Obituary mixups and fair notes from Hamiota community
Obscure 1960s column recounts a near death scare as William John Thompson, a Brandon area postmaster, reads his own obituary. The piece also details Hamiota Fair events with local residents, visitors from Winnipeg and Hamilton, and a brush with celebrity Premier Duff Roblin.
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William John Thompson
Brandon Sun
McConnell
Winnipeg
Mr. Thompson
Bill
Hamiota Fair
Local and General News Roundup From Winni peek to Halifax
Ronald Davis visits cousin Richard Davis in Winnipeg this week. Wayne Johns of Port Moody visits relatives in Manitoba. R T Dillon and daughter Carolyn from Dorval visit Hedgerow Farm with the Dillons family. Mrs Winkler returns to Winnipeg after visiting her sister. Robbie Decker comes home to Rivers after three weeks with the Stinsons. Earl Brooks leaves for Winnipeg ahead of posting to Halifax. Ralph Beamish departs for Toronto to study electronics at DeVry. W Castle and Jim spend weekend at Reston with family. Mrs Castle and Tommy join them.
Vacation School Scheduled in Hamiota and Anniversary Observed
Vacation School will be held in Hamiota from August 6 to 10 with sessions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Leadership will be in Rivers from August 11 at 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Angus will gather at the home of their daughter and son in law. The couple celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. contact numbers are 229-3 and the manse at 171. Oakner resumes services at 9:45 a.m. The Observer notes a provocative issue on summer reading.
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Hamiota
Alex Angus
Rivers
Oakner
Observer
Open Golf Tournament at Birtle Riverside
A Ladies and Men's Open Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday August 6 1962 at the Birtle Riverside Course with tee times from 7 30 a m to 1 30 p m. The event invites local players to compete across divisions.
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Birtle Riverside
Notice of No Papers During August Holiday Weeks
To Advertisers and Subscribers the Hamiota Echo announces no papers will be printed the weeks of August 15 and August 22 due to holiday closing. Editor.
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The
Hamiota Echo
Church Services and Sunday School Schedules Listed
Multiple Manitoba churches announce service times and Sunday School periods. Hamiota United Church 11:00 a.m. services with junior classes. Narn er United Church 9:45 a.m. service. Decker 1:30 p.m. service. Cardale 11:00 a.m. service. McConnell 1:00 p.m. service. Strathclair 7:30 p.m. service and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School.
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Narner United Church
Highways and Railroads Hinted To Improve Connectivity
A fragmented note shows Lennhamia gravesine cars hoping highways will follow suit and branch out, while railroads may also advance. The text reflects tentative infrastructure optimism without specifics.
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Lennhamia Gravesine Cars
Engagement of Mabel Arlene Wallace to John Oliver
Mr and Mrs San Wallace announce the engagement of their daughter Mabel Arlene to John Albert Oliver. A wedding is planned for August 18 at Arrow River United Church.
Caldwell announces engagement of Lorna Ellen Caldwell
Mr and Mrs Lorne Caldwell announce the engagement of their daughter Lorna Ellen to Allan Robinson son of Mr and Mrs George Robinson of Oak River Manitoba The wedding is set for Saturday August 25 at 5 pm at 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
Claude Bomford reviews the 1962 crop progress in the Weed Control District noting a strong late-season finish. Early spring weed growth was rapid but farmers responded with decisive control, resulting in an unusually clean crop and improvements on previously neglected farms.
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Claude Bomford
Threshers Reunion Preserves Saskatchewan Manitoba’s Steam Era
The Manitoba Provincial Museum at Austin leads a regional revival of farm machinery heritage. Don Carruthers and supporters built the collection to save relics from the steam engine era. The seventh Threshers Reunion in 1961 drew over 6 000 on the final day and 15 000 across four days with parades, power displays, and contests such as bag and sheaf tying.
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Canada
United States
Manitoba
Austin
Don Carruthers
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Manitoba Provincial Museum
Thomas Carruthers
Don
Austin Museum
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Road Safety Warning Urges Drivers to Stay Right Side
The Canadian Highway Safety Council urges motorists to avoid crossing centre lines and to yield when necessary to prevent head on collisions. Stay on your side and consider pulling off the road if needed. don’t be a bully, you can win.
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