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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1957
Page
3
Appointment hours listed from 1.36 to 5.00 p.m on Wednesday as a half holiday. Duncan's Barber & Beauty in Hamiota notes barber shop hours and beauty shop evenings on special days with phone contact 587.
Chas McKay died May 30 in Hamíta’s hospital in his 61st year. He migrated from Ontario to Manitoba and farmed in the Cranedistrict until 1914 then moved to Cree Giteyo where he was born. He returned to Manitoba in 1952 to live with his two daughters in Hamita. Survived by daughters Mrs T A Gray and Mrs S J Hanna both of Hamita and son Wesley of Balcarres Saskatchewan. son Ernest preceded him in 1956. Burial from McDonnell Bros funeral chapel to Hamiota Cemetery with Rev Moffatt officiating. Pallbearers: Vere Little, M G Little, Elmer Johns, Lyle Jonas, Wes Runchey, Rus Gunson.
A small-town notice notes Lav'nia The Pool Elevator will be closed on June 19 as community members plan events. Mrs Rothwell visits son-in-law and daughter while Mrs Russell Shayvman attends the W I Provincial Convention. The June W I meeting, at Mrs Wilkie Cochrane's home, had 13 members and a plant slip roll call.
Support Jean Sunley in the Miss Manitoba Queen Contest by buying tickets before June 200th 1957. Proceeds go to stamping out tuberculosis in Manitoba. Twenty eight contestants from Manitoba. each ticket equals twenty five votes. The winner earns an all expenses paid trip to a national or international exhibition.
The third most votes support the Queen's attendants who will join the iBrandon Travellers Day Parade during the Prov inent Exhibition. Citizens are urged to buy tickets from any Lion's Club member to back the local candidate.
The Peol Elevator will close all day Wednesday June 19 for a buyers convention at Birtle attended by J. C. Richardson and Bob Paige. Church night and Mission Band programs featured by H. Murray, Miss Clark, Mrs. Hyndman with gifts to organizers. Mr and Mrs Forrest celebrate 25th anniversary with guests and tributes. Weekend visitors from Linwood, Brandon and Hamiota. Carlyle McDougall awarded a chemistry scholarship in first year agriculture at the University of Manitoba.
V. M. Snow argues citizenship is a privilege and duty for all law abiding residents. He asserts liberty in a diverse nation stems from responsible participation and community values.
An essay urges readers to act as responsible citizens by respecting others, aiding neighbors, and participating in local life. It emphasizes loyalty, service, church and club involvement, and study of local conditions to build a united, better community. Every minute of life should serve the community’s welfare.
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