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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
9
Police urge readers to report dangerous tailgating and reckless driving patterns seen in Hamiota. Excessive closeness follows speeding in the passing lane and can trigger multi vehicle crashes. Drivers are told to maintain one car length per 10 mph and notify police immediately of hazards.
The June meeting of the W M C was hosted by Mrs. Munshaw. After devotions members prayed for overseas and local needs. Letters from missionaries were read and a greeting from Africa was read at the church dedication.
Park Residence notes list visitors including Mr and Mrs A Curtis of Birtle and Mr and Mrs R Mackelden of Barnstaple England plus Mrs K Phillips of Gloucestershire England. Other calls come from Mrs Shaw of Brandon and Jack Beattie of Miniota. Local deaths include James Stewart in Brandon with funeral in Shoal Lake. The Hamiota Band performed at the Hospital then Residence, and several neighbors shared greetings and well wishes. Bill Gunson returns from Indiana U.S.A. after surgery.
After four months of searching a lapel watch lost last winter's snow was found last week by Tom Castle in his lawn. The watch belonged to his sister and, after inquiries, was returned in near perfect condition and ticking normally again.
National Tory leader Robert Stanfield urges unity in Edmonton and advocates banning tobacco and liquor ads on television. The column also mocks CBC sponsorship, suggests sock protection for painters, and notes bipartisan senators accusing the Pentagon of wasteful defence spending.
George Arnold Phillips died May 12 1969 at Brandon General Hospital. Born January 15 1920 in Hamiota he lived in Isabella district before joining the RCA and RAF in World War II serving as wireless air gunner with 408 Squadron over Europe. After return he taught in Canada then England, discharged September 1945. Survived by two brothers Hilton and Edward and four sisters Thelma Verna Merle Elsie. Funeral May 15 1969 at Birtle United Church with burial in Isabella family plot.
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