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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
4
Advertisements page notes weekly newspaper in early period with multiple misread lines. Mentions transient ads, wanted items, for sale and to let, with instructions on copy and deadlines. Names C W VENTED, W H JOSEY appear as office personnel or advertisers.
The Ladies Patriotic Society plans a two week Knitting and Sewing Contest in Hamivda and surrounding district with captains chosen for knitting and sewing events. Work must be delivered to the Methodist Church parlor by Jan 29 with names on pieces, plus a community Limerick competition tied to war themes and socks. Prizes for most work, best socks, and best limericks, plus letters of thanks from soldiers will be read at the next meeting.
The January 18 social by the Community Club drew Hamiota and Oak River residents to a well attended event. Prizes honored young performers, with winners listed for girls and boys across age groups. A speaker for March 21 is sought and efforts to secure a WW II veteran or similar guest are underway.
Rev. Mr. King conducts Sunday services at Shoal Lake at 3 oclock with a growing gathering. A Sunday School began but closed due to cold weather. social events are now planned weekly for the community.
Consolidated School District of Kamiota No 692 lists trustees ward divisions and committee chairs for 1916. Names include McNaught Murray Atkinson Lemon Delbridge Kemp and Van routes Grounds Buildings Finance and Meetings noted with chair roles and monthly schedule. Secretary treasurer L B Taylor credited.
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