The Hamiota Echo Publisher and Proprietor
The Hamiota Echo article notes F. S. Venables as publisher and proprietor, highlighting his control of the local newspaper operations in Hamiota and his leadership role within the paper’s management.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1957
Page
4
The Hamiota Echo article notes F. S. Venables as publisher and proprietor, highlighting his control of the local newspaper operations in Hamiota and his leadership role within the paper’s management.
The Hamiota Branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society met August 12 at the Pentecostal Chapel led by Rev. Giesbrecht and Rev. Hubbard. A film on the Korean Bible was shown, Barry Strickland operating the projector. Treasurer E. R. Dixon reported 1956 contributions total 413.25 with a new executive elected to lead the coming year.
Oakner School will re open for the fall term on Tuesday August 2. Miss Shirley Fleming of Winnipeg is holidaying for two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Ivan Flemming. Mrs Roy Johnston and family Port Arthur spent a couple of weeks with the former's parents Mr and Mrs W Smythe. Lyle Burt of Oak River spent a few days with his cousin Jimmy Anderson. Mrs Harvey Fleming and family of Winnipeg spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs S Fleming. Mr and Mrs Carmen Bird and Barbara of Winnipeg were visitors this week at the C M Anderson home. Mr and Mrs R Hunter of Atikokan Ontario spent a few days at the home of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs H Knight. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Anderson are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter born Tuesday August 20 1957. Illinois Brown feted.
CKX-TV list shows daily and weekend programs including The Ed and Ross Show, The Lone Ranger, Western Playhouse, CKX-TV News, Weather Views, Sport Scope, Summertime, Dinner with the Stars, Highway Patrol, Meet McGraw, Climax, Wrestling, CBC National News, and various feature films and variety shows across Thursday to Sunday. The roster includes sports, comedy, dramas, news, and children's programs with nightly screenings and time slots.
On Friday afternoon August 16 Miss Lilian Brown bride elect of August 24 was feted in Rankin. Corsages were pinned on the bride and her mother as they were escorted to decorated chairs by Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Westwood. Mrs. C. P. Brown read an address and Lillian thanked guests after gifts were exchanged. A luncheon followed.
Mrs Bacon of Toronto and Mr and Mrs C Carruthers with family visited the Browns and Sharps in the region. Mrs Garez of Deloraine visited the Knights while Mr and Mrs Nicol of Winnipeg called on the Knights.
Mrs Jessie Morison of Neepawa visited the J Morison home and attended the wedding of her granddaughter Denise Morison Crandall on Saturday August 10. Weekend guests at the Godlien residence included Eldie Smith Janice and George Regina Mr M Godlien and Laverne Kalliher Mr and Mrs Stuart Smith Port Arthur Ontario.
Edwena Morison and Leroy Amy wed in Crandall United Church on August 10 at 2 30 pm with Rev Friebert officiating. Bridal attire featured a nylon point gown with a pearl necklace and coral Pinocchio roses. Attendants included sister Sharlene Morison and bridesmaids Marlene Amy and Glenyce Currie in pastel aqua gowns. Best man Clare Pangman and ushers Neil Amy and David Hay attended.
The couple left the church for the hall led by Stuart Hay of Dundee land. Mrs Hemphill of Hamiota gave the blessing and Mr Alex Hay proposed the toast to the bride. After a honeymoon they will live at 34th Street Brandon. The bride wore a navy dress with white accessories, accented by Pinocchio roses.
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