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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
6
Right at the start of the warm season we present a full assortment of summery dresses in voiles and crepes. Direct from Montreal and Toronto showrooms, the range matches larger stores in styles and fabrics. Low overhead enables us to offer lower prices than city shops.
Weekend specials feature silk crepe dresses in brown green blue and black from size 14 to 44. Regular prices range 9.95 to 11.95, now 7.95. Store guarantees satisfaction with a full refund if not pleased.
Dominion Day weekend prompts special fares from Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways. Single fare plus a quarter for the round trip applies for travel within Canada, valid Friday June 29 until Monday July 2, with return by Tuesday midnight.
Hamiota Curling Club sponsored event for the Rink Building Fund drew a large crowd despite cool weather. Six team Mid Western Manitoba League baseball tournament with Mintota and McConnell winning key games. total profit reported as $23000. A thunderstorm cut the open midway events but a picture show and dances completed a full day.
Oakner defeated by Hamiota 16 to 2 in Mrs. Chambers trophy match after a hard fought game. Oakner has held the cup for two years, with hopes for more contests to follow, while Oakner hosts upcoming Sports Day on June 27.
Bargain tickets allow four male gate admissions for $1.00 or two coupons for Grandstand tickets. Valid until Friday, Jane 29. Available through appointed agents in surrounding towns and at many Brandon businesses or by writing to Brandon office. Regular admission applies during Exhibition week.
The Decker community hosts a Sports Day on Friday June 29 with a program arranged by the Women's Institute. The Decker United Church plans a cornerstone laying tomorrow evening with ministers and friends attending. Visitors include Mrs Snell of Clinton and Miss Mary Snell of Hamilton with other local guests.
The Western Canada championships will be decided in bicycle races before the Grandstand on Tuesday July 3rd under the Canadian Wheelmen's Association. Championships cover Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Port Arthur and western Ontario. Three classes Senior A B and C with multiple races use stock bikes, no fixed gears, entries close June 27. Liberal victories noted for Ontario and Saskatchewan elections.
McConnell Mies Mo Richardson and Patrlie Richardson hosted week gatherings for Raven and Shoal Lake pupils despite rain delaying the garden party. Annie Paterson visiting Baldor hosted last weekend. Lich Sunday School heard A L Docker report on the Winnipeg WoL convention. A W Lief of Lavinia spoke on his recent Conference trip, and Miss R Fairlie, former McConnell teacher, contributed a solo.
The Canadian Pacific Railway report highlights two weeks of beneficial rains across the western prairies with grains above ground and healthy color. It notes recovery after May losses from wind, sleet, and grasshoppers, with cattle prospects improving as range and pastures promise better yields despite lingering grasshopper activity.
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