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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1960
Page
2
The piece reflects on technological progress from television antennas to space photography. It notes how radio telephone and electric light emerged in past generations and compares advances to buds blooming in spring, praising inventors for shaping daily life.
Not Alone This Month highlights a Canadian Red Cross fundraising appeal for 1960. It details a national goal of 6 350 913 dollars with Manitoba set at 436 300, funding blood services, emergency aid, loan programs, water safety, Junior Red Cross and veteran support.
A Canadian Red Cross plea highlights widespread volunteer aid and the value of donations. It stresses inclusive service across all incomes and communities, noting the symbol's global recognition and the emblem’s meaning as a rallying point for those who wish to serve others.
A double ring wedding took place at Oak River United Church on Friday February 12. Dorothy Phyllis Skinner of Oak River married Leslie Hewson Adams of Hamilton Bermuda. Officiating was Rev A Friebert with Hugh Gilmour of Forrest as an uncle participant. The couple will reside in Hamilton Bermuda.
The Decker district celebrates a birthday gathering at Mrs Pangman's home February 19 with prizes for prizewinners in the Isabella bonspiel. Curling results include Gerald Decker rink winning Grand Challenge and Grand Aggregate, and Harvey Lint’s rink taking first in the Farmers event. Members note W I meeting date change and travels of residents to Brandon, Elbow, and Moosomin. A 4 H bonspiel at Decker Feb 20 sees Oak River Calf Club win over Glen Bridge with Jim Parks first in Consolation. thanks go to helpers.
The Pope Scotia Ladies Club met February 18 at Mrs. Harvey Smith’s home with 18 members. Donations went to the Heart Fund and the March of Dimes. A bake sale is set for Venables Hardware on March 5. A dainty lunch was served by the committee.
Special limited time offer on Esso MP Grease cartridges and the new Esso cartridge gun. Save on select quantities while the promotion lasts.
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