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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1961
Page
2
Round the World notes Russia’s latest space feat as a major first in science and a political showcase. The report contrasts Russian progress with American rivals and hints at future implications for global leadership in space.
Bill and Myra Hooper energize the club with drive initiative and capable management. Officers deserve credit for organization as the club grows under strong leadership. A festive dance period ended with an excellent lunch and a hospitable atmosphere. A silver collection supported the Fraternal Hall. Paul Stein and Helen McNaught Stein are newlyweds residing in town and received best wishes.
The sympathy of the community is extended to the brothers and sisters and relatives of the late Mrs. Addie Irwin. Mr and Mrs S Lewis accompanied Mr and Mrs Frank Haight and Janet to Makinak to visit relatives and friends over the weekend. Mr and Mrs H S Hyndman motored to Winnipeg for the weekend. Mrs John Hazlewood has been visiting with her sister Mrs A Zink in Brandon for the past week.
Mrs Gould of Napinka visits her son-in-law and daughter in the area. Harold Hunter and J. Gammact families are mentioned. Jim and Isobel moved to Hamiota. Jack Davidson of For Smith visits his parents in Napinka. Cooke family travels to Winnipeg for a funeral of L. G. Whyte. Jean Forsythe of Brand a visits her parents in Brandon.
The Decker CGLT held a meeting on April 14 in the church basement. The secretary Linda Stewart gave a report and the group decided to affiliate with the WMS on May 8 and host a Mother and Daughter banquet on May 19. Velma James and Jr. Sunley led the worship service.
Mrs Olive Sarah Crawford 89 died Sunday April 9. Service held April 12 at Crandall United Church with Rev A Friebert officiating. Born Sand Hill Ontario March 11 1872 she moved to Balmoral Manitoba then Carlingville District. Married James Crawford at sixteen. Survived by brother Leonard and by extensive family. Was member of United Church and women’s groups.
Friends and neighbors from Decker and Hamiota gathered at the new home of Mr. and Mrs Jas Gammack in Hamiota. Rev McColl chaired and extended retirement well wishes. Relatives offered remarks, songs and gifts including a walnut coffee table and a centre piece. Jim and Isobel received gifts from the Decker choir. A lunch and social followed.
Mrs Coburn Miss Helen Chuba of Teacher's Training College Tuxedo practised teaching in the primary room this week. Mr and Mrs A Hirst visited Lac du Bonnet. Mrs Angus visits with sister in On star and stays with her daughter Mr C J Lyng. Mr J Norrie returns from Vancouver and Calgary with his sons. Gerald Ariss works for International Nickel 2 Thompson.
The Crandall CGT met in the church basement on Thursday April 13. Edith Ariss read a story about Africa and Marion Henderson spoke on Alcohol. Lynne Elliot read last meeting minutes. Maxine Walker read a story on Albert Schweitzer. Mrs Hyndman served treats as the meeting closed with Taps.
The casket was laid to rest in the family plot at the local cemetery by H. Coupe, C.F. Lee, H. Hall, C Shier, J. Fleming, and H V Johnston.
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