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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1957
Page
5
A reader denounces the proposed new school and tax hike declaring the project a crime and a waste while questioning prior renovations. The writer defends current safety and cites shifting burdens onto rural dwellers and workers, noting past voting irregularities and political promises.
A resident vents anger about a school demolition proposal and alleged communist influence in the community. The speaker accuses opponents of arrogance and illegitimate votes, calling for accountability and urging action.
Kas Vidruk announces the High School Basketball Tournament opens Tuesday April 23 at 7 00 pm with Hamida girls facing Portage Pats in game one Eight teams participate with winners reaching the Main Event and losers entering the Consolation Event Second round features Flin Flon Kopper Kweens or Brandon as opponents The Eaton Company hosts a team banquet Wednesday at noon A new free throw competition debuts with Lorna Caldwell and Eileen Douglas qualified to represent Hamida The team departs Tuesday morning and returns Thursday evening.
Notices report a Fiddlers Contest to be held in McConnell on Friday April 26. The W A served lunch at the Fowlie Sale on Thursday. A total of fifty-one dollars was realized. Following the sale Mrs Jack Jenkins read an address and Mrs Syrnyk presented an electric iron and toaster. Mrs Kolench thanked the ladies. The Bradwardine l play Take It Easy was performed Monday with a fair crowd due to muddy roads and snow. Mr and Mrs Aimee Deleau and family returned to Souris Monday after a week at Mr and Mrs Swanson's home. All pre school children received Polio shots Monday morning. There was fan exodus to Hamiota. Miss Clark and Miss Skoglund depart Wednesday for the C P R tour to Victoria. Mrs Fowlie has returned and the village extends a hearty welcome.
Residents urged to report happenings to 304-6 to keep Echo district coverage current. Citizens are asked to phone in events, milestones, and notices for publication.
The Chumah Ladies' Club gathered April 9 at Mrs W Pollock's home with 18 members. Mrs Hazlewood led. others from the group led worship. Plans were made to sell lunch at the April 18 sale. The meeting closed with the Mizpath Benediction. Hostesses included Mrs L Hazelwood Mrs C Lewis and Mrs W Pollock.
The Hanvota Women's Institute held a meeting in the community room on an April afternoon at 2:30. Roll call with recipe exchanges preceded selection of delegates to forthcoming conventions in Birtle on May 18 and Winnipeg in June.
In Oak River area, 128 preschool children and expectant mothers received the first polio injection on Monday. Volunteers organized clinic tasks such as notifying residents, filling out cards, and cleaning needles for sterilizing. A second dose is scheduled for May 13 from 10 30 to 11 30 at Dr McMillan s office. The Hamoota Well Baby Clinic will be held April 18 from 1 to 3 30 p.m. at the United Church basement.
Local notice states all news copy must arrive by Tuesday morning to appear in Wednesday’s Echo. late submissions will be held for the following week. Thank you.
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