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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1949
Page
5
Mrs W Fowlie McConnell and Mrs G McConnell hosted the W A and W M S gathering at Mrs Knight's on May 12 with fourteen ladies present. Worship titled New Comers to Canada led by Mrs Richardson. a six member playette followed. Plans began for Calf Club Rally catering in June and packing an overseas parcel. Members were asked to remember the June Bazaar donation. Next meeting at Mrs Emerson's on June 9.
The Hamiota event date shifts to Wednesday June 22 due to the Provincial Plowing Match in Portage la Prairie on June 23. The change affects schedule for participants and local spectators.
A baptismal service was held last Sunday with Kenny McConnell Beverley McConnell Wayne McConnell Badger Stewart and Murray Johns presented for baptism. Isabella plans three one act plays at the Lavinia church on Thursday June 9 at 8 30 p.m. Admission 50c and 25c. Mrs. Ted Revel is a patient in Hamiota Hospital. The WA and WMS meet at Mrs. Smith's home on Wednesday June 8 at 2 p.m.
The Rebekahs and Oddfellows announce a community picnic to be held on Wednesday July fifteenth. Details will follow. A short note on local happenings from Hamiota and Daly districts notes the Hamiota United Church Choir broadcast on CKX Brandon with performers Miss B Riddell, Mrs H Oldfield, Miss Donna Hunsaker and pianist.
The Kiwanis Public Speaking Contest district final was held in Hamiota on Wednesday May 23. Twelve contestants competed led by Ray Gamey of Strathclair the 1948 provincial winner who placed first Ann Jespersen from Oak River took second. Other top finishers included Harvey King dont Binsearth Shirley Pickup and Hazel Nesbit of Oak River. Dr Herner of Winnipeg Kiwanis presented books to the top five and Kiwanis pens to the rest. Winnipeg members W A Dally and Robins attended. Judges were Mrs Mollard Shoal Lake Don McLennan Oak River and Rev H J Oldfield Hamiota with Rev A H Barber as chairman.
Oak River High School retained the Chambers Trophy with a 28 to 10 victory over Isabella High School at Oak River on May 21. Scorers for Isabella were Harrison and Doran. Oak River scorers included McKague 8 and Allen 14. Team rosters list players from Isabella and Oak River. past holders include Oakner, Cardale, and Oak River.
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