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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1957
Page
4
The Hamiota Echo reports the Hamiota Children’s Playground Committee has ceased operating as a committee and transferred all remaining funds and equipment to the Boys and Girls Committee of the Leons Club. The Leons Club will operate the playground going forward and seeks continued community support.
Chumah Ron Houck and Gary Rudd tended the School Bunspiel at Winnipeg. Constable and Mrs Ted Andew spent Christmas weekend with the former's parents Mr and Mrs A E Andrew. Miss M Amy Miss E Houck and Mr ud Amy Jack Lewis Roy Polek spent Christmas and New Years at their home.
The Cardale Seed Club met on Wednesday December 19 1956 with ten members present Elmer Koscieling was admitted as a member The group worked on study material and the next meeting was set for January 21 1957.
On December 19 1956 the 500 Club met at Mr and Mrs T A Gray s home for its eighth year of social evenings at cards. Mr Geo Wright spoke on behalf of the players to wish Mr and Mrs Tommy Gray good health and happiness on their 45th wedding anniversary. Robert Whyte welcomed back. Mrs A E Wallace recorded card winner. A sumptuous lunch followed. the group planned to meet again in the first week of the new year at Mr and Mrs Whyte s home.
Television timetable for CKX-TV Channel 5 listing show names and times across Thursday through Wednesday including Open House Howdy Doody The Lone Ranger Maggie Muggin Jane Wyman Theatre Climax Jackie Roe and CBC News with daily weather and sports updates.
The schedule lists multiple matches among Hamiota players including Randell Williams McNaught Fraser Duchart McConnell and Kirk with various January dates and times. Items show team pairings and order of play across several days.
Local notices recount families visiting relatives in Manitoba and Ontario during Christmas and New Year. Names include Decker, Doherty, Linten, Harms, Strachan, Reynolds, Glenn, Johnstone, Denholm, Higgins, Schweitzer, and more, with multiple towns such as Brandon, Winnipeg, Rossburn, Melita, Flin Flon, and Mather. Hockey results highlight intermediate team wins and key players like Strathan and Robertson.
Agricultural brief announces public talks by Dr J Gilson University of Manitoba on farm management and accounting. Sessions scheduled January 8 to 10 at Beulah Decker Virden and Elm River area with speakers Jack Hudson and Dr Gilson. Open to all farmers seeking guidance on costs and income.
Lay nia The W A and the W M S held their meeting on Wed January 9 at 2 p m Candle Light Service was held on Sunday December 24 Rev Crane conducted the service Special music was contributed by the choir assisted by others A Christmas pageant was presented on Friday December 21 by the children under Mrs Weibe and Miss Alan Kenward and Mrs Milne pianist. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Shayman on the birth of a daughter Lynda Dar born in Hamiota hospital December 206. Several residents spent the five mass holiday at various times: Miss Noreen McConnell Miss Margaret McWhitter Mr Harold McConnell of Winnipeg Miss Margaret Skinner Mr Les Minnes of Hamiota and Mr Bob Snight of Brandon. Miss Lillian Kenward holidaying at Decker. Mr and Mrs Weibe and Patsy visiting Portage la Prairie Mr and Mrs Shaw. Clifford id Kay spent Christmas outlay at Deloraine. Mr and Mrs McGregor of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs C Cochane. Charlie Buck and Freddie Becker visited Les and Carl Milne last week. Deepest sympathy extended to Mrs Bobonto on the passing of her mother Mrs Trewin. Mr and Mrs G Pearson of Brandon visiting Mr and Mrs A Knight. Mr and Mrs Don Minnie and Cheryle Mr and Mrs Don Bray and Duane and Gerry Cochrane spent Christmas at the Wilkie Cochrane home.
Miss Charlotte Paxton, a December 29 pride elect, attended a miscellaneous shower at Memorial Hall. Decorations were white and pink streamers. Escort May Nicholson and mother Mrs H Bailey attended. Corsages were given to guests.
Local notices list shop openings and special hours for Barker Shop and a Beauty Shop. Limited readable details indicate Tuesday and Saturday night openings with phone contact.
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