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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1960
Page
1
Manitoba unveils 100 reflectorized radar signs on trunk highways to deter speeding. The program, tied to new radar equipment, aims to reduce traffic toll rather than rack up convictions. A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer clocks a cruiser at 72 mph in a test, with speed permanently stored on a moving graph.
The writer urges Hamiota residents to share local news with distant readers, describing storefront changes, cafe updates, and ongoing town renovations. Businesses like Gregory's Construction and the Chinese Cafe receive praise for upkeep and friendly service as a way to keep former residents informed and connected to their origins.
The Hamiota Hospital District Ladies Aid met in the Community room on Friday May 27 with Mrs R O Fraser presiding. Eleven districts answered roll call. Members reported hours mended in recent months and new drapes ordered for six wards while blankets were washed. Cards of thanks were received from Norma White and Jo Ann Fowlie who have graduated as practical nurses.
A carcass of a pig dumped two miles west of Parks Coffee Bar was opened for inspection and found dead likely from disease. The slough water serves cattle and officials urge burial of the remains in a suitable place.
A youth ball club relies on a single manager to handle coaching, transportation, office work and organization. He faces challenges with many players but emphasizes enthusiasm, practice, and sportsmanship to mold tomorrow's Richards Hogan and Sabine.
The schedule lists sessions from July 5 to September 5 including Senior, Intermediate, Junior boys and girls camps, G A Conference, and Young People's Camp. Applications for counselors urged with June 23 deadline. contact Miss G. Clarke or Synod Office, Brandon.
Mrs Agnes Westbrook died May 29 1960 at Hamota Hospital born 1879 in Berwickshire Scotland. She came to Canada in 1880 with parents and settled in Oakner district. Survived by sister Mrs Jas A Stewart of Hamiota and brother Thos Riddell of Regina. Pallbearers included John Riddell Vance Stewart Walter Stewart and Norman Julyan.
Alfred Bryan Juckes 77 of 14 Princess Ave E died Thursday in the city. Born in Manitoba he lived in Hamiota 25 years as a mink rancher before moving to Brandon ten years ago. Survived by wife Emma, son Bing Brandon, daughters Bettina Gillespie Sault Ste Marie Shinley Angood Winnipeg, sister Millie Ritchie Toronto, brother Ernie Penticton, ten grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday Clark Leatherdale Funeral Home. Interment Ham— Kamiota cemetery family plot.
The Maniloba Federation of Agriculture announces 1960 MFA Camp dates at Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park. Camps run July 1 to August 31 with sessions for youths aged 9 to 16, including weekend family camping July 28 to 31. Jab Dough returns as Camp Director. registration closes June 11 at the MFA office in Winnipeg.
The South team won the 1960 Mid Western Baseball League All Star Game at Kenton Ballpark 10 to 5. South's 10 runs came on 10 hits, 5 walks, 2 steals, and 3 errors by the North. North had 5 runs on 8 hits, 2 walks, 4 steals, with South playing flawless defense. Russell pitched six innings allowing one hit with eight strikeouts. McMillan, Woods, and Whyte fueled the South attack, while Lipscomb and Bell composed the North battery. The South were managed by Jim Hunter. North by Charlie Lee.
A fragmented note recalls Rinald Amundsen and Northwest past explorers from 1906. The text mentions an Avery location, a rescue attempt, and the missing explorer Unmibieto Nobiie amid vague references to rescue flights and 2928.
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