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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1931
Page
4
A health guidance piece argues criminal negligence lies in careless coughing and sneezing. It urges covering with a handkerchief, directing sprays downward, and isolating contagious cases to prevent germ spread. It notes sunlight and dryness kill germs outside the body and invites readers to join in protective habits.
Decker residents attend the Trustees Convention in Winnipeg. Ross Richardson, guest of Mr and Mrs J M Richardson, is reported recovering from illness. Curling bonspiels open with multiple clubs and rinks led by Mra Finkbeiner, Mre Warren, Mair, Bedford, and others. winners include H Finkbeiner Decker team and various rink names. Gordon Stewart visits Mr and Mrs E S Heys.
The Y P S gatherings at Mrs Harold Brown and Mrs Jas Riddell featured readings on Tennyson by Beatrice Knight and poems by Miss Emerson with contests and lunch. A February 26 meeting at Oakner included a discussion on Sunday observance led by Phyllis Rankin followed by a radio concert and lunch. The Brandon Fiddling Contest is set to air on CKX Friday March 6 at 8 pm.
A double bridal shower was hosted at Mrs. R. H. Wood’s home on February 24 honoring Miss Louise Venables and Miss Alleyne Garbatt. About seventy friends attended as junior guests staged a mock wedding led by Walter Hunsaker with Jimmy Wood as groom and Dorothy Stinson as the bride. Miss G. McConnell sang during the register signing.
The Grace Rebekah lodge presented Miss Garbutt with silverware while Miss Venables received a silver tea service. A church supper for 36 at Hamiota United Church, led by T. J. Strachan, followed by a programme and a council allocation of $40. A joint at home by Grace Rebekah, Hamiota lodge, and I.C.C.F. drew about ninety people with euchre, music, and a dance. A successful birthday social raised over $4000 for the Girls' Work Board with twelve tables and contests.
Legislative note clarifies price for Baking Powder at 1 percent under Sneid's Act. Mentions Fancy Pink Salmon license term and related regulatory detail.
White Leghorn hen No Drone 5H of Port Kells BC laid 357 eggs in 365 days weighing 52 pounds total. Nova Scotia sees 131 new incorporated companies totaling 5 367 000 capital, up 13 from prior year. R B Bennett PM and Dalhousie graduate of 1893 receives leather script from 19 classmates. Theodore H Kipp reports Manitoba industrial payroll growth from 18 000 000 to 365 000 000. Margaret Stevenson crowned Banff Winter Carnival queen after Doris Parkes. W E Brissenden Montreal appointed Development Engineer for Canadian Pacific Railway succeeding G M Hutt.
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