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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1964
Page
2
Postholiday notes describe Cochrane of Lavinia and David son of Oak River raising turkeys by the thousands toward Happy Texas. Local families Elmer Duncan and Brandon enjoy mild weather while reflecting on community life and small-town economics illustrated by iron turning into valuable goods.
Miss Dorothy English returns to Minnedosa after holidays in Carman and Hamiota. Mrs. Etta Thornbeck visits Shoal Lake for a 27th wedding anniversary. George Baxter and family, plus others, spent Christmas week visiting relatives in Hamiota and Swan River.
Local column shares greetings and anecdotes from Oak River and Manitoba, including baptisms, dances, retirements, transfers, and quirky notes. Highlights include George Rankin birthday salute, Wayne Harper transfer to Dryden, Ivan Hickman as a violinist, a mix of highway and tax jokes, and seasonal weather remarks.
During the holiday season neighbors noted improved street lighting at the Senior Citizens Home, with a new street lamp near the units aiding entry access. Residents and visitors express gratitude for the brighter corner and hope for more festive lights next Christmas. The report also mentions visits and returns of locals such as Mr and Mrs J R Stewarts and Ed Moore of Vancouver.
Church service and church school announced by Decker minister Rev A McColl at 1 30 p.m. on Sunday January 12 1964 with junior program at 2 00 p.m.
United Church of Canada minister Rev H J Harland leads Cardale at 11 a.m. Sunday school follows at 11 a.m. McConnell hosts 1 p.m. service while the church gathers for a 7:30 p.m. evening service.
James H. Gradwell offers mechanical filing jointing setting and sharpening for all saws including hand and circular types. Work guaranteed. Hamite Man.
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