F S Venables Publisher and Proprietor April 9 1958
Obituary notice marks the death of publisher and proprietor F S Venables on April 9 1958. The item notes Venables as publisher and proprietor, with emphasis on his professional role and date.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1958
Page
4
Obituary notice marks the death of publisher and proprietor F S Venables on April 9 1958. The item notes Venables as publisher and proprietor, with emphasis on his professional role and date.
The Lavinia town group held an April 2 card and dance evening with prizes totaling 19.06. Mrs M McConnell and others won cards, while Vir Wallace and Mrs E Wallace received a memorial endable from Mrs McWhirter. Several local residents and visitors were noted in attendance including the McConnells, Shaw, Pearsons, and Milnes with multiple weekend visits and family trips mentioned.
Miss Phyllis Rankin of Winnipeg spent Easter with her father Mr. G. Y. Rankin and another relative Mr. John Rankin. Miss Lois Brown of Gimli visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Brown. Chas Brown of Regina and Miss Esther Whalley of Fernie with Mr. and Mrs. Seaborn Winnipeg were weekend visitors.
The article notes ongoing soil drifting problems in prairie fields during mild winters. It cites 1935 losses at Farms, Lethbridge, and describes emergency methods using straw to cover exposed soil, plus equipment tweaks like lister shovels and one way plows to reduce erosion. Researchers urge immediate action to save soil.
A humorous tale recounts a girl shamed by oversized feet who longs for attention. After dyeing her hair green to shift focus from her feet, the town reacts with curiosity and whispers, sustaining the story’s quirky moral about appearances and perception.
A community column lists Grenville Henderson visiting in Victoria B C and renewing ties in Oak River. It covers Kipper Katwy led Lewis Club meeting on March 28, plans for Achievement Day April 16, and Easter activities at the United church with Rev Schneiders talk on Japan. Fire brigade action, charity events, Explorer Group meeting, and multiple Easter visits across families are noted.
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