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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1962
Page
5
A congregational letter from Atikokan outlines three main fundraising methods used by churches and charities. It argues that regular personal giving is most effective, with projects framing labor as giving, and rejects lotteries as improper. The article stresses honest value, fair pricing, and quality in church sales and events.
The Scotia Ladies Club met on Wednesday evening at the church with 15 members present. After worship, business was discussed, the Mizpah Benediction given, and lunch served by committee members Betty White Doris Hutchings Irene Ridley and Diane Peters. Mr and Mrs John Parklub and family returned to Brandon after holidays at the Morison home.
The Oakner Church will close for the month of July with services resuming on August 5. Donald Brown and his family, including his mother Mrs H D Brown and sister Mrs H G Graham of Basswood, visited Winnipeg to attend a church service at Old Kildonan Church and witness the unveiling of a marker marking the 150th anniversary of the Selkirk arrival.
Mrs. Young is visiting her relative teront and daughter with Mr and Mrs D Dickie at Brandon. Mr E Flemming of Shoal Lake joined a Sunday visit at the Ivan Flemming home.
Oak River announces Mr. and Mrs. W O Reid will celebrate their 50th anniversary on June 29 1962. They will host visitors from 3 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m at the home of Mr. and Mrs W Q Henry. The Home Grounds Competition invites entries by July 15 to Mrs Alma Hedley or Mrs Myrtle White. Morel farm entries are especially welcome. Mrs F McDonald is hospitalized. Wishing her a speedy recovery.
Mrs Rosenberger returned to her home in Fort Sask Alto on Monday after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs R Skayman who hosted a tea for her. The Skaymans entertained friends from surrounding districts, and Mr Clifford Shaw moved to Canora Sask. The Knight household hosted Chris and Roy Christophson of Winnipeg for a week end, with plans for a two week holiday. Mr and Mrs Harvey Skinner are mentioned in the closing note.
Mr and Mrs C Smith spent a few days of the past week at Grand Rapids enjoying local sights and quiet dining amid city crowds and lake breezes.
Correction states Mr. and Mrs. Davis of McCreary visited their son and daughter in law, not the Yaskows. Decker Pool Elevator closes for two weeks starting July 3. Diana Higgins visits Higgins home with John Higgins and Margaret Andres. Rivers family motor trip to the west coast. Henry Davidson and family stay at Rivers home. Sparks from Brandon visits Mrs. M. G. Little. Decker Congregational picnic at the Narrows on June 29 with basket lunch. ride requests meet at church 3 p.m. Loree and Lorne Doherty return from St Michaels College Brandon. Leonard Rivers wins several scholarships at Brandon College.
The writer recalls Gladys Taber of The Diary of Domesticity and her cats, noting a long friendship with the columnist. After the journal folded the author found Taber in a supermarket magazine and reflects on two fans chatting about escapades and the surreal meeting feel of their encounter.
Local shop announces Tuesday Friday and Saturday evening hours for barber services and beauty treatments. Residents may call 567 Hamieta for appointments.
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