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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1968
Page
1
The Premier urges courage and initiative for a challenging year ahead in Manitoba and Canada. He emphasizes hope and confidence, noting Canada’s second century, national pride, and the strength of Canadians of all origins in facing difficulties and pursuing opportunities.
Mrs. M. M. Strickland wife of the late Isaac Peill Strickland died in her 70th year December 6 1967 at Manitoba Funeral service was held December 9 at 1 PM in the Hamio ta United Church with Rev R E Clark officiating Interment in Hamiota Cemetery A former schoolteacher she was active in church work presbytery Women s Institute Past Worthy Matron of Atoimah Chapter OES secretary treasurer of Hamiota Agricultural Society for eleven years and at her death employed at Strickland Insurance Agency She leaves six children Mrs George Chappell Hamiota L V Strickland Barry P Strickland Hamiota Mrs Smith Purdy Winnipeg Mrs Everett Beatty Brockville Ont Mrs David Comrie Memedosa Manitoba two brothers Isaac H Hanna Vancouver BC John A Hanna Victoria BC and sixteen grandchildren
Oak River News notes teachers at the Elementary School have resumed duties after spending the holiday season at their respective homes. Names such as Mrs Hall Hamiota Miss M Watt Strathclair Miss B McLean and others appear in the fragmented lines, with the report indicating the term is progressing favorably.
At an Elm School meeting in December ten cubs with parents registered. New recruits Paul Boton Wes Coulson and Jamie Snowton were initiated under Scouter Jim Forsyth. Officers elected include Chairman Jerry Bolton and District Representative John Bamford. Oak River’s Ice Jamboree share was 36.40. nine cubs attended Cuboree Camp in May and earned Woodsman badges.
Birdtail River School Division No 38 trustees met December 19 with Ward MacDonald Partners to discuss building plans. Attending were Rankin Rendell Fulton Superintendent Davison principals Kingdon Robertson and others. later December 27 board met at Shoal Lake to adopt minutes and plan a Department of Education Projects Committee meeting for December 1967.
The December meeting featured a program by three girls Don na Hunsaker sang Marsha Srong played piano and Patricia Sharman gave a recitation A Santa's Garden A dainty lunch was served Treasurer reported 194 68 balance Mrs T J Strachan spoke on Red Cross clothing to several regions UNICEF cards priced at 1.00 a box government matching funds 2 50 per dollar donated Myrtle A Rose Scholarship Fund approved for Indian or Meti women pursuing advanced studies The social convenor noted cards sent and visited shut ins School Division 33 meeting held in Winnipeg Dec 28 1967 Trustees and superintendent attended Motions approved for transportation reimbursement for Carman Ryan daughter at Russell Collegiate Building plan discussions adjourned for now
The message extends season greetings and reflects on Canadian visits in 1967 enhancing knowledge and respect for the country. It expresses hope for continued growth in understanding, goodwill across regions, and Canada’s contribution to the world in its 2nd Century.
Mr Craig White and Ralph White visited over the holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Gordon White. Mickie Steen of Russell spent the weekend at home. A. Gray of Winnipeg spent Christmas with brother in law James Angus. New Year guests at M Smuttell home included Avian Smuttell Brand on Bill Evans and family Winnipeg Dr Ken Hodgins and family Regina. Walter Lipscomb and daughter returned from Maple Creek Sask where Mrs Lipscomb visited her parents. Sympathy extended to Mrs Collie and family on recent bereavement. Mrs D Doren Winnipeg and Jim Liddle Vermilion Bay visited. MacFarlane MacFarlane Regina and Elk horn with G Robinson Winnipeg attended Mr Collie’s funeral.
Deepest sympathy extended to Collie families in bereavement. Holiday visitors list includes Murray Riddell Don Johnson Leslie Rankin Heather Ridell Judye Routledge Winnipeg Barry and Keith Fraser Mr and Mrs John Kennedy Fraser Hunter Atikokan Mr and Mrs Clinton Hunter Moose Jaw Janet Hunter Mr and Mrs Jim Bomford Miss Eileen Bomford Mr and Mrs M Burney Hartney Miss Phyllis Rankin Mrs Mabel Kennedy Wellwood Mr and Mrs D R Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Ken Mitchell and family of Brookdale Eliza McFeely and Donald spent Christmas in Winnipeg with John Kennedy. Dale Johnson now employed by the Meteorological Branch at Broadview. Congratulations to Ivan Routledge and wife on birth of son Kevin Wayne on Christmas Eve.
Minutes from Birdtail River School Division, published December 20, show the building program delay if the Referendum passes, pending outcome of the election for a new board. Defeated the plan as stated in the notice of Intent.
A Winnipeg couple and relatives from FlinFlon and McConnell family shared Christmas and New Year visits with relatives in town. A baby boy was born January 1 1968 at 11 37 a.m. to Mr and Mrs Norman Little of McConnell. Several families announced travels for the holidays and Christmas gatherings with extended kin across Manitoba communities.
The column extends sympathy to Mrs. M. E. Elliott and family on the loss of son Robert in Saskatoon. Families visiting and hosting during the season include Mr. and Mrs. M. Deveson with Mr. and Mrs. Turner and the Fraser and Gerrard households. A gathering at George Baxter’s on December 18, 1967 featured a cake with 80 candles. Harle and Lyle Thompson spent New Year's weekend with Thos. Thompson’s family. Mrs. Neil Amy of Dauphin welcomed a son born December 21, 1967. Mrs. Groves of Senior Citizens Home in Hamiota will host an At Home on 1968 date 2:00 to 5:00 PM for friends celebrating her birthday.
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