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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1955
Page
5
The Junior High School readies a graduation program for June 20 in the auditorium. Field Day last Wednesday caused sunburns but no serious illness. Congratulations to the Whites for scoring the highest points, 259, under the supervision of Miss Irwin and Mr Scott.
The report notes Maroons, Blues and Golds finish in order with a three way tie for individual cups won by Gilbert Lee Donnie MacMillan and Larry McDougall. Caretable Roberts led a school parade to the fair grounds and various students received honors in plays and choir performances.
Hamiota Collegiate staged its first field day on Wednesday June 1 under ideal weather. Students were divided into Blues Golds Maroons and Whites with eleven classes for boys and the same for girls. The day began with a parade led by Constable Roberts and ended after 133 events with a school finish on Thursday.
McConnell Mrs. R J Knight attends Winnipeg W I Convention. Archie McMurachy journeys to Ontario after seeding. Deleau family holiday in Souris. McConnell family weekend in Miami. Bobby Bamford visits Foxwarren relatives. Baby Band Graduation party set for June 14 with grandmothers invited. Speedy recovery wishes for Frank Smith in Hamiota Hospital. Rivers visitors Brendon and Danny join McMuratchy family. Oak River team defeats McConnell in league game. W I and W M S meet at Mrs Pangman’s. eleven members attend with three visitors. Reports on Birtle Presbytery W M L S by Mrs McConnell and Mrs Milne. W A arranged calf club booth for June 18. Mizpah Benediction, luncheon hosted by Mrs Pangman and Mrs Killoh.
Next meeting place at Mrs R Ka vehus on July. Mrs Nelle Pollock passed away at the Hamiota Hospital on Wednesday morning June 6 1955. The Community extends deepest sympathy to the Watt and Pollock families in their recent bereavement.
Mrs W E G Little returns from the 33rd Golden Deeds Session in Winnipeg. W M S and W A S plan a June 16 meeting at Mrs Musgrove’s home. Skit Physician in Charge to be presented by Home Helpers. Mrs Barke of Saskatoon visiting. Crandall defeats Decker in baseball. Crandall ahead 27 May game. Decker Isabella BB’s may play Sunday. Mrs Sullivan and Mrs Delbridge attend W I Convention in Winnipeg. Drysdale family visit. John Sunley passes third year university exams with 75 percent.
Mr Wm Watt dies at Hamiota Hospital after illness. Funeral at Oakner United Church with burial in Hamiota Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers and families listed. Oakner 4 H Club plans annual call show June 11 with judging at 2:00 p.m. and supper. Kelvin Garfield Watt born June 1 1955. MFU convention June 13 at Oakburn with delegates registered at 9:00 a.m. Various local visits and Father’s Day reception planned June 19 at Oakner School 5:00 p.m.
Saturday June 18 hosts a tournament at Oaknet featuring Ladies Open Fastball and Children races. Admission adults 10 cents children 14 and under 25 cents. See bills for details.
Lavinia and Decker School held a field day on Friday May 27 with Decker scoring 185 and Lavinia 191 points. Lavinia won senior and junior ball games while Decker won ten years and under games and two relays and dodge ball. The WI cleared 25 dollars at field day lunches. Mrs. Keith Dixon attends the WJ Provincial Convention in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs W A Scott of Fergus Ontario visited the Prestons.
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