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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1931
Page
6
Demand remains strong as prospects brighten for continuing the Canadian cattle trade with Britain. Reports to the Canadian National Railway agricultural department indicate prices hold steady at levels similar to those paid for Irish cattle, suggesting stable markets for months to come.
Youth earn money by delivering pre paid Caragan seed to the Experimental Farm at Brandon. Seed must be yellow, delivered by September 10 after inspection and weighing, then spread to dry, cleaned, and delivered. Pay rate is 500 per pound.
The Rural Municipality of Hamiota Manitoba will hold a regular meeting in the Council Chamber at Hamiota to consider passing a by law to sell the road allowance between Sections 16 and 21 in Town 13, 13, 24 West of the Principal Meridian. Public complaints will be heard at the same time and place. Dated June 9 1931 Reeve WM. T. Andrew Secretary Treasurer.
The Manitoba government outlines a proposed plan to reorganize the Manitoba Wheat Pool and Manitoba Pool Elevators to protect taxpayers while allowing farmers to retain local elevators. Key points call for government stock in trust for local associations, representation on the board with veto power over spending, and a ten percent reserve from each local association’s surplus to fund the pool’s capital costs.
Dorothy Longmuir has recovered and returned home after being kicked in the face and chest by a horse weeks ago. Mrs Rutherford is fair and slightly improved. William McLaughlin, suffering from pleurisy, is improving very well. Ted Shier of Crandall, operated on for appendiceal abscess, is doing well.
A ratepayers meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, Hamida, at 8 o clock p m on Friday July 10 to hear and discuss the Milk By-law. Your presence is requested.
The Frazer Clan met at Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fraser Beulah for their twenty first annual gathering. About seventy members and visiting relatives attended. Officers elected included President Hugh A. Fraser Winnipeg vice president J M Fraser Hamiota secretary Mrs Fraser Crandall and Mrs J P Evans Beulah treasurer Wm A Fraser Oxbow Sask. The day featured a lawn dinner and games with thanks given to the hosts.
Minaki Lodge in Minaki Ont officially opened on June 26 inviting a large guest list led by Sir Henry Thornton of Canadian National Railways. Guests toured facilities and planned a busy season with golf, boating, tennis, fishing and a welcome near record patronage from Canada the United States and delegates en route to conventions while reservations extend to September.
Sealed tenders for gravelling 9.35 miles of Market Roads in Hamiota are due by noon July 11. Plans and forms available at the Highway Commissioner in Winnipeg or Hamiota office. Bid bond of 5 percent, payable to the Municipality of Hamiota, must accompany each bid. The lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted. Sec.Treas., Hamiota, June 30, 1931.
Christ Church in Miniota presents a morning service led by Student in charge Mr L Harrison on Sunday July 12 1931 Sixth Sunday after Trinity at 10 30 am with a Sunday School at Te'clock and an evening sermon by Rev W P Mason of Miniota.
Oakner service at 11 am with Sunday School at 12.10 pm Scotia Sunday School at 12.30 pm and preaching at 1.30 pm Chumah service at 2.15 pm with Sunday School at 3.00 pm and preaching service listed for July 12 1931 by minister Kev N Bo McLenaghen.
The Hamiota United Church announces Sunday July 12 1931 services with morning worship at 11 and 1 o'clock, a Sunday School session at 12 10, and an evening service withdrawn due to United Church Summer Camp at Shoal Lake. Tennis at Jasper Park Lodge draws guests preparing for season's first tournament this weekend.
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned will be received until 12 o clock noon Saturday July 18 1931 for transportation of children on Routes A B C D E F G H I for the school year beginning September 1 1931. Plan of routes and contract details available at the Secretarys office. The lowest tender to be accepted.
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