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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1950
Page
3
The Kamiota Echo lists subscription prices of $2.00 per year in advance and $2.50 for the United States. Published by C. W. Venables & Son with a date of August 23, 1950.
RCMP staff photographer Constable Decker Van Norman of Decker Manitoba leaves Swift Current after 15 months for Pond Inlet 2000 miles north of Churchill. He will study law for three years at the northern post and helped organize the Swift Current Camera Club.
During the meeting Mrs Will Brown presided as president and a committee to arrange a cairn for the former Orrwold church site was chosen. Members include Mrs W Brown Mrs L Young Mrs A E Doherty Mrs T W Bailey Mrs E W Alexander and Mrs F W Decker.
Lavinia Mrs Millan Jr is visiting her sister Mrs Rockley of Decker. Mrs Symington of Brandon also noted in the visit report.
Local community hosted a farewell for Mr and Mrs Whyte with dancing and Auld Lang Syne. Lavinia School resumes August 29. W I Society plans a dance August 25 with Lavinia Orchestra and 60 cent admission including lunch.
The August W M S and WA meeting at Mrs J Killoh's drew a fair crowd with members assisting in worship. A September 6 meeting at Mary Browns will discuss a fowl supper. Neighbors bid farewell to Pollocks who moved to Kindersley Sask. Baby Band picnic at the school grounds on Aug 17 hosted 34 children 15 mothers 5 visitors with gifts for graduates Cheryl McDougall Sharon Richardson Lynne Robinson Fay Pollock Garnet Hyndman Bertie Newton.
The death of Mrs. James Anderson occurred at her Oakner home on Sunday August 13 1950 after a lingering illness. Isabella Strachan born in Stratford Ontario 73 years ago came to the district as a child and married James Anderson. Funeral service held in Scotia church Tuesday August 15 1950 with Rev. Graham officiating and interment at Scotia cemetery.
Miss Louise Thornton of Winnipeg visits relatives in the district. Mrs. W R Kirk joins Mr and Mrs Ed Currah of Strathclair and Mr and Mrs W Colbeck to Neche North Dakota for the funeral of Mr W J Glenn. Miss Irvine of Winnipeg visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Butier.
Two sons and four sons-in-law served as pallbearers while nephews Jack Anderson and Arnold Gray acted as ushers. Mr and Mrs W D Rivers visited relatives near Prince Albert Sask. A get acquainted reception by the Smith clan from Beulah Arrow River Decker Chumah Hamiota Oakner Pope and others totaling about 70 with friends at Vance Stewarts Hamiota. Miss Bruce from Scotland tours Canada with Aberdeen visitors enjoyed meals outdoor games and photos.
In loving memory of Mrs. A McPhaden who died August 25 1948. Fondly remembered by husband and family.
A memorial service under the Canadian Legion Woodworth Branch No 118 will be held Sunday August 27 at 2 p.m. in Lenore Church. Rev Ireland will deliver the address.
HOGS and BEEF CLUB awards listed by breeder and animal type. Sow, 1 year old winners include W J Pollock and P Hedley & Sons. best sow and boar and calf titles noted. Shorthorns and related cattle classes prize recipients listed with multiple exhibitors. Continued next week.
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