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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1961
Page
4
Mrs Hawkins chaired the Red Cross meeting with Mrs Taylor and Mes Knight and Mrs Bird presenting, followed by a White Elegant sale. Mr A Greiven led the Chitten-Aid Society discussion as Brandon reports a very interesting talk.
Mr Elmer Houck and Mrs D Hawkins hosted. Visitors include Mr Ted Andrew and son Ronald from Regina staying at the Andrew home for a few days. Winnipeg Cpl and Mrs Ted Andrew with their son Ronald were noted among guests.
A Manitoba discourse on public funding for schools argues for a strong separation of church and state while noting Catholic and Protestant positions. The speaker cautions against a dual or multiple system, citing Royal Commission findings and potential parish school private funding. He references regional views, segregation concerns, and personal hopes for his children’s religiously diverse education.
A jumble of social items reports Mrs Maxine Cumming and guests at a Rivers rink event with Mrs J Killo present. Manitoba Farmers Union delegates attend a Winnipeg meeting February 1 with National Farmers Union and Canadian Wheat Board. The union backs the Wheat Board as marketing agency while seeking exemption for western feed mills. Weekend visits include Mrs R McFeely and Donnie plus Wilma Fleming of Brandon.
W A meet and World Day of Prayer service described with thanks to families and members. Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Kuilloh and Mr Harvey Appleyard noted. Plans for a Bake Sale Bazaar and tea announced. Baby Band Valentine party set for Friday. Wendy Mansell illness well wishes. Funeral of Clyde Brown referenced with sympathy to Brown and Hyndman families. W A meeting details and Calf Club involvement noted.
A fragmentary notice invites donations to the Hamiota Hospital fund. Interested parties may contact Secretary Mrs. C. M. Andersen at the bank, with a bank member from WA mentioned in the text. The snippet references a $206 55 amount and a WAL St address.
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