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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1964
Page
1
Local council approves the 1964 tax rate during a village meeting, outlining expected funds for public services and municipal projects. Residents await detailed levies and impact on bills as votes conclude.
About 80 friends gathered in McDonnell Church basement on a Saturday to honor Miss Cheryl McDougall. The program featured poems and an address while gifts and songs filled the event, followed by a luncheon. Local officials discussed bylaw matters and tax rates for 1964 with a mill rate reduction from 1963.
Trousseau Tea given July 11 at the home of Mrs. W McDougall honored TROUSSEAU TEA. Guests presided at the tea table included Mrs. W Morgan Mrs G Killoh Mrs D Mathison mother of the groom elect and Mrs P Robinson. Assisting in gift rooms were Miss Phyllis Mathison and Lynn Pollock.
Mrs. E Pearl Glinz aged 70 wife of Ernest Sterling Glinz died July 1964 at Winnipeg General Hospital. Funeral service conducted July 7 at Clark Leatherdale Funeral Home with Rev D A Mac Lean officiating. Graveside service held July 8 at Oak River Cemetery.
Oakner News reports greetings for John McLellan in Hamiota Hospital and updates on F Bates after Winnipeg General operation. Doug Argue has returned home post appendix surgery. Royce Riddell spent a week at Clear Lake Boys Camp. Numerous Fleming and Rankin family visits and travels are noted, including Calgary Vancouver trips and a Stampede attendance.
District Happenings notes a string of regional visits and travel. R Stevens party toured Hoosier Sask Calgary Lake Louise Jasper and Edmonton while Edmontons are planned for a future holiday. Local residents share summer work and home improvements including fresh paint and facelifts.
Mr Walter Glenn of Strathclair will lead the church service on Sunday. Mrs Carlyle McDougall and Robbie are spending a week at Treesbank. Mr and Mrs J C Richardson at their cottage at Clearwater Lake near The Pas. Girls Fastball champions at Lenore with Souris Sandy Lake and Oak River noted. Visitors include Mr and Mrs J Killoh in Calgary. Rivers enjoys a holiday at home. Miss Diane Newton's Portage visit at Ken Orvin home. Miss Barbara Anne Scott in Inglis for a week. Edwina Killoh Brandon weekend at home. Mrs Harvey Pangman three weeks Brandon wrist treatment. Vic Porteous and Winnipeg weekend at Newton home. Jim Scott and Barbara Ann went to Carman then returned with Marguerite and Michelle.
Mrs E Pangman from Calgary Alta arrived last Friday to visit relatives and is guest of Mrs M Hatton. Mr Willys and daughter from The Pas visited the Bruce Doherty and A Maynes homes. Mrs Gordon Rivers and child ren visit Mr and Mrs W F Rivers while Gordon is transferred to Halifax. Family to join later. Mr and Mrs Jack Mast and boys from Hespler Ontario spend a two week visit with.
In St. Lazare and Hamiota, the Red Sox split two pitching duels. Bryan Smith outpitched Pearson and Jones in St. Lazare as Hamiota won 4 3 with timely hits and errors. Mel Smith fired a 1 0 win over Riverside, allowing six errors by Hamiota but retaining the lead with strong defense and late scoring.
M Deveson, Ag Rep warns rain has limited hay yields and warns of poor weather weathering reducing feed quality. Shortages may arise this winter, urging maximum use of all available hay and to save forage from ditches as winter feed, noting other Manitoba areas face tighter supplies.
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation released a revised pamphlet by provincial horticulturist Fred Weir on selecting and preparing garden, flower bed and orchard produce for shows. The guide details scoring, show etiquette, and new information on florals with publication number 244 available through provincial offices or the Economics and Publications Branch.
Gloria Allan and Larry Innes united in marriage at Hamiota United Church with Rev. Ralph Clark officiating. The wedding featured a white silk organza gown, attendants Margaret Allan and Lower Innes, reception for 50 at the Fraternal Hall, and a brief honeymoon at Red Lake before settling in Elva Manitoba.
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