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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1960
Page
2
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A bustling week at Hamiota Ladies Spiel features local rinks from Kenton to Strathelai, with Nichol and Fraser Caldwell rosters posting strong results. Spectators crowded the hubs as teams battled for wins, ties, and prizes across seven rinks amid lively triples and extra ends.
The Hamiota Hi C held its ninth meeting January 17 in the church parlor with Gloria Allan and Lorraine Anderson leading worship. A film titled Tip or Talent followed by discussion addressed church obligations. Lunch was served and Taps closed the meeting. RENT meets January 31.
Local events feature a 4-H Amateur Night at Decker Hall on Friday January 22 with lunch and dance. Curlers join the North Western Bonspiel in Birtle while Shirley Little’s rink wins the HamIota challenge. A March of Dimes bake sale raises funds. Other items note a California vacation and youth hockey results, plus the Over Sixty Birthday club gathering.
Scattered sports notes from Hamiota area events highlight a 7 3 hockey loss to Dauphin and a 54 40 basketball setback for the girls team. The boys trailed briefly before rallying, while local juveniles and midgets played tight games. Skiing, ice fishing, and coaching efforts were also noted along with a social afternoon and zone finals upcoming.
The Lavinia W.A annual report lists receipts and expenditures totaling 696.41 with 606.48 from events and offerings and a year-end balance of 89.93. Expenditures include caretaking, bursaries, missions, linoleum, flowers, church repairs, and sundry items, leaving a November 30 1959 balance of 317.97 and a final total of 696.41.
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