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Hamiota Echo

Location

Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 14, 1968

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Birdtail River School Division 38 Holds February 7 1968 Board Meeting

The Birdtail River School Division No 38 board met at Shoal Lake on Wednesday February 7 1968 at 2 00 pm with trustees Fulton Rapley Selby Randell Hames Lewycky Butcher Hyndman Waddell Faloon and Armitage present and Mr A UF ley in attendance. Items included adoption of January 3 1968 minutes authorization for 25 cent daily van route payment to George Fraser retroactive to January 1 1968 and notices of correspondence and future policy discussions plus staff and transportation needs and tentative salary negotiations. The next meeting was set for February 14 1968 at 2 00 pm.

Birdtail River School Division No Shoal Lake Fulton, Rapley Selby Randell Hames Lewycky Butcher Hyndman Waddell Faloon Armitage George Fraser Leonard Gurron Hamiota Miniota Municipal C. Pierce F. MacDonald

Hamiota Rink Dominates In 1968 Provincial Curling Finals

Garth Strachan, Ross Fraser, Leonard Allan and Jim Stevens led the Hamiota rink in A Group play at the Manitoba Championships with a decisive 13-6 victory over Bob Picken and a close win in a later match. Strachan’s team faces Carman Geary Ross in Wednesday action as Garry Ross and Clair De Blonde top the A Group. Jerry Smith helms the Pinawa rink in B Group with potential wins over Lemedia and Braunstein.

Brandon Garth Strachan Ross Fraser Leonard Allan Jim Stevens Manitoba Garry Ross Clair Deblonde Pinawa Jerry Smith Jerry Lemedia Braunstein Strachan Bob Pickens Picken Garth Hamiota Wi'son Wilson Strechan Kirkpatrick Strachan Rock Fraser H2miota Carman Geary Ross

Ladies curling club bonspiel fills rink field

The Decker Ladies Curling Club held a bonspiel on February 8 with 32 rinks. Winners across events include Windfall led by M. Caldwell Hamiota by M. Johnstone M. Mathison and M. Little Reach for the Top with R. Kitching S Little E Sunley V Shayman Family Affair J Nichol W Robinson E Woods J Skayman Run For Your Life led by L. Horner Cooley Attwood V Armstrong plus Mrs L Horner won the largest end Minio.

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Ladies Group Meek CHUMAH Meeting Notes Event

The Ladies Group met February 8 at Mrs. J. Smith’s home with the theme Church Our Meeting House. Members joined in hymn 321 led by Mrs. M. Kirk, readings by Mrs. N. Smith and Betty, prayer, and hymn 504. Seventeen members and one visitor attended. Mrs. Lewis presented the treasurer’s report and Mrs. Preston gave the Community Friendship report. A thank you note from Nora Kirk was read. hospital report by Mrs. B Pollock. a crazy quilt was proposed. Betty Smith led a Telegram contest and hobby displays. A lunch hour concluded the gathering hosted by Mrs. D. Pollock, Mrs. M. Kirk, Mrs. P. Smith, and Mrs. B. Smith.

Our Meeting House M. Kirk J. Smith Betty E. Houck R. Lewis F. Preston Nora Kirk B Pollock C. Lewis C. Kidd Houck Peggy

UCW Executive Meet at Hamiota Plans Lenten Books and Service

The UCW executive in Hamiota met on Friday February 8 with Mrs J E Hudson opening with scripture. They discussed Camp Wasaga leadership, summer weeks in July, and urged contact with Mrs A E Andrew for details. Donations of clothing and old nylons for Korea shipments were requested and a spring shipment planned. Upcoming events include the Birtle circuit annual meeting on February 19 hosted by Mrs C E Johnston, and the World Day of Prayer in Hamiota United Church on March 1 at 3 pm.

Hamiota UCW J. E. Hudson A. E. Andrew W. A. McConnell Birtle Pre Hotelic C. E. Johnston Hamiota United Church U.N Canada Chumah Hall

4H Beef Club Holds Fourth Meeting at Lou White’s Home

The 4H Beef Club met its fourth session at Lou White’s with the Club Pledge recited. Members discussed Calf Scramble eligibility and Public Speaking ages, then completed an Ag. Rev. test by Wendell Wight. Ian Anderson spoke on Centennial Highlight and Donna White on The History of the Horse. Slides on 4-H in the Centennial Year followed. The next meeting is March 5 at Hugh Hanlin’s.

Oarner Lou White Wendell Wight Ian Anderson Hghiight Donna White Weil Hugh Hanlin

Carl Brown Honored in Hamiota Community Tribute

Friends and neighbors gathered at the Wes Morgan home in Hamiota on February 6 to honor Carl Brown born 1883. Jim Scott gave the address and presented a recliner chair. Guests from McConnell Strathclair Cardale Hamiota Pope and Brandon attended with Brown’s son and daughter-in-law.

Carl Brown Wes Morgan Hamiota Mr. Brown Jim Scott McConnell Strathclair Cardale Pope Garry Brown Brandon

Spirit of '70 Promotes Manitoba Growth and Beat

Manitoba officials unveil Spirit of ’70 a new song by Neil Harris and sung nationward to mark progress toward the province’s 100th birthday. The drum motif signals forward movement and officials aim to widespread use in schools associations and business circles.

Manitoba Manitoba Department of Industry and Commerce Neil Harris Mr. Harris Saskatoon Rainbow Centre Harris Woodlights Ivan Lemiesieur CBC Tijuana Department of Industry and Commerce

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Rockies B.C Birdtail River S. D Mr. A. Ufley H. Alexander Ed. Spalding Geo. Fraser J. W. Pratt Ron Clark Minicta Community Board Pickens M. Caldwell M. Johnstone M. Mathison M. Little R. Kitching S. Little E. Sunley V. Shayman S J. Nichol W. Robinson E. Woods J. Skayman L. Horner J. Cooley M. Attwood V. Armstrong Mrs. L. Horner Minio Chumah Betty Smith RED Cross U.C.W. Executive Korea Ralph Clark 4H News C. Brown
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