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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1937
Page
4
Auction items include 18 head of Holstein cattle at Mrs Murray farm near Hamiota on Oct 8 at 1.30 pm. McConnell Bros stock of Harness at Hamiota warehouse on Oct 9 at 1.30 pm. Horse and farm implements to be sold at Thos Riddell farm near Oakner on Oct 11 at 1.30 pm. Cash terms. See bills.
The Ladies of the Town and District solicit warm clothing or fabric for immediate use or repair. Items will be shipped separately from other supplies. Contributions must be sent by October 10 to Mrs. Fred Houck or Mrs. Wm. Dick.
A bazaar and sale of home cooking sewing and produce plus candy will be held in the Oakner School on Wednesday evening October 13 starting at eight o clock. The event is sponsored by the Radio Entertainers of Brandon and admission is 25 cents.
Miss Edna Pangman visits Winnipeg this week. Emerson and Solomon Deckers host relatives from California Ontario. Laura Colbeck stays with the Decker family. Decker United Church anniversary services set for October 10 with Rev. Geo McMillan. WMS meeting October 19 addressed by Miss Colthart. Judge Hamilton to speak October 31 on Winnipeg juvenile work. Amateur concert features competitors from Birtle Isabella Crandall Hamiota Oakner Ethel Rothesay and Orrwold. Awards given for ages 12 and under and 12 to 18 with winners from Decker Crandall and Oakner. Hamiota orchestra provides music for a subsequent dance.
A charming ceremony took place September 29 1937 at Neisberry Saskatchewan as May Steedsman daughter of Mrs Steedsman and the late David Steedman of Winnipeg joined Geo Emil Neil of Naisberry in marriage. Rev Wilkinson officiated with Genevieve Thompson singing All For You. A noon wedding dinner followed with over thirty guests and the couple departed for Winnipeg then to the United States before settling in the Naisberry district.
The Canadian National Railways report shows August net revenues of 557 530 down from 650 581 last year but an eight month total of 4 942 533 more than the prior period, as operating revenues rise to 16 485 561 with expenses at 15 927 031. Net results for the month turn negative by 122 051 due to a 473 987 rise in costs. Over the first eight months, operating revenues reach 128 144 860, up 11 653 512 from last year, while operating expenses grow 5 710 959 to 119 959 483, yielding a net revenue gain of 4 942 553.
Jack Arbuthnott McConnell leaves Tuesday for Guelph Ontario to enter the Veterinary College. Rev James Fargey of Cardale will preach the anniversary church service on Sunday October 17 with special music planned.
A two month Practical Agriculture and Citizenship course begins November 1 in Shoal Lake addressing daily farm problems. Subjects include livestock care, crops, fruit and vegetable growing, plant disease, insects, poultry, farm management, and home mechanics plus social topics. Tuition is free with up to twenty dollars for board. Eligible ages 17 to 28, with some exceptions. Further information from Extension Service Winnipeg or Reeve Bert McLeod.
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