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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1961
Page
1
Miss Florence Kapeh of Brandon is named Lady Shex for 1961-62 at Hamiota Collegiate. A third year Arts student and former Governor General award recipient, she is highlighted in school announcements.
Harmata Community Credit Union held its annual meeting at Fraternal Hall Hamid January 12. Robert Radeliff chaired the session with record secretary WA Colle. Directors reported 13 meetings in 1960 including two joint with Credit Union and Supervisory Committees. The board proposed a 3 percent dividend on shares. Credit committee chair W B Strachan reported and noted 49 meetings serving 150 loans. Supervisory chair Lloyd Anderson announced 11 audit meetings, plus a government auditor session on November 1. Members’ accounts were verified in August 1960 with auditor highlights. Financials show established 1958 and 312 members. 126 borrowers. loan rate 8 percent. share capital $104,707. loans $124,325. Directors elected: Dave Longstaff Cardale. John E Finkbeiner Isabella. J H Anderson Oakner. alternate R Radcliffe Cardale. E Duncan Hamieda. W A Collie Pope. Credit committee: J Maitland. W B Strachan. F George Reid. C B Randell Hamtiota. William J Greenaway Cardale. Supervisory committee: L Anderson. W A Thomson. E P Venables.
Trustees Fulton Selby Gam ey Streapson Fraser and Hunter with Inspector Funk attended the Elementary Board meeting at Foxwarren to discuss school problems. Preliminary drawings and materials were shown by Pratt and Linderen. The minutes record plans for a Commercial Demonstration in Brandon in March and adjournment. Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosted a supper and novelty night with winners and prizes noted.
The Birdtail River Teachers held a bonspiel at Harnota Faeruaey with winners listed as R Rembed Stratheiait and Be Rufio Mimiota CK Slaton Mey Davidson Craticially 2nek Me Gallant Me Connell. Donations funded the event with Perths Dry Cleaners Brandon Hiden Thestre Wanniped St Regs Hotel Winnipeg noted. The Hamiota Toman Auxity of the Anglican Church catered the banquet.
The Hamiota school trustees met February 2 with full attendance. They adopted minutes and approved last month’s financials. A caretaker for basketball games and dances was approved for payment. The Lavinia Institute delegation discussed using Lavinia facilities. an agreement will be endorsed later. The board agreed to seek transfer of Lavinia titles to Hamiota and sell unused buildings after transfer. Principal McKinnon reviewed pupil attendance and 1961 accommodations. more space and teachers are needed in both collegiate and elementary. Budgeting for this year was the main item, complicated by the Division Board building program outlook and expected tax adjustments from Lavinia.
Reeves and neighboring municipalities gathered in Oak River to interview Minister John Thompson of Public Works about completing Highway 24 from Oak River to Highway 27 at Rapid City in 1961 and from Park’s Corrs west to Highway 83 in 1962.
A Westminster Church Winnipeg sermon dated January 15 1961 discusses public funding for private Roman Catholic schools. It references a 1959 Royal Commission on Education and argues against using public monies to support parochial education while noting Catholic concerns and ecumenical reflections.
The C.G.I.T. meeting at the church on Monday included choir practice with 27 members, a film strip, and scripture readings. Minutes were read, treasurer's report given, and a $5 donation to the March of Dimes approved. Corrrespondence and charity boxes noted before adjournment and Taps.
The House discussed a referendum proposal on the Red Ensign versus a green maple leaf flag amid a lively debate that did not reach a vote. The session also covered the upcoming budget, with estimates set for the next fiscal year showing increases in pay, defence, health, welfare, and related spending. The agriculture minister outlined a three part plan to aid small farmers, including land use shifts, income and employment development, and water and soil resource programs, as part of a long term effort to help agriculture.
On February 4 Dauphin Collegiate visited Hamiota for two games before about 200 fans. In the girls showdown Hamiota won 32 31 in overtime with Lynda Kidd scoring the winning basket. Hamiota improved to 3 0 with a win. In the boys game Dauphin edged Hamiota 54 53 as Dauphin led most of the way but faded late. Clayton Wyborn and Lloyd Paker combined for 41 points for Dauphin.
The Oak River WI in Jak River Wisconsin held a February 9 gathering with 427 members and 8 visitors. Members donated Valentine cookies to the Brandon Aid Home while Tweedsmuir competition seat covers were on display and plans formed to make Sheriff Horsey competition articles.
Health inspector outlines six safety rules for rink concession operations including prohibition of cream pies, no serving pies on saucers, exclusion of workers with infections, proper dishwashing with soapy water then Javex rinse, keeping raw meat refrigerated or frozen, and making salads at the rink no more than hours before serving.
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