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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1937
Page
8
A compact guide notes that dressing well means harmony between clothes and character. It emphasizes balanced style not extremes and suggests avoiding both underdressing and overflaunting. The message urges practical apparel choices aligned with occasions.
Vegetables for the car to supply dried out areas may be left with Angus Mackay for those unable to take them to Hamiota. The note requests donations from residents with available produce for local relief efforts.
McConnell and Arbuthonett visit Baldur and Yorkton nurse Josephine Norman arrives in Yorkton. Mrs Forrest recovering from surgery draws well wishes. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs A G Little on a new arrival. Mrs Gordon Bailey from Winniepeg visits her parents. Mr and Mrs John Riddick hosting. William Thompson and Harry Nicholls visit Winnipeg and Carberry.
A Lavinia bridal shower for Eva McLean was hosted by local women at Mrs. Aird's home. About 65 guests enjoyed pink and white decorations, a gift-laden miniature ship, contests, music, readings, and a tea and lunch served by multiple hosts.
A bazaar and sale of home cooking and candy will be held Wednesday at eight o'clock in the Oakwer School program organized by Radio Eeterteiness of Brandon. Admission is 25 cents.
Local residents report numerous visits and motor trips to Decker and nearby towns. Notable events include a quilting bee at Memorial Hall for the Dental Clinic drive, a missionary address by Miss Colthart from India, and the Decker United Church anniversary services on October 20. The Grand Amateur concert is set for Friday October 1 with prizes and a dance to follow.
A notice invites customers in Hamiota to ask for and purchase brooms crafted by blind workers at the Red and White Store. The label on the brooms is to be checked for provenance and support.
McConnell Bros announce two farm sales in October. On Wednesday October 6 at Murray Partridge farm north of Hamiota 30 head horses from the Saskatchewan dried area sell at 2 p.m. Cash terms. On Friday October 8 at Mrs Annie Murray farm near Hamiota 18 head purebred Holstein and grade cattle sell at 1 30 p.m. Cash terms. Bills available.
At the Hamiota Hospital several births are recorded. A daughter was born September 20 to Mr. and Mrs. H. Hatton Decker. A son was born September 24 to Mr. and Mrs. A G Little of McConnell. A daughter was born September 25 to Mr. and Mrs. R Decker of Decker. A daughter was born September 26 to Mr. and Mrs. L Nesbitt of Oak River.
Christ Church announces Harvest Thanksgiving services on Sunday October 3 1937 with Rev S B Guille in charge. Services at 3 p.m. in Hamiota 1 p.m. in Kenton and 7 30 p.m. in Oak River feature Rev Canon W F Barfoot preaching. Sunday School and Bible Class held morning.
Sacred to the memory of Elisha Hicks and his wife Sarah. Beneath this stone cloth he. Back to back, my wife and I. When the last trumpet the air shall fill, If she gets up I will lie still.
Multiple events listed for Hamiota and area including a classified amateur concert on Friday October 1 with contests and prizes entries due noon. A dance after the concert. Harvest festival speaker Rev Canon W F Barfoot will preach October 3 at Christ Church. Community services at Kenton and Oak River with times provided. Oakner Curling Club hosts a classified amateur contest October 6 with cash prizes and entries due October 6. Admission 33 cents with dance included. 25 cents for dance only.
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