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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 18, 1955
Page
5
Maytime garden advice covers paraffin treatment for plant stems, knee protection tips, leaf removal, and best watering times. A feature on modern electric ranges promotes cool cooking, with a VEAL SCALLOPINI recipe for four including veal, celery, green pepper, onion, garlic, mushrooms, and potatoes.
The May meeting of the Womens Tnenture was held in Memorial Hall with Mrs Powers presiding. Highlights include Red Cross work, cemetery improvements, and a provincial convention delegation. The Community Playground Council reorganized with officers named and a drive set for May 23. Local talks covered Reed Weaving and homemaking school prospects. Mothers Day saw seven babies baptized at Decker United Church. a stillborn daughter was reported.
A 1950s style farm service notice warns Western Canadian farmers of soil erosion from windblown drifting. It cites drought history, soil loss, and lost yields, urging adoption of soil drift control programs and requesting contact through local agricultural offices to conserve topsoil and prevent future losses.
Oakner Local of M F U met at R Bomford residence Tuesday May 10. K Drake appointed Sec Treas for coming year. Officers include E Smith E Col beck Education Mrs F Driver Mrs K Drake Legislation I Fleming Publicity Mrs E Westwood. Regular meetings set for 3rd Wednesday monthly. W A meeting at Mrs Weinmaster May 26 at 2 pm. note date change. Church service begins June 5 at 10 am until further notice.
The Decker correspondent notes festival results across ages including Judy Decker second in girls solo eight and under, Lorne and Loree Doherty placing fifth and sixth, Georg ina Pearson third in 13 to 15 girls solo, Jean Doherty second in 13 to 15 low voice, and Wilma Delbridge Gail Lavinaway third. Alan Decker took 3rd in boys 11 plus piano solo with Carol Rivers second in piano solo, plus Leonard Rivers fifth in Grade VI piano. The Rivers children attended Binsearth Festival. Marion and Leonard each placed third and second in piano duet. The 4-H Club District Public Speaking Contest occurred Friday in Hamiota with Donna Heapy first senior, Jean Doherty second, Murray Bailey third. a junior section featured a girl from Miniota.
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