Hamiota WI Club Holds February Meeting
Hamiota WI met February 4 with 18 members and 2 visitors. Mrs Randell presided. treasurer reported 392.25 on hand. They planned sale items for the National Convention to defray expenses and noted a January library return and growing reader base. A Brandon course on Jan 16 and an upcoming Feb 13 session were mentioned along with reports on the Red Cross Parcel and hospital work.
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Hamiota W. I
Randell
Brandon
T. J. Strachan
Red Cross
Nicholls
Rail Line Abandonment Debate at Farm Conference Week
The University of Manitoba hosts a panel on rail line abandonment during Farm Conference Week February 24 27. Participants include Ian Sinclair CPR vice president Arthur Munro Manitoba Transportation Commission W J Parker Manitoba Pool Elevators and V M Stechishin with discussion on nationalization boards and community needs before any abandonment approval. The session takes place February 26 in the Agriculture Auditorium with rural attendees urged to participate.
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Prairie
University of Manitoba
Canadian Pacific Railway
Manitoba Pool Elevators
CPR
Ian Sinclair
McPherson’ Royal Commission On Transportation
Munro
Sinclair
V. M. Stechishin
Parker
Stechishin
Manitoba Transportation Commission
Birdtail River Division Board Meet at Shoal Lake
The Birdtail River Division Board held a meeting at Shoal Lake on January 29 1964. Present were Trustees Stimpson Selby Fulton Reynolds Rapley Rankin and Inspector Funk. Correspondence included letters from Pratt on by law titles and schools Kingdon on suspension McKinnon on resignation MSTA rebulletins W O Jones on insurance loss Talbot resignation R W MacGranacan on levy Sister Francis on caretaking Gammack resupplies and Burch Findlay.
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Shoal Lake
Stimpson Selby
Fulton
Reynolds, Rapley
Rankin
Funk
Pratt
Kingdon
McKinnon
MSTA
W. O. Jones
Talbot
R. W MacGranacan
Francis
Gammack
Burch Findlay
Rabies Alert Urges Eradication of Skunk Population
The report warns of an active rabies outbreak in the area with several confirmed cases in skunks. Authorities urge vigilance, destruction of any suspicious skunks, and prompt checks if in contact with domestic animals. Contact district Health of Animals Veterinarian and report unusual behavior in wild animals.
Edward Hazlewood Dies After Long Illness at 77
Edward Hazlewood of Chumsah born December 15 1886 died January 31 1964 at Hamiota Hospital after a lengthy illness. He married Laura Barber on December 24 1913 and farmed before moving to Hamiota in 1950. Funeral held February 3 at Hamiota United Church with Rev Ralph Clark officiating. interment at Hamiota Cemetery. He leaves wife Laura and daughters Ethel Gurr Vera Gurr Mervena Irvine, plus a brother, nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
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Hamiota Hospital
Chumah
George Wesley Hazlewood
Chumah School
Laura Barber
Hamiota
Hazlewood
John Hazlewood
Crandall
Man
Cecil Kidd
Jack Smith
Harvey Kirk
Roy Kirk
Wilmot K
Keith Kirk
Hockey wind‑up and school fundraiser hits February schedule
The Elementary School Student Council reports a busy period with four students injured and Joan Dillon recovering from appendectomy. A February 7 candy sale netted about $30, nearing $200 total. The February 15 hockey wind‑up will honor top players and feature Caldwell Trophy presentations amid eight weeks of activity.
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Garda Williams
Alan Sheridan
Larry Oakden
Joan Dillon
Hamiota teams dominate MAHA play and high school bonspiel
Elgin Knight led Hamiota with five contributions on Friday as the team eyes the MAHA trophy. At Waskada Ray Knight and Yawner Robertson starred with multiple goals and assists while Elgin Knight fueled three scores. High school action saw Lynda Kidd Blair Bailey and Allan Robertson struggle to hold leads as Oak River’s Norm Corbett reached the finals and Melvin Maynes claimed the Consolation. Elementary rink skippers led by Mr Lyall won third in Consolation.
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Decker
Hamiota
M.A.H.A
Pierson
Goodlands
Crandall
Isabella
Brandon
Elgin Knight
Waskada
Ray Knight
Barry Knight
Lynn Caldwell
Allan Robertson
Norm Corbett
Oak River
Melvin Maynes
Mr. Lyall
Ed Shamray
Winnipeg
Peep
Kenton
Harry Brooks
Arnold Houck
Zender Peep
Hamiota Ladies Curling Club
Birtle
Strathclair
Rossburn
Don Tremaine
Ellis Woods
Blair Bailey
Ian Randell
Dick Coombs
Les Rankin
Dan Clark
Shoal Lake
Dan
Blair
Ian
Ellis
Garry Stewart
Bob Hudson
Rev. Whyte
Strathcair
Friday Virden
Judy Richardson
Russell
Ed Chesley
Petersfield
Tally-Hoigloo
Hamiota Pee Wees tie Oak River 7 7 in tight duel
Hamiota Pee Wees and Oak River fought to a 7 7 deadlock with Ally McNiven scoring four goals for Hamiota and John Paddock notching a hat trick for Oak River. The report covers additional Pee Wee results and local junior playoffs from Hamiota.
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Hamiota
Oak River
Hamiota Pee Wees
Ally McNiven
Bruce Coombs
Jeff Sheardown
Darwin Hamilton
John Paddock
Murray Kirkpatrick
Ron Slater
Scott Pollock
Light Horse and Pony Club Holds Third Meeting in Hamiota
The Light Horse and Pony Club met February 3 1964 in the Hamiota Community Room. Five new members attended as Miss Knight led a horse parts contest and discussed English and Western saddles and bridles. Nora Sheridan and Vicki Robinson spoke on How The Horse Came About. Bob Hudson recited the 4H motto and pledge. Next meeting planned for March 2 1964.
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The
Light Horse and Pony Club
Hamiota
Miss Knight
Nora Sheridan
Vicki Robinson
Bob Hudson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamiota WI
Gray
Birdtail River Division Board Meet
M. Deveson
McFarlane
Department of Public Works
Christies
St. Lazare
Anglo-Canadian Vil Ltd
Strathclair Collegiate
William George Kosteniuk
F. L. ‘McKinnon
Allan W. Robertson
Hamiota Collegiate
Nora Kirk
Edward Hazlewood
Wheat Kings
Red Wings
Braves
Bruins
Black Hawks
Maple Leafs
Rangers
Rockets
Als
Pete
Pee Wees
Jerry McNiven
Dennis Anderson
Neil Wilson
McConnell
Tom Thumbs
Murray Knight
Raymond Brethour
Don Coombs
Ron Ramsey
George Bridgeman
Don Deutch
Melvin Higgins
Tom Slater
Rivers
B. B
Hamiota B. B
Elkhorn
Ricky Caldwell
Alf Ducharme
Jim Moggach
Light Horse & Pony Club
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