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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
4
The notice announces weekly publication by Cheamicte Erbe and Robe Publishing with deadlines and rates for first and subsequent insertions. It mentions changes must be submitted soon to secure publication in the same week and lists Cob. W. Venables and H. Josey as contacts.
The Boviety Ladies meet March 12 at 4 p.m. in the Methodist parlor. They thank Mrs Meid for a two month Red Cross subscription and report small donations toward POW relief. The carnival and prizes fund raise for boys highlighted. A concert and dance for Red Cross POW aid is planned for March 14. Council actions include farm grant requests, school district land additions, and a $300 grant to Hamiota Agricultural Society for 1918.
The Hamiota council held a meeting in the village chamber with full attendance. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and adopted. A grant of 35 dollars was approved to the Children's Aid Society in Winnipeg. The secretary treasurer was directed to prepare 350 copies of the 1917 report and mail to ratepayers. Council also acted to notify Winnipeg General Hospital of support.
The Finance Committee report is read and cheques are issued for ward expenditures including grants to Children’s Aid Society and multiple ward payments such as Ward 2 15 Ward 2 4 100 Theo Hamilton Ward 2 4 J H Houck Ward 4 152 10 Ward 4 40 Ward 6 400 Ward 6 2100 and more. The council adjourns to meet again on Wednesday March 14 with Court of Revision and adjournment motions carried.
A Hamiota letter to the editor defends a son who served in His Majestys army, details his two years abroad and return to Canada, and denounces neighbors for accusing him of shirking duty. The author, a soldier's wife and mother, appeals for understanding and fair treatment.
A concert is scheduled at Ernst Hall on March 14 featuring a lineup of performers. Local patrons are advised to arrive early as seating is limited and tickets may be sold out.
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