Community Happenings and Weddings Across the District
Last week features visits from Bran don School of Nursing affiliates and Winnipeg trips for a wedding at Stephens and Broadway United Church. This week reports hospital, Red Cross and 4-H notes from Decker to Hamiota while Helen Matchchuck’s April 2 wedding looms and a Decker Church shower honors her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene James
Brandon School of Nursing
Myrna Nickel
Sam Stewart
Bield
Matchchuck
Bill
Winnipeg
Helen
Bruce Charlton
Thompson
Man
Stephens
Broadway United Church
A. Matchchuck
Decker W. I
Donna Lints
Doug Johnstone
W.I
Decker-Isabella Calf Club
Musgrove
Red ‘Cross
Teal
F.w.lc
Bert Decker
Hamiota Demonstrat
Bob Sunley
Much
Decker
Fulton
Birtle
Decker Church
Helen Matchchuck
Kenward
Elaine Montgomery
Miamiota
Beth Stewart
Rhonda Stewart
Letters to the Editor Hamiota Echo on grain sales policy
In this letter the writer defends liberal policy on grain sales arguing that government credit enabled sales under the Diefenbaker era and criticizes claims that famine or crop failure caused the selling outcome. The piece contrasts Liberal and Conservative approaches and emphasizes grain trade as the driver of revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
McConnell
Alcomes
Diefenbaker
Board of Grain Commissioners
Community luncheon notes and song performance
Donna Lints sang Our Best to You during a luncheon hosted by a committee. Names listed include Clara Stewart M Teal D Runchey M Johnstone F Strachan G McWhirter and M Delbridge as the serving committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Lints
Mesdames Clara Stewart
M. Teal
D. Runchey
M. Johnstone
F. Strachan
G. McWhirter
M. Delbridge
Local Notes Wish Granny Angus A Speedy Recovery
The district sends best wishes as Granny Angus lies in Hamiota Hospital. Messages from the community include Barry Angus attending the 4-H Short Course in Brand and a West Coast holiday. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Cochran on the birth of son Murray Calvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Russell Schlweitzer
Winnipeg
Doug Mitchell
Irene Murray
Brand
General Hospital
F. Rice
Son Lauwrence
Millwood
Angus Maynes
Granny Angus
Hamiota
Barry Angus
Wilkie Cochran
Fourth night election murmurs and farmer issues in Shoals
A reader reflects on the latest election returns and a Lake hospital plan aiding farmers, noting party leaders’ TV discussions except Tommy Douglas. The writer doubts a minority government will harshly affect them, suggesting vote buying and questioning McDonnell’s remarks about farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg. Williams
Shoalsmen
McDonnell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Decker News
Harold Hunter
Napinka
Gould
Helen Matwichuck
Venables
Allied” Hardware
Mayor Coombs
Mrs
Evan Venables
Lavinia News
Pope News
Imperial Life
Ken Drozda
Oldsmobile
Olds
General Motors
Caldwell Motors
U.K
FORD
Meteor
DODGE
Auto
Pontiac
Vauxhall
Manitoba Hydro
Legion Hall
Melita
Hydro
Doug Heise
Blair Bailey
Firth Bros
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