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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1947
Page
6
Miss May Ewing of Toronto Ontario spent a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E Colbeck. Miss Joyce Strachan of Creston also visited in the area.
B C spends a month’s holiday at home while Mr and Mrs A J Gray of Winnipeg holiday at their homes. Mrs Jack Holland of Minneapolis visits the Strachan and Angus households. Pearl Richardson RN Brandon visits Joyce Strachan. Maureen and Bruce Godlin of Kelliher holiday with grandmother Mrs James Smith. A social honors Mr and Mrs Clarence Colbeck on their recent marriage with gifts and a warm welcome by Edwin Colbeck. Jessie Hitchcock Brandon visits C Ross. Jack Sands Pine Falls visits J McGhee. Padfield Fairfield Man visits daughter and son-in-law J Lobban.
A reader from Hamiota Manitoba complains that farmers take pride in roadside upkeep and asks the party responsible for dumping a box of rubbish and bones on a road allowance east of town to remove it to the Nuisance Grounds by week’s end to avoid further publicity. The letter is addressed to the Hamiota Echo editor and signed ONE FOR NEATNESS.
Miss Rena Ferris is spending a three week vacation at her home. Miss Evelyn Houck attended the Sunday School Camp at Clear Lake for a week. We are pleased to report that the exterior of the Church has received a new coat of paint.
William Irwin McLaughlin died at his parents home in Hamiota on August 7 1947 after a brief illness. Born March 6 1915 he lived most of his life in the village and attended Hamiota Public School. He leaves his parents a sister Mary and recalls brother George who died in a Tokyo prison camp in 1943. He was a past member of the Orange Lodge. Funeral was held August 8 1947 at Hamiota United Church with Rev H Oldfield officiating. pallbearers were Jack Combs Wilfred McIntosh Jimmie Anderson Wilmot Roy and Cliff Kirk. Interment followed at Hamiota Cemetery.
Manitoba Health Minister reports 125 polio cases to date with 39 in Greater Winnipeg and 20 in rural areas. Of 59 cases with ages listed, 12 are 5 to 14, 7 under 5, and 10 over 14. 2 deaths have occurred, both aged 14. Only 3 of 54 with detailed data show paralysis, with most cases mild. Officials urge calm and medical alert for fever, rapid pulse, stiff neck, or upset stomach.
Christina Peace Clarke daughter of Mr. J Clarke and the late Mrs Clarke of Oakner married Joseph Ernest Goldstone son of Mr. and Mrs A E Goldstone of Brandon in a double ring ceremony at St Pauls church with Rev W J Spence officiating. The bride wore white satin with nylon, lilies and three strand pearls. sister Joyce Clarke was bridesmaid. The groom was attended by Stewart Goldstone and ushers Orvil Steeden and Lester Shott. A reception followed at the Y W C A and the couple left for Winnipeg and Kenora in cocoa brown gabardine.
Public health notice promotes the pamphlet Care of the Feet from Manitoba Health and Public Welfare. It explains foot diversity, misconceptions, functions, exercise, massage, footwear, and neglect penalties, with distribution through provincial departments and the publisher National Health and Welfare. It invites readers to write Health and Welfare Education in Winnipeg for copies.
Sealed tenders will be received for conveyance of children on routes A through J for the school year 1947 1918. Tenders close Saturday August 23 at pm. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Plans of routes and contract details available at the Secretary’s Office. I P Strickland Secretary Treasurer.
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