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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1968
Page
1
Miss M E O Neill of the Hamiota Post Office received a 25 year service pin on January 5, 1968. F J Bileski presented on behalf of the Postmaster General, noting her 27 years of service since April 29, 1941, including a period as post master during office transfers.
The Hamiota School Boys from Manitoba attended the Manitoba Bonspiel in Winnipeg during Christmas week. They won ten games to reach the Dan Davidson Event final and earned a playoff spot in the Manitoba Championship. They lost the extra chance game to Greg Leachman of Wewanesa, after finishing as runners up to the Ron Alexander rink of The Pas. The team described a fine time and exciting experience.
Manitoba introduces a five part on the spot traffic offence notice effective January 6 1968 replacing the prior split ticket and summons system. The form serves motorists accused police court provincial government agencies and records disposition by magistrate and highway services. The new uniform system mirrors Saskatchewan Ontario and most US states.
A three day conference on the life and death of Manitoba towns opens January 17 at the Fort Garry Hotel. Thelma Forbes will open the event at a dinner after the annual meeting. Panelists include J D McNairnay Gerald Hodge Ruben Bellan and V M Stechishin with two hundred delegates expected.
Soil scientists say following cereal crop fertilizer guidelines from soil tests can yield wheat and barley forecasts for spring from fall conditions. With adequate moisture, weed control, and cultural practices, 39 bushels per acre of wheat and 63 to 70 bushels of barley are possible when nitrogen is 22 pounds per acre or more. Very low nitrogen 0-22 pounds per acre could drop to 29-39 bushels wheat or 43-64 bushels barley per acre.
The Hamiota Ladies Curling Club hosts District 16 Playdowns January 10 11 12 with seven rinks from Virden Virden Ladies Hamiota Kenton Oak Lake Oak River and Lenore. On January 25 26 the club will host the Zone Play with four rinks and strong field expected.
The 4H Calf Club held a December 12 meeting in McConnell Hall at 7 30 p m. A raffle offering a quarter of beef or fifty dollars was approved with the draw to occur later at a Variety Concert.
Manitoba Legislature special committee resumes its farm machinery cost inquiry with a public hearing on Monday January 22 at 10 a.m. in Room 254 Legislative Building. Transportation and labor groups will file written briefs and testify. manufacturers and dealers testified earlier, as the panel examines costs and provincial exemptions. The 14 member committee aims to report findings at the next session, noting rising machinery costs threaten Manitoba farmers competitive position.
The UCW group met January 4 at Mrs. Routledge’s home with Rev. Clark present to install new officers. Mrs. L Anderson became president as 14 members attended a business session planning 1968 budget funds. A substantial lunch followed by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Knight.
Manitoba's Vehicle Branch will issue about 372000 licence validation strips in 1968 with 310000 expected to be bought in January and February. Strips are yellow with numerals and letters. renewal forms are mailed to existing licencees and strips can be obtained by mail. Public service vehicles taxis and commercial vehicles must buy new plates each year. Centennial Plate users may keep or replace it. if lost a new plate costs 1.25 dollars. All vehicles require front and back plates.
A short executive meeting before the United Church Women's December gathering on the 14th was chaired by President Mrs. J. E. Hudson. Unit 2 members led worship with a Christmas Hymn Service. Minutes and reports for 1966 were read, the budget approved, and $1480 given to Stewards for local work. Nominations for 1968 were presented, with January installations planned. a Novel Sing Song of Carols closed the meeting.
Manitoba marriages edged higher in 1967 with an estimated 7,751 couples wed, up from 7,131 in 1966 and 7,277 in 1953. July saw 1,030 unions and September 999, while February had 300 weddings. Births to Centennial year totaled 16,631, down from 1966, with March the peak month at 1,580. Deaths were estimated at 7,174 for 1967.
Mr and Mrs Wayne McConnell were honored at a December wedding reception. Guests played cards and crokinole. Roy Williams conveyed community good wishes, the couple won at cards, Earl Milne presented a swag lamp and center table, Wayne gave an affable reply, and lunch concluded the evening.
A small group called Saturday evening January 6th to present Mr and Mrs Melvin Godlien with a wall clock and matching candles as a community farewell from Scotia.
The Hamiota Lions Club conducted a hunter safety class with instructors Jim Gammack Wen dell Wight and Bill Kelly. The event featured numerous participants including Scott Hankin Lindsay Brooks Robert Hatton Edwin Miller Donald Athine Andy Sharman Keith Brooks Jim Maynes Gordon Turner and many others.
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