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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1960
Page
5
The article recalls early farming with animal power and contrasts it with modern methods. It notes primitive plowing relied on animal strength until humans learned to harness efficient energy sources. It mentions Canadian farmers now rely on petroleum power and oil supplies, with tractor gasoline prices trending downward over the past decade.
Mrs Doug Johnstone travelled to Winnipeg on Sunday to be with her husband, who is a patient in Deer Lodge Hospital. He underwent surgery Monday morning as the community notes the updated status. The annual Baby Band party occurred Monday afternoon led by Mrs H Lints and Mrs Bob Brooks, with carols and a Santa visit.
Mr Harry Thompson reported the sum of 51250 was raised for the Children's Aid. The canvass by the Children's Aid driven by Blanshard was noted. Mr O W Congdon attended the Secretary Treasurers convention in Brandon last week.
The Milton Band and Mission Band met at the church with 99 members and one visitor present. Mrs H Skinner opened the meeting and Mrs W Hutchings presented the story. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday December 14.
At the LaAies Curling Club annual meeting Mrs ION Macautey was elected President and Mrs J Paddock served as Secretary. Mrs D Simms became Treasurer with a committee including Mrs R Westbrook and Merc. Stimens.
At a recent meeting of the Oak River Curling Club Ed Shamrey was elected president. Ted Coulson named 1st Vice President IW Hageerty. A J Hume appointed 2nd Vice President and Secretary Treasurer. Executive includes D Bridgeman W White F I Gin z J Paxton and S Thompson.
The Afternoon Auxiliary met at the United Church with nine visitors and eleven members. Minutes and nominating committee report were read. The supply secretary requested mittens before Christmas. Carols were sung and a social visit followed. Boxes were sent to shut-ins and bachelors. The January meeting will be at Mrs. W. White’s home.
The CGLT held a vesper service in church on Monday December 5 with a business meeting deciding to organize 99 carolings and Christmas boxes for seniors on December 22. White Gift Sunday involved a Sunday School program on December 10 with gifts placed under the tree and offerings collected. Isabel Hare played piano with Carol English Jerry Paddock and Brian White on violins. The choir performed Bring a Torch and Teannette Isabella. A junior reading and a Christmas pageant concluded the observance.
Eunice Marion Hopley, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Hopley of Oak River, married Wesley at Mary's Church Brandon on Friday December 9 at 7 o clock. The ceremony united the Hopley family in a formal church setting with local attendance and spread of congratulations planned for the couple.
Momague Sherris and Rev H A Jerry Cooper officiated a marriage in Minne-sjosa with Sherris wearing a full length Empire gown of Pewu.de Sele and French lace. R Evans served as matron of honor Frances Moir was bridesmaid. Reception at Elks Hall Brandon. Couple to reside in Minnedosa after a wedding trip.
Charles Ormand Hyndman 84 of Oak River Manitoba died December 8 after a short illness in Hamiota Hospital. Born in Yville Ontario he moved to Manitoba at 23 and farmed in Oak River district for over forty years retiring in 1943. He served on Cardale School Board Marland Church Board Blanshard Municipality Council 1931 1943 and is survived by four daughters two sons five grandchildren three sisters and one brother. Funeral in Oak River United Church December 12 officiated by Rev A Friebert with burial in the local cemetery. Pallbearers named.
The notice states a portion of a $926,000 grant is designated for specific projects. Details are scarce but the release confirms the grant’s existence and intent to fund unnamed programs. Further information is forthcoming from the issuing agency.
Hon George Johnston, Manitoba Minister of Health, announced a federal provincial grant of 920005 for a five storey service wing at Winnipeg General Hospital. The first payment of 230007 will fund half the project with work starting December 1959 to add a central kitchen and largest cafeteria in the city.
Egerton Bernard Bullock 84 died December 8 in Assiniboine Hospital. Rev H Harland officiated the December 13 service at Cardale United Church with burial in Marney Cemetery. Pallbearers included T Gibbons and Gordon Elliott. he is survived by four children and thirteen grandchildren. born 1876 in Lakefield Ontario, he moved to Brandon then Cardale, married Mary Anne Scarlett in 1909, predeceased by wife in 1949.
A dense listing of CKX-TV programming across Sunday to Wednesday including news segments CBC News Channel 5 and Weatherviews with many classics. Notable items feature The Verdict Is Yours Junior Roundup Perry Mason Gunsmoke Twilight Zone and Night Final blocks along with sports and variety shows.
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