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Newspaper

Hamiota Echo

Location

Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 17, 1954

Page

5

Bilgar Wedding Unites Miriam Page and Robert Fraser

In a fern filled setting with mauve chrysanthemums a wedding was held Monday January 16 at Bilgar. Miriam Edith Page and Robert Johnson Fraser were married by Rev Tom Currant with a large guest list. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with pearl coronet and carried a white Bible. The groom's family attended, and Sinday tea followed at the Page home. Both brides and grooms families are noted.

Tom Currant Miriam Edith T J. Page Robert Johnson Fraser P. C. Fraser Tappin BC C Eamon D. MacNaughton John Schuurmans Mes L Murdock Admar J Stephenson Higeur Coton JW Bulley Rhent Orville Price Gordon Eamon Wats St. Pauls School of Nursing Saskatoon

Hostess at Island Falls detachment residence guests named

A fragment notes a RC M.P. detachment at Island Falls with a hostess in charge. It mentions out of town guests Mrs. PC Fraser and Gail of Tap pen EC art Mrs. McPeak of Saskatoon, and hints at a social gathering during a happy time.

TCA Coon RC M.P Island Falls PC. Fraser Gail Tappen EC McPeak Saskatoon

Prominent locals settle into new homes in Victoria area

Noted residents including Mr and Mrs Reg Ferguson and Mrs Florence Brown settle at 1112 McKenzie St. Mrs Tayior expected Monday. Mr and Mrs Harry Harrison move to Hilltop near T Blackwood. Mr and Mrs Joe Walsh near the Normal School anticipate a own home after years in railroading. Mrs Colin Gibson hosted a two table bridge for guest Mrs Ed Wray as Wray helps Colin in the Bon spiel. Rink members Ed Wray, Bill Gibson and Wallace Gibson form the Gibsons. Spring returns with crocuses and snow drops blooming. Victoria Presbyterial featured speakers Miss Beattie Trinidad Miss Peters China Mrs Arthur Dobson.

Reg Ferguson Florence Brown McKenzie St Tayior Harry Harrison T Blackwood Joe Walsh Walsh Colin Gibson Ed Wray Mr. Wray Colin Victoria

Vivid meeting on liquor outlets and public protest

India and Mrs Stewart Roberts or nee Miss Ruth Peath of the Chinese mission heard speeches by Dr Wikun and Dr James urging 500 workers to sign a protest against flooding Victoria with liquor outlets. Vic torian citizens previously opposed liquor sales, with church members resuming the campaign. A microphone appearance by Fred and a phone call from Mrs Webb were noted in town discussions.

India Stewart

Oak River Bonspiel Opens as 72 Rinks Enter

The Men's Bonspiel began Monday morning February 15 with 72 rinks. A Fancy Dress Carnival and Ice Show is set for March 3 at the Oak River Memorial Rink. A death notice reports Mrs. Wm Greenaway died February 12 at Hamiota Hospital aged 86 years 5 months 20 days. funeral February 15 at 2:00 pm in Oak River United Church, Oak River Cemetery interment.

Oak River Memorial Rink Wm Greenaway Hamiota Hospital Oak River United Church Oak River Cemetery

Cardale Bonspiel Awards Lead Weekend Curling Play

Cardale hosted Bala days with 12 rinks in a school bonspiel. Jack Dennison’s rink won the first event, Jack Giles’ rink won the second, and Les Reid’s rink took the third. Giles’ rink claimed the prize for the biggest end. Cardale mothers packed lunch kits for the children, meals served at the rink for 25 cents. Local residents visit Boissevain and Winnipeg. families isolate with scarletina.

Cardale Jack Dennison Jack Giles Les Reid Oak River J. Hodgins Boissevain S McFarland Winnipeg Scarletina

Hamiota Garden Club Reorganizes At Local School

The Hamiota Garden Club re organized on February 11 at Hamiota school with Gail Bailey as President and Murray Bailey as Vice President Evelyn Dixon as Secretary and Barry Asse] Stine as Club Reporter A 25 cent membership fee was set Don Pollock named Leader with Melvin Dixon as Assistant Parents attended and were invited to join The group discussed weed spraying with upcoming meetings planned in Cardale and Oak River Oak River Womens Institute helps with attractive gate signs.

Hamiota Garden Club Hamiota School Gail Bailey Murray Bailey Evelyn Dixon Barry Asse] Stine Don Pollock Melvin Dixon We _ were Cardale Oak River

Students Corner marks grade tests and high school spiel

Inspector Funk visited the school and announced that grade nine will take four achievement tests in June while grade eight will take one. Congratulations to the athletic committee for the high school spiel held Friday and Saturday with 23 rinks. Winners included Crandall Oak River Jerry Smith Oakner and more among the prize list for challenges and students with names Verona Thompson Walter Lipscomb Larry Gregory McConnell Jack Paxton Wayne Bailey Sandy Russell Marjorie Stewart.

Inspector Funk Challenge Crandall L Littlejohn Oak River C. Mitchell Jerry Smith Oakner P. McFeely Verona Thompson Walter Lipscomb Larry Gregory McConnell B. Mitchell Jack Paxton Wayne Bailey Sandy Russell Marjorie Stewart

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Bilgar Fraser R. B Buchanan Joeline Gin Miss Arber Page Alan D Fraser Tappen Harry Fujinon Bob Eamon R. J. Fraser Bride PROM W. Decker Earra Dooriodoor Delicers Sen Ice Cially Edison ANSS Heart Massie General Motors Hamiota Agricultural News C. T. G Bailey THE Hazel Nesbitt Anna Guiesbrecht Lorna Caldwell Daniel G. Levenick, Ll.b Oiee Weinvaday Damicta Man Frangis Waanwaring Royal Hank Drs. Hudson, Hudson, Hames & Elliott F. A. Hodge WA Wanesa District Fire Office Strickland Karin Hamota Mar Bill Brooks Foster Arlington Couri Hamma Memiotis Wenitobs Visting Brethren Wesome R. Robertson J. Sheardown Hamiota Lodge Hamiota Janls le Heid al & Vm W. Ho Brooks Jas. J Jamieson HH. Cooke Decker, Man Crown Life Toronto Canada J. L. Curry Kenton
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