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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1948
Page
8
Describes male and female House Sparrow plumage and field marks. Notes nesting as bulky and untidy, tendency to clog spouts, and territorial behavior. States origins in Europe Asia, introduction to America, and impact on other birds and economy. Mentions urban preference and need for control.
In loving memory of our dear little son and grandson who departed life February 3 1944. Jesus called a little child. Ever remembered by his Dad and Mum Stockton Man and also his grandparents Crandall Man.
Finance Committee met to divide Hamiota into districts and prepare canvass lists. Donations may be cash, payable later, installments up to three years, or a combination. Reminder of crucial meeting at Bennett & Levenick office on Monday February 1th at 8 p.m. Representatives urged from every member organization.
Results from the Hamiota Curling Club bonspiel held January 19 to 24 show Grand Challenge winners Fink Beiner Cardale with Kreager Oak River as runners up. Citizens' division top team I. P. Strickland with W. K. Fraser second and E. Steinson fourth. Co-Operative winners D. Caldwell with Porter Cardale second and Bob Fraser third. Merchants winner Kreager Oak River with Fraser and Levins as top contenders. Consolation lead by L Bradley Decker with B Brooks second and R Anderson third.
Death in Medicine Hat alters the family. Elsie Grant is mourned by Mrs L Young. Decker hosts senior and junior hockey games, both won by Decker against Lavinia. C McTavish returns from Brandon bonspiel. Curling tournament on January 28 saw Beulah win the double and Decker the single as Isabella and Beulah fielded two rinks. A Hall jamboree raised 101 dollars for the rink fund.
The World Day of Prayer service will be held at Hamiota United Church on Friday February 18 at 3 PM. Mrs A D Rutherford will give the address and all community ladies are invited to attend.
The Extension Service of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture offers a Farm Machinery Short Course at the Agricultural and Homemaking School in Brandon from February 23 to 27. It covers gas engines valve care cooling systems fuel lubrication ignition tractor timing and more with $15 total cost including board room and tuition.
The Lavinia carnival on February 20 drew a colorful crowd of skaters in costume around a van with George Peacock on accordion. Prizes honored many outfits from Minnie Mouse to Chinaman, with a couple’s prize for Leslie Milne and Harold McConnell. The Queen Edna Foxton wore a blue gown, attendants in peach, and silk stockings were given as remembrances. A fund to maintain the rink was boosted by lunch sales and dancing after prizes.
The W I will host a Pie Social and Dance in the Hall on Friday February 13 with prizes for novelty dances. A program and dance followed a large gathering at the Hall with attendees Mr and Mrs Drake presented gifts, and the evening ended in song and dancing. Jan Van Norman returned to Winnipeg after a month with the Emersons in the area.
A brief community note greeting visiting brethren Vo Mathison CW Venables to the group.
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