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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1962
Page
1
The Manitoba Department of Rural Development and Conservation reports that water control will place supply available by mid January 1968 after the sewer and water vote passed by a large margin. Government departments and engineers focus on advertising surveys and negotiations while work progresses.
Obituary notes the death of Wm Angus at 87 after a long ranching life in Manitoba. Born in Banffshire 1875 he homesteaded near Scotia then farmed north of Hamiota with wife Margaret Sangster who died in 1956. The piece recalls his Scottish roots and migration details.
John Macpherson Fraser aged 41 died July 6 1962 in Windsor Ontario. He was husband of Jeanine Fraser and father of two sons Glen Ronald and John Clark. He leaves his father J Moss Fraser of Winnipeg five brothers and a half brother. He studied in Hamiota and Manchester, served in the Royal Navy, trained as a mechanical engineer, and worked at the Henry Ford Memorial Hospital in Detroit Michigan before his death.
The 70th Annual Hamida Fair opens July 25 at Hamiota Fair Grounds with a new display building. Premier D. Reblin will officially inaugurate the fair as entries rise to prior years. Exhibits cover ladies displays sewing and 4 H projects, plus cattle sheep swine poultry and horses.
Rural Manitoba residents will see electricity and water benefits during Plumbaramas held in late July and early August. Eight events run 1:30 to 5:00 pm with displays from Manitoba Hydro health and agriculture departments and firms. Free water testing for hardness is offered, and giveaways accompany educational displays on water pressure systems.
The July Ducks Unlimited edition notes excellent June rains across prairie breeding grounds maintaining water near spring levels. Brood production depends on July precipitation and cool weather with renesting key after drought last year. Brighter prairie outlooks hinge on continued rain and cooler temps through brood season.
Safety focused program begins July 16 under Strathclair Red Cross sponsorship. Instructors assess pupils for Water Safety Awards while emphasizing instruction, and all children gain better swimming skills and readiness as citizens. Local groups and individuals express thanks for organizing efforts.
The Red Sox, now 14 6 for the week, dropped two games to Lyne Caldwell’s team with losses by Brandon and Lazare. Brian Smith earned a win in the 13 11 Lazare matchup as Garry Van Buskirk struggled. Don Smith and Lynn Caldwell helped seal the victory. In other action, St Boniface Native Sons led 5 1 before a late rally, final 6 4, with key plays by Cal Smith Lynn Caldwell and Buck Mathison. An indoor track feature highlights Bruce Kid and Bill Crothers of East York Track Club who train under coach Fred Foot, practicing demanding runs amid limited facilities.
About 100 friends gathered July 7 at McConnell Church to fete Miss Agnes Killoh. Lorrene Kopetski escorted Agnes. Mrs. J. Killoh escorted M. Bridge. gifts and toasts followed with hay rack presentation. A light lunch concluded the event.
Donna Burne daughter of Capt and Mrs M F Thorpe of London England wed Donald Alexander Park son of Mr and Mrs A Park of Hamiota at Hamiota United Church in a candlelight ceremony on July 6. Rev R Clark officiated with vows followed by a reception for about 75 guests. The couple will reside on their farm at Hamiota after a wedding trip to the United States.
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