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Newspaper

Hamiota Echo

Location

Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 15, 1956

Page

4

Local Sports Win Highlight and Tea Socials in Hamiota

Harvey Duncan earned the win for Newdale in a 7 to 1 victory over McConnell at the Newdale sports center. Mrs Strickland, Mrs W K Fraser and Mrs J D Caldwell hosted an afternoon tea on August 8 at Mrs Strickland's home for Ed Wray of Vancouver B C visiting locally with her husband.

Harvey Duncat Newdale Newdale Sports Certh McConnell Harvey Strickland W. K. Fraser J. D. Caldwell Hamiota WK. Fraser N. A. Curlll Ed Wray Vancouver B.C K. Fraser

Strachan Welcomes New Mrs Johnson In Manitoba Wedding

Flossie Amelia McConnell, second daughter of E. W. McConnell and the late Mrs. McConnell of Hamiota Manitoba, married Dan M. Johnson on August 4 1956 with Rev Ten Moffatt officiating. The bride wore beige wool and left for Winnipeg en route to Lambeth Ontario with her husband after a buffet lunch.

T. J. Strachan Flossie Amelia E. W. McConnell McConnell Hamiota Manitoba Dan M. Johnson Ten. Moffatt Winnipeg Lambeth Ontario

THAT COAT OF TAN

Sunburn results from overexposure to sun and can cause redness and discomfort. Avoid bathing in the hottest part of the day and use a reliable suntan oil or cream. Seek medical help if severe sunburn or nausea occurs.

Conservatives Reorganize In Hamiota Constituency

At a well attended meeting of the Provincial Conservative Association for Hamiota held in the Oak River rink the following executive was appointed Pres J W Hughes Crandall Vice Pres Mrs M R McConnell Hamiota Sec Treas W J McBain Hamiota George Hepworth Menzies with officers named for local leadership.

Conservative Association For the ‘Onstituency of Hamiota Oak River J- W. Hughes Crandall M. R. McConnell W. J. McBain Hamiiota George Hepworth Menzies

Meeting Highlights At Winnipeg South Nat Club Evening

Mrs W W Cochrane Hayriat opened the gathering with Mr Gurney Evans M L A Winnipeg South presiding. Mr E P Venables served as chairman for the evening.

Coetrare W. W. Cochrane Hayriat Gurney Evans Winnipeg South E. P. Venables

Visitors and church services planned in Hamiota district

Chumah Mr B Grafton and family of Winnipeg visit the Lewis home. Mrs C Kidd and daughters return from Clear Lake for a week. Revered Garfield Barber will preach at Hamiota United Church next Sunday at 11 00. Rev Kaye a longtime English minister in the Full Gospel Churches will speak at Hamiota Gospel Church next Sunday at 11 45 AM and 730 PM. Everyone is welcome.

B. Grafton Winnipeg S. Lewis C. Kidd Clear Lake Garfield Barber Hamiota United Church Kaye England Manitoba Hamiota Gospel

McConnell School Reopens With New Staff

McConnell School reopens on Tuesday August 28 with teachers W Davison principal Skoghind junior Clarke intermediate and primary. The W I Executive met Friday night at the Hill to plan entertainment for visiting ladies and guest speaker Dr Schultz of Brandon. Sympathies go to the Longmuir family on the death of their father. Mr and Mrs J C Richardson and Mrs H Pollock attended the McCallum Sampson wedding on Saturday August 11. The Richardsons spent the weekend visiting Carole and Mr and Mrs Russell Ivey. Mrs W Davison Dale and Chris spent the weekend in Winnipeg.

W. Davison Miss Skoghind Miss Clarke W.I Hill Dr. Schultz Brandon Longmuir J. C. Richardson H. Pollock McCallum Sampson Richardson’s Carole Russell Ivey

Lavinia School Reopens and Community Notices

Lavinia School re opens on Wednesday August 29 with Principal Mrs Weibe and Primary Miss Lan Kenward of Decker. Local residents visit relatives in Deloraine as Mrs Feasley stays with the Taylors. W A meeting held at the church with seven ladies. Anniversary and Fall Summer events set for October 21 and 23. September WA meeting planned at the church. Mr and Mrs R V McConnell visited Minot.

Lavinia School Mrs Weibe Lan Kenward Decker Shaw Kay Jare Deloreine Feasley R. V. McConnell Minot

Minister Names New Manitoba Local Government Supervisor

William Thomas Jeffery, 56, named general supervisor of Manitoba’s 13 local Government Districts by order in council July 19. Former chief assessor for the districts, he succeeds the late J R McLeod and has long experience in real estate, insurance, and private assessment work. He was born in Dugald and lives in Greater Winnipeg with his wife and four children.

William Thomas Jeffery Manitoba Edmond Prefontaine Jeffrey J R. McLeod Prefontaine Wder-In-Council Powermentervice

Manitoba students attend United Nations seminar anniversary

About 125 students attended the Semiuar marking Manitoba's United Nations anniversary from July 8 to 14. Winners will travel to Ottawa via August 22 for an educational tour, then to New York for six days at International House and a visit to the UN Headquarters. They return to Winnipeg August 31 and will report to local groups on fostering understanding of the UN and its work.

Manitoba Iran Cheeape Arne Ottiws Chaptien 1 ODE Montreal New York International House Nisit United Nations Boaz ‘Hammarskjold New York City Winnipeg United Nation

Jehovah's Witnesses Plan Four Day Training Assembly

Jehovah's Witnesses announce a four day training in Winnipes, with Winnipeg and eight Canadian cities among 40 conventions across Canada, the US, and the British Isles in July and August. Pollock, local spokesman, says the program will strengthen Bible study and practical faith, drawing thousands to the Olympic Rink.

Arrow River Jehovah's Witnesses Winniper Pollock Sposeximan Polloex California British Columbia Quoc Halls of Jehovah's Witnesses Mr. Pollock

Mental retardation definition in child care context

A BAC ward article decries mental retardation as a condition where a child's mental growth lags normal development. The child may be physically healthy but has limited intelligence and requires special care and professional guidance to live as nearly normal as possible. With proper training these children can often become useful members of society and may earn a living.

Drinking Drivers May Lose Permits in Manitoba

The registrar of motor vehicles warns that easing liquor laws for women does not change penalties. First offence for driving while intoxicated or impaired can bring a six month licence loss, or one year if an accident occurs. Second offenders face doubled penalties, and a third offence results in licence loss.

Manitoba Registrar of Motor Ehicles R. B. Baille

High School Students Visit Ottawa and UN Headquarters

Two Manitoba Northwestern Ontario students won trips to Ottawa and the United Nations Headquarters through a seminar essay contest. Marilyn Brander and Barrie C. McDonald, both sixteen, were recognized for their work on the theme The United Nations Is Not Some.

Ottawa New York United Nations Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Marilyn Brander Dauphin Collegiate Barrie C. McDonald Roland High School

Drunken driving penalties tighten under new spring law

In a cir cus debate, the speaker notes the new license exemptions were trimmed from nine to six with special class limits, demanding no exemptions. The stricter measure, passed by the legislature in spring, took effect April 22. Bailie reports 185 drivers have lost their licenses for six months for drunk driving, and warns insurance may rise 20 to 100 percent upon reentry to the road.

Bailie Bailie ‘Ald

Fire safety guidance for trapped upstairs occupants

In a case of fire, trapped upstairs should keep the door tightly closed if flames are near. Do not open the door when hot. Pack the gap with a rug to prevent creeping flames, douse the mat and door with water if possible, then open the window only to attract help. Jumping is advised only if no other help is available.

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