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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1958
Page
4
Inspector P H Funk spoke to the Hamiota Women's Institute on February 4 about Manitoba scholarships bursaries and awards. He noted about 200 new awards exist with details on grants loans and eligibility. Members discussed the impact on families and future opportunities.
Mrs Harvey Smith spent a few days in Winnipeg last week visiting her mother and sister.
Mrs Knight and Mrs Bank are patients at Hamiota Hospital and receive best wishes for recovery. Miss Shirley Fleming of Winnipeg visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs van Fleming. The W A R met at Mrs McFeely home with 12 members attending. Mrs C P Brown and Mrs C M Anderson led devotion and lunch was served with Mr Brown assisting. Plans were made for a pot luck supper with films on Friday March 21 and a $10 donation to the March of Dimes.
Oakner High School students reported a fun dance at McConnell High School. Two rinks took part in the Kenton Bonspiel and Dallas Smith placed third or fourth in the Crandall challenge. Oakner’s Spiel is set for February 14 and 15.
McConnell High and Crandall High School skaters clashed in a two day rink event with Frances Scott Lyln Kil Doug McNiven and Robert SyrTnyk earning fourth place in the sole event. McConnell Girls Hockey beat Crandall 2 to 1 Monday. A Friday high school dance featured Milne’s Orchestra and a five dollar prize won by Earl Johnston. Community extends sympathy to the Richardson family after a bereavement.
Ambrose Hills argues for cooperative farm advertising to raise demand for eggs butter pork and lamb in Alberta. He cites an editor's copywriting scheme to sell products by showcasing recipe friendly uses and health benefits, urging farm organizations to buy space and promote locally.
Gladwyn Scott Carberry juniors rout Hamiota 11-4 on home ice then win 7-4 in Hamiota to advance in the MAHA playoffs. McKinnon Strachan Scott and Parker scored for Hamiota while Carberry drew penalties. A large crowd watched as the Banatam B’s also beat Minnedosa 9-5 and Neepawa 13-2, with Ed Mathison suffering a bad arm wound. The Hamiota youth team edged Neepawa 3-1 in juvenile action, and the Hamiota-Nee pawa series heads to Neepawa Thursday for a 2nd game.
Curling fans tracked the rink’s progress as the home quartet faced a tense run. Supporters watched closely, silently pulling for the team to deliver a strong performance.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Turnbull visited Winnipeg last week to attend their daughter Gay Turnbull's graduation. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rosenberger welcomed a son Barry Allan. The Birthday Club honored Mrs. Lay Cochran with a corsage at a social lunch for eleven. High School rinks, led by Gerald Knight and Jack Higgins, competed in Crandall two days spiel. Louise Murray of Brandon visited her parents for the weekend.
The south group of the WI held a Saturday card party at the school, awarding prizes to Ladies High Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. N. Kirk, and Mens High Delmar McConnell with Low to Leonard Angus. Eunice Rosenberger of Brandon visited nearby. The WI met February 4 in the Community Room with hospital report read and Red Cross collection agreed to. Mrs E McConnell and Mrs McConnell spoke on A C W W Conferences in Ceylon. Hostesses were Mrs Rockley and Mrs Johns. Elmer Johns and wife attended their brother in law Wm Lambden’s funeral in D'Arcy Sask last week.
The Oak River Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs Hayhurst's home on February 4 with Renee presiding and Griffith crafting the programs. Committees were appointed for World Day of Prayer and Family Night. funds from the 1958 March of Dimes totaled 310.43 with 64.70 from Dime Cards and Don. The W I held a February 6 meeting in Memorial Hall with Valentine Cookies for the Children’s Shelter and new group leaders chosen.
The Wil and Mrs Hedley lead plans for flunch at the 4-H Achievement Day on April through Darlene Clubb and Castle English with Mrs Julvan. Minutes from the 1925 February meeting record a Life Membership for Mrs A O Ging or Mrs Delemater. Mrs McMillan displayed sponge rubber articles and offered making tips. Seasance of the School Girls Sewing Club guests. Meeting closed with the National Anthem. hostesses were Mrs Knight, Mrs Pratley and Mrs A Henry.
McConnel 4 H Calf Club sponsored a district Amateur Contest with twenty acts on the program. M Deveson presided. Rev Wamsley and Mrs Armstrong Cardale and Mrs H Thompson Oak River judged. Senior winners include Arrow River Sewing Club choir and John Mitchell Minota Calf Club Vocal Solo. Junior winners feature Edwina Killoh Highland Fling and Wendy Curry Monologue. A post contest dance followed lunch.
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