18 May 1955
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 18, 1955
Page
1
A page 3 note from the Family Herald and Weekly Star claims feeding one rat costs $18.00 per year and urges action against pests. It highlights Warfarin as the best known killer. The item frames a public health call to action.
Local items report residents traveling to Winnipeg Vancouver and England, club meetings and events at Hamiota Orange Hall and Community Room, a memorial for Mrs A G Brown, a large May festival and band practice, plus church and W.M.S. activities and several thank you notes.
Mrs. Alexander Ross of Decker Manitoba died May 11 at Hamiota Hospital after a week of illness. She was 76, born in Scotland, and with her husband farmed in Pope district before settling in Decker in 1938. Survived by daughter Margaret Scorgie Birch River, sons Alex and William Birch River, James Isabella. two sons Arthur and Gordon predeceased. Funeral at United Church Decker May 13 followed by Crandall Cemetery interment. Rev Jas Maxwell presided.
The District Elimination Finals in Public Speaking for 4 H Wis were held at the United Church on Friday evening with nine contestants. Judges included C G Stothart T H Fletcher and C Bates. Winners were Myrna Barret Judy Leland Lloyd Baker David Pitten dreigh. Senior winners and trophies were presented by local officials and Kiwanis representatives.
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