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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1956
Page
7
In a lively family shower for Ethel, a guest reveals a string of heirloom pearls as a gift. The pearls were to be worn at the wedding, but the giver admits they belonged to their grandmother, sparking a surprised reaction and an awkward moment among relatives.
The Juniors and Senior Society funded a 56 bed Regina hospital for handicapped children. Red Cross instructors trained over 17,000 pupils at 90 points in the province, with a 30 hour teaching course funded by the Society. The programme and 15 other services rely on supporters’ generosity.
Saskatchewan agriculture official warns farmers to inspect grain bins for snow intrusion after severe winds and heavy snowfall. Meltwater can spoil grain and foster insects. remove snow, and drain water away from piles to prevent damage and preserve stored grain.
Greenland experiences a shift from a hunted sea mammal based economy to a fishing driven one as milder climate and rising temperatures expand cod fisheries. The population, now mixed with Scandinavian ancestry, rises to 24 768 with 23 360 native Greenlanders as of 1952.
A March of Dimes Homebound Program helps disabled citizens who cannot leave home to work. Over 60 participants receive materials and equipment to produce items such as leather work and toys, which are sold through a central Moose Jaw office. Participants earn pay from sold goods, gaining independence. For more information contact the Handicapped Civilians Association, 506 Scott Block, Moose Jaw.
A safety razor maker offered Groucho Marx a fortune to endorse his product and billboard his image nationwide. Groucho refused, saying he already sports a mustache. In Phoenix a Montana cowboy aboard a New York bound strato liner announced he would not be saddled with belts and urged the vessel to buck.
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