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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1954
Page
4
Ernest Gammack won the door prize last Friday night a Electric Alarm Clock. Attendees enjoyed the Manitoba Normal School Pied Pipers. All high school students are now in the midst of April exams.
A quiet ceremony united Florence May Durston and Leslie Davis on March 22 1954 at the Hamiota United Church Manse with Rev A H E Barber officiating. Florence wore navy and carried a white Bible, attended by her sister-in-law Mrs Percy Davis. Leslie was supported by his brother Percy. A luncheon followed for close relatives.
The couple married at the groom's mother's home with Rev Barner officiating. Guests showered with confetti and well wishes as they depart for a brief honeymoon in Winnipeg. Red Cross fundraising notes indicate Hamiota district has $400 pledged to date.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Mary Elizabeth Gradwell of Hamiota Manitoba widow. All claims verified by statutory declaration must be sent to the undersigned at Hamiota Manitoba on or before May 14 1954. Dated at Hamiota Manitoba April 2 1954.
William Pearson of Hamiota Manitoba farmer is deceased. All claims against the estate must be filed on or before April 14 1954. Francis M Manwaring solicitor for the executors.
The Oak River Women’s Institute met March 31 in Memorial Hall with Mrs. Wes White presiding. Dr. Schultz from Brandon spoke on mental health and treatment. films by Mr. L. Henderson were shown. Diana Neal demonstrated wool washing. Shirley McFadden played two piano solos. Next WI meeting April 27 features Mr. Weir on Home Beautification. R. Lorne Cochran becomes Portage la Prairie’s secretary treasurer on April 1, succeeding W. H. Burns. He hails from Oak River and has prior work in Blanchard Municipality and Snow Lake. The report notes Cochran’s role overseeing construction and facilities in Snow Lake before moving to Portage.
Citizens visited Norman to view the wreckage after two freight trains derailed early Monday. Crews freed the track as investigators examined the site and devices in use.
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