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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1972
Page
1
On May 13 about 2000 people walked 20 miles south of Brandon to raise funds for mentally ill conditions. Hamiota High School supported the effort, with over 130 sponsors from staff and students and nearly 150 raised by the school community.
The Red Sox opened the season with a win in a tight game that remained close until the seventh inning. Barry Brooking and Lynn Caldwell started the rally with run scoring hits, Bob Caldwell delivered a two out double for three RBIs, Virden answered with unearned runs, and Al Robertson scored the tying run in a late seventh inning.
The Hamiota Golf Club opened Sunday May 28 with 110 golfers and guests signing the guest book. Mayor Nelson Woods praised the renovated Club House and the well kept course while Everett Strong and Doug Roberts were thanked for their hours of work. June Richardson offered drinks and meals to visitors.
A Diabetic Children’s Camp for ages 8 to 13 will run at Camp Robertson in Gimli Manitoba on July 12 to 23 1972. It provides medical and dietary supervision with recreational and educational activities and diabetes care. Interested individuals may contact Camp Chairman Mr Jack Andrews by letter at 105 Athlone Drive Winnipeg or call 832-3456. Enquiries welcome regardless of financial means.
Ed and Audrey Hodgins of Lenore Manitoba spearheaded a Victoria Day country bee with 34 outfits including 34 tractors and 17 cultivators to till 475 acres in one day. Twenty ladies provided meals while neighbors from Lenore and Kenton joined for the cooperative effort that drew visitors, cameras, and news, celebrating rural goodwill.
A mixed shower on Friday May 19 in Hamiota drew 124 guests to honor Miss Heather Murray. Present were her mother Mrs Arnold Murray and Mrs Orville Sheane of Reeder. Heather thanked friends and invited all to her trousseau tea May 28 1972.
The W I met at Mrs Inza Pollock's home with five members and one visitor. The session opened with the W I Creed, April minutes, and the treasurer's report. Nora McConnell offered to drive to the Brandon convention in June and gas for travelers will be paid.
Tom Baron notes 16 clubs with 289 members and 69 leaders attended the Oak River rally. The event featured a club parade through Oak River led by Hamiota High School Marching Band and Majorettes, with 15 clubs in the parade and several new drill elements.
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