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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1946
Page
4
Manitoba education funding remains outdated with wide disparities among districts. Local property taxes finance most costs, while provincial help is limited. 1935 figures show equalized assessments per teacher range from 2000 to 352000 dollars, indicating severe inequality and instability in rural education funding.
Mrs Geo Henderson and Ralph spent a few days in Winnipeg last week. Mr and Mrs Alvin Johns returned to Winnipeg after visiting at their respective homes.
McConnell chaired a Welcome Home event on March 6 with a program and lunch. Wrist watches were given to Bruce Nichol, Bob Fortune, Ken Pollock, Earl Newton, Harry Nicholls, Gordon Smith, Alton Emerson, and Don Fisher for their services. Mrs. Morgan accepted for Wm. Morgan overseas. Geo. Rothnie left Halifax March 7 for England and Scotland. Sympathy sent to Mrs. J. W. Fowlie on her mother’s Winnipeg death March 9. Local residents visiting Winnipeg and others sending thanks for sympathy after a bereavement.
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company marks its 50th year since being organized in 1896 at Wa wanesa Manitoba. From $5.96 treasury after year one the company now holds assets over $5 750 000. It is Canada’s largest fire mutual praised for fair losses and affordable protection offering free services like loaning extinguishers in unprotected areas.
At McConnell's Hall last Friday the Hamiota Women's Institute hosted a community welcome home for veterans. Mrs. C G Webb delivered the welcome, Mrs. G H Ruttan read the veterans to receive pen and pencil sets, and gifts were presented by Mesdames J R Hemphill L King and A Pangman. Guests of honor included Everett Beggs William J Burgess Dalton W Caldwell Lorne Caldwell Wallace Fraser Arthur L Gradwell James L Gradwell Edward Green James Longmuir Stanley Lipsett Jas Mair Hubert Sheridan and Francis H Squibb.
A write up urges restraint in speech at gyms, amusements, and businesses and warns that street talk spreads among children. It emphasizes appearance, manners, and the power of silence to improve town life for boys and girls.
The Memorial Organ Committee thanks contributors for support totaling over 1400 dollars, nearing three quarters of the goal. The organ will bear a plaque with seven boys who paid the Supreme Sacrifice and is hoped to be installed and paid for by Easter. Visitors from Calgary and Fort Francis, Ont are noted. News items accepted Mondays.
The Lief Family remembers a mother who died March 11 1945 with lines of devotion. She is recalled in daily tasks and loving memories as they mark one year without her presence.
A short poem by Jane Dale notes the coming of spring despite lingering ice and snow. The speaker senses spring in the south wind and in the trees while winter remains visible on the hills and plains.
A large crowd attended a school event last Monday honoring Lavinia Corps members Wilma Cochran Phyllis Ball and Pte Stanley Lipsett. Mrs C Smith Mrs E A Dixon and others spoke welcomed awarded rings and thanked organizers. An Irish Supper and concert by the W.A. is planned for March 21 at 6 30 p.m.
A $25000 National Barley Contest approved by the National Barley and Linseed Flax Committee, meeting in Winnipeg, will award 18750 to western provinces Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and the Peace River block BC. The contest aims to boost seed quality and malting barley amid seed shortages and declining quality. A central committee led by Prof. T J Harrison will supervise, with eastern and western divisions and a minimum Western entry quantity set.
A multi region barley contest offers prizes totaling $4 583 per province plus regional cash awards and 10 bushels of registered seed to regional winners. Four varieties are allowed OAC 21 Measury Ollis and Montcalm with final entries due June 15.
McConnell Bros will sell by public auction at four miles west and one mile north of Hamiota on Sec. 16-14-24. The sale includes horses and cattle a nearly new Moe Cormick Deering Tractor with attachments implements and a number of Barred Rock Pallets. Terms cash Lunch provided. Sale begins 11 a.m. Thursday March 21. George Bull proprietor and J G McConnell auctioneer.
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