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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1964
Page
1
Night of April 25 26 marks start of uniform daylight saving time in Manitoba and runs until the first weekend after Labour Day September 12 13. This is the second year of observance following a spring legislative act.
The Ladies Aid of Hamiota District Hospital No 7A met in the Community Room on April 17 at 2 pm with representation from all 17 district areas. They discussed allocations, repairs, and upgrades including an anaesthetic machine attachment and a new gas furnace, and planned loan funding for a nursing trainee.
Jas D. Mathison led the Hamiota Men’s Curling Club through a profitable year with 65 members attending the banquet. The club expanded facilities and funding, funded by loan repayments, and plans future improvements including dining area furniture and revisions to the ice and waterworks.
The Hamiota Women’s Institute's April meeting featured Miss Marjory Dunn addressing the Special Disaster Exercise and Hospital Accreditation plans. A district convention delegate is needed, the McAuley convention is May 9, and a Winnipeg Book Market sale is May 4 with donor items due by April 18.
The Hamiota Co-op Store opened with Mayor Coombs cutting the ribbon at 10 50 a m. Freddie McIntosh of Brand on made the first purchase buying four loaves of bread. Opening day saw 619 purchasers and sales surpassed expectations amid festive decoration and eleven bouquets.
Attendance grows as the festival nears with a concert on Wednesday and events on Thursday and Friday at Strathclair. Visiting practi cum teachers from Brandon College, Miss Whyte Miss McMechan and Mr Julyan, receive praise for guiding students. A staff student volleyball match ends with teachers victorious. Perry Longmuir sustains minor soccer ball injury. overall safety emphasized.
The April U C W executive meeting discussed the Island Lake air tour to visit Indigenous homes with a 2.00 donation. Lenten booklets sold through units. treasurers asked to report for balance. Sessions planned at Minnedosa and Rossburn. Mission Festival May 3 in Hamiota. New president Mrs J Paxton named for Manitoba Conference.
Dr Hodge spoke at McConnell Calf Club Parent Night on April 17 outlining three animal diseases Black Leg Bangs and Babies and stressing 4 H work and club teamwork Parents learned how to support members and clubs Murray Mathison chaired the regular meeting Glen Sytnyk gave a Speed speech as Junior Public Speaking winner Senior Gary Stewart spoke on Space Our Frontier Jr leader Bill Chappell reported on Winnipeg Youth Leadership Conference Jim Pollock performed a solo a film titled 4 H Onward and Daryl Boyds film covered the 1963 4 H Rally at Rossburn Doughnuts and tea closed the evening served by members.
Birdtail River School Division No 38 held a regular meeting at Shoal Lake on March 25 1964 at 8 p m. Trustees A L Stimpson R T Selby K Rapley J Rankin attended with Inspector Funk present. Motions approved minutes and finances and designated bus drivers for a trip to Winnipeg.
Funeral service held at Strathclair United Church for George Austin Glenn age 62 who died in Brandon. He leaves wife Clara two sons Clifford and Garry a daughter Gayle and three sisters Mrs Sage Mrs Hinton and Mrs Morrison. Dr H J Harland officiated with interment in Strathclair Cemetery.
A meeting at Hamiota High School at 8 p m on Monday April 27 aims to organize Minor Baseball modeled after successful Minor Hockey. The town may field BB AB Midget Juvenile Senior and High School teams with league play starting around May 15. All interested urged to attend. Perhaps Red Sox success can rub off on younger teams.
United Church announces baptismal services on April 26 and May 10 in Hamiota and May 10 at Oakner. A Mission Festival runs May 3 from 2 to 5 PM. No Sunday School on May 3 and 10. May 10 features two family services at 9:45 and 11:00 AM with Junior Choir oversight for children and Mrs. Brooks coordinating arrangements.
Discussion on liturgical seasons. Pentecost marks the second half of the church year after Easter. Observance emphasizes growth of the Spirit, gospel proclamation, and prayer for renewal. The article notes avoidance of secular themes and questions why Trinity season isn’t observed by all churches.
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