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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1949
Page
4
The Kamiota Echo lists subscription rates of $2.00 per year in advance and $2.50 to the United States. This note names publishers C. W. Venables and W. H. Josey with the date September 7, 1949.
The community of Chumah expresses condolences to Mr. and Mrs. John Smith on the death of John's brother Charlie in Vancouver after an operation. Visitors from Exeter Ontario and Elkhorn attended gatherings at local homes as several Crumah residents joined the Scotia funeral for Mrs. C L Anderson.
Miss Joyce Rutherford leaves Monday for Winnipeg after a two week stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Ruthford.
Pale notice to ratepayers that the General Assessment Roll and Personal Property Assessment Roll for the village have been deposited for inspection at the Secretary-Treasurer's office. Appeals must be lodged by September 24 with the Secretary-Treasurer. council will convene to consider complaints.
Public notice from Wah T. Andrew Secretary Treasurer dated September 1 1949 announces an assessment examination at the Council Chamber Hamiota Manitoba to hear complaints. The notice orders collection by directive and states the location and date for the meeting.
Oakner United Church hosted the August 27 1949 wedding of Annie Doreen Watt to Arthur James Espey with Rev M E Graham officiating. Ceremony featured Lohengrin March and ivory satin gown, three quarter veil, and roses. The couple will reside on a farm near Oakner after a trip to Kenora Ontario.
LAVINIA Miss Edna Foxton of Mac gregor hosted weekend visitors including Mr and Mrs Jack Foxton of Winnipeg and Mr Jack Waddell of Newdale. Miss Martin spent the weekend at Virden. Lawrence Pearson of Winnipeg stayed two weeks with the Knights. Margaret McConnell of Foxwarren visited her parents. Bert Lees and Jack Lees with Beth of Winnipeg visited the Revels for the weekend.
Mr and Mrs C W Venables recount a five week holiday traveling to Vancouver Courtney Victoria Haney Dewdney Seattle Tacoma Calgary Didsbury Daysland Saskatoon Colonsay and ColonSay visiting ex Hamiltaites and friends. They attended a Bowen Island blind picnic and noted Alexs poultry ranch with 1000 turkeys and 1500 pullets.
The article notes rising egg prices and warns of a sharp seasonal drop in production due to red mites. It describes mites feeding at night, hiding in roosts and walls, and that DDT is ineffective. Practical control suggests spraying roots and walls near roosts to rid the hen house of pests.
Using an ordinary fly spray gun, kerosene forces contact with mites in crevices. Repeat spraying at weekly intervals for at least three weeks. Kerosene controls mites in summer but full eradication should occur during autumn annual cleaning.
Classified notes list numerous used cars for sale or trade including 1949 Dodge sedan 1949 Chev Fleetline 1948 Chev Aero sedan 1948 Mercury coupe 1947 Plymouth coach 1948 Fargo 15 ton truck 1947 Mercury sedan 1947 Chev 5 passenger 1947 Mercury sedan with radio 1947 Fargo 14 ton truck 1940 Chrysler sedan 1936 Chev coach 1940 Ford coach with radio 1929 Chev sedan 1928 Chev coach. Trade and terms available. Cars bought and sold or sold on commission. Best in used cars. Phone 2948.
Advertisement for Grenfell cloth windproof waterproof flying suits with zipper body arms and legs designed to fit over clothing. Full cut suitable for tractor and outdoor work offered at a very low price.
The 1945 amendment allowing sale of School Lands to veterans under The Veterans' Land Act will be repealed on January 2, 1950. After repeal, school land sales revert to public auction with certain exceptions. Veterans of World War II eligible under VSA should apply now. details available from the Lands Branch Winnipeg.
Advert says Ostrex Tonic Tabs boost weight by 5 to 15 pounds for men and women. Claims new pep, flesh, vigor with double results. Promotion includes a new get acquainted size for 60 cents and indicates availability at all druggists.
Hamiota Fair lists prize winners for horse classes including registered Clydesdales and draft teams. Awards name multiple owners and consignors such as A Arnold F Dunn H Templeton G Anderson and R Vance across stallions mares foals and yearling entries with emphasis on best farm team and general purpose classes.
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