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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1960
Page
2
The article reflects on transportation shifts from horse drawn and livery barns to modern wheeled vehicles and aerial tech. It notes School Board van needs and snow plows, with a nod to flying machines and ongoing innovation in reaching places quickly. The piece emphasizes reliance on wheels and the push toward faster travel.
Brandon College students, 5 percent of University of Manitoba enrolment, have won four U of M gold medals in arts and sciences over ten years. Registrar D R MacKay cites smaller classes and personal instruction. Medalists include Ernest Shaw 1931, Marion Simmons 1952, Gordon Williams 1955, Marina Townsend 1956. Simmons also won a French government gold in 1952 and Miss Wright earned three golds in the latest spring graduation.
A group of six adults and five youngsters travel from Toronto to Ontario for a three day winter outing. The narrator recalls the chaotic, comic misadventures of learning to ski with a rowdy crew and a dangerous downhill tumble that tests his dignity more than his bones.
Crandall Mrs Stan Coupe and family visit Oakville while Ss Earl McMillan leaves for Thompson to find work. Shoal Lake High School hockey boys were in town, outscored 4 to 6. Girls hockey beat Birtle 4 to 1 with scorers Maxine Walker 2 Mardie Steen 1 and Lynne 1. Mrs H V Johnston visiting Deloraine. Congratulations to Mrs Groves on turning 82 with a dinner hosted by Mrs H S Hyndman.
The MacDonald Brier Playoffs for this division were held at Crandall on Wednesday January.
In a series of decisive games Cardale, Hamiota, Oakner, Oak River and Crandall competed on January 6. Crandall defeated Cardale, Hamiota beat Oakner, then overcame Oak River. The final saw Ross Fraser's Hamiota quintet beat Garnet Johnston's Crandall foursome.
Sheila Florence Attwood and Hunter Lobban wed at Isabella United Church in a December ceremony. The bride wore a white brocade taffeta gown with a metallic jacket and veil, carried a white bible with red rose buds, and was joined by bridesmaid Noreen Adams and flower girl Sharon Attwood. Guests dined at the Community Centre. both families will reside in Jameson, Ontario.
George Hutton announces that January 23 1960 is the deadline for receipts of assistance applications under the federal provincial crop loss policy. Farmers who could not harvest at least half their crops this fall must submit forms to the secretary treasurers of their rural municipality. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
From now until spring farmers seek herd sire replacements and review regulations. Eligibility requires not owning purebred cattle. Financial aid may be granted to applicants for two bulls.
Be at least 12 months old and either registered or eligible for registration to buy a bull. Purchasers choose the bull. inspected bulls may be bought with assistance. Inspections are by Manitoba Livestock Branch. the branch takes no responsibility for unproven young bulls. Prior inspections are common, but uninspected bulls require advance notice and may take at least a month for inspection. Owners selling future herd sires should list with the author for possible inspection when the calf arrives.
The note outlines a temporary 20 percent aid up to 80 dollars until January 31 1960 and then 15 percent up to 60 dollars starting February 1 1960. It cautions readers not to delay seeking a bull or relying on next day inspections, as the process may not work that way.
Mrs Allan and families have returned home from the hospital. Oakner Church annual supper and meeting set for Monday January 18 at 6 50 p m in the school with the meeting to follow. W A meeting held January 7 at Mrs Lloyd Andersons with ten members and three visitors.
The McConnell Woman's Federation met January 6 at Mrs. Bob Riddell's home with six members and one visitor. A general business meeting followed and the 1960 program was read. Members are asked to submit 18 inch cotton quilt blocks by March. Mrs. Jim Killoh received a Life Membership Pin and Certificate from Mrs. D Bemison. Lunch was served by Mrs. Bob Riddell.
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