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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
5
A warrant from the Mayor of Hamiota Manitoba commands sale of lands in arrears of taxes. If unpaid, on July 28 1923 at 2 pm in the Council Chamber, the parcels will be sold by public auction. Dated June 20 1923. Secretary-Treasurer.
The committee announce a further Special Race for the Grain Growers Picnic at Shoal Lake on Wednesday June 27. Five strong horse races are planned with some of the West’s fastest horses, along with baseball and other sports. The Mystery Man contest offers 2500 dollars to the winner.
A large Winnipeg audience of about 1 200 women packed the theatre on June 13 speaking for the Moderation League and liquor control, urging electors to back the Deane Liquor Control act in the June 22 vote and arguing prohibition laws endanger citizenship. Speakers included F W Russell Cal N Irassi and Mrs Jessie Kirk with comments on temperance and home responsibility.
The church announces services for Sunday June 34 1923 and St John Baptist Day. Morning worship at 10 30 a.m. Sunday School at 7 p.m. Evening service follows with a sermon titled The Life and Work of St John the Baptist.
Rev K A Swyers ministers at Ilam with divine worship at 1210 on Sunday. Sunday School and Bible Class at 2 pm. CHUMAH holds 2 pm service with Sunday School and Bible study at 3 pm. Divine Worship noted.
Pastor Rev Geo Lockhart leads Sunday worship with the sermon The new place of the Kingdom at 11 am and 7 pm. Choir music accompanies both services and Sunday School with orchestra and junior choir runs all day. Next week's topics center on the life of our people and a great ideal to strive for. All are welcome.
News notes the Mystery Man will attend the Shoal Grain Growers Picnic and participate in multiple junior sports including horse racing baseball basketball football tennis running and jumping. In a playful trap, attendees are urged to greet him with a specific line for a prize.
The Maccabees Tent in Hamiota instituted on Wednesday evening June 13th under Provincial Commander Geo Wells. Officers installed include Past Commander Roe Skillicorn Commander Francis Squibb Lieut Commander Hodge Record Keeper John Sykes Chaplain Revo Longmore Physician Dr. Hudson Sergeant W R Publow Master-at-Arms John Coutts Master of Guards B Fox and Oliver Tench. Sentinel Thomas Sheardown Trustees Skillicorn Squibb and Hodge.
Fraternity Lodge No. 4 Oak River won the competition with Friendship Lodge No. 27 Rivers close behind. Past Grand’s Dollar award went to Prosperity Lodge No. 57 Lenore for high member turnout and perfect Vice Grand's Charge. 1923 1924 district officers elected and installed. Next meeting set for Oak River with Grace Lodge No. 8 hosting lunch and a social hour at Tipu.
The semi annual Rebekah District No was held in Himiota on June 12 with Assembly President Mrs Flynn present. A large crowd from Lenore Rivers Rapid City Oak River and local members filled the lodge as District Vice President Mrs Hamuth presided in the absence of Grand District President Mrs Rivers. A featured moment was the presentation of the District Shield.
Coming Thursday June 28 Russell hosts a baseball tournament with $600 in prizes. First prize $300, second $200, third $100. Diamonds and grand stand accommodations available. Attend to enjoy good baseball and a lively event.
Notice invites intending exhibitors at Hamiota Fair to July 20 with the Speer Prize No 12 in doubt. It details awards for best calf of 1922 and other prizes, open to youths under 16 or their parents, with entries in Shorthorn Ayripox or Hereford pure breeds.
Tenders requested for constructing a 6 foot wide concrete sidewalk on Arthur Street opposite Block 6. Village supplies material. work supervised by the Council. Tenders due by a date given. lowest bid not necessarily accepted. no tender guaranteed.
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