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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1962
Page
1
The annual Hamiota Ladies Bonspiel opened with 32 rinks, 15 local and 17 visiting, prizes on display at the Echo Office. The Women's Institute served lunch and meals as eight rinks posted two wins in the opening round while Keriton Men's Bonspiel entries feature players like Jack Curry among four wins after four starts.
Plans finalized in Hamiota United Church for a new United Church Women group replacing the Wom ens Missionary Society and Woman s Association. Officers chosen include President Mrs E A Dixon and several vice presidents and secretaries. Rev R E Clark led the inaugural service with address Seeing Things Whole.
A brief note notes that eye strain and fatigue can rise when viewing television. Viewers are advised to adjust brightness contrast and distance to reduce discomfort.
Brandon ministers organize a spring crusade for Christ with Leighton Ford of the Billy Graham Association. Campaign dates are not set. volunteers are sought to contact churches for literature distribution. In Virden, St Paul’s United Church features a carillon that chimes Westminster hours via calendar clock.
James Bradford, son of Mr and Mrs J C Roseveare of Kenton Manitoba, arrived at 904 am Friday January 5 1962 weighing 7 lbs 8 ozs. He is the first baby born in the district hospital this year and was welcomed by brothers Jack Leslie and Bill and sister Adele. Gifts were given by local merchants and hospital staff.
Guidance on visiting a sick friend stresses quiet, non disturbing behavior. Keep sheets tucked, avoid jangling talk, and do not bring foods without medical approval to prevent dietary harm.
The Gospel Chapel WMC conducted its annual meeting with Rev. Baycroft leading. Officers elected included Mrs. Baycroft as President, Mrs. Munshaw as Vice President, Mrs. B. Gurr as Secretary, and Mrs. Cozen as Treasurer. The financial statement showed gains across all departments and missionary letters from North Rhodesia East Transvaal Africa and Trinidad. A quilt for the Quebec school was approved and the year’s slogan Horizons New in 62 urged members to become missionary workers.
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Miss Gaylene Kidd bride elect of January 20th was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Hamiota United Church on Saturday evening January 15. Miss Carol Ann Smith escorted her to a chair, Maureen McCon nell read a reminiscence, and maorettes presented gifts. High school girls sang and June 60 guests signed the guest book. A lunch was served by the committee.
Mrs. O J White has served as librarian for almost forty years guiding Hamiota’s library from a few donated books to about a thousand volumes. She supervised moves, catalogued holdings, and sought quality reads while sharing periodicals and keeping records up to date. Her resignation is deeply felt by the Women’s Institute and reading friends who praise her kindness and dedication.
The Manitoba government establ ishes the local government district of Pinawa covering about 44 square miles including townsite and plant area for the Whiteshell Nuclear Research Station. Gordon C. Kirby, Winnipeg, a retired colonel and engineer, is named resident administrator. The district, carved from Lac Du Bonnet RM, will not significantly affect taxes. Atomic Energy of Canada provides office space in Winnipeg until on site facilities are ready. Kirby, a 1936 University of Saskatchewan graduate, has long engineering and military service background and holds memberships in engineering institutes. He is married with three daughters and active in River Heights United Church.
Grace No. 35 installed District Deputy President Mrs Kay McGhee and Deputy Marshal Mrs Beth Jamieson and staff on January 15 for the 1962 term. Officers include Noble Grand Mrs Eleanor Sedgwick Vice Grand Mrs Hazel Adams Recording Secretary Mrs Shirley Dale Financial Secretary Mrs Louise Baillie Treasurer Mrs Dot Lepine Warden Mrs Ethel Robertson Conductor Mrs Eunice Brooks Chaplain Mrs Edith Park Inside Guardian Mrs Merle Houck Outside Guardian Mrs Ruby Mathison R S N G Jean Mathison L S N G Miss L O Neill R S P N G Mrs Helen Maitland L S P N G Mrs Nellie Gerrard Pianist Miss Margaret Corley Color Bearer Mrs Mable Fenty Degree Captain Mrs Gladys Allan. Eva Angus chosen to attend the Manitoba Rebekah Assembly in Winnipeg.
Mrs. M. H. Freeborn aged 96, Carberry’s oldest resident, died Wednesday January 3 1962. She belonged to the United Church and aided its work. Survivors include brother Davis and sister Mrs. Sarah Jackson of Carberry. Funeral Friday January 6 1962 at the United Church Carberry.
A busy matrimonial page features two December weddings. Sheila Yvonne Jasper wed Dr. Brian A Cookson in Winnipeg United College with a reception at Town and Country, Toronto. later Elaine Joyce Morison married Albert Karl Kruger in Brandon Knox United Church with a Prince Edward Hotel reception.
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