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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1941
Page
10
The Regular meeting of Court Hamiota No MT W held in the Orange Hall on the first Monday of each month. Visiting Brethren welcome. Chief Manger Johan Meishee Recording Secretary listed.
In January 7 1941 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Jack McIntosh of Miniota Manitoba On February 20 1941 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Grassick of Pilot Mound Manitoba These brief notices record newborns at a Manitoba hospital with names and dates.
A two act comedy play and novelty dance are set for Friday February under Red Cross and Ambulance Fund sponsorship at Osakoer Hall. Norman Smith and Jack Mc Millan trained in Brandon and spent last weekend at home. Mike Sobkowich of RCA F relocated to Toronto. Catherine Collie visited Irene Woods for a few days last week.
The Pope Toe Y P U group visited Ewart Strachan’s home last Friday evening for a crokinole tournament. Entertainment concluded with a dainty lunch served. Mrs. J Allen drove to Brandon on Tuesday to attend curling. Beatrice Lobkowich visited Winnipeg last weekend. Colt Show and Picnic set for June 7.
McConnell family members visit and attend events as Geo Paterson returns from Winnipeg. Ambulance Dance on February 2 sponsored by school children. Annual Congregational meeting presided by Rev Turnball with officers and financials reported. Church receipts total 670.25. Ladies Aid 456.32. M. & M. fund 39.75. Sunday School 97.82. Mission Band 7.10. Red Cross McConnell branch holds January 17 meeting with reelected officers and a report from the women’s group on items sent to headquarters.
The record lists cash receipts of 10 dollars and various donated hospital supplies including 7 blankets 24 helmets 11 sleeveless sweaters 15 garters 12 pairs mitts 50 pairs socks 2 pairs rifle mitts 22 bed jackets 24 bed pan covers 65 sheets 24 pairs of pajamas 36 surgical towels 6 hospital gowns 36 ice bag covers. The tally reflects community generosity and ongoing support for patient care.
The Hamiota Horticultural Society met in the Council Chamber on Monday January 27 and decided to continue for 1941. Officers elected include President A Keily, 1st vice president T Sheridan, Secretary Treasurer Mrs E J Venables, and directors Mesdames W Lief L King O Sheardown J Irwin W O Carll W Allehire Mrs Irene Woods and Messrs E McConnell L King N Tuornboli. Financial statement for 1940 shows receipts 1445.23 and expenditures 198.75 with balances and allocations to prizes, printing, postage, and bank charges.
A long list of students including Anderson G and Jno, plus Clark Alex, Rothnie E, Sked C, Squibb J H, Tibbetts H A L, Warren C, Youngson A, and Williams J M appears as a historic honor roll page. The fragment shows numerous surnames with initials, reflecting a broad roster of scholars recognized in the period.
The Canadian National Railways announce a limited bargain fare from Ontario and western regions to Eastern Canada. The sale runs February 14 to March 1, with six weeks to travel east and unlimited stopovers on both directions, per Osborne Scott, Passenger Trade Manager.
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