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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1965
Page
3
Mrs. Gary Cochran won the draw for the fruit cake at Routledge's Store. Barry Fraser departed two weeks ago for rehabilitation treatment at a Winnipeg hospital.
The community extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs Godlien and family on the recent death of Mr Godlien's father at Kelleher Saskatchewan.
The Parklub and Milne families from Toronto are hosting relatives for the weekend at Mr. F. Hall. Jack plans to arrive and spend Christmas with the family, continuing a tradition of extended visits in the season.
Oak River residents report Mr and Mrs W A Hutchings entertained in honor of Mrs W G Hopley on Friday night before the Hopleys depart Sunday for a two month West Coast vacation. A White Gift Sunday is planned for December 11 with a program by Sunday School members. Christmas vacation ends December 22 and reopens January 3.
A list of local residents visiting relatives and moving residences. Dennis Anderson from Wa Wa Ontario spends weeks with Wayne Richardson in Porer while his father Bob Antage and others visit Hamiota Hospital. Families from Minneapolis and Brandon visit Selkirk and attend a christening. Local couples travel to Winnipeg and Brandon, with best wishes extended for new homes and activities such as a volleyball tournament.
Lavinia W I met in the Community Room on December 1 with 11 members and 14 visitors. Mrs Taylor welcomed former members and local guests. Mrs Mary Murray joined Mr and Mrs Leask for a Winnipeg trip. The meeting opened with a Christmas song and a gift for the Retarded Children's Association. $12 was sent to the Shoal Lake treasurer.
Lavinia News notes multiple visits over the weekend. Mr Glenn Bridge of Rivers visited his parents Mr and Mrs Mervyn Bridge while Mr and Mrs Arthur Knights visited Pilot Mound. Mr and Mrs Hainsworth of Mountain Side visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs McQuay last Friday.
The program was turned over to the Committee and all enjoyed a entertaining Christmas program prepared by the committee in charge. C Boyd sang Christmas selections and Mrs Goertzen of Oakner spoke on her early life in Russia. A contest and lunch followed, ending a sociable afternoon. Hostesses were Mrs Shayman Mrs McConnell Mrs Ohns and Mrs Stewart.
The Decker C.G.I.F. met last Thursday December 2 with seven mothers attending. A short meeting included a film on UNICEF. An initiation for Ronna Stewart and Beverley Brooks followed by stunts and games. Lunch was served. Taps marked the end.
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