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Newspaper

Hamiota Echo

Location

Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 15, 1961

Page

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Scotia Ladies Club Regular Meeting Notes and Plans

Scotia Ladies Club held its monthly gathering at Mrs. Jas Morison’s home with 16 members and two new members. Mrs Morison led as acting president while Mrs Gray and Mrs E Smith directed the devotional period. Members approved sending ten dollars to the heart fund and planned a card party at Mrs J Andersons home with no charge. Mrs J Stevens was elected to replace Mrs G Strach on the shower committee and the group agreed to take over the hot dog stand at Hamiota Fair for 1961. Hospital reports were given and the meeting closed with a contest and lunch.

Heart Fund H. Gray Marct J. Stevens G. Strachans Hamiota Fair E. Smith

Florence Campbell Feted At Valentine Shower

A misc shower was held in Rebekah Hall on February 13 for bride elect Mrs. Florence Campbell Ay a bride elect. The hall featured valentine decorations and corsages for the guest and her mother Mrs. Ramsay. Lorraine sang, readings were given, and gifts were presented by Pat McMillan and Scott Purdy. Lunch followed prepared by a long committee of local women.

Rebekah Florence Campay Ramsay Mone Cline Mies Mae Nic— Snr Lorraine Donna Gould Claire Sparling Pat McMillan Scott Purdy Ruth Hedley Mesdames Thompson McMillan Chisholm Patterson Hayhurst Sparling Frebert Hare Gling Hedley McCallum Ba Purdy Miss Nicolson

Mr C Kidd Receives Twenty Year Elevator Master Merit Award

Mr C Kidd of National Grain Co Ltd Chumah Man earns the Twenty Year Elevator Master Merit Certificate, the highest Grain Insurance and Guarantee Company honor for twenty consecutive years of flawless elevator maintenance. Affiliated Inspection Bureau Limited has long audited insured plants, including grain elevators, mills, and feed properties, with a reputation for thorough, exacting service. The award is widely recognized by the grain trade and fire authorities across Western Canada.

Mr. C. (. Kidd C. C. Kidd National Grain Co.,Ltd Chumah Man Grain Nsurance and Guarantee Company Maintenace Grain Insurance and Guarantee Company Affiliated Inspection Bureau Limited Bureau

Hamiota Women’s Institute Meets February Meeting

The Hamiota Women’s Institute held a regular meeting in the community room on February 7 at 2 30 p m with Mrs Chas Randall presiding. Ro Call by Mrs Gordon Smith noted a talk titled A Country I Would Like To Visit. In March a Homemaker’s Course runs March 13–17 at the Agricultural Extension Centre Brandon Queens and 11th Street with a different subject each day. attendees may join all or part.

Hamiota Women’s Institute Chas. Randall Gordon Smith Agricultural Extension Centre Queens 11Th Street Brandon

Afternoon Auxiliary Meeting and Community Drive Summary

The February Afternoon Auxiliary gathering at Mrs. R. T. Stewart's home drew 13 members and 5 visitors. Devotions were led by Mrs. K. Clubb, with readings by Mrs. White and others. Members collected old nylons and stamps to aid widows and leprosy patients, and a carload trip for a day course on March 17 was announced. A Brandon College pre university clinic and seminar on March 10 offered guidance for Grade XII students planning university study. The group noted funds from catering and discussed future activities and library access.

R. T. Stewart K. Clubb A. Stewart A. Black L. Day W. White Brandon College

Evening Auxiliary Meeting At Mrs McMillan Home

The Evening Auxiliary gathered at the home of Mrs. J. McMillan with Mrs. D A Patterson presiding. A Rolcal donation of quilt blocks was noted and thanks extended to families sending used clothing. Mrs. Patterson led devotions, Miss Luella Bowman read scripture, and prayers were offered by several members.

J. McMillan D. A. Patterson Patterson Luella Bowman Rene Grillit T- Smyth E. Stewart A. Jesperson S. J. McMillan B. Greenaway

Parliament Hill Dispatch Highlights Free Trade Debates

J N Mandziuk reports a week of Parliament Hill activity with rail thin debates on unemployment policy and a looming new party. The Liberal opposition challenges the federal provincial fiscal talks while the government defends equalization and tariffs amid a 600 member Labour delegation.

Diefenbaker Atlantic Newfoundland

Brandon Winter Fair Calf Scrambles Open to Ages 14–15

The Brandon Winter Fair runs April 3 to 8 featuring two calf scrambles the Purebred Heifer Calf Scramble and the Beef Calf Scramble. Eligible boys must be 14 but not yet 16 by April 1961 born between 1945 and 1947. Ten calves and twenty contestants per scramble. winners receive purchase certificates or a calf from a donor.

Brandon Maren

C.G.I.T. REGI MEET REPORTS FEBRUARY SESSION

The C.G.I.T. held its regi meeting February 13 to 21 with 21 members present. Anne Power led worship in the Sr group and Helen Paddock and Margaret Black read scripture. Sharon Baily led the business meeting.

C.G.I.T Anne Power Helen Paddock Margaret Black Ivy Dale Sharon Baily Carol Jespers Trinidad Anne Pew

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