Sportsman's Dinner Honors Three Local Teams
Nearly 200 attendees filled Chumah Hall for a Sportsman's Dinner organized by the Hamiota Lions Club. Ab Richardson and Jake Milford missed the head table due to sickness, Hank Stothard failed to notify organizers, and Jack Matheson remained missing. Don Sumner Lou Hill Laurie Artiss and Earl Dawson served as speakers with remarks on local baseball culture. Individual trophies were presented to honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chumah Hall
Hamiota Lion’s Club
Ab. Richardson
Jake Milford
Hank Stothard
Jack Matheson
Don Sumner
Lou Hill
Laurie Artiss
Earl Dawson
Laurie
Winnipeg
Brandon
Matheson
Holidays Declared Two Week Christmas Break for Manitoba Schools
Hon Stewart E McLean announces December 23 as a school holiday under the Public Schools Act. Christmas holidays run from December 20. districts may close December 23 and January 3 without affecting grants, maintaining 200 school days in 1964. Local boards decide on January 3 closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart E. McLean
Q.C
Manitoba
McLean
Hamiota W.I. December Meeting Recap
The December 3 Hamiota W I meeting drew 17 members and guests. Treasurer Mrs Dixon reported 440.24 in the General Fund and 1268.35 on hand in total receipts. A 25 gift to the Myrtle Rose Scholarship fund was approved for training Indian and Eskimo girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Myrtle Rose
Ten Years Service Recognized at Hamiota District Hospital
Mrs. S. S. Stewart formerly of Lavinia Manitoba joined the staff in August 1963. At the annual Christmas party Mr. G. E. Thompson, Chairman of the Board, presented her with a three piece Pen and Pencil set for ten years faithful service. Best wishes were expressed by all in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Stewart
Lavinia
Manitoba
Hamiota District Hospital No. 7A
G. E. Thompson
Stewart
Manitoba farmers urged to avoid foliar fertilizer use
M Deveson Ag Rep warns Manitoba farmers against foliar and seed treatment liquid fertilizers. University soils experts say no yield gains from foliar feeding. advise comparing cost per pound of nutrients with granulated options. Guidance directs reviewing firm literature before purchase and contacting the office for more information. Local exhibitors at the Royal Winter Fair praised. Western Manitoba agricultural district highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Soils Department
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Ontario Agricultural College
United States
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Wilkinson, Cochrane
Jack Wright
Wm. McDougall
John Peters
Gordon Elliott
Brown Brothers
Madsens
Local hockey and curling notes mix with weekend games
The piece blends hockey chatter from Leafs versus Chicago and school leagues with curling results in Crandall ladies events. It notes Decker joining Hamiota in the Southwest Hockey League and Boissevain set for a home game December 16. Deer hunting reports remain favorable while critics target coverage.
Plan B delays speaking date to Hamiota notes weather and flats
Winnipeg letter from Jack Caldwell Jr describes missing a Monday trip to Hamiota due to a delayed train and a flat tire with a spare at a Fort Street gas station. He recalls an on road incident, postpones the engagement, and asks if the invitation still stands while hoping to see the Caldwell and Fraser curlers at the bonspiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Brandon
Artiss
Broadway
Highway 1
Portage
Fort and
Graham
Austin
Manitoba
Jack
Ralph Clark
Ross Fraser
Frank McKinnon
Caldwell’s
Fraser Rink
Church Elders Defined In General Council Report
A special committee clarifies terms in church law on admitting elders and ministers. The report distinguishes set apart ordain admit and install as non repeating acts and explains who becomes an elder or a member of Session within the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive of
General Council
Hamiota Elementary Plans Christmas Concert
Hamiota Elementary School will host its Annual Christmas Concert in the Auditorium on December 19 1963 starting at 7 30 p m sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Elementary School
Southwest Hockey League reorganizes with new teams listed
The Southwest Hockey League announces teams Waskada Goodlands Comets Boissevain Border Kings Brandon College Caps Brandon Junior B Souris Elks Pierson Bruins Foxwarren and Decker. Season runs December 9 to January 29 with fourteen games per team and playoffs for the top six. Decker comprises players from Hamiota and Decker. designated Decker for league play and Hamiota for playoffs. Four home games tentatively set at the local arena. first game December 14 at Waskada and first home game December 16 at Hamiota against Boissevain. Prospective players include Elgin Knight Raymond Knight Barry Knight Ted Little Reg Madsen Bob Attwood Wes Scantlebury Frank McKinnon Lynn Card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Hockey
Waskada
Goodlands, Comets
Boissevain Border Kings
Brandon College Caps
Brandon
Hamiota
Miamiota
Boissevain
Elgin Knight
Raymond Knight
Barry Knight
Ted Little
Reg Madsen
Bob Attwood
Wes Scantlebury
Frank McKinnon
Lynn Card
WMFBA Banquet Highlights Regional Farm Leaders and Speakers
The Western Manitoba Farm Business Association marked its third annual banquet at Minnedosa Legion Hall on November 8 with 172 guests. Key figures included Keith Dixon as chair, Mayor J E Taylor, Hon W Weir, Arnold McCutcheon, and Stewart A Searle Jr. who spoke on the Russian Wheat Deal and its broad Canadian impact. Entertainment came from Maurice Taylor and Riddell’s Orchestra, with Legion Auxiliary providing refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Manitoba Farm Business Association
Minnedosa Legion Hall
Keith Dixon
Lavinia
J. E. Taylor
Minnedosa
W. Weir
University of Manitoba
Sol Sinclair
Stewart A. Searle, Jr
A. McCutcheon
K. Dixon
J. Ackerman
Maurice Taylor
Legion Ladies ‘Auxiliary
Riddells Orchestra
Kenton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim Mathison
Harvey Duncan
Wright and Wightman
Lawrence Mathison
Lion’s Club
Lorne Caldwell
St. Vital
Barry Strickland
Hamiota W.I. Meet
Hamiota W.I
Nicholls
T. J. Strachan
Red Cross
Mesdames Randell
Williams
Armstrong
Ruthertone Wallace
Ward
Randell
B. Strachan
M. Deveson
Royal Winter Fair
T.V
Chicago
Leafs
Wheat Kings
Red Wings
Bruins
Hawks
Rangers
Crandall
Robus
Mrs. Wale
Campbell
Eleanor McConnell
Hamiota - Decker Combines
Southwest Hockey League
Decker
Romeo’s
Brandon Sun
Kitney
Dr. Best
Man
Jack Caldwell, Jr
United Church News
SWHL
WMFBA
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