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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1963
Page
2
Local notes report a Brandon shopper in a department store seat mishap seen as a small embarrassment for a mother and her two children. Other items recall wartime rationing, a blade package from European travelers, a surprise birthday visit to Dan Cowings, and a lighthearted marriage analogy.
A collage of small town items: Brent Strachan’s bridge joke at kindergarten, hand cleanliness debates, December 1 family milestones, a humorous reference to London Bridge, and a race to light Christmas lights. A lively Lions Club Sportsman Dinner features many local figures, achievements, and praise for the event and contributors.
The J H McConnell Memorial Concert was held in the Hamiota School Auditorium on Friday Dec 6 to raise funds for the Children's Aid Society of Western Manitoba. Emceed by Frank L McKinnon with talent from Brandon Rivers Arrow River Isabella Kenton Virden. Over 2000 needy children benefit annually. the community raises over $1000 each year. followed by an auction sale Saturday led by Lem Shuttleworth.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father William McBain who died December 15 1959. His smiling way and pleasant face are a pleasure to recall. He had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all. Some day we hope to meet him and clasp his hand in better land. Lovingly remembered by wife and family.
Local column notes Mrs C Fidler and daughter visit, Susan of Ottawa travels to Winnipeg for Co op Anderson managers meeting. Sympathies extended to Mrs James Gammack Sr. and family for hospital patient. Winners of the Children's Aid Draw announced and engagement announced for Sylvia Carol Marjorie Cousins to F O Wayne Bailey with wedding planned December 14 1963.
James H. Gradwell offers mechanical filing jointing and setting for hand and circular saws. All types sharpened with work guaranteed. Hamitone Men.
Mr and Mrs J D Quinton announce an At Home event for friends and relatives on Friday December 22 1963 to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with visits from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm.
Mrs. Doris E. Evans of Dun lean's Beauty Shoppe informs patrons the Beau Shoppe will be open all day Wednesday December 18 and will not be open Tuesday evening December 24.
Church services and Sunday school times listed for Hamiota United Church Cardale Strathclair and McConnell paths with ministers Rev R E Clark Rev A McColl Rev H J Harland and junior Sunday school at various times. Services include morning and afternoon sessions and a 7 30 p m service at Strathclair.
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