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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1954
Page
4
John Russell presents a valediction urging graduates to reflect on the past and chart a prudent future. He thanks teachers and supporters, notes school memories, and calls for courage and service as they face a challenging world with faith and self-reliance.
Pope Mr and Mrs Keith Strachan and baby Gordon of Edmonton spent days at the W B Strachan home before heading to Winnipeg Beach to visit Mr and Mrs Ed Stelfox. Mrs J Mair of Stevens Ont visits Roy Kerr. Johnnie Beasley of Birch River holidays with his uncle and aunt J Morison. J Lobban and Jimmie enjoy a few days at Carman. Dallas Smith wins first prize in swine judging at the Oak River 4-H rally on July 5.
The Oak River Women’s Institute met June 23 in Memorial Hall. A United Nations flag display featured national flags while Lois Sparling and Yvonne Bridgeman modeled costumes. Mr Freibert spoke on Citizenship and universal human rights. a pamphlet was circulated. Funeral service for Thomas Paxton was held in Oak River Church with Rev. Freibert officiating.
A memorial hall reception honored Audrey Stevenson as she prepares to wed Ted Coulson on July 6. Corsages, speeches, and farm themed gifts featured, with multiple local hostesses and performers assisting.
Lavinia will host a concert presented by Miss Betty Bruce on Monday July 12 at 8 p.m. in Lavinia. The note also records visits and travels of local residents including Mrs. C Cochrane in Winnipeg and families of Hawkins Miller Williams Gillies Skinner and Milne with Sewing prize at Brandon Fair.
Audit of the Village of Hamiota for the year ended December 31 1953 and records up to May 17 1954 was conducted under The Municipal Act Part VII. The supporting balance sheet revenue and expense statements and schedules are on file for inspection by rate payers.
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