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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1971
Page
6
Strickland Agencies offers fire, auto and life insurance investments and real estate services in Hamiota. Contact Bill Chappell at 764-2696 or residence 764-2308 for details.
Office hours run Monday to Friday from 9 00 AM to 5 00 PM with Saturday by appointment. Phone contact provided.
A columnist teases modern schooling sparking loss of joy while recalling old red schoolhouses. A medical note warns coffee links to bladder cancer. Reflections drift through quotes on travel, self-blame, fashion laws, and a St Regis toast. Baseball lore credits Alex Cartwright as inventor, not Abner Doubleday, per records.
Norma Mylrea bride elect of July 10 received a miscellany shower in the lower church hall on Saturday June 26. Summer posies decorated the room and the theme Roses featured. Escort to the honor was Mrs Norman Wiltsey of Moline with Mrs Jessie Clubb present. Jo Ann McTavish of Brandon read the verse address and gifts were given by Miss Ann Henry. Debbie Griffiths sang and Karen Espey played piano. fifty guests signed the guest book.
The Hamiota golf tourney started Saturday morning drawing 140 players. Winners across flights include Wayne Reid in the Championship and C Wyborn of Winnipeg leading the 1st Flight, with multiple riders named from Hamiota, Virden, Souris, Brandon, and surrounding towns.
The McConnell 4H Beef Club held two judging practises at Norman Brown’s on May 26 and at Bruce Patersons on June 23 with tips from Gordon Killoh. Achievement Day on June 26 drew 22 members plus 4H calves, with Oakner and Miniota also attending. Grand Champion was Larry Paterson. Reserve Dave McConnell. Junior and Senior Showmanship crowned multiple winners, and grooming events preceded the calf sale. Best Weight Gain went to Dale McConnell’s calf. weight guessers included Connie Mackie and others. A Brandon Exhibition side event saw Tossing Manes Club members place in Western Pleasure, Polo Bending, Barrel Racing, and Novelty Race. The 4H Pony Club Gymkhana on Family Day July 11 drew ten riders with prize money aided by several volunteers.
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