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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1939
Page
6
Mrs E J Dixon of Lavinia Manitoba born near Beaton Simcoe County Ontario December 5 1863 Mrs Estella Andrew of Hamiota Manitoba born at Belle River Essex County Ontario December 6 1869 Pioneer of 1881.
The message thanks Ham iota Ratepayers for electing Chas Penny as Reeve for the years 1940 41 expressing gratitude for the confidence placed in him.
Expresses gratitude to supporters for their confidence in the recent election and extends wishes of better luck to others in upcoming contests.
Voters backed repeal of Local Option 115 206 against in last Friday’s election. In Rural Municipality and School Trustee races summaries show Ward 1 W J Korgess Ward 2 3 4 5 results with various candidates and councillor tallies including Reid Penny and Kev R Fraser.
The Red Cross drive raised 166 55 in the district. Local collectors included A L Decker J D Quinton M Little Mel Rosen berger and F Wyatt. A masquerade dance is planned for Friday December 8 in the Hall sponsored by the local W I. Church services begin Sunday with 1 pm service and 2 pm Sunday School. The Women’s Institute December meeting will be held December 8 with a 10 cent lunch and tinfoil reminder. programme led by Mrs McNaughbt and Mrs Jamieson.
Rev T D Barnett preaches on Sunday December 3 1939 in a brief service titled Transform ed Smoke The message invites joining up The schedule lists 12 10 p m Sunday School and 7 p m The Wedding Ring a program for young people to hear this
Contributions to the local Red Cross treasurer total 783 dollars up to the 27th instant with several canvassers awaiting reports from Decker Scotia and Chumah districts not yet included. Local clubs societies and organizations list donations including Manitoba Co-Op Poultry Marketing Association 5000 and Rural Municipality of Wate 2500. The Hamiota Hockey Club organized with officers led by President William J. Stinson and manager Robi M. McDonald. A Portage Mutual Fire Insurance Company note promotes farm and town property coverage and low rates from E W Alexander district manager Decker Man.
At Hamiots Hospital two births announced. Mr and Mrs Clare Sparrow of Oak River Mac welcomed a daughter on Wednesday November 28 1989. Mr and Mrs Geo Pearson of Decker Man welcomed a daughter on Sunday November 19 1934.
Archibishop of York urges steadfast resolve during wartime. Rev T D Barrett calls on teachers, parents and churches to sacrifice time and money, sending a generation trained to view life as responsibility. He urges nonessential luxuries cut, more giving to church work, and doubling support for churches, schools and hospitals to aid the nation.
A small classified note seeks old horses and cows for fox meat. Contact person B Juckes or Mrs H Gilroy at the Hamiota number 13 for arrangements.
The policy, in force since January, provides an annual rate reduction for all new towns joined to the System until they reach a basic rate schedule. Towns in this district affected by the reduction are listed.
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