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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1948
Page
4
The Hamiota Echo lists a subscription rate of $2.00 per year in advance and $2.50 to the United States. Names C. W. Venables, Paul Fishers, and W. H. Josey appear with a date of September 29th, 1945.
Manitoba Hydro expanded service to 912 farms in Turtle Mountain Ritchot Dufferin Woodworth Morris and Hamiota during August. Crews set 11 092 poles and 2 916 anchors, reaching 12 563 poles and 7 011 anchors for the season, 66 percent of the annual quota. August output totaled 12 543 366 kilowatt hours, up 22.42 percent from last year with 43 074 services connected by month end versus 36 328 a year earlier.
The Ladies' Auxiliary met September 22 in the Orange Hall with Mrs. J. Russell presiding. Thirty-two members attended. Mrs. McFaden was reported ill. Plans were made for district travel to Minnedosa, with seventeen visitors expected. Gifts for the ill and two food parcels for England were acknowledged. The Petty Fund prize went to Mrs. John Houck. A $50 donation to the Institute for the Blind was approved. The group will entertain Kenton Ladies' Auxiliary in October. A social half hour followed.
Dated engagements and visits reported from Dand Manitoba Minnedosa and Winnipeg. Norman Lints announce the engagement of Dorothy Jean to Robert Ramsey with a wedding planned at Decker United Church. The front page error listed October 26 as the wedding date. the correct date is October 16.
Mrs Bailey and her daughter Sharon along with Mrs Paxton of Oak River hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs Harold Hunter. The party also welcomed two daughters from Toronto and Winnipeg joining the gathering.
Mrs F Rogers of Gladstone visited the Kirks. Waskada visit by Keith. September W.M.S. met with 19 members under Mrs Pollock’s group. Anniversary service planned for October 24 with Rev W J Adamson as guest minister. Hydro power recently connected to many homes. No service on October 17 due Crandall anniversary. Electric lights dedication and Thanksgiving service on October 10 at 7 30 p.m. Everyone invited.
Miss O Neil of Winnipeg visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. kh W Alexander. Bealhi of Merdon named Beaver Lumber Co manager. W M S and W A attendees at Mrs Murray’s with Mrs Reg Teale and Mrs W Brown presiding. Anniversary services planned for Oct 8 and fowl supper on Nov 2. The new Study Book on China was introduced by Mrs F W Decker. Fern Aldred remains in Hamiota Hospital after appendix operation.
Rally Day observed with Mr. M. Lief as leader. Miss Edna Foxton read the story and Rev. Welsh delivered the address. Eleanor Lief of Brandon on holiday at her father M. Lief’s home. Keith Dixon left for Winnipeg for Manitoba University course. W I to meet Mrs. Preston on October 7 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Stewart to report on Board meeting. Margaret McConnell of Winnipeg visited Mr. and Mrs. A. E. McConnell. John Reveal, Mrs. Lees, and Tommy of Neepawa visited Mrs. Reveal.
In fond memory of Mabel Pedlow DeVrome who died September 27 1945. Loved and missed by Mrs. Ellen Marsh and Mrs. J. Meakin Birnie Man. An ensemble from Hamiota United Church went to Miniota on Monday for the anniversary concert. Singers listed with accompanist Harold Cummings. Thanks to Mr. Murray Mr. Way and Mr. Wray.
Long list of Winnipeg visitors and district residents attend the funeral of pioneer William Angus at Scotia Church on Wednesday September 22. Interment followed in Scotia cemetery. Notes mention Hudon family, Mrs Beasley in hospital, and local hydro connections delighting residents with pioneer lineage and aging Mr Strachan Sr. final line notes Thanksgiving service at Scotia Church on Sunday.
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