Hamiota Fair Highlights Beef Shows And Entries
The 6th annual Hamiota Fair drew about two thousand visitors with strong exhibitor turnout and gains across most sections. Regional Beef Cattle Shows dominated with Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus classes and multiple champions named, while Hereford, light horses, swine, sheep and poultry also received top prizes. A new display building is planned for this fall and organizers aim to start 1962 preparations immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
C. H. Whitney
Mineter of Mines and Natural Resources
Hamiota Ctizen
Seciety
Arnold Grey
Thes Justifies
Shorthorn
Aberdeen Angus
Geo. Wright and Son
McConnell
WR. Falloon
Fowarren
John H. McKee
Neepawa
McKee
Reyal Bank
Birdtail River School Board meets at Shoal Lake July 26 1961
Board trustees Fulton Selby Stimpsap Gamey Reynolds Fraser and Hunter present. Minutes from July 18 approved. Correspondence on Harmot School site survey Tenders for Insurance and Supplies. Expenditure No 7 61 approved except crate desks forward to Brunswick. J W Pratt to apply for RPA title to Hamiota site. Plan M Birtle improvement area water sewage facilities. Indian pupils Kenton High School 1961 62 with tuition $20 monthly paid by Indian Affairs. Statements in triplicate for tuition due Dec 31 Mar 31 Jun 30. Agreement renews yearly with Canad ana Brittanica purchases. Local Insurance tender info invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Fulton
Selby
Stimpsap
Gamey
Reynolds
Fraser
Hunter
Harmot
Manitoba Hydro
J. W. Pratt
Brunswick
J. W Pratt
Hamiota
Birtle
Board of Trustees
Kenton High School
Indian Affairs Branch
Butler Family Reunion Brings 94 Attendees at Hamiota Grounds
The Butler family picnic at Hamiota Agricultural Grounds on July 30 drew 94 guests led by oldest attendee George Bull aged 80 and youngest Debora Hawkins three months. Kenora visitors, crafts, races, tug of war, gardens, and a post luncheon business meeting set annual reunions with Ed Sparrow as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Hamiota
George Bull
Debora Hawkins
Don Hawkins
Lavinia
Rose McBain
Ken Tooney
Kenora
Ontario
Jean McBain
Beryl
Allan Asselstine
Rene Lepine
Bill Thompson
McConnell
Ed Sparrow
Forrest
Dot Lepine
Andy McBain
Ethel Robertson
George Smith
Harmota
Erickson
Souris
Carberry
Brandon
Coulter
Oak River
Riding Mountain
Melita
Langerburg
Saskatchewan
J R Fraser Honored At 100th Birthday Celebration
J R Fraser the first resident to reach 100 years in Blanshard RM was feted July 24 at Oak River Memorial Rink. Dinner for 105 guests hosted by daughters and granddaughters featured toasts by C C Jamieson and a Scots theme with a three tier cake. Telegrams from dignitaries were read and members of local and area organizations sent greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Fraser
Blanshard
Oak River
Man
Fraser
M. Hopley
Lenore
F Duke of
Harmsworth
Greyes Win Rose Bowl in Hamiota Home Beautification
Mr and Mrs William Grey received the Hamiota Women s Institute Rose Bowl for the 1961 Home Beautification Contest judged July 27 by D A Brown of Brand on formerly of Brandon Experimental Farm. Top finishers included Mr and Mrs E A Dixon and Mr and Mrs Max McConnell. Other contestants included Mr and Mrs Charlie Shear down Mr and Mrs R O Fraser and several more. In the Vegetable Garden Competition Harry Zuk and Jim Scorgie tied for first and John McGhee placed third with others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grey
Hamiota Women's Institute
D. A. Brown
Brandon
Brandon Experimental Farm
E A. Dixon
Max McConnell
Jim Georgie
Fred Wyatt
Charlie Sheardown
R. O. Fraser
Wilfred Johnston
Thos Grey
F. Hodge
Ww. B. Strachan
Harry Bailey
Len Budd
Harry Zuk
Jim Scorgie’s
John McGhee
Richardson Clan Holds Reunion at Brandon Exhibition Grounds
A Richardson family reunion occurred Sunday July 30 at Brandon Exhibition Grounds. Forty three attended a picnic after enjoying a paddling pool and sand pile while a small baseball game entertained the group. Several households across Ontario Saskatchewan Manitoba attended including Mr and Mrs J C Richardson of McConnell and Mr and Mrs Murray Richardson Virden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Exhibition Grounds
Brandon
Mauch
F. M. Richardson
Lehr Seber
Ontario
M. R Moir
Odette
Saskatchewan
Ron Rice
Souris
W. Henderson
David
R. C. Richardson
Lynda Jack
Myrna
Cardale
Jack Soger
Floyd Soger
Debbie
Penny
Griswold
Harold Hargreaves
Shoa Lake
Murray Richardson
Les
Mark
Dean
Virden
Boyd Lief
Ken
Kev
Jan
Lavinia
J. C. Richardson
McConnell
Henderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oscar Hamberg
Beulah
James Daniel
Dave Kern
Kenton
John Rankin Oakner
Norman Brown
G. Kill H
Hammota
Norman Hodson
Alwyn Colter
Silverton
J. W. Niessen
Pierson
Niessen
Hodson’s
Royal Bank
Beaton Brothers
Elphinstone
A. B. Anderson
Bill Madsen
Decker
Jack Morcum
A. E. Arnold
Bruce Parker
T. W Kristolovich
Clarence Martin
Strathclair
Calvin Underhill
Moline
Wallace Cowell
Clarence Strain
W. E. Smith
Rapid City
Harvey Nichel Solsgirth
Ian Fenty
Kyler Drake
Oakner
Lorraine Jackson
Alvin Lowe
Bradwardine
Leonard Bradley
Newdale
Ken Bridegman
J. E. Hudson
Oswald Biaich
Miniota
W J. Pollock
Don Pollock
H. E. Baldrow
W. R. Holland
Oak Lake
E. W. McConnell
Mauriece Clegg
Rocanville
R. R. Bennett
Deloraine
Alston Moffat
Bob Thompson
Hayfield
W. L. Jackson
Harry Andrew
D. D. McMillan
Minnedosa
Len Hetherington
Shoal] Lake
A. C. Edmundson
Lorne Bertram
G. W. Kennedy
T. H. Dillon
Ken Morton
Ross Abel
G. W Kennedy
Harvey Pangman McConnell
J. Horcum
Wm. Grey
Minnedos
Simpson Sears
Fleishman’s Yeast
Harold Spencer
Hamiota Canada Packers
Garry Cochrane
Robin Hood
E. P. Houck
Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Co
Murd Wiltsey
Birdtail River School Division
Legar
T.A
Trus Fund
Oper
A H. Black
United Church
Sourisford
Elva
Manitoba
Silverdais
Redvers
F. J. Coombs
MR. and
Mrs. W. Grey
Rose
Richardson Clan
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