charitable gestures. It mentions wooden shoes in France decorative hoops and a model nativity scene.
Canadian Pacific Railway engineers under H. B. Bowen unveil five 4-4-4 steam engines designed for 110 mph service between Montreal and Quebec. Weighing 430000 pounds with 16% by 28 inch cylinders and 80 inch drivers, they feature nickel steel boilers, superheaters and roller bearings to cut fuel water and maintenance. Photographs show a model and inset Bowen.
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