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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1966
Page
3
Hamiota and Miniota municipalities report livestock movements advancing to Brandon and Winnipeg. Freight services return to farmers, targeting quicker market access and improved farm logistics amid regional transport updates.
District Happenings notes Mr. Bob McConnell remains a patient at Hamiota Hospital after an operation. Miss Bev McConnell of Brandon and Mr. Wayne McConnell of Winnipeg spent the weekend at home. Sunday December 1 is White Gift Sunday inviting gifts of toys money or clothing.
Oakner will replace Sunday church with a Christmas Eve service at 7 pm. A funeral for Mrs. Walter Smythe was held in Oak River last Friday. The Oakner School plans a December 22 Christmas concert as students and teachers prepare with high excitement. Football results show the eleven and under team beating Isabella 9-1 last Saturday. Curling activity begins with eight rinks on Monday. women teams soon. Community rink officers for 1966-67 named with president Ray Lints and board members.
Mr and Mrs Wes Morgan moved to Hamiota on Saturday and the community sent best wishes. Mr and Mrs Don Cameron of Brandon spent the weekend at Brandon’s home. Mr and Mrs Milt Mansell visited Regina recently for a few days.
Mrs W F Hall leaves for Toronto to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack West and grandson over Christmas. Congratulations to Jack West and Sharon Hall on the adoption of William Chawlyne. Mrs Doug Johnstone is a patient in Hamiota Hospital after surgery. Kathy Preston, daughter of Elgin and Mrs Preston, sustained a serious eye injury while skating last Friday.
Mothers were entertained at the fourth meeting of the 4H Home Economics Club on Thursday December 1 at the Elementary School. Vicki Thompson presided as members recited the 4 H pledge and motto, sang O Canada, and heard a sewing question and answer.
Oak River Collegiate staff and student body hosted about 70 parents and friends at a Friday evening party. Maureen McPhaden spoke of her North Bay Ontario trip for Centennial Student Exchange. Mr Hammond outlined new courses and evaluation procedures. Whist scores topped by Mrs Espey and Mr Howard Paddock. Mr Orville Davidson had the low. Lunch served by the student body.
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