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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1960
Page
7
A historical note recalls Canada's early electric generation and refrigeration growth with appliances imported from various nations. The 1956 station milestone highlights the era's shift toward domestic production and international sourcing.
Homemaking notes from M. English discuss floor types for new floors and renovations. Cork tile vinyl linoleum and marble finish options are described with pros and cons including underfloor needs durability maintenance and cleaning considerations. An agricultural pamphlet offers further pointers.
M Chit Henry and Lyle Miss Wilma Walker and Mr Bob Genung visited the Genung parents over the weekend. Mrs B Greenaway and Patsy joined Mr and Mrs Arshie Black of Hamiota on Friday to High River Alta to visit Jim returning Monday. Mrs H Bailey. Mrs G Bullock and others attended the 4 H leaders meeting at Hamiota Friday April 8. Miss Jean Bailey and Wayne Knight visited Pipestone homes this weekend. Sunday School starts at 11 am coming Sunday.
The Nlipper Kutter Sewing Club met on Saturday April 9 with 17 members and 8 leaders. Sharon Bailey presided as O Canada and the 4 H Pledge were sung. Carol Walden reported the treasury. Achievement Day is set for May 13 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Rink. a Variety Concert is planned for April 22 at 8 p.m. at the school with admission 35 cents for adults and free for preschoolers.
The W. TI held a successful tea and sale of home cooking on Saturday April 9, realizing $70.00. The Aluminum and Copper Tooling Craft group also held their Achievement Day with attractive trays and pictures. Miss English, Home Economist, was absent. The larger attendance made the project the highlight of the winter months.
The CGT held its regular meeting Monday night with 13 members answering the Junior Roll Call. Mrs. Hume conducted the Worship Service. Practice was held for the Variety Concert to be held on May 22. The meeting closed with Taps.
The Women's Institute held a Thursday April 7 meeting presided by Mrs. Wm Hedley with 18 members present. A World Refugee Year donation of 25 dollars was reported along with a lively group debate and a lunch hosted by Mrs. B Greenaway Mrs. G Robertson and Mrs. S Henry. A funeral service for Mrs Maud Hays 78 of Hamiota was held April 9 at McConnell Bros Funeral Chapel with burial at Oak River. pallbearers named and Hays family noted.
The text lists numerous survivors including a husband, daughters Mrs T Binkinsup Irene Velma and others with varied married names. It mentions several relatives from Oak River Hamiota and others, and a reference to education and memory. The fragment is incomplete and factual details are unclear.
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