Golden Boy Movement Speaker Highlights Manitoba Centennials
M J McMullen general manager of Manitoba Travel and Convention Association spoke at Hamiota School Auditorium about Manitoba centennials planned for 1967 and 1970. The talk covered keeping heritage alive and promoting tourism and conventions with proceeds aiding the Hamiota district centennial project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J . McMullen
Manitoba Travel and Convention Association
Hamiota
Manitoba
Golden Boy
McMullen
Transcona
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Association
Mel
Women’s Institute
Hamiota Lions Club
Canada
A. Y. Jackson
James Jamieson Heads Local Golfers Hamilta Golf Club
Hamilta Golf Club re elected its entire slate at the annual meeting held in the Community Room on Tuesday April 21. Ivan Hickman and Bob Murray were named Vice President and Secretary Treasurer. The club plans incorporation and reports membership growth from 45 toward 50 to 60 this year. A Family Plan Membership is introduced with rates of 15 dollars for families, 10 dollars men, 5 dollars ladies, 2.50 for high school, and 50 cents green fees. A 28 acre expansion near the agricultural grounds is underway with 6 new holes planned plus 3 holes at the east end creating 400 and 450 yard tests. The existing nine hole course covers 2 280 80 yards. Shares to raise 3000 dollars at 25 dollars each are to be absorbed over time. over 20 percent has already been raised. Groundskeeper John Clark praised the course condition. improvements include club house painting and tax arrangements with the Agricultural Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilta Golf Club
Kerr Fraser
Ivan Hickman
Golf Club
Bob Murray
John Clark
Jas Milne
Geo. Elliott
Jnc. A. MacKay
C. B. Stephens
Hy. Stinson
Alex Millar
Robert Pearson
F. Middleton
J. H. McConnell
Z. Latimer
Thos. McKeller
Geo Elliott
Jno
Gratis
Geo. S. Anderson
Miss Lockhart
W. E. Pye
S. C. Dinsmore
H. McConnell
A. MacKay
John Murray
S.C. Dinsmore
Pye
H. Fraser
H. Heasman
J. H. Fraser
A. Johnston
S. F. Peters
McGavin and Elliott
M. B. Jackson
Allan Avenue
F. T. Venables
Heasman
Stephen Windsor
Florence Armstrong
Echo
Hamiota Minor Baseball Association Forms Leadership
An April 27 meeting in the High School Library elected Rev. Ralph Clark as President and Gordon Lyall as Secretary Treasurer. Harvey Duncan, Arthur Bretour, and Gordon Adams named to the executive with teams entered in B B A B and Midget divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Minor Baseball Association
Ralph Clark
Gordon Lyall
Harvey Duncan
Arthur Bretour
Gordon Adams
North Western Manitoba Baseball League
Mr. Turner
Cec Cormack
Jack Bomford
Frank Mathison
Ray Downey
Shorty Turner
Red Sox
Irvine Couple Celebrates 50 Years With Open House
Mr and Mrs Albert Irvine marked their golden anniversary with an open house at their Crandall home on April 15.154 guests signed the guest book and family, community, and many friends sent gifts and messages. The day included a family dinner at the school auditorium and a three tier cake centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Irvine
Crandall
J. Morrison
Duff Roblin
Manitoba
Erric Willis
Morris MacGregor
Reeve H. S. Hyndman
Keith Douglas
Dartmouth N. S
R. and
G. Hedley
Winnipeg
Holac
Barnes
Hail
Long
Coburn
Linda Thompson
Valerian Douglas
Beatrice Walker
Kathy Walker
Carolyn Wilson
Irvine
Mr. Irvine
Thomas
England
Alfred
Regina
J. Heap
Sarah
Rocanville
Saskatchewan
J. Douglas
Gwen
V. Bowins
Wm. Irvine
Rivers
Saline Soil Areas Can Be Made Productive With Careful Management
Ag. Rep. M. Deveson notes Saline or alkali spots in fields can be revived through drainage improvements and tailored cropping. Slightly saline areas may grow cereals or be cropped with other field portions. severe zones need salt-tolerant grasses or permanent forage stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peters
Agricultural Engineering Division
Provincial Department of Agriculture
Peters
Peter
Local Girl Scores 91 At Virden Festival
Joan Dillon of Miamiota scored 91 for her grade 6 violin solo at Virden's 22nd annual festival. She won the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Silver Cup and the J. R. McLauchlan Silver Cup for top non piano instrumental score. Teacher Mr. Alex Whyte of Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Dillon
Miamiota
Virden
Imperial Bank of Commerce
J. R. McLauchlan
Alex Whyte
Rivers
Joan
Myrtle Fraser Feted At Bridal Shower In Chumah Hall
A miscellaneous shower in Chumah Hall on April 13 honored Myrtle Frazer a bride elect. Guests included her mother and the groom's mother with corsages. Rosemary McFadden led a program featuring readings and a farm wagon gift display. Over 70 guests signed the guest book as music and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chumah Hall
Myrtle Frazer
Rosemary McFadden
Laura Robertson
L. Beamish
Ross
Sharon Gray
Myrtle
Carol Brooks
School District 692 Minutes Chronicle 1893 1900
Excerpt from Echo March 4 1981 recounts minutes forming School District No 692 in 1893, appointing directors and teachers, issuing debentures, acquiring land for a two room school, and annual meetings through 1900 with Le vees and staff changes. The narrative traces trustees, salaries, and progress to expand the school complex.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Golden Boy Movement
James Jamieson
Agricultural Society
Everett Strong
E. Wallace
E. P. Venables
Fair Booth
W. W. Fraser
Minor Hockey Association
Minor Baseball Association
M. Deveson
Mr. Peters
Myrtle Fraser
Ann Kreager
Wendy Harrison
Irene Fenty
Anne Kreager
Lynn Coupland
Sheila Brooks
Maureen Baillie
Frankie
Phyllis Mathison
Mary Coupland
Mabel Fenty
Myra Hooper
Jean Mathison
Hamiota School
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