Local Hamiota Notes Welcome 1968 Community Update
Community bulletin from Hamiota Manitoba highlights New Year wishes and tributes to Canadian figures L B Pearson John Fisher and Yousuf Karsh. Notes on North Bay growth, an Atomic Absorption instrument from Pinawa, festive decorations Manitoba Hydro and local nostalgia. Mentions school mornings old days violin lessons mumps cribbage and town happenings with Dennis McMahon as civil defence controller and Dr Charles Baker starting a Winnipeg dental practice mid June.
Holiday thanks and local notices from the passsing scene
The Post Office thanks helpers who tied ribbons and sorted cards and urges early mail to avoid delays. Local acknowledgments include many named residents and businesses for special favors. A sky sighting on December 14 is noted with names of witnesses. Senior Citizens Christmas party details follow with participants and music. A postcard from Leningrad mentions Earl Dawson MLA and Sid Perlmutter. Centennial mint revenue and coin details are reported. A cartoon quip and a weekly thought close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Myrtle Caldwell
Leningrad
Earl Dawson
Hamiota
Canada
Sid Perlmutter
Earl
Pioneer Passes at Sunset Haven Nursing Home
Mrs. C. W. Venables of Brandon Manitoba died Wednesday January 3 1968 at Sunset Haven Nursing Home in her 80th year. Funeral service set for January 8 1968 at 2 p m at Hamiota United Church with interment in Hamiota Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Haven Nursing Home
Brandon Man
C. W. Venables
Hamiota United Church
Hamiota Cemetery
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Pastor R V Daum Br
Local church notes report Pastor R V Daum of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada began a new term at the church. The item records his appointment and the congregation's ongoing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
R. V. Daum
Lions Christmas Card Project a Resounding Success in Hamiota
The Hamiota Lions Club reported broad public support for the Christmas Card project with donations totaling 308.95. A long list of local residents extended season greetings, alongside thanks to business displays, Robinsons Store, and the Hamiota Echo for their cooperation. The note hints at plans for next Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
John Coxworth
Shorty
Evelyn Turner
Charlie
Wilma Bell
Ron
Nora McConnell
Percy Davis
Bill
Kay Kelly
Mars
Henry Hadland
Mike
Lorraine Wright
Russ
Merle Gammack
C. M. Anderson
Vic Edwards
M. Carnegie
Jean Morris
Jim
Marg. Loucks
Reg
Val Field
Buzz
Rena Smith
Marion McDougall
Philip
Maureen Arthur
Len Chapman
Gladys
Gerald Mathison
Bert Knight
W. Stinson
Ozzie
Mildred O’conner
Dora Stevens
Ethel
Charlie Randzil
Bev
Ian
D. C. Stewart
Maurice
Margery Francis
F. A. Hodge
Roy
Sonja Gregory
M. van Buskirk
Denny
Norma Smith
Elmer Houck
Harvey Brown
Gary Cochrane
Wm R. Grey
Leonard Angus
W. Nicholls
Doug
Able
Frances Kirk
E. Ferris
Dane
Jean Mathison
Kay
Franklin Brooks
Keith
Dorothy Dixon
Bruce Mathison
Helen Maitland
Dave Fraser
Jim Gammack
D. Cowling
Bob Wilson
Laura Robertson
Hamiota Lions Club
Robinsons Store
Hamiota Echo
Lions Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manitoba
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Ont
U.S.A
F. S. Venables
L. B. Pearson
Montreal
John Fisher
Yousuf Karsh
Bob King
Mcconnell
Man
North Bay
Ontario
Dallas King
Bob
Pinawa
Phyllis Longmore
Nee Strachan
Phyllis
Bill Kelly
Royal Bank
Mary Copland
Coupland
Manitoba Hydro
Bill Matthews
Joan Dillon
Esther Miller
Kathy Wilson
Wesley Robertson
Bert Thompson
Gordon Emerson
Kerr Fraser
Dorothy Kirk
Allan McPhaden
Ross Gray
Arnold
Ross
Anil
Tom Stewart
Isabella
Sandy Morris
Flin Flon
Ralph Clark
Lauder
Order of the Moose
Santa Claus
Willard Oprak
Roy McMillan
Glen Gregory
Nels Kreager
Hamiota Curling Club
Dennis McMahon
Denwal Pharmacy
Wally Streit
Lakehead
Port Arthur
Charles Baker
Winnipeg
Sids
Perlmutter and
Lachter
Bernie Strachan
Wm. Dillon
Dave Wyborn
T. J. Strachan
John Sutherland
P.O
Gordon Killoh
Alf Howell
Don Murray
Decker
Bruce Coombs
Ronnie Hawkins
Santa
Wenda Houck
Jeff Sheardown
Shannon Gregory
United Church Choir
Cobens
Royal Canadian Mint
Bruce Lemon
Charlie Kerr
Vancouver
Squaw
Aeese
Kennell & Strange
Kenton
Naan
Cate
McNaught’s
Your Rexall Super
Hamicta
Pioneer
Strickland
R. E. Clark
God
United Church of Canada
Strathclair
D. L. Holtzman
Cardale
Strathclar
Jesus
Macleods
Lions
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