Centennial Balloon Race planned for Hamiota centennial
The Hamiota Business Club announced a Centennial Balloon Race as part of the town’s celebration. Balloons sold for 1.00 include a return tag with registration numbers and space for finder details. Proceeds fund prizes and a promotional brochure for Hamiota distributed at tourist booths and Travel Manitoba facilities.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Business Club
Centennial Park
Travel
Manitoba
Canada
U.S.A
July bride honored in Hamiota shower
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Janice Smales bride elect of July 7 was held at Mrs. Guy Miller's home on Wednesday June 20. Musical selections by Mrs. Wayne Mathison accompanied guests as Janice, her mother Mrs. Donald Smales of Winnipeg and groom’s mother Mrs. Reg Hedley received honors. Mrs. Ed Hunt of Kenton gave the address, gifts were presented, and Janice thanked guests before inviting them to visit after marriage. Lunch and social time followed.
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Brian
Grants announced for recreation facilities in Manitoba
Seven project grants totaling 14 242 are awarded to five organizations under Recreation Facilities 82 84. Funds come from lottery revenues and are shared with municipal corporations remote communities and Indian Bands. Grants cover park development Hazelwood recreation centre repairs equestrian course Souris park improvements arena and Oakburn rink upgrades.
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Winnipeg
Eugene Kostyra
Manitoba
R.M. of
St. Francois Xavier
Pastor Bob Henderson Elevated to Fully Licensed Minister
Pastor Bob Henderson of Miniota has been raised from Lay Preacher to fully licensed Pastor by the Baptist Union of Western Canada. He has served many churches in Beulah, Rossburn, Strathclair, Miniota and Birtle and was called to lead Birtle Baptist Church on March 25 1984. He conducts Sunday services, monthly sessions at local care homes, and counsels students at Birtle Collegiate. He is active in regional faith groups and Evangelical Manitoba organizations. Induction was postponed to fall due to Centennial events in Birtle. He shares his testimony and invites contact at 567-3518.
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Miniota
Bob Henderson
Baptist Union of Western Canada
Calgary
Alberta
Henderson
Beulah
Rossburn
Strathclair
Birtle
Decoration Day Service in Hamiota and Decker July 8
The Hamiota and Decker Legion Branches announce a Decoration Day Service on July 8 with Rev. R. Clark as guest speaker. A parade will assemble from the clinic parking lot at 2 30 p.m. and the cenotaph service follows at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome and wreath laying is possible.
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Hamiota
Hamiota and Decker Legion
R. Clark
Clinic
Hamiota Centennial Calendar of Events
The Hamiota Centennial marks events from July 5 to July 21 including a Dugald fashion show, Legion memorial service and parade, a cenotaph service with Rev. R Clark, Manitoba Senior Baseball All Star Team visit, under 14 girls provincial fastball, Ed McConnell Family Farm centennial open house, Indian Dance Band at the school, a Centennial Glee Club concert, and community center registrations. Event times span afternoons and evenings at multiple local venues with lawn chair seating and set registration windows.
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Centennial Glee Club
Ladies Legion Auxiliary Meeting in Hamiota
The auxiliary met June 25 with 21 members. Eileen Brown led as president. minutes adopted. letters from Eva Lee and Salvation Army read. Donations totaled 1325 dollars. bursaries awarded to Dorothy and Doris Davis. Reminder of Legion Memorial Day July 8 with parade and cenotaph service. Petty Fund won by Eileen Nankivell. Next meeting September 24, 1984.
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Hamiota
Eileen Brown
Nora Knight
Mae Taylor
Eva Lee
Salvation Army
Dorothy
Doris Davis
Ronald McDonald House
Winnipeg
Eileen Nankivell
Glee Club Presents A Sentimental Journey Through The Century
The Hamiota Centennial Glee Club drew a packed house of over 400 on June 15 1984 for a moving concert titled A Sentimental Journey through the Century. MC Ross Poole and organizer Norah Mathison led a night praising supporters and singers with a July 18 1984 follow up at the Community Centre.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Centennial Glee Club
Ross Poole
M.c.’D
Nora Kirk
Vi Smith
Norah Mathison
Marion Kirk
Glee Club
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Glenwood
Souris
R.M
Shoal Lake
Marshall Chambers Park
Oakburn
Russell
Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International
Bob
Christ
Jesus
Dugald
Cenotaph
Rev. R Clark
Ed McConnell
Ladies Legion Auxiliary Meet
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