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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 01, 1964
Page
1
Manitoba agronomists report a new rust race 300 endangering flax with widespread susceptibility. Marine Cheyenne Cree Amy no longer recommended. Raja Rocket Redwood become the main three. Seed stocks adequate for Raja and Redwood. Rocket scarce. Farmers urged early sowing of Redwood and Rocket and avoid flax on the same or adjacent fields.
The Premier of Manitoba outlines a hopeful 1964 with continued development momentum from 1962. He emphasizes Manitobans’ resilience, invites confidence in future growth, and wishes peace and happiness to all as the year begins.
The Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba expresses optimism for the new year. He notes Canada as a land of opportunity with resources and a strong future for children. He urges gratitude, compassion, hope, and faith and wishes everyone a happy new year.
Hamiota citizens contributed generously to Children’s Aid Society events during the annual weekend. Final totals exceed the average, aided by a concert and sale, with thanks to the local committee and supporters for helping boys and girls deprived of happiness and homes.
The Birdtail River Division Board met at Shoal Lake on December 13 1963 with Trustees Stimpson Selby Fulton Rapley Fraser and Hunter present. Two delegations from St Lazare and Foxwarren attended for frank discussions and left satisfied. The board resumed and motions addressed the Shoal Lake minutes.
The Hamiota and District Children’s Aid Society records show donations and events totaling 1291.90 with expenses 84.28 and a balance of 1207.62. The committee thanks supporters for a year just over sixty dollars better than last year and plans to address transportation costs and schooling issues.
Birdtail River School Division No. 36 records December enrollment and attendance at Hamiota Collegiate Institute. Grade 9 38, Grade 10 36, Grade 11 45, Grade 12 23, total 142 with average attendance 138.60 and 97.60 percent. School days open 15.
Ten Manitoba lawyers including an MLA and a city magistrate were named Queen's Counsel in the New Year Honors. Names listed include Saul Mark Cherniak MLA St Johns James Lloyd Crawford Jack Adrian Davidson William Cooper Gardner Rodney Richard Goodwin Max Isaacs Isaac Rice Joseph Haddad Denis William Hayes and William Grey Richardson. The year’s provisions allowed 16 new QCs but a full slate was not filled as ten died and two were elevated to the bench last year.
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