Classified Needlework Classes Announced
A local notice outlines three garment and craft classes. Class 1 covers clothing with sweaters and suits. Class 2 includes fancy items such as afghans and cushions. Class 3 focuses on mitts and gloves.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1939
Page
8
A local notice outlines three garment and craft classes. Class 1 covers clothing with sweaters and suits. Class 2 includes fancy items such as afghans and cushions. Class 3 focuses on mitts and gloves.
The Scotia YPU plans a February 28 gathering at Mr and Mrs Sobkow’s home. A Scotia Colt Show and Picnic is set for June 10 at C L Anderson’s Grove. A Scotia YPA event on February 17 featured a box social and games with auctioneers E Colbeck W Colbeck and J McFarlane raising $22.80 for lunches and ending with Auld Lang Syne.
The February 26 1939 bulletin lists Rev S B Guille rector with Sunday School at 11 30 am and Evening Prayer at 7 pm. The first Lent Sunday theme is The Cross with a sermon The Cross as Judgment noting Calvary as the place where justice reached outrage and became the judgment throne.
Reverend T. D. Barnett presents a dramatic sermon on Why Entered the Ministry as part of Hamiota United Church weekly program. A Winnipeg minister shares coun try parson's reasons and urges more ministers for United Church. Includes Sunday School, 12.10, 7 pm program and a four act play The Foo by Pollock with a Question Box Qs on women smoking and degeneracy in novels.
The Rev Charles Wood aged near 83, died at Gull Lake Sask. He served as rector of Christ Church Hamiota for six years starting 1912. His funeral was at Pro Cathedral Brandon and graveside at Ham Iota Cemetery beside his wife. Daughter Mrs McLennan survives. many floral tributes reflected high esteem.
The 18 year old Earl Middleton disappeared after a rabbit hunt and was found dead with a gunshot wound. Authorities ruled suicide after a missing overnight, as families mourn and plan the United Church funeral in Hamiota.
The service was conducted by Pastor Rev. T. D. Barnett with the church nearly filled by sympathizers.
The long time district pioneer William Munshaw died at his home Sunday aged 81 years 1 month and 10 days. Born in Chatham Ontario he lived in Manitoba about forty years farming near Hamiota. He is survived by wife a son George of Hamiota and daughter Aggie Johnston London England. Funeral yesterday at Hamiota United Church with Rev J Savage and Rev T D Barnett officiating. Interment followed in Hamiota cemetery. A large gathering attended.
Doris Marion Kirk and Claude Frederick Johnson wed on February 14 at United Church Noranda Quebec with Rev P G McLennan officiating. The couple, both from Manitoba and Quebec addresses, will reside in Bourlamaque. The ceremony featured rosebud and lily of the valley corsages, music by Miss Rowena Hill, and a dinner for six at The Elwyn.
The Fair board urges all participants to submit entries for every class by the February 27 deadline. Officials emphasize timely submission to ensure participation in the Manitoba Wouter Fair competitions across all categories.
The Oddfellows hosted 72 youths for high scores won by Bill Hall. Bridge club guests included N Molwood K Smith and A L Decker. Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg trips returnees were noted along with a Ladies Aid and WMS visit. An Irish Social is planned for March 10, and box lunches will be sold at the rink dances February 24 March 3 and March 17. A bonspiel opened with nineteen rinks. Ex leaders of the CGLT enjoyed an evening with Mrs Rivers and group.
The Hamiota Ladies Curling Club held a successful bonspiel last week with winners in three events. Grand Challenge winners included Mrs G Smith and A Mathison with Mrs J Mair and Mre Alex Lindsay as team, skipped by Mre. Lindsay. Merchants event was won by Mrs J Gradwell and team skipped by E McNaughton. Consolation winners were A Middleton and M Kreager with Mrs C Sheardown and Mrs J McNaughton, skip, and I Wood with team including Mrs J Miles and Mavis Reid.
The Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon announces its first Baby Chick Show to run March 13 to 17 with entries due March 6. Chicks must be 25 one day olds delivered by parcel post express messenger or in person to Fair Buildings.
Birthday congratulations go to Mrs. HUGH McPHADEN of Hamiota born in Mitchell Ontario February 19 1866 Pioneer of 1877. Also to Mrs. MARY DALE of Oakner born in Galt Ontario February 21 1858 who came to Manitoba in 1902. Flora Anne Hamblin of Flin Flon born Bucklebury Berkshire England February 22 1873. Jas Gregory of Brandon born Palmerston Ontario February 22 1861 Pioneer of 1879. Thos J Caves of McConnell born Osborne Township Huron County Ontario February 23 1870.
Advertisement states a course valued up to 150 dollars at Dominion Business College in Winnipeg. It offers a 25 discount for cash through The Echo Office.
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