Hamiota Peony Show with Winners and Awards
The Hamiota Peony Show at the Community Room featured numerous prize classes with cash awards. Top entries included Mrs. J Scorgie and Mrs. Pangman among many others, judged by Mrs. Rav Topham of Kemnay.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1960
Page
1
The Hamiota Peony Show at the Community Room featured numerous prize classes with cash awards. Top entries included Mrs. J Scorgie and Mrs. Pangman among many others, judged by Mrs. Rav Topham of Kemnay.
Manitoba teachers will receive basic survival instruction amid nuclear attack threats. Minister Stewart E. McLean announced two hours of training by provincial civil defense authorities to be included in all departmental courses this summer.
The Quebec Seminary, founded in 1668 by Bishop Laval, marked Canada’s first institution of higher learning, shaping early education and religious study in New France. The school laid foundations for subsequent universities and scholastic traditions in the region.
Friends gathered in Decker hall on Thursday June 20 to bid farewell to Sam Stewart and family as they head to Fox Warren. The Hamiota Band performed with Louise Murray and Jack and Edgar Higgins. Gifts included a TV rocker, cash, gold cuff links, a tie bar, a band trophy, and a Rebecka pin with best wishes.
Manitoba introduces a Regulations Act amendment establishing a standing Legislative Regulations Committee. The panel will scrutinize regulations rules and orders from cabinet ministers and agencies laid before the Assembly and report any disapproved provisions for amendment. The measure mirrors UK and Australian watchdog practices to prevent abuse of delegated power.
Lavinia school closed last Tuesday after a picnic on the school ground. Races and a ball game entertained attendees followed by a picnic supper. Lynda Knight read an address and Beverley McConnell presented a gift to Mrs Lamb from the school.
McConnell S. S. held a Salt Lake picnic last Wednesday with races swimming and a picnic supper followed by a ball game. All reported a good time despite a chilly afternoon. Sunday School was cancelled for the holidays and will resume in the fall.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arbuthnott on their 25th wedding anniversary celebrated with tea for friends and neighbors on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Paterson.
To keep the house cool during hot weather close the windows and draw the shades on the sunny side starting early. After sunset open the windows to admit cool air and ventilate. A hot bath often feels cooler than a cold bath which can leave a warm glow.
D G McGill president Labatts Manitoba Brewery announced construction of the first phase a new 8 million dollar facility on the Carpiquet Barracks site The initial 500000 warehouse will be built by Bird Construction of Winnipeg and completed by year end The full plant will have 746 foot frontage over 100000 square feet and expand future operations at Notre Dame Avenue and St James Street on the 25 acre site.
The Manitoba branch of the Canadian Restaurant Association charged that liquor licensing policy jeopardizes the restaurant industry. In a Telegram to Premier Duff Roblin the group protested unethical licenses and sought a meeting with the attorney general and cabinet before Thursday, when 25 licenses are to be heard.
Oak River seventh and eighth graders wrapped up the year with a Monday June 27 weiner roast. Bonnie Clubb read the secretary report noting seven cards and two gifts sent to hospitalized people. The class also presented gifts to three departing classmates and a china gift from the grade eight class.
Canada was 93 years young on Friday and Hamilton's turnout celebrated at Virden Elphinstone and Birtle. Crowds watched 64 teams in four classes while Oak River Midgets and Brandon teams won titles. Wayne McConnell pitched a no hitter and multiple players posted strong hitting and fielding performances across games. The article notes football camps, upcoming Blue Gold game, and various sports updates with regional teams and figures.
The Streamliners Club will not meet in July and will hold August sessions in the Community Rooms. Congratulations to Joyce Lief and Verna Clark on receiving their second stars and encouragement to continue good work as members prepare to graduate in August.
The Manitoba High School Football clinic took place at Dauphin Collegiate on Saturday June 25 1960 at 10 00 am Central Standard Time. Director Andrew Currie guided the event with assistants Kas Vidruk and John Potter on site for coaches and potential referees seeking to become active in football.
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