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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1940
Page
4
Notice indicates memorial notices and cards of thanks appear in the Echo at Soc for one insertion. The North Western Manitoba Musical Festival Competition will be held at Hamiota on May 6 and 7. The syllabus is now with the committee.
The Richardeons express thanks for kindness during Ross illness. Bruce Emerson returns from Winnipeg. Doris Richardeon recovering from appendicitis at Hamiota Hospital. Miss V Hughes visited Neepawa. R J Emerson returned from Morden. Satterthwaite attended Mrs A Satterthwaite funeral in Brandon. MFA meeting reports a good time. next meeting February 9. Hall Board financials read by B Arbathpott. Hall committee members listed for 1940.
An advertisement offers certified seed barley to farmers in Swan River Valley Ste Rose to Roblin and southern Riding Mountains to Neepawa. The program, backed by Drewry's Shea's and major malting companies, funds up to 1 million for seed improvement with aims to boost purity in Manitoba barley.
Birthday notice for Mr. George Delbridge of Hamiota Manitoba born February 4 1867 in Osborne Township Huron County Ontario. Readers urged to send birth details for a complete Birthday List and to submit names for future publication.
The Crown Life Insurance Company reports strong 1939 gains as its president reviews results at the annual meeting. The executive highlights expanding policy numbers, rising reserves, and continued growth despite economic pressures.
The General Manager announced new policies issued and cash income reaching a historic high for Crown Life Insurance Company. The statement highlights the strongest figures in the firm’s history, underscoring growth and financial health.
Echo Office promotes new wedding styles with quick printing and a Bride's Book free on orders of fifty or more. Compared to cheaper mail orders, they emphasize neat printing and prompt service.
The Scotia Y P A met January 23 at Laura Colbsck home with Joyce Strachan leading the Christian Mission group. A debate favored radio advertising over newspapers. Isobel Allen and Beatrice Sobkowich won on the affirmative. Ewart Strachan and Edwin Colbeck Gamee formed the negative. Bridge contests followed and Mrs D Smith hosted five table games. Prize winners included Mrs W B Strathand and A Gilmour, first, and Mrs A Gilmour and Donald Robertson, consolation Mesere. The Pope annual Clydesdale Colt Show and Scotia Picnic are planned for June 8. Training urged for girls in showmanship. Red & White Store sells Brooms made by the Blind.
Westerners and Canadians gain late winter to early spring travel options from Canadian National Railways. On sale Feb 17 to Mar Sod, tickets permit a 45 day return and may be bought in the west for any eastern Canada destination with free stopovers along the route.
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