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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1952
Page
5
The regular meeting of Hamidta Lodge was held at the Orange Ball on the current Monday of each month. Brethren were welcomed by W. H. Brooks and Jas. J. Jamieson.
In Manitoba the Oleo repeal battle ends 32 to 22 as margarine supporters clash with opponents over dairy policy and city power plans. Speakers including Gordon Fines and R. O. Lissarmman push provincial municipal relations, oil exploration near Reston sparks enthusiasm, and the session closes with margarine laid to rest for now.
The Hamiota village council met in the council chamber with all members present. The board approved adopting the previous minutes and authorized hospital district working capital advances up to 1000 dollars if other municipalities do likewise. A rate board for hospitals was approved and transfers of land between districts discussed. The council proposed inclusion in Virden Health Unit, set sick leave and holiday pay, approved the financial report and payments totaling 1014.95, and adjourned.
Prize results list top curling teams with winners in the high school bonspiel. First place includes John Russell skip and teammates Jack Yarmay Shirley Allan and Ken Gillies. Second place goes to Alex Reid skip with Jerry Smith Allan Brown and Freddy Hanson. Third Oak River and fourth Sheila Vickery skip with Ethel Reid Wayne Bailey Gwen Edwards. Secondary winners list Ken Davidson Dennis McMahon Les Milne Miss Hamilton and others. Consolation winners include Lawrence Mathison Amy Mason Marilyn Mathison Freddy Haight and Bud Richardson Wally Jasper Viola Dale Merle Keamish.
The 55th annual Hamiota Curling Club bonspiel concluded with 67 entries and multiple prizes. H. Graham’s rink won Challenge honors. Oak River produced many prizes across divisions, with Stan Henry of Oak River taking Grand Aggregate and Hamiota’s Hannon and Strachan placing in Merchants and Farmers categories.
Cheryl McLennan of Oak River won the Junior Championship and the Dr. R O McDairmid trophy. She teamed with Gail Truss to capture the Intermediate Pair Championship and the J P C Mitchell trophies at the Figure Skating Club Competitions in Brandon Arena on March 28.
The Hamiota municipal meeting led by Reeve Brooks approved February 6 minutes. Grants were set for 1952 including Band 100, Women’s Institute 35, Red Cross 75, Salvation Army 300.90. By law 577 for land purchase received readings. Wages and rates approved, finance report 2216.36, then adjourned after discussion of 1952 assessments and appeal outcomes. Twenty residents appealed, with reassessment aimed at equalizing values province wide.
The Decker High and Low Bridge Club held its annual supper on April 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs W Hall. Prizes went to Mrs Hall and Mr W Gregory for high and Mrs Rosenberger and Mr W Hall for low. The McConnell Players presented Maid of Money at Decker Memorial. Visitors from English River Ont and local residents featured in the gathering. obituaries note the passing of Mrs Wm Baxter and others returned from winter away. Kay Van Norman visits from Lloydminster to her parents.
Birth notices list 12 entries from Hamiota to Lenore and Rivers Manitoba. Dates range March 1 to March 31 1952. Families named include Bordeaux Argue Decker Dennison Jamieson Horn Asselstine Krahm Wright Butchart Routledge McLean Rudd and spouses, with sons and daughters.
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