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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1958
Page
2
The quiz presents four questions with answers: 1. Women have advanced furthest in life expectancy. 2. About 25 million enrollments. 3. 1957 estimate for labor income. 4. West coast mainland colony founded in 1854. 5. Shelter costs rose most while clothing rose least. 1. Winter by Lieut. governor years.
The Dominion City Agricultural Society approved July 4 and 5 as the annual fair dates and voted a $100 donation to the Arena Booster Club to aid rink construction. A 4-H rally is set for Friday, with Midwest Shows contracted for a better midway and rides. Other new attractions are being considered to enhance the fair.
The spinning jenny was an engine or machine for spinning wool or cotton by means of many spindles.
A Bruno Times report describes a January meeting where RM of Barone residents, farmsteads, and fringe areas reviewed a large scale map of road usage. The survey tabulated miles traveled per month, identified heavily used routes, and indicated preferred paths for weather-safe roads to form a master classification for the municipality.
About $600 has been realized so far in the Boy Scout group committee drive to raise the $1,000 plus needed to renovate the old Methodist church, which will become a Scout Guide Brownie and Cub hall.
Alberta Indian bands and Indian affairs officials met at Hobbema for a third conference on reservation agricultural issues. Delegates reviewed 1956 1957 recommendations and formed study groups aiming to improve farm efficiency reduce debt empower farmers and develop leadership. Blood reserve urged competitions for best grain and mixed farms and stricter fence conditions before aid. Hobbema council favored smaller herds and shorter focused courses.
The address in reply to the Throne Speech will be moved by W G Davies MLA Moose Jaw and seconded by Frank Meakes MLA Touchwood. Session opens February 13 with debate starting February 17, both men first elected in 1956 and Saskatchewan natives. Davies has long civic and labour federation roles. Meakes farms at Lestock and is active in co operatives and municipal affairs.
Earn more with lessons in bookkeeping salesmanship shorthand and typewriting. Cost 50 cents. Free circular available No 35. Courses offered by Canadian Correspondence Courses at 1290 Bay Street Toronto.
The Montreal Fashion Bureau reports a major shift to the chemise silhouette for spring 1958. The new relaxed look replaces the sack style, with designers in Montreal adapting the trend for all figures and price ranges.
Pattern 7045 from Household Arts Department offers a medium size embroidery bib apron or half apron with transfer motifs. Send thirty five cents in coins to 60 Front Street West Toronto with name and address for order.
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