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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 02, 1955
Page
4
Hamiota Hospital reports Mr H Smith has improved and is at home recovering. The notice notes his discharge and ongoing recuperation following medical care.
Tom Decker’s team defeated Oak River 13 to 1 on Tuesday at Oak River. They then lost 4 to 2 on Thursday at Crandall, and closed with an 8 to 0 win Saturday at Hamiota.
Fire destroyed the Oak River garage after Ted Bridgeman lost his business in the blaze last night. Two gas bowsers survived as Hamiota and Rivers fire units attended along with aid from Shoal Lake. an early reviser is expected for Oak River fire protection. Edgar Vickery also lost his trailer home on Bridgeman’s lot. insurance status unknown.
After a discussion the plan for one year was adopted and copies of the Upper Room placed in each home. Board of Stewards elected J McPhaden F Paddock Mrs A Hume and G H Thompson. Votes of appreciation extended to organist Mr Julian choir leader Mrs S Henry and Rev Friebert for services and parsonage improvements and garage rebuilding assistance.
On Thursday January 27 reports covered the Church WA WMS and Sunday School by Rev Maxwell. Mrs Boyd Leif was appointed choir leader and lunch was served by Mrs R V and Mrs Lloyd McConnell. The south WI group cleared 25.15 at a Social Evening last Friday. Prize cards awarded: Ladies High Mrs Pavlor Consolation Mrs Led Mens High Mr Boyd Leif Consolation Mr Rene LePine.
Funeral services were held in Theodore Saskatchewan for Fenton Cuthbert Brown born July 30 1891 in Viola Dale son of the late Mr and Mrs W H Brown He served overseas in World War II He leaves three sisters Mrs R Hyndman McConnell Mrs L Ringrose Hamilton Ont and Mrs K Palmer Arcola Sask and two brothers Clyde Theodore and Carl McConnell A brother was killed in action in World War I
Mr and Mrs J Milne of Hubard Sask visited at the home of their daughter in law Mrs R McFeely. The Oakner Sewing Club hosts a Valentine Tea February 16 at 2 30 pm in the School Auditorium inviting all ladies and girls sewing club supporters. The school notes German measles as an unpleasant visitor with Lor rane Gray and Lois Brown ill at home. A Rivers High School Bonspiel featured Wilf Brown Bruce Golien Marion Routledge and Dorothy Bates on a winning rink. Films shown Wednesday morning were enjoyed by all students.
Calgary visitors Mr and Mrs Herb Delgarno and family were in Oak River last week. The McLennan rink won a prize at the Brandon Ladies Bonspiel and was named the best dressed rink in the event.
United Church Oak River held its annual congregational meeting January 27 with Rev. A Friebert presiding. The session reported six baptisms one marriage two communion services and five burials. Financials showed a 2547.18 bank balance with related funds and groups reporting profitable years and varied contributions.
The club urges finishing the first draw before February 9 with all games recorded as wins or losses. A new draw will be displayed after that date. Season fees are seven dollars. spares cost thirty five cents per game and should be paid to the ship or the Secretary-Treasurer Doreen Fraser.
Mr Charles Buck of Eber spent the past weekend with Mr Les Milne. Mr Keith Bridge of Winnipeg stayed at his home with Mr Francis Hawkins and Mr Gerald Reid. Mrs Reid and Miss Marjorie Reid visited Brandon briefly. Mr and Mrs Rothwell were visitors at Mr and Mrs Elgin McConnell’s home. The annual church meeting was held at their residence.
A group including Wailey Roledee Ant Sernyk Lerteve Scot and Jon Satterth took part in the Haemiota spiel last Friday and Saturday and brought home a prize while reporting good times. A separate Telephone Whitt social at the homes of committee members raised 98 dollars in proceeds. The community extends sympathy to the Brown and Hyndman families. A variety concert and dance is planned at McConnell on February 11 sponsored by the Wl.
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