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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1968
Page
1
Donations to Hamiota Hospital District No 7A since 1960 total more than 23 400 with 16 000 from Ladies Aid and 3 000 from Hospital Staff. Funds financed appliances and equipment including incubator, air conditioners, heart monitor and maintenance costs. The Ladies Aid, formed 1950, links with 17 local groups and raises funds via a centennial ball and tea.
The sudden death of John Norman Macaulay 77 of Oak River on April 6 1968. He was born in Kemnay and came to Oak River in 1911. He farmed from 1914 and retired in 1951. Survived by wife Jessie a daughter Norma McBride Victoria BC a son Grant Rivers five grandchildren two brothers Dan and Murdock and sister Mrs Jessie White Brandon. Burial at Oak River Cemetery with McConnell Bros coordinating.
The W I sponsored senior citizen gatherings in March and April at Memorial Hall with Mrs H Tweed and Mrs L Robbins in charge of the April event where cards were enjoyed. Lunch was supplied by Meso Mes Pratley Nesbite and Shamray and a group is hoped to form in the fall.
Friends and neighbors gathered to honor Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Bomford on their 25th anniversary. Kyler Drake read the address as the couple was presented a wall plaque and foot stool. A social hour and luncheon followed.
At a Brandon dinner meeting on April 15, MSBL president Cliff Cory led talks on scheduling 2000 programs per team, trophies for all star and playoff players, and a 60 40 revenue split for East West games. The meeting reviewed memberships, bans for no shows, and potential moves including Bowsman and Parklane applications, publicity director appointment, and a push for a public relations role to improve the league’s image.
A Saturday afternoon and evening shower for Eileen Bomford was hosted by Mrs. R. Hunter at the Oak River home. Corsages were exchanged with mother of the groom to be, Mrs. Paddock. The decorated living room featured spring bouquets turquoise and pink tapers and streamers. Afternoon attendants were Gladys Johnson Irene Riddell Merle Argus with Jo-Ann Riddell and Linda Johnson assisting. evening attendants Iris Lawson Rachael Routledge Elaine Montgomery. Seventy two guests signed the guest book.
Delegates including Wayne Dasso, Allan Robertson, Ross Poole, and Harvey Kingdon attend the Manitoba Teachers Society annual meeting at the Marlborough Hotel Winnipeg April 15 16 17 18 with about 250 teachers from across the province. The four day expansion addresses policy resolutions and broader activities including reports on education for Indian students and in northern areas. A parallel Manitoba Educational Association convention runs April 16 17 featuring Dr John Fritz on communications in education.
The April meeting of the Women’s Institute at Memorial Hall was chaired by Mrs. Myrtle White with eighteen members present. Members donated a bar of soap to the Red Cross, received sewing wool from the Red Cross, and Mrs. Skinner’s group served lunch for 4H Achievement. Books for the Book Mart arrived at Geith’s Pharmacy and cancer supplies were received. The drive will be convened by Mrs. W. D. Heapy, with Mrs. Hedley and Mrs. W. Clubb as aries for elementary High lad Dancing.
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