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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1955
Page
4
The Sympathy of the Community extends to Mr L King and Mrs Norman Kirk. Mr Charlie Lewis and Sidney John left for Winnipeg on Tuesday to visit relatives and friends for 10 days. Mr A E Andrew left on Monday to attend the school Trustees Convention in Winnipeg.
The McConnell Calf Club held a judging class for Angus Cattle at the J. Brooks home on January 11 with Grant Little presiding at the final business meeting. A five dollar donation to the March of Dimes Fund was voted. Next meeting set for February 8 at Gordon Killoh’s home.
The Oak River Film Council held its annual meeting at Memorial Hall electing G Hopely as president and Alex Millar as vice president. The Ladies Aid met in the church nominating officers led by Mrs F Bowman and Mrs J Day with R T Griffiths as treasurer. Income from Irish Supper and other events supported church and community activities, with donations to the choir and Rebekahs district noted.
The Fraternity Rebekah lodge No 44 Oak River held its January 11 regular meeting to install officers led by Miss L Bowman District Deputy President. Officers included Noble Grand Mrs Griffiths and various chairs, with Past Noble Grand Jewel awarded to Mrs Griffiths. Albin John Jewar, a resident of Oak River for four years, has joined the Canadian Army after volunteering for infantry.
The report lists mixed ping pong results with Lynn Caldwell and Irene Kirk winning the main event and Morley McConnell and Florence English the Consolation. It notes boys double tournament, junior high basketball leagues, and high school rinks. The Students Council plans a year book with advertising from local firms starting January 24 and invites help.
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