New Health Service Methods Discussed in Hamiota District
A Wednesday meeting at Hamiota District Hospital reviewed new methods for delivering health services across the Hamiota Shoal Lake Birtie region. Attendees included hospital boards, senior citizens homes, councillors, and public health officials plus Dr. Ted Tulchinsky and aides from Manitoba government health planning.
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Hamiota
Hamiota District Hospital
Hamiota -Shoal Lake - Birtie
Ieal
Ted Tulchinsky
Manitoba
Tulchinsky
Linda Baaken
Joan Bickford
Marvin Blower
Schreyer
Last Day For Studded Tires In Manitoba
The Manitoba Department of Highways motor vehicle branch reminds motorists that April 30 is the last day studs may be used on tires for vehicles operating in the province.
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Manitoba Department of Highways
Lady Curlers Honor Annual Meeting in Hamiota
Hamiota hosts the H L C C annual meeting at the rink on April 9 with a Smorgasbord for about 85 members. Net proceeds reach 3900 dollars after correction. Lorna Robertson’s rink wins, earning engraved pins along with runners-up and spoons for an 8 end. Senior and junior district playdowns advance to provincial events, with officers elected including Heather Houck as secretary and Maxine Cumming as 2nd Vice President.
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Hamiota
H.L.C.C
Lorna Robertson
Linda Mathison
Ev. Allen
Kay Brooks
Eula Woods
Betty White
Nora Knight
Leslie Hodgins
Heather Houck
Marilyn Anderson
Doris Mathison
Marlene Andrew
Birtle
Swan River
Dorothy Fraser
Gladys McLaren
Eleanor Coombs
Hazel Cumming
Hazel Westbrook
Dorothy Strong
Dorothy Amy
Helen Taylor
Helen Johns
Virden
Debbie Mathison
Margie McGhee
Sandra Woods
Susan Stevenson
Young Hamiota Players Impress in Hockey Careers
Editor notes pride in local hockey talent Jeff Sheardown of Brandon Wheat Kings and John Marks, now with the Chicago Black Hawks, both rooted in Hamiota. Commentators labeled Marks as a Winnipeg boy, but locals know his Hamiota start and growth.
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Hamiota
Jeff Sheardown
Brandon Wheat Kings
John Marks
Chicago Black Hawks
Winnipeg
Daylight Saving Time Begins in Manitoba This Spring
The Official Time Act sets uniform daylight saving across Manitoba from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October. Clocks move forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday April 29, advancing to 3 a.m. local time.
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Manitoba
Senior Citizens Club Completes Social Time at Hamiota
The Hamiota Senior Citizens Club reported a successful social on April 18 with monthly Bingo, musical entertainment by Harmony Music Makers and others, an Easter bonnet parade, and a grand parade piano number. Prizes and flowers were distributed, with thanks to donors and hostesses.
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Hamiota
Robbie Burns
Harmony Music Makers
Don Pollock
Wesley Robertson
Hearts
Thelma Morris
Explorers
Collegiate Glee Club
Mrs. Rankin
West Coast
Ryan
Birnie Strachan
Jack Coombs
Jessie Sunley
Wm. Matthews
S. Matthews
Campbell
McBain
Sunshine Club
Men's Curling Club Holds Annual Meeting in Hamiota
In Hamiota the Men’s Curling Club elected officers for the next year led by president Slim Brooks. The winning rink named Len Allen, Harvey Houck, Dale Brooks and Jim Baschuk received trophies. Officers listed include Nellie Woods as past president and Lynn Caldwell as first vice. A charity curling event June 7 was planned, with a rain backup in the town streets. New carpet and a fan were approved for club facilities.
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Hamiota
Slim Brooks
First
Lynn Caldwell
Len Allen
Harvey Houck
Dale Brooks
Jim Baschuk
Nellie Woods
Don Park
Treas
Garth Sararas
Ross Fraser
Ladies Curling Club
Buck Mathison
Walter Lipscomb
Doug Brooks
Kim McConnell
Doug Mathison
Winnipeg
Elaine McConnell's Easter Shower Honors May Bride Elect
A miscella neous shower at Mc Connell Community Centre on April 21 honored Elaine McConnell, bride elect for May 5. Guests and escorts listed, gifts presented in a wagon, guest book signed by about 75, and musical pieces performed before a group lunch.
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Dianne Cochrane
4 H Beef and Electronics Club Steak Bingo Dance
The 4H Beef and Electronics Club held a Steak Bingo and dance at McConnell Community Centre on Saturday April 21. Steak prizes worth 2.50 went to Ross Thompson Eleanor Baldwin Leila Paterson Jim Moffat Agnes Pollock Sharon Shayman Lloyd Anderson Bruce Mathison and Ross Robertson who won 10. Don Milburn of Snow Lake won 50 in steak via a lucky ticket. Harmony Music Makers provided the dance music.
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McConnell
Ross Thompson
Eleanor Baldwin
Leila Paterson
Jim Moffatt
Agnes Pollock
Sharon Shayman
Lloyd Anderson
Bruce Mathison
Ross Robertson
Don Milburn
Snow Lake
Man
Harmony Music Makers
Canadian Legion Branch 174 Plans Community Fund Drive
Hamiota Legion Branch 174 led by president Lorne Montgomery and secretary Al Stevens held a special meeting. They reported a net profit under $2 from the Veterans Bonspiel and approved $500 for the Community Hall, aided by the Ladies Auxiliary. A student scholarship for the Royal Canadian Legion Athletic Camp at Peace Gardens was approved, and flood lights will be added to the Cenotaph as the school band schedules a May 7 concert.
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Hamiota
Canadian Legion Branch No
Lorne Montgomery
al Stevens
Royal Canadian Legion
Peace Gardens
Memorial Grounds
Paul August
Art Oakden
Canadian Legion
Meet McConnell WI Meeting Notes April 18
W I met at Mabel Wrights home April 18 with 15 members present. Agenda covered treasurer’s report roll call bake table delegates for District W I Convention quilt project setup and a book report on Nunaga followed by a proverb contest and lunch.
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Inza Pollock
Weight Reduction Gimmicks Fail to Deliver Long Term Results
Authority warns that weight loss pills gum and meal aids are costly and ineffective. Changing eating habits is essential for lasting control while gimmicks provide only short term relief and often lead to weight regain.
Women's Institute Meeting in Memorial Hall
The Women's Institute met in Memorial Hall on Thursday April 5 with 15 members and 5 visitors attending. Mrs. Marion Barr spoke on a district Cancer Canvas project while other reports noted 2% boxes of books sent to Winnipeg Hospital Book Mart and plans to serve lunch at the Robt. and Hazel Westbrook Farm Sale.
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Lady Curlers
Hamiota Echo
Birtle, Shoal Lake
Ham
Iota
Med
Birdtail Medical
W.K. Hames
Kenton
Dr. M. Bishop
Senior Citizens’ Club
Men's Curling Club
Elaine
Eleanor Thompson
Karen Pollock
South Group
Canadian Legion Branch
Mary Thompson
W.I
Dot Pangman
Mabel Wright
Nunaga
Margaret Sisson
Women’s Institute
Isabella
White
Argue
Shauna Purdy
Heapy
Mae Nicolson
Stan Henry
G. W. White
McNeill
Skinner
Stewart
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