Obituary mix causes small town confusion at fair and visit
A Brandon Sun obituary misread by William John Thompson prompts a drive to his post office that evening. The next day a Winnipeg district notice temporarily transfers his postmaster duties to an acting official. The Hamiota Fair drew many locals and visitors including Premier Duff Roblin and assorted community members in a lively mix of sightings and chatter.
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William John Thompson
Brandon Sun
McConnell
Winnipeg
Mr. Thompson
Bill
Hamiota Fair
Shoal Lake
Jim Mathison
Vern McConnell
Jim
Hamiota
Duff Roblin
Narrows
Donald Pittendreigh
Barry
Ilene Strickland
Art Oakden
Bill Pittendreigi
Eleanor
Eve
Park
Kirk’s
Smith’s
van Buskirk
Reid’s
Fenty’s
Bell’s
Peacock’s
Coupland’s
Delbridge’s
Browns
Ernie
Fred Zmentana
Pittendreighs
Jack
Harvey Houcks
Readys
Andersons
Oakdens
Gregorys
Don Venable
Salt Lake
Local and General News From Rivers Area
Ronald Davis visits cousin Richard Davis in Winnipeg this week. Wayne Johns of Port Moody B C visits his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs L Stinson. R T Dillon and daughter Carolyn from Dorval Que visit Hedgerow Farm with his parents the T H Dillons. Mrs Winkler returns to Winnipeg after visiting sister Mrs Pangman. Robbie Decker returns to Rivers after three weeks with Mr and Mrs W L Stinson. Earl Brooks who joined the Air Force leaves for Winnipeg then Halifax Nova Scotia. Ralph Beamish leaves for Toronto to study electronics engineering at DeVry. Mr W Castle and Jim visit Reston. Mrs Castle and Tommy return home. AT HOME Mr and Mrs Alex Angus Rivers host a 50th wedding anniversary reception for daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Le Harvey Rivers August 11 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM.
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Wayne Johns
Port Moody B.C
Mr. L. Stinson
Robbie Decker
Rivers
W L. Stinson
Earl Brooks
Air Force
Winnipeg
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Alex Angus
le ‘Harvey
Ladies and Men's Open Golf Tournament at Birtle Riverside
A combined ladies and men's open golf event will take place Monday August 6 1962 at Birtle Riverside Course. Tee off runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Birtle Riverside
No Papers Printed Weeks of August 15 and 22
The Hamiota Echo informs advertisers and subscribers of a holiday closing resulting in no newspaper publication during the weeks of August 15 and August 22.
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The
Hamiota Echo
Church Services and Sunday Schools Listed in varias towns
Hamiota United Church and Narner United Church schedule morning services with Sunday schools. Decker Cardale McConnell Strathclain host afternoon or evening services and Sunday schools with times ranging from 9:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Engagement of Mabel Arlene Wallace to John A Oliver
Mr and Mrs Ian Wallace announce the engagement of their daughter Mabel Arlene to John Albert Oliver. The wedding is planned for August 18 at Arrow River United Church.
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Ian Wallace
Mabel Arlene
John Albert Oliver
the Arrow, River United Church
Caldwell announces engagement of Lorna Ellen Caldwell
Mr and Mrs Lorne Caldwell announce their daughter Lorna Ellen Caldwell will wed Allan Robinson son of Mr and Mrs George Robinson of Oak River Manitoba The wedding is set for Saturday August 25 at 5 p m in Hamiota United Church.
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Lorne Caldwell
Lorna Ellen
Allan Robinson
George Robinson
Oak River
Man
Hamiota United Church
Mostly About Weeds by Claude Bomford
As the 1962 crop moves toward the home stretch farmers monitor weed control progress across the district. Prospects point to one of the best crops in the serf awana. careful management may improve yields.
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Claude Bomford
Serfawal Wanan
Threshers Reunion Showcases Manitoba's Old Steam Era
The Threshers Reunion at the Manitoba Provincial Museum in Austin celebrates early farm machinery with gas and steam engines parades daily. Highlights include the 1961 crowd of 6,000 on final day, 15,000 over four days, and contests like bag tying and sheath tying. The event features a new all steel building funded by the government and honors land donor Mr. Thomas Carruthers and his wife as they lead the parade.
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Canada
United States
Austin Manitoba
Dorn Carruthers
Austin
Carruthers
Manitoba
Austin Museum
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Threshers
Duff Roblin
Dave McKeand
Douglas
Thomas Carruthers
Railroads and Highways Seen As Future Growth
A concise note expresses hope that highways and railroads will advance similarly, signaling optimism for infrastructure progress and regional development in the future.
Vacation School Planned in Hamiota This August
United Church announces a week long vacation school in Hamiota from August 6 to 10 with sessions daily 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are urged to contact Mrs. V. Nichols or the manse for help while the program aims to combine entertainment with Christian education. Oakner resumes Sunday services at 9 45 a.m. and the Observer highlights a provocative summer issue to spark reading.
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Hamiota
V. Nichol
Oakner
Observer
Road Safety Alarm Promotes Slower Driving in Canada
The Canadian Highway Safety Council urges motorists to stay on their own lane and avoid head on collisions. It warns crossing the centre line is illegal except for passing and only when the line is broken. The council says any delay to yield to an illegal driver risks tragedy and death.
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Canadian Highway Safety Council
CHSC
Council
Ch‘sc
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U.S
F. J. Coombs
North Todd
United Grain Growers
Frank McKean
Anne
Hamilton
Westinghouse
Frank Glinz
Marlene Pangman
Dale
Betty
Ede Mair
Wilfred MacIntosh
Brandon
Bill Pittendreigh
Employment Commission
Art Mantell
Hamiota Citizen
Lion’s Club
George Duchart
Jim Gammack
Roy Adolf
Lin Switzer
Wimp Sheardown
Bonnie
Lyn Switzer
Lyn
Weiner
Smith Orchestra
Paul Robinson
Dennis
Local& General
Ronald Davis
Richard Davis
R. T. Dillon
Carolyn
Dorval, Que
T. H. Dillon
Hedgerow Farm
Mrs. Winkler
Mrs. Pangman
Ralph Beamish
Toronto
DeVry Technical Institute
Mr. W. Castle
Reston
Mrs. Castle
Tommy
R. E. Clark
Narner United Church
Christ Church
Rev
W. D. Smith
G. W. Baycroft
Walt God
Don Carruthers
William Gordon
Baldur
W. H. Armstrong
Albert Berney
Angusville Man
Frank Harrison
Holland
J. H. Griffiths
Bowsman
George Hambley
Melita
Percy Dodwell
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