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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1972
Page
1
Mrs. T J Strachan, longtime superintendent of the Cradle Roll, will be honoured in a presentation at the church service on Sunday April 16. Thousands enrolled under her care are invited to attend and celebrate her faithful service to the community.
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce backs a regional development program led by the Department of Industry and Commerce. President K G Bicknell and Industry Minister Len Evans endorse joint efforts, including productivity audits, community management development, and the Re-Act program aiding 75 southern Manitoba communities.
Kim McConnell of Hamiota won the 1972 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair calf scramble with a 673 pound Herford steer sold as a dressed carcass for 2.30 a pound to Suburban Restaurant partner Wayne Boles and buyer Brian MacDonald. The total prize reached 1427.90 dollars, adding to two other high bids for reserve and feeding competition carcasses.
The UCW held its regular meeting April 6 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Dick Bomford’s home with Mrs. Ivan Routledge and Mrs. Norman Argue leading a devotional using a tape and sheet on The Role of Women. New officers Mrs. Hud Anderson and Mrs. Lloyd Anderson chaired and secretary respectively. fifteen members plus one visitor attended. Plans included serving lunch at Frank Bates sale on April 18 and organizing Oakner projects for Rev and Mrs. Cockerill, Robinson House, Indians at various lakes, and Central Angola Church Council. An Oakner UCW year 1971 report was requested for Parkland Parish. May meeting invited by Mrs. Gladys Fleming of Hamiota. lunch by Mrs. Harold Brown and Mrs. Dick Bomford.
The province requires permits to collect leopard frogs tiger salamanders and garter snakes. Last year Manitoba saw about three million frogs and seventeen thousand snakes taken, mainly for university labs and scientific research in a sizeable reptilian round-up.
At the regular W. I. meeting in Oak River Mrs Frank Bowman was honored for turning 90. Floral arrangements from Mrs White and a birthday tea with Easter decor highlighted the event. Bowman noted 57 years of service to the W. I. and its predecessor.
The Women’s Institute met in the Community Room with sixteen members and one visitor. Treasurer’s report by Mrs. Robertson. cards sent by Mrs. Johnston. delegates for the Birtle convention chosen as Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Nichol. Next meeting set for May 4 to prepare for the convention.
Hamiota Agricultural Society and Miniota W I hosted coffee and lunch at the March 27 meeting. Topics covered included Manitoba Gift Taxes and Succession Duties with notes on new exemptions for spouses and other gifts, plus a tractor safety seminar on April 18 at Oak River Collegiate and 1972 Field Crop Recommendations from the office.
Winnipeg legislator reports four weeks in the fourth Session of the 29th Legislature. Expenditures total 575.849 million, up 60 million from last year with health and welfare and education rising. Government benches criticized. tax cuts raise scant aid for farmers. Next reports focus on Manitoba issues and Minnedosa constituency.
Mr and Mrs D Mitchell of Brookdale visited their aunt Mrs Arthur on Sunday. Mrs Craig of Swan River and Mr and Mrs Roy Kerr called on Mr Philip and Mrs Mansell. Visitors with Mrs Cowling included her son from Crandall and her daughter and son in law from Winnipeg. Mrs Collie joined Mr and Mrs F Brook to Minnedosa to see Mr and Mrs Mel Harper.
The Rolling River School Division releases 1972 budget totals of 2 987 570, with operating costs at 2 223 956 a 4.12 percent rise from 1971. The 21.6 mill special levy marks a 4.5 mill increase, and total mill rate reaches 30 mills including an 8.4 provincial levy. The School Tax Reduction Act lowers residential education taxes, with examples showing substantial year over year savings for homeowners depending on assessment.
Windsor School at 80 Cunnington Avenue St Vital Winnipeg plans a June 12 1972 reunion for its 5th anniversary and a Windsor 50th celebration. The note asks for help locating former students teachers and staff and for pictures programs yearbooks and other memorabilia. All associated are invited to attend and reminisce.
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