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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1931
Page
6
Manitoba Clover Honey 10 lb pail l for 1.15 Bakeasy Shortening White Sugar 2 lb for 25c 10 lb for 59c Glass jars 19c Maconochies Herring in Tomato Sauce per tin 19c Sweet Pickles.
SWEID S lists fruit and nut deals with Ontario apples Spitzenburg and Grimes Golden at 39 cents per dozen and mixed nuts priced at 6 for 95 cents. The ad emphasizes value in a small-town grocery style.
Hospital receipts total 9 444 86 with credits from patient fees provincial grants interest on deposits and maintenance levies. Entries include refunds, sale of surplus plant, dividends from Hamiota Consumers Co Op Fuel Store Drugs and Meat Milk and But Building Salaries postage and care items.
Reverend R E McCullagh leads morning worship at 11 with the message A Never Failing Friend and evening service at 7 on How Old Are You continuing a series on Queries in Personality. Sunday School and Bible Classes at 12 10 offer study for all ages. Young people are especially invited.
The debate on a minimum wheat price drew a large turnout with the negative side winning. Guests included Rev R E McCullagh and the Junior Seed Growers president Mr Webb. An At Home event in Orange Hall drew nearly 200 attendees with music, readings, and dancing.
The Oakner bonspiel began Monday with 19 rinks while Rev S A Martin spoke on Mission Work in Church Hill last Wednesday evening. McConnell and Hamiota clashed Friday with Hamiota dominating. Seven van routes attracted 33 tender bids and a $1,800 saving on new contracts. Taxes expected lower this year as Mrs McLeod and Mabel returned home Monday and Mr Robertson rode to Winnipeg on Tuesday.
The Cockshutt Plow Co has supplied the Department of Agriculture with machines to sow fertilizers with grain for the past two years. Hyatt Roller Bearings and Alemite lubrication are used in single or double disc seeders. Visit us to discuss a machine of this description.
A wave of regret followed the death of Mrs Harvey Gray of Scotia after a recent illness. She was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Young of Crandall and had taught at Glenlochar Whilet. Funeral services were held at Crandall United Church with Revs McLeneghan and Radley and interment in Crandall cemetery. Relatives and friends traveled from Winnipeg Carman and Virden to attend.
The three act comedy drama Nors Wake Up will be presented Friday February 13 at 8 30 pm in Decker Memorial Hall by local talent under W I auspices. Admission 35c adults. children free. A dance follows. Orrwold WMS birthday party featured songs pageants and a cake decorated with twenty candles. Decker Junior Hockey lost 5–? at Crandall Crandall Juniors beat Lavinia 9–7. Mrs. Schofield of Brandon vacationed with her sister in Decker. Mission Band met Saturday at 2 40. Japanese study led by Mrs L Cochran. Orrwold Y P Class skating party with games and treats hosted by Reg Decker. F W Decker left for Winnipeg Ford School.
A formal wedding ceremony took place January 29 1931 at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Allan in McConnell Manitoba. Their daughter Mary Elizabeth Allan wed Philip T Harvey of Dauphin Manitoba with Rev G D Robinson officiating. The event featured Lohengrin played by Doris Alexander, a white trellised arch, pink and white decorations, and the couple were unattended.
A local appeal urges residents to place their salt orders promptly by calling 54 to submit lists before the supplier limits are reached. The notice emphasizes not being overlooked and assures smooth processing once the order is placed.
In the past week, many new members joined the association and cooperation rose. The text notes a belief that the competitive system is a failure and signals a broader move toward collaboration among members.
The wedding dinner honored bride and groom with Kathleen Arthur Grace McDougall and Doris Alexander as bridesmaids. Music featured violin selections by Samuel Kirk of Hamionta, aged eighty two, grand-uncle to the bride. The couple departed by motor to their home near Dauphin amid confetti and well wishes.
Local talent presents the three act comedy drama Nora Wake Up at Decker Memorial Hall on Friday February 13 at 7:30 pm under WI auspices. Admission adults 35c children free.
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