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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1958
Page
4
Mrs K Anderson returns home after hospital stay. Local families visit relatives in Calgary Edmonton and Toronto. Stan’s death mourned with a funeral at Hamiota Cemetery officiated by Reverend Frebert. Hamiota Women’s Institute reports, conventions, and a field trip to Children’s Hospital. Top student awards listed for grades six to eight.
The Oak River Calf Club Show at Memorial Rink Saturday June dist judged by Ross Short Shoal Lake included Frank Myles first in Show Hatter and champion calf, Melvin Black second with Hype Needles, Cameron Henry fourth with Socks, and rewards for best halter and showmanship. Oak River Fair in Agriculture Grounds July 8 announced. Sale at McConnell featured Myles highest bid 23.50 and average 22.75. Dick Heapy and Cameron Henry earned judging and showmanship placements. Carman Grey hospitalized at Emerson after an accident during training for fair circuits.
The W A will sponsor a tea and home cooking sale in the community room on Saturday July 12 at 7 30 pm. Wayne Fleming attended Brandon fair for a few days as a 4 H member. Mr and Mrs Geo Fraser Keith and Diane plus Mrs Watt of Brandon visit friends and relatives in Flin Flon this week. The Allan family visit Flin Flon. Barry Fraser holidays at Reston with grandparents. Wilma Fleming attends U N Seminar at University of Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs C P Brown with H D Brown and Norman visit Basswood relatives. Orville McDonald of Portage la Prairie visits Fleming family. Mrs J Rankin visiting Weyburn Sask with daughter Mrs E Beggs.
Winnipeg visitors and Brandon travelers are noted with several social updates. Edna McEwen attended her aunt H Thompson’s funeral in this district, while Stan Reid of Lavinia passed away at Winnipeg General Hospital after a long local life. Public school closing exercises featured awards and performances, with track and field trophies and basketball honors presented to rival teams amid community messages from local officials.
In Oak River on Saturday June 28 the community gathered at the Memorial Rink to say goodbye to Mr and Mrs D McLennan and their family after thirteen years of service as school leaders and community volunteers. A variety program featured local singers, a choir, skits, and speeches led by J S Henry. Gifts were presented to the McLennans by residents and clubs, and the event closed with Auld Lang Syne.
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