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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1957
Page
4
The Christmas Concert will be held in the church on Friday December 20. Mrs Preston visited last week at the home of Mr and Mrs L Shayman. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs Elgin McConnell on the death of her mother.
Oakner The Oaknerva girls held a tea and bazaar on November 22 raising about 72 dollars. They thank the Women’s Auxiliary for a donation and all helpers who contributed to a successful event. Mr and Mrs J Young left this week to stay with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs D Dickie at Brandon.
Chumah Ladies Club met December 5 at Mrs. Jack Butler’s home with seventeen members and one guest. Worship was led by Mrs. Elmer Houck with a gift exchange and lunch. Officers for 1958 include Mrs. Herb Smith and Mrs. Margaret Kirk. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Amy on their Silver Wedding Anniversary December 10 1957.
Luella Agnes Wiltsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Ma W Wiltsey married John Joseph Blair son of Mr and Mrs R J Blair Crandall Rev Frame officiated The bride wore ivory satin with lace veil and carried roses The groom’s nephew Ronald Espey was best man A reception followed at the church with fifty guests The couple will reside in Rivers and honeymooned in Winnipeg Gifts came from Crandall Cardale Winnipeg Macgregor Brandon Rapid City Chumah and Decker
A wedding at Rivers United Church united Blair and Wiltsey in a simple ceremony. The couple exchanged vows in a modest service attended by family and friends.
Sunday December 22 lists afternoon programs from This Is the Life at 2:00 to CBC National News at 12:00. The page also covers December 28 to 15 with daily shows including CKX News Weather Views Sports Scope and classic programs like Lassie Father Knows Best and The Ed Sullivan Show.
Dan Levenick reports a key meeting of the Boards of Directors addressing plans for a new agency building. Discussed were staff confidentiality needs, potential new housing, and recruiting social workers including an applicant from England. Also noted were the Hamiota Sale and Concert results and support from Oak River and Cardale Districts.
A Christmas season wedding is noted with servants and Mlle Ida McConnell and others listed among those present. The bride wore a white dress with pink and white carnation corsage. The couple will reside in the Hamiota district.
Shirley Ethel Cochran and Ian Alexander Lobban wed at Lavinia United Church on November 16 with Rev. Walmsley officiating. Bridesmaids Phyllis Park and Donalene Cochran led a formal ceremony as family and friends attended a reception in the church basement.
A compact nostalgic verse recounts St. Nicholas delivering toys, filling stockings, and blessing a household with Christmas cheer. The narrator describes reindeer, a soot-covered Santa, and a warm farewell wishing all a happy Christmas and good night.
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