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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 05, 1948
Page
8
The entertainment committee of the Hamiota Agricultural Society closed its writer’s programme with the play Safety First by Oakers players at the Hamiota Theatre and a dance in McConnell’s Hall on Friday night April 22. An appreciative crowd braved weather and road conditions, and thanks are given to everyone who supported the winter’s programs.
Over 100 members attended the Hamiota Consumers Co Operatives 19th annual meeting at the Orange Hall on Thursday April 29. Vice President Gordon Killoh chaired the session as L O Tremaine was elected secretary. The Board report noted new sales records 166 425 with 42 new members and a net surplus near 12 000 allocated to members at 7 686 percent on purchases. A 30 day credit plan was reaffirmed. Directors elected were Tremaine Anderson and Pollock for three years. The meeting endorsed keeping surplus in the revolving fund and screened a new bylaw X replacing bylaw 350. The group viewed a Manitoba Co operatives film and heard C L Anderson review the M C W convention. The session closed with thanks to retiring directors Little and Andrew.
Civic pride and better living drive a campaign for a cleaner, more attractive community. Efforts include plantings, thrift gardens, tree planting, beautification, pest control, street cleanliness, and painting to raise property values and reduce risks. Also announces rifles for sale with specifications and shipping terms.
Mrs Chas Dickie of Hamiota Manitoba was born at Greenbank Scotland on May 11 1875 and was recently noted in local records.
Jim McFeely has joined the Air Force and left for Trenton Ontario on Wednesday. Mrs McFeely spent Sunday at Saskatoon. Mrs Thompson and children of Brandon visit her parents Mr and Mrs Watt. The Oakner Mission Band thanks all who supported Friday night’s play.
Sympathy extends to Mr and Mrs R H Stevens on Sheldon Stevens death in Vancouver April 28. Mrs Wood travels to Arrow River to visit her sister Tennant. Scotia Church resumes service. Mother's Day planned for next Sunday with invitation to families. W A thanks supporters of Mr McGhee sale.
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