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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1934
Page
8
Fashion feature promoting a one week only Alter sale in Hamiota with a wide range of dresses and coats. Highlights include new crepes trimmed with printed silk, and coats in tweed and crepe cloth, all sizes and with guaranteed lining for a flattering fit.
The Dominion Seed Potato Certification Service warns growers to order seed promptly as 1933 saw a drop of two thousand acres and frost losses reduce storage. This season shows strong demand, higher premiums, and exports surpassing 1200 car lots. Check official Government tags on seed bags to avoid buying table stock. Lists of certified seed growers are available from the Dominion Botanist in Ottawa.
Mr G S Fraser and Mrs C W Venables hosted a Monday evening surprise shower at Mrs Venables home for Miss Dorothy Lemon a bride of March Gifts were numerous and beautiful An address was read by Miss Alice Matheson A group of assistants included Miss Isabel Squibb Roberta Rattan Alice Matheson and Marjorie Venables
The Atoimah Social Club held a masquerade dance Friday evening with nearly all members present in costume. Prizes were awarded after lunch including Lady’s fancy won by Grace Currie and Gent’s fancy by Clarence Fraser.
A Decker Memorial Hall concert is planned for Tuesday March 27 under Isa bella and Decker Agricultural Society with 7 p m start and admission 25 cents adults 10 cents children The W M S Thankoffering meeting follows Easter Sunday at 7 30 led by Rev H J Bowman from Isabella Local groups report gatherings including harness and shoe shop opening Mrs L W Cochran hosts Ladies Aid and W M S while the W I demonstrates fish filleting led by Mrs Hatton and Mrs Pangman Rev Bowman also addresses a Young Peoples class on the Oxford Group and an open meeting March 26 with his Winnipeg impressions Mrs A L Decker visits Winnipeg for the provincial W M S convention.
Mrs. R. J. Blackwell, a Harding district pioneer, died at 76 or 77 after a heart attack on March 11 1934. Funeral conducted Tuesday at United Church by Rev. Percy E. Jones. Born Jamie Mary English in Drayton Wellington, she married R J Barkwell in 1886 and moved to Ontario before settling in Harding.
Exide car batteries offered for all makes and sizes, emphasizing quality for every pocket. Dunlop tires praised for supreme quality, noted as Sir Malcolm Campbell's choice for high speed reliability in demanding runs.
The obituary notes Mrs. T. E. Robinson of McAuley Man survived by her husband and daughter along with two sisters Mrs. J. Richardsen and Mrs R. Shuttleworth both of Bradwardine and five brothers Frank Harding Henry Victoria B C Alex Hamilton Edward Dundas and Walter Seattle. Pallbearers were D. Darragh W. Maitland J. Adcock T. Bell A. Spence and H. Graham. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
David Mair a Manitoba pioneer and 35 year district resident died last Friday at his home after a heart illness. Born 1856 in Ontario he moved to Manitoba 1878 and homesteaded near Oakburn then farmed Viola Dale before retiring to Hamiota. Survived by wife Jane Strath and three sons John James Roy and a daughter Mrs W A Buchanan. Funeral Monday conducted by Dr McCullagh with interment in Hamiota.
Mrs. S. B. Coppin marked her ninetieth birthday at her daughter Mrs. F. Houck’s home. Born in Ireland on March 16 1844 she moved to Ontario aged years. She was married twice first to Rev. Robert Baker who died in 1882 and later to John S. Coppin in 1898. Since 1908 she has lived with her daughter in Hamiota and remains active and healthy.
Travelers in Canada and visitors to the Dominion can take advantage of a special fare concession from March 24 to April 3. J B Parker of the Canadian Passenger Association announces half price style fares with a three day outing window, enabling broad travel across the country and into certain US destinations.
A large gathering united friends and neighbors at Mrs. Taylor’s home on Friday evening to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. W Baxter. Mr Campbell gave a short address of appreciation and presented a dinner set. Dancing and card playing followed.
Shippers include John Killoh with two year old Hereford heifers R Wilson with two year old Herefords Alvin McConnell with a year old Hereford and E W McConnell with a three year old Shorthorn amid concerns over feed scarcity. The Manitoba Department of Agriculture releases a 16 page circular Annual Forage Crops for Manitoba focused on drought endurance and available free by writing the department in Winnipeg.
The Municipality of Hamiota invites applications for two weed inspectors covering Wards 1, 4 and 5, and Wards 2, 3 and 6. Salary is 50 dollars per month. Submit to the Sec Treasurer by noon on Monday April 2 1934.
Applications are invited for dragging and maintaining roads in the Municipality of Hamiota until noon Monday April. The rate is 22 cents per linear mile. For route details, contact the Councillor of the respective Ward.
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