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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
4
Publication note for the Amiota Echo in Hamiota Manitoba outlines weekly Thursday editions. It lists advertising terms including display rates per inch, transient ads such as Wanted Lost Found and To Let, and deadlines for copy by noon Tuesday to appear in the same week.
A list of campaign meetings organized by two candidates across Hamiota. Events include Norris in Cardale at 2, Norris in Newdale at 8, joint meeting in Cranford at 8, Hamilton in Rapid City at 5, joint in Miniota at 5, joint in Oak River at 8, and joint in Basewood at 3.
The annual ratepayers school meeting in Ellenville was held July 19 with few attendees. J. Killoh elected enair. J. T. Arthur reads minutes and reviews the year’s board work. New teacher hired. tree planting, lobby repairs planned. trustee board listed. Local road to The Narrows praised. harvests in wheat oats barley strong. McConnell Church service Aug 1 with Rev. W. King. Union Sabbath School at Ellenville Church. Union Mission Band sent socks shirts bandages linen to Red Cross Winnipeg. Miss C. Van Norman notes correspondence.
Scouts gathered at Sandy Beach project a lively camp at The Narrows with neat uniforms and bright smiles. The lakeside scene shows strong activity as campers engage in various group activities and games.
The camp week closes with daily routines from reveille to lights out and a sandy shore for bathing. Scouts parade to Shoal Lake for sports with Neepawa boys taking prizes, a moonlight parade, bonfire and songs feature Friday. Brandy College students add cheer as camping life impresses with discipline and appetite.
The 23rd annual prize list for the Hamiota Summer Fair is released with a few classes highlighted for Wednesday, August 4, 1915. The event showcases local competition and community involvement.
The notice lists 1920s style prizes including Best Collection of Vegetables with subscriptions to The Echo, extra awards from A E McKenzie Seeds, Steele Briggs Seeds, and other donors. It details cash prizes, rules on seed origin, and item-specific contests for butter, bread, cakes, biscuits, and photography, with entries tied to society classes and specific flour brands.
Church notices list several denominations with morning and evening services. Zion Methodist and Knox Presbyterian chapters note Sunday worship and midweek Bible study, while various Sunday schools indicate times and contact details.
Trustees include McNaught Murray chair Ward 1 Atkin Taylor Ward 2 Jesse Delbridge Fraser Ward 3 Van and Van Route Atkin chair Delbridge Fraser and McNaught on Grounds Buildings Caretaking and Staff R McNaught chair Fraser Taylor on Finance B R McNaught chair Taylor Meetings in winter on first Thursday each month at 4 o clock a.m. in the Council Chamber Jno. Nairn See Treas.
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