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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1966
Page
1
The Kenton fourth annual Art Exhibition opened April 15 by Miss Gertrude McCance of the Education Department. Exhibits spanned life studies, abstract still life, landscapes, and charcoal drawings, with visitors tallying around 300. Auctions raised funds for a school scholarship.
The 1 C W met at Mrs. Riddell’s home for its April session. Mrs. Killoh led worship and Rev Holtzman spoke on the crucifixion and resurrection. A church clothing drive for Korea was organized and a May 7 bake sale was planned. Archivist Mrs Richardson seeks photos and information from 1962 onward on church activities.
The Decker WI club met at Mrs W Runcher home with 13 members and 1 visitor. Treasurer reported 70.40 sent to March of Dimes. A cancer canvass will be taken. 13 children performed festival numbers. Councillor Arthur Knight outlined a centennial project for Hamiota. Reading books for Book Market sale in Winnipeg will raise funds for a Children's hospital. Lunch planned by two working groups. Next meeting May 5 at Mrs G Decker with speaker Mrs Gerdson.
A wedding at Hamiota United Church on April 9 1966 united Miss Lesley Rae Fraser and Mr Robert Athol Gawne in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev R E Clark. The couple plan to reside in Boissevain after a Bermuda trip.
Funeral service for Ford Mc Quinn Richardson 68 of Kenora was held April 11 at Knox United Church. Interment at Lake of the Woods cemetery. He served in WWI with the 107th Battalion earning the Military Medal and later joined the Ontario Provincial Police retiring in 1962. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, a son Ross, a daughter Bertha, a brother Jesse, a sister Mabel, and two grandchildren.
Wm. John Murdock died suddenly at his home on April 10 1966. Funeral service held April 13 at Valley View United Church with Rev Munroe officiating. Interment in Valley View cemetery. Canadian Legion pallbearers. Born Crandall Manitoba February 1 1904 moved to Valley View 1931. He served with the Edmonton Regiment overseas 1939 1945. He leaves a son Wm Howard and three sisters Mrs Steve Robus Crandall Mrs Jas Morrison Crandall Mrs Roy Kerr Hamiota and two grandchildren.
The Hamiota Horse Club held a 2 o'clock Sunday meeting at Kassar Nabel with the Western and English groups practicing drills. They announced a carnival at Kassar Nabel Arena on Saturday and Sunday at 2 30 p.m.
Manitoba Association of School Trustees criticizes the Council for Higher Learning for lacking public school education representatives. In a letter to the Education Minister the trustees urge joint representation on the council and the University of Manitoba Board of Governors to bridge gaps between public schools and higher education.
Regional meeting in Fort Garry heard Gordon Shave of the Winnipeg Tribune urge trustees to project their educational role boldly. He pressed for firm budget defense to local councils, professional teacher negotiations, merit-based pay, and avoiding public battles with teachers to improve trust and image.
A new three storey Faculty of Education building at Brandon College will begin immediately. Pearson Construction Company won the contract for $792 000, bringing total project cost over $900 000. The design by Smith Carter Searle will serve 300 students and allow a fourth storey later.
In January 1967, 6200 Manitoba residents aged 68 or older with at least ten years in Canada will qualify for Old Age Security of 75 dollars monthly. This marks the second step toward lowering the age to 65 by 1970. Only 471 applications have been received so far. residents turning 68 in 1966 should apply soon. Applications are at post offices and sent to the Winnipeg regional office. birth or baptismal certificates are preferred but age proof can be obtained if missing.
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