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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1934
Page
6
A reflective prompt asks if you are surprised by your own skin tone and facial features when seen up close. It hints at self examination and curiosity about appearance.
Caterpillar Tractor Co issued $10 million in 5 year gold notes in 1930 to fund expansion. By 1934 all bonds were called for payment on April 2nd, saving interest and wiping out bonded indebtedness. The move followed a strong 1933 profit and rising sales helped by Diesel tractors and power units. Power Equipment Co Limited, Winnipeg, is listed as dealer for Caterpillar products in the region.
Experimental Farm Notes urge planting early potatoes now to have fresh spuds by July. Using sprouted tubers, surface plantings, and bringing seed to warm air speeds growth. Early Bovee labeled among earliest varieties, with Brandon suggesting May 8 as a good planting date. Protection from Colorado potato beetle advised to avoid top damage and faster tuber development. started seed and well-worked land accelerate readiness. Potatoes may cost $3.00 per bushel in ideal home gardens.
The first fourteen weeks of the year show continuous gains in freight traffic on Canadian railways, hailed by the Bureau of Statistics as a key indicator of economic recovery. Matthew G Collins, aged 78, longtime Canadian Pacific Railway foreman, dies in Vancouver. born in Saint John New Brunswick and began as a machinist at Winnipeg during construction days. Ten piano movers from Montreal will transport a model Japan to Windsor Station for display.
Canadian Pacific ships Empress of Japan and Duchess of York will sail from Halifax on April 29 to reach Liverpool by May 6, after routing 13,600 miles from Hong Kong. The Canadian National Steamships line says it has returned $23,578,358 more than its maintenance cost to taxpayers through December 1933.
Mrs William AcCoaned died Friday April 27 1994 after long illness from paralytic stroke at age 62. Born in Glasgow she moved to Canada as an infant and later settled in Manitoba. Survived by husband three sons William A Mervyn and Jobo and three daughters Hemphill Fraser Skinner two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Sunday April 29 at Hamiota United Church Rev R E McCullagh. burial in Hamiota cemetery.
Hon. P. Fullerton, chairman of the new CN board, says the system earned a small profit in the first three months, with gross receipts near 37 million and an improved net position of over four million compared with last year. He credits traffic gains, pooling with Canadian Pacific, and staff cooperation.
W W Swinden announces the change on the Continental Limited Ocean Limited and Maritime Express routes. Beginning May 1 all meals will be table d'hote plate service with lower priced special meals for children under ten. Breakfasts range from thirty five cents to a dollar for lunch.
Under the new plan prices on the menu cover the entire meal, with items labeled from seventy five cents to one dollar and twenty five cents. The reform appears to simplify offerings and standardize charges across the board.
Decker Mies Letond visits Mre. Merrick Mre. Cox and Misses Margaret and Dorothy Cox in Winnipeg last week. Margaret remains for medical treatment. Mothers Day on May 13 offers a special program and invites all to attend. Mr. and Mrs. A Schofield take residence in Decker after returning from Brandon. Miss Cumming of McConnell visits cousin Ella Cumming for the weekend. Mrs. E. Andrew visits Winnipeg with daughters Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Jacket.
A double wedding report from 1934 lists Nellie Moodie daughter of Mr and Mrs W Moodie and Bruce Lemon wed by Rev W Conley at Point Douglas Church with sister Barbara Moodie as attendant and George Murray singing I Love You Truly. The couple later hosted a buffet lunch at the bride’s home before leaving for Dinorwic Ontario. A second ceremony records Edythe Reid Wood and James Robert Stewart marrying at the United Church parsonage Elkhorn Manitoba with Rev E R Dison officiating in a small Witnesses only ceremony. The couple then left by motor for Banff for a holiday.
The Provincial Exhibition in Brandon runs July 20 to 26 1934 with daily Grand Stand prizes. Monday Chesterfield set worth 125 dollars Tuesday Children’s Day bicycle 50 dollars Wednesday Radio 167 Thursday Spade china dinner set 125 Friday automobile 1000 Tickets available at Exhibition Offices Brandon or local merchants.
The car will be a popular feature that can be serviced anywhere, making it accessible to any winner regardless of residence. The promotion emphasizes nationwide reach and broad appeal for all participants.
Travelling Canadian Pacific across Canada to England, Abbot Chao Kang, once Tre bitch Lincoln, travels with six monks and four waves of the Buddhist faith. He filled Dominion newspapers with notes on a career as clergyman and wartime political investigator. He aims to found a Buddhist monastery in Europe.
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