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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1937
Page
8
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February 10 saw a record crowd at the McConnell Community Night. Andrew Pollock delivered a notable recitation of The Cremation of Sam McGree. The McConnell Players earned praise after a Holylea performance on February 4. A season dance on February 9 supported the hockey club with music and 35 cent admission.
The WMS hosts a Birthday Party in Memorial Hall on Friday February 26 at 8 pm with items from the CGIL T Mission Band and WMS members followed by a birthday lunch. Miss Bowman returns from Winnipeg, Mrs Earl Warren visits, WI meets with Current Events by Mia Vera Little and a talk on Making of Wills by Mrs A L Dacker. Edgar Alexander attends Portage Fire Toserance Company convention. prize winners to be announced next week.
Biographical notices honor Mrs Hugh McPhaden of Hamiota born in Mitchell Ont February 19 1866 Pioneer of 1877 Mrs Mary Dale of Oakner Man born Galt Ont February 21 1858 Came to Manitoba in 1904 Mrs Flora Anne Hamblin of Winnipeg born Bucklebury Berkshire England February 22 1873 James Gregory of Decker Man born Palmerston Ont February 22 1861 Pioneer of 1879 Thomas J Caves of McConnell Man born Osborne Township Huron County Ont February 23 1870.
Readers are invited to submit names dates and places of birth for anyone living or who has lived in Hamiota district. Information may be sent to the Echo Office with a note urging prompt entry for a birthday record to be published on an upcoming date.
The Oakner Curling Club announces an amateur contest for school children on Friday February 19 at 8 30 pm with Junior and Senior divisions. Three cash prizes per contest, entry closes at noon the same day. Dance after, music by the Midnight Moon Moths, lunch provided, admission 33c adults 10c students, under 12 free. Secretary Mrs R McFely, Oakner.
Readers are urged to eat more fish with weekly ads from the Department of Fisheries Ottawa. A coupon in the advertisement offers a free 52 page book titled Anvy Day a Fish Day and readers are asked to mail for a copy using the coupon at the bottom of the ad.
The Hamiota two rink team performed well at the Winnipeg bonspiel but did not reach the top Jewelery class. Also noted are a death in Oak River, a Red Cross donation, a murder prelim in Hamiota, carnival plans, an auction sale near Oak River, and a farm rental notice with details on location and contact.
Pope Mies Troy arrived from Winnipeg on Tuesday. Bridge Club guests were hosted by Mrs. W. B. Strachan last Wednesday. A large audience attended the play and dance at Crandall last Friday under WI auspices for a dental clinic. Earl Smith and Miss Viola Strachan led in a high waltz at the novelty dance in Hamiota last Friday. The CG LT. meeting was cancelled Saturday due to weekend storms and church services were also cancelled Sunday.
Ruth Marian Oster and Lawrence Alan McLean were married at Park Avenue Methodist Church in Minneapolis at high noon January 3 1937. The ceremony was conducted by Dr George Valentine. The couple planned to reside in Minnedosa Manitoba after a wedding trip through Winnipeg and Manitoba.
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