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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1966
Page
1
Hamiota telephone operators began May 30 using Mark Sensing to record long distance calls. Operators stamp details on IBM cards with an electrically conductive pencil lead, enabling automated processing. Customers are asked to request long distance charges when placing the call as the system expands across Manitoba.
Mr and Mrs Henry Drake mark 62 years of marriage today June 7 1966. They wed in Hensall Ontario and moved to Manitoba in 1909 living in Hamiota Crandall and Holly Sea areas before retirement in 1947. Their five children Ernest Drake Olive Moffatt Strathelair Janet Chappell Cromarty Ontario and Margaret d T who died in 1919.
Earl Dawson outlined Liberal aims in his first TV appearance for the Hamiota Constituency. He urged better representation, endorsed free medical care for old age security recipients, and promised low interest loans to towns for artificial ice arenas. He defended decentralization, farm policy, and criticized Roblin Government while pledging to serve all constituents regardless of color.
A Band Concert directed by Walter Goode of the Brandon Legion Band drew many spectators despite bad weather. Proceeds of about $100 benefited a junior school orchestra to begin September 1 under Ted Good of Brandon, with the Brandon Legion Majorettes also attending.
Birdtail River School Division No Regular Meeting held at Shoal Lake on May 26 66 at 8 p m trustees Rankin Ful ton Stimpson Clark Rapley Randell and Selby attended. Budget items include 3M overhead projectors and school supplies order approval financial statement No 5 66 payment adjournment to call of the chair.
Mr and Mrs Wm Wilson of Kenton hosted a turkey dinner on May 8 to honor the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Lorne McNiven of Hamiota. Attendees included relatives, neighbors, and grandchildren. a three tiered cake accompanied gifts from the family.
Earl Dawson Liberal candidate criticized the Roblin government for overspending and uneven tax funding at a Strathclair meeting on May 31. He cited millions spent in metro Winnipeg as political gain and urged decentralization, fair rural funding, and stronger support for West-Man Corporation.
Garnet Wilfred Badger 51 died suddenly at his Decker Manitoba home on May 28. Born near Shoal Lake he farmed with his father until 1947. Survived by wife Elinor, daughters Darlene and Glenda, sons Garry Darry Trevor and Trent, mother Mrs M Badger, sisters Mrs Cripps Mrs Walker and Mrs Grills. Funeral at Tinsted Church Shoal Lake with Rev. Angus McColl officiating. Interment Shoal Lake cemetery.
The Hamiota Golf Club hosted its first tournament on Sunday June 5. Thirty seven golfers competed. J Jamieson won the Championship Flight with a 108 on a countback over Lawlor of Kenton. First Flight went to W W Fraser with 74, G Strachan second with 77, C Cormack on a countback. Second Flight winner Graham Jamieson with 81 defeated ei Hunter of Kenton 85. Third Flight honors went to FE Gregory with 90 and B Clark Isabella with 96.
In a seven inning clash Souris outscored Hamiota 15 to 14 after a high scoring affair. Hamiota pounded 5 runs in the first and later led 9-8 after four innings before Souris surged with late offense to seize the win. Lyall homered? no, multiple players contributed with hits and 9 each, while Hamiota errors helped swing the contest.
A May 20 social at Scotia Church honored Mr and Mrs Dave Lipscombe celebrating their marriage on May 7. The Scotia Community presented a lamp hassock and a six piece dish set. Whist winners were Ladies High Mrs Allan Cumming and Low Mrs Bill Collie, Gents High David Lipscombe, Low Jack Anderson. Lunch followed by West Group.
The Ladies of the Gospel Chapel Women’s Missionary Council met at Mrs. Bert Gurr’s home for devotions from Psalm 125 and prayers for needs at home and abroad. They planned next month’s roll call with a mercy word and discussed meals for the Victoria Day Rally while pledging donations to Indian work and a missionary whose husband died in a car accident.
William Pittendreigh died May 30 1966 at Brand on General Hospital aged 79 born in Banffshire Scotland 1887 resident of Manitoba 55 years survived by wife Helen two sons George and Bill of Hamiota four daughters Ella Crew Gladys Dixon Lawrence Jessie M Curl Hazel Pittendreigh Portage la Prairie eleven grandchildren and brother Jack Moose Jaw Sask Funeral held June 2 at Birtle United Church Rev John Sloan with interment at Birtle Cemetery McConnell Bros Funeral Home arranged the services.
Dauphin Red Birds and Hamiota Red Sox battled to a 7-7 tie in nine innings before darkness ended the game. Dauphin led 3-1 after three, lost a 5-1 edge in the seventh, and tied it in the ninth with Dauphin scoring to force a later completion. Five pitchers used. Kutzan started for Dauphin, Lyall pitched for Hamiota.
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