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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
8
Tenders will be received for painting the Oakner United Church interior in August if possible. Tenders close Saturday July 10. The lowest bid or any bid may not be accepted. Contact Secretary Lloyd M. Anderson for details. Oakner United Church Secretary-Treasurer.
Tenders closed July 10. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For information contact Lloyd McConnell, secretary treasurer, Lavinia Consolidated School.
Miss Betty Bruce will present a Lavinia concert on Monday July 12 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Dixon of Brandon visits at the McConnell home. Several Winnipeg, Dryden, and Pilot Mound residents visit Lavinia and nearby homes. Lavinia School closes for a picnic with races and a presentation to Mrs Cochran.
The women’s institute will meet at Mrs. McWhirter’s home on Thursday July 8 at 2 p m. The gathering focuses on community issues and planning for upcoming activities.
The Lavinia United Church held its 50th anniversary dinner on Sunday June 20 at 5:00 p.m. Early district residents attended. Mrs. Dixon cut the anniversary cake. E. A. Dixon led greetings from Decker and McConnell and offered a church history. A memorial service honored departed ministers and members with gladioli on the altar. Rev. Carruthers and Rev. Maxwell led a commemorative service with special choir music.
The Oakner local Farmers Union met at the school on June 9 with district director R Usick from Erickson as guest speaker. He spoke on marketing problems of livestock and grain, followed by discussion. A note urged future meetings on the third Wednesday, and attention was drawn to the July 2 District Convention at Birtle.
Mrs C P Brown left Hamuota Hospital last week bound for Calgary to visit her niece. Mrs Lyons and the Slacks visit Mr and Mrs T E Doherty. Mrs L Young and the Deokh family attended Miss Donna Youngs wedding at Holand on Wednesday. Harold Stewart visited from Shiloh. Mr and Mrs Reg Decker visited Winnipeg for St Boniface Hospital exercises as their daughter Darlene Decker received her Nurses Cap. Mrs Hall of Winnipeg guests Mr Wm Hail. Eunice Rosenberger left Sunday for Lloydminster Alberta.
Saturday’s event featured 23 teams and sunny weather. Winners include Hamiota McConnell Oak River Isabella in various ball and youth events. Umpire W Graham of Kenton officiated ball games while J D Quinton and Harvey Lints broadcast from the loud speaker. Snacks and meals were provided by the local team and Wi members. James Scott of McConnell won the Cub and Scout draw. A newborn addition is noted with a welcome for a new baby boy.
Mrs Norman Dale receives word from Deepfreeze Appliance Co Chicago that she has won a regional prize in their contest. She may choose from three articles a Deep Freeze Aqua-Tap Refrigerator or an Air Conditioner and will be presented the prize by the nearest dealer.
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