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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 27, 1939
Page
6
Birth announcements list four newborns in late December 1939 with parents Mr and Mrs Sands Maitland Jess Maitland Lenore Manitoba Mr and Mrs Robt Matheson Hamiota Manitoba and Mr and Mrs Ed Shaw Cardale Manitoba. One entry notes a son and another a daughter. The dates span December 12th 17th 23rd and 25th.
Winnipeg residents and relatives from Hamiota Pope Mies Sturgeon Creek Kelowna and Dauphin spent the Christmas holidays with family. A mix of travel and family gatherings includes Mr and Mrs G Smith Mice Gwen Mrs T Jarret Mrs A Paterson and others visiting parents and grandparents for the holiday season.
A list of residents visiting relatives and hosting over the holidays includes Mona Paterson Sadie McConnell Thos Richardeoon Bob Pollock Bill Rothute Dave Brows Mr and Mrs Mac Parker Elm Creek Mr S Parker Robt Riddell Geo Pollock returned from Stonewall Dr and Mrs J Arbuthnott and family with Alf Paternon Winnipeg home for weekend L Campbell and Clifford spent Christmas with relatives at Neepawa Levi Ramao drove to Yorkton for Christmas Miss Marjory Lutes left for Winnipeg to spend holidays Mrs Zenda Cronberg Lac Da Bennett visiting sister Mrs A D Morgan Mr and Mrs S Swanson and Louise returned from Margaret Man A large crowd attended the Obristmas tree entertainment last Friday A spendid program was enjoyed by all Our rink is now open A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all
The wedding of Beatrice McIntosh and Wilfred Norman McIntosh took place at the bride’s home in Decker Man on December 24, 1939, with Rev. T D Barnett officiating. The couple, unaccompanied, hosted a buffet lunch and received well wishes from family and friends. the event also marked the 25th wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents.
A sunday schedule lists church services at 11.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. with Sunday School at 1.30 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. CHUMAH class at 2.15 p.m. An additional church service is noted at 2.30 p.m. for the day.
Notice states memorial notices and cards of thanks appear in The Echo at 50 cents per insertion. It also advertises picture framing mouldings suitable for snap enlargements with reasonable prices by C. J. Venables above The Echo Office.
A shipment showcases newest styles and invites comparison with cheaper mail orders. Orders of fifty or more include a Bride's Book at no extra charge. The offer promises neat printing and quick service from Echo Office. Contact via phone 18.
Warns that gas can press on the heart and advises Adlerika as a remedy. Claims one dose relieves stomach gas pressure from constipation and that Adlerika cleans out both bowels. Sold at all drug stores.
The notice invites worshippers to a closing Sunday service on December 31 1939 at YWamiota United Church with Rev T D Barnett. Sunday School at 12 10 p m and evening service at 7 p m features the message Shake Off the Vipers and a two hour church gathering.
Santa Claus made multiple community rounds delivering gifts. He visited the Army and Navy Veterans unit Christmas tree event at the Orange Hall where about one hundred children received presents. He then attended Hamiota United Church Sunday School and Gift Shop events. On Christmas Eve he visited about thirty homes in the district.
On December 25 1939 Mr and Mrs Geo Colbeck Sr were feted at the home of their daughter and son in law W R Kirk of Ochuman Man for a double wedding anniversary Colbeck senior and his wife marking fifty years together while their grandson Edwin and Edith Jones of McAuley Mano celebrate twenty years of marriage The event featured a wedding dinner a three tier cake and gifts including an electric lamp a white cane and a kitchen clock from relatives and the late Mr and Mrs H Andrew of Obumab Man
Classified notice lists diverse woodworking items and repair services including novelty furniture lamps smokers stands and custom orders. Also advertises a business course discount at Dominion Business College Winnipeg and notes the death of Rev E Lund, longtime Holland preacher and Zion Methodist Church pastor, with community sympathy to the bereaved.
A notice directs readers to the Red and White Store in Hamiota to request brooms crafted by blind workers, with emphasis on the labeled products and a call to support local disabled artisans.
A small wedding was held at Knox United Church Brandon on December 1 1939 at 2 pm. The ceremony united Mary Ann Milne and Maxwell Leslie Donald with Rev J Parsone officiating. Attendants Alice Smith Ellwood Angus. The bride wore alpaca crepe Windsor rose with a high neck, fitted bodice and veil. Afterward 27 guests attended dinner and a 48 day evening gathering. The couple will live on a farm near Onkoer.
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