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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1960
Page
2
Cities have large rinks with high memberships and long waiting lists. Smaller centers invite everyone to join the Club for a few dollars and enjoy privileges. Women are active in curling with their own clubs and playdowns and join outings.
The passage recalls Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s father’s efforts to raise his son with an English-speaking family to blend cultures. It notes a 1784 act honoring George III and ties to the House of Brunswick, highlighting language and allegiance in early Brunswick royalty.
The village notes an annual school meeting held January 13 electing Ron McDonnell as chair and Don Pollock as secretary. Trustees reappointed and new board member Harvey Pollock elected. A Valentine party at the church basement and a card party with cribbage are announced. A 4 H Bonspiel team from McConnell won both games at Deer Creek.
A new shipment of Red Cross wool has arrived for knitting for children aged six to fourteen. Anyone wishing to knit should contact Mrs. John Rankin.
Oarner Local No 357 of the Manitoba Farmers Union held its annual meeting on January 20. Elected were Kyler Drake president John Ward vice president Hugh Lawson and Ivan Fleming executive organization Mary Ward education Dick Bomford legislation Glad Fleming publicity George Hutchings Lou White Iris Law Myrtle Bomford recreation. The executive met January 28 and kept Hugh Lawson as secretary treasurer. Local notices describe visits by Mrs. R Keys of Winnipeg and others and a separate Elders meeting on February 11 1960 to discuss Oakner high school future.
The W A meeting gathered at Mrs Doug Johnstone's home with good attendance. A New Years message and prayer opened the session. Minutes were read and adopted. A kettle and kitchenware purchase for the church basement was proposed by the buying committee. A community church supper was discussed for a later date. Lunch followed and the February meeting was set for Mrs Jack Bailey's home.
The Men's Bonspiel will be held in Decker on February 8 and 9 with entries to be sent to L. Stewart at 4600 Beulah Exchange or phone 309-12. The community extends sympathy to the Walfamily on Mr Wall's passing. Mrs M G Little visited Winnipeg last week. Bir ch River and Johnstone families spent time with relatives in town. Tamiota reference noted.
The Decker United Church annual meeting occurred on Monday January 25 with Rev Dr Parker as chair and R J Sunley as secretary. Reports from departments were presented and Mr J D Quinton thanked for many years of service as secretary.
A cheque from George Mutter pushes Brandon College expansion fund past $500,000 toward its $1,000,000 goal. The campaign started in November with merchants and national firms, though rural Manitoba delays slowed progress. Phase one includes Arts and Library, Science building, new dormitories, and expanded teacher training, with total cost $3,606,000. Provincial grant terms and Canada Council support shape fundraising, while M. C. Holden of Wawanesa Mutual chairs the drive.
A vote of thanks was given to Miss Carol Rivers for organist service with her continued role in Mrs James Kting’s presence as assistant. New officers include Secretary Treasurer J D Quinton and Board of Stewards W F Rivers F Turnbull G Decker L Trenas e H Lints H Hatton. Don Murray and Dwaine Tremaine appointed ushers. Hockey news: Decker beat Brandon last week, Dauphin and Decker had a 6 6 tie, and Decker lost to Notre Dame Hounds from Wilcox. Games were at Oxwarren Hamiota and Dauphin. Congratulations to prize winners at the Randall bonspiel: Decker first in a prize, Harvey Lints and Ellood Lints rink second in the challenge.
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