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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1937
Page
4
A doctor reported a 17 month old child in convulsions likely from lead poisoning after nibbling soft paint on a verandah railing. The article urges parents to curb chewing painted furniture and to use lead free paints, noting government rules for new cribs.
The Canadian National Railways System reports weekly gross revenues of 3,639,703 for the week ending March 4, 1937, up from 3,370,391 for the eight-day period ending February 29, 1936, an increase of 279,312.
A Canadian trade journal notes Russia’s industrial output now 2244 percent higher than 1929 and reports a factory building spree across many sectors. It claims Russia remains largely immune to the world’s trade boom and bust patterns, contrasting with global economic cycles.
The Ladies Aid sponsored spinsters' convention on Friday delivering good humor. Mrs Thompson returns from Winnipeg hospital and rests at home. Wilson Satterthwaite visited Winnipeg. Mrs Irwin, mother of Mrs Richardson, turned 80 on March 19. Miss Jean Switzer, RN, of Strathclair, visited sister Mrs Little. Easter service hoped for a crowded church.
Prize winners listed by division with teams and members. Grand Challenge first H Lind, E Wyatt, Bo Hunsaker, A Wright. second N Kirk, B Strickland, A Kirk, P Smith. third S S Hunsaker, E Kirk, Mansell, P Pearson. fourth J Kirk, H Rattan, J Wright, L Thornton. Secondary division notes W Fraser, D Wray, M Evans. McMilla second J Mansell, F Josey, F Sutherland, L Kempencki. third B Trewie, P Strickland, EK Middleton, L Lute. fourth Ko Hedley, M Fraser, B Brooks, M Rutherford isolation. First B Coombs, Webb, V Pearson, E Jewio. second P Matheson, Hudeon, J Mortice, M Stamry. third J Anderson, Allehire, M Kunchey, N Fraser. fourth R Gray, E Heming, B Jackes, J Hudson.
The Grels’ Hockey Team lost narrowly 7 3 despite Earl McIntosh opening scoring with a trio of goals. Elsie McNaughton struck again with unassisted tallies while Johnson, Levins and others added key scores. Multiple injuries marred later play as Crandall beat Hamiota 7 6.
The Oakner United Charge lists services led by Rev. J. Dunnett. Morning church at 1 am, Sunday School at 12.00, then service at 2.30 pm at Scotia with Sunday School at 1.30 pm. Chumah hosts Sunday School at 2.15 pm and church service at 3.00 pm.
Birthday notice for Mrs. WM. Collie of Hamiota Manitoba born in Mitchell Ontario March 2 1855 a Pioneer of 1889 invites readers to submit names and birth details of local residents for a community birthday list to be published near their date and kept in a Book at the Echo Office.
Laurence Elmer Gray, accused of killing James and Margaret Ewen with an axe at their Oakner area farm last November, was found insane and unfit to stand trial at the Mincedosa spring assize before Mr Justice Taylor. The jury deliberated about ninety minutes. Defense called Dr. Mathers of Winnipeg and Dr. Pincock of Brandon to testify to his insanity. Crown counsel O. L. St. John Ki d appeared for the crown.
Experimental Farm notes report summer fallow costs across fourteen Manitoba stations. Nine year average is 6.08 dollars per acre with district costs varying from 4.63 to 7.40 dollars. In 1936 three fallow methods show relative costs from 4.70 to 4.90 dollars per acre on light soils. Dry years yield lower costs but ultimate profit hinges on crop yields.
Canadian premiere in Montreal for Silent Barriers a Gaumont British production based on Alan Sullivan The Great Divide recounting pioneering railroading in Canada The film shot in the Canadian Rockies last summer features Richard Arlen Barry MacKay Antoinette Cellier Lili Palmer and J Farrell MacDonald promising a dramatic tribute to those who did not know the word quit.
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