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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1937
Page
8
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A crib tournament begins in Stone's Confectionery on Monday March 1. Over 30 entries already. Names to be submitted soon. Draw set for Saturday night. Rules and time limits to be announced later.
A. Smith writes to the Hamiota Echo to clarify objections about statements in a prior letter concerning building conditions around local structures. He urges action, offers to help, and invites community input on whether current practices and Christian duties align with true responsibility.
A Friday night hockey club dance drew a good crowd with Mises Marjorie Lates winning a chocolate box via a lucky ticket drawn by Geo Pollock. On Saturday a visiting Hamiota team defeated McConnell 8-0 with Brooks in goal and R L Arbuthnott refereeing. The Lindsay family plans to move to Shoal Lakes after three and a half years in the district. Mr Geo McConnell is visiting relatives in Hamiesta. A March 1 free entertainment is advertised by the local Oo-Op movement.
Community notices record a Birthday Party at Memorial Hall hosted by the W.S. with an 8 pm start and a birthday lunch. The Orrwold Ladies Aid hosts a pie social March 2 at the Doherty home with admission 25c adults, 10c for younger children. Various local groups report meetings, missionary programs, Ford car demonstrations, and bonspiel results with prize winners across multiple events.
Birthday notices honor Mrs. George Baldwin of Hamiota Manitoba born in Nottingham England February 27 1886 James L Fraser of Salmon Arm British Columbia born Georgetown Ontario February 29 1832 and William John Johnson of Oakner Manitoba born Palmerston Wellington County Ontario March 1 1876.
Rev T D Barnett announces Lent on Sunday February 28 with a 1 am meditation Why Men Leave Home and a 12 10 pm Sunday School. Education week features Chemistry and Religion next Sunday evening followed by Biology and Religion the week after. A fourteen piece orchestra will lead singing and play fifteen minutes before service. Fill the Church.
Large crowd attends regular meeting of the W A North East Group with Mrs WB Strachan presiding. Scripture reading by Mrs Colbeck and a solo by Mrs Geo Collie followed by business, a social period, an address with gifts to Mies Gray and Mrs Dannett, and a dainty luncheon. Hamilton, Hector Arthur and John Clark Jr. visit Winnipeg. Jas Angus Jr. visits sisters there. Geo Smith weekend in Winnipeg. A M McKay returns from business trip. F Laird leaves for Winnipeg with a carload of fat stock.
Third Sunday in Lent service held with 2 30 p m Sunday School and Bible Class. Rev Grulle and Deacon in Charge Lehn oversee Evensong at the parish with weekly program details for parishioners.
In Gladstone Hospital on February 17 1937 a daughter Eleanor Elaine to Mr and Mrs J Paxton of Gladstone Manitoba In Hamiota Hospital on February 20 1937 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson of Hamiota Manitoba Two new arrivals extend family ties in rural Manitoba communities.
In loving memory of George A Thompson who died February 28 1886 at Moose Jaw Sask. He is sadly missed by wife and family.
Farmers urged to bring chairs for repair as M.T.C Furniture Repairs advertises guaranteed workmanship. Local shop offers prompt service and assures all work quality.
Readers urged to send birth name date and place of birth of anyone in Hamiota district living or former residents. Information accepted at any time by the Echo Office with a book to record and publish names on upcoming birthday dates.
The Canadian National Railway system reports weekly gross revenues of 3,403,904 dollars for the week ending February 1937, compared with 3,047,278 dollars the same period in 1936, an increase of 356,626 dollars. The figures reflect a stronger performance across the system.
The Directorate of the Pool Elevators and the Hamiota Co‑operative announce a program on Wednesday March 3 at 2 pm. Residents are urged to keep the afternoon free and attend.
Applications will be received up to noon on Saturday February 27 1937 for drag and maintenance men for various routes. Rate is 22 cents per linear mile. For route particulars apply to Councillor in your Ward.
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