13 Apr 1960
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1960
Page
1
In a Friday night CBC Radio program the CBC Symphony Orchestra performs in the Parliament Street studio Toronto. Since its organization in 1952 the ensemble has given coast to coast broadcasts across Canada detailing its growth and repertoire.
Blanche Rita Leach and Murray George Van Buskirk wed April 2 at First Church United with Rev J A Berridge presiding. The bride wore a Latin gown with ny lon lace overskirt and carried red sweetheart roses. reception in Forester’s Halls followed. They plan to reside in Brandon after a wedding trip to Regina and the United States. attendees included families from Crandall and neighboring towns.
Joan Edwin Hood died at 72 on Thursday at his home 369 Oak Street born in Ontario and a Winnipeg resident for 12 years. He served 48 years with the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Hamiota Virden and Stonewall retiring in 1946. Survived by widow Annie he was a Knox United Church member. Funeral at 2 15 p m Monday Clark Leatherdale. Body sent to Dundalk Ontario for burial.
Arthur J. Humphries, 51, of St. Boniface, is appointed Manitoba Fire Commissioner, succeeding retiree H. E. Puttee after 19 years in the role. Humphries has 32 years firefighting experience, recent duties as drill master and fire prevention officer, and extensive fire prevention training. Puttee’s 31 years with labour and 19 years as commissioner are noted, including Winnipeg’s sprinkler progress and the province wide volunteer training program started during his tenure.
Manitoba hunters who break provincial game laws will lose their hunting licences for up to a year under amendments to the Game Act. The revised bill also increases penalties for night lighting and illegal big game and game bird offences, with stricter jail terms and confiscation rules. Funeral notices for Melville James Bridge accompany the page.
The federal provincial emergency fodder policy for hay and straw transport by rail and truck has been extended to April 30. Agriculture Minister George Hutton notes spring will require farmers to feed livestock through month end, especially in western Manitoba. Farmers may apply for free freight certificates by April 15 to move fodder by rail, with refunds for truck moves upon completion.
International acts join the Winnipeg Rodeo of Champions opening Saturday. Jimmy Murphy performs roman fire jump on alpine horses while Jay Sisler features Australian sheep dogs. Clown Gene Clark will entertain, with Bakersfield’s Buck LeGrande and Perry City’s Bakersfield duo seen at national finals. A $10,000 purse draws top contenders from Canada and the United States for nine rounds, indoors at the Winnipeg Arena with nightly shows and Saturday matinees.
The Department of Education with trustees and teachers distributes a pamphlet detailing requirements and training. Five thousand copies go to high schools in two weeks. Teams will address students in larger centers as interest in teaching grows.
The Easter message centers on Christ's Resurrection and eternal life. The United Church invites worship with Easter music by the Choir on Thursday April 14 at 8 p.m. Good Friday service at 11:00 a.m. Easter Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. with Sunday Schools at 12:10 p.m. and a 2:00 p.m. Oakner service.
The Bir tle District Women’s Institute met in Ham iota on April 4 with Mrs J E Fink beiner of Isabella outlining the convention program to be held at Strathclair on May 17. Mrs E V Fulton of Birtle chaired and reported on the January Winnipeg Advisory Board meeting. Plans target the 50th anniversary of WI work in Manitoba and the June provincial convention, plus support for the World Refugee Fund and a Pennies for Friendship drive to fund ACWW.
Canada’s electrical manufacturing sector expanded rapidly, nearly doubling the growth rate of the Cross National Product since 1946, signaling significant industrial expansion and economic impact in the postwar period.
It is estimated that at least 90 percent of all physical work in a modern factory is performed by power, mostly electrical, with machinery and systems providing the bulk of labor.
Juliette has delighted Canadian audiences since five year old Winnipeg debut. She hosts a Saturday night CBC TV show in winter and spends summers making personal appearances nationwide.
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