W M C Christmas Meeting at Leona Beamish Home
The W.M.C. Christmas gathering met at Mrs. Leona Beamish’s on December 8 with ten members present. The group began with carols and devotions, discussed prayer, heard five minutes of tape from Calvary Temple via CJRB, and shared scripture. Partners were drawn for 1979, cards exchanged, and gifts were given during a post meeting luncheon.
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Hamiota
W.M.C
Leona Beamish
Calvary Temple
CJRB
Lewis
Leona
Hamiota couple marks 65th wedding anniversary
Lloyd and Eva McConnell of Hamiota celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on December 17. They married in 1913 and farmed north of Hamiota for fifty years before moving to their current home. Neighbors offered best wishes and grandchildren plus great grandchildren joined a family celebration earlier in the year.
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Hamiota
Lloyd McConnell
Lloyd
Eva
Wayne
Barb
Bev
Ross
Bob
Dawn
99th Birthday Celebrated at Park Residents Lounge
John Gunson was honored on his 99th birthday in Hamiota with family tea and a dainty lunch. Four grandchildren led singing of Happy Birthday and For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow as relatives joined in. He has 32 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter. Born December 19, 1879 in England, he emigrated to Canada in 1881 and lived on farms near Beulah and Crandall before retirement.
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Hamiota
John Gunson
Mr. Gunson
John Guson
England
Canada
Tarbolton
Arrowton
Beulah
Annual Christmas Party Held at Hamiota
The Hamiota Ladies Legion Auxiliary held its annual Christmas Party on Friday night December 15. The event began with Bingo and a carol sing along. A draw on two homemade fruit cakes donated by Geneva Thompson awarded to Maurice Francis and Gordon Grey. Amy Harrison won the door prize. A lunch and social closed the evening with Auld Lang Syne.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Ladies Legion Auxiliary
Geneva Thomp
Maurice Francis
Gordon Grey
Amy Harrison
Christmas Pot Luck Party at Mc Connell Centre
About 60 attendees enjoyed a December 16 pot luck supper at the Mc Connell Community Centre. After refreshments, Desmond, Rena, and Dale Little performed recitations while Desronchers and Thompson families performed readings and solos. Santa distributed candy bags to all, and WI ladies thanked guests for food and attendance.
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McConnell
Desmond
Rena
Dale Little
Barry Chappell
Sheila Thompson
Jimmy Breriton
Elenor Thompson
Caroline Dixon
Sharlene Desronchers
W.I
Santa Claus
Outdoor Curling Starts At Hamiota Elementary
The Hamiota Elementary School grades enjoy curling on a half regulation size ice sheet on the playground. Ian Lobban and helpers prepared the rink with lines hacks and circles and real rocks donated by Mr. Thornton last year. Students thank all supporters.
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Hamiota
Ian Lobban
Thornton
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W.M.C. Meet
General Insurance
Portage Mutual Ins
Aliso
Russell Agencies
Miniota
Manitoba
Mrs. Lloyd McConnell
Ellen
Crandall
Grandpa
Eric
Judy Brown
Hamiota Pool
Mac MacDonald
Delmar McBain
Harold and
Gladys Mclaren
Hamiota Echo
Miniota Herald
Woodworth Times
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