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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1961
Page
1
The McConnel Baby Band Valentine Party was held Friday February 17 with 12 mothers and 20 children present. Evelyn Moffat presided, children were entertained by Jennie Nykoliation and Marian Paterson, mothers by Irene Jenkins, and lunch was served by the committee in charge.
This month's meeting was postponed from the 13th to the 20th. Speeches were given and square dancers were paid fifty cents each. Visits include Herb Taylor and others from Rossburn Brandon and Winnipeg. Birth announcements honor Mr and Mrs Don Longmuir and Mr and Mrs Stanley McMurachy. Parents Day at McConnell School is March 10 from 1 30 to 3 30 pm. McConnell Boys School Hockey team lost 9 to 5 at Decker.
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada announced 1961 dividend increases for policyholders, marking the 12th consecutive year of higher dividends. At the Brandon branch, manager George S. Shoemaker reported a strong year with $1,034 million in life insurance in force, total in force at $9,573 million, and significant group policies and premiums. The company also invested in residential and commercial mortgages totaling $609 million, with assets rising to $2,389 million and net interest at 4.57 percent.
Hamota hosts its 66th Annual Mens Bonspiel with 66 rinks in play Monday morning at the rink. Meals will be available during the event for families attending and enjoying curling. Local residents note visits as Mr C Randel tours Saskatoon and Mr Barry Strickland spends time at home with family.
The February 18 1961 square dance jamboree in Hamiota School Auditorium drew about sixteen squares despite bad weather. Represented towns included Boissevain Melita Brookdale Rivers Virden Brandon Wellwood and Rapid City.
W A Peterson, station agent at Hamiota, retires March 1 after 45 years of service. He entered as an Extra Gang Labourer in Portage la Prairie in 1913, later served as Treherne assistant agent, and worked various Manitoba points as operator and agent. He served in the Royal Flying Corps in 1917 and overseas. He and his wife plan to move to Carberry Manitoba.
Community readers asked to call their local correspondent with tips or news. The brief urges public tips on events, incidents, or developments needing coverage by the newspaper staff.
The Shoal Lake meeting approved the minutes of February 2 1961. Trustees Fulton Stimpson Gamey Reynolds Fraser and Hunter and Inspector Funk attended. A general discussion formed a policy framework in regard to the district's operations.
James McKenzie longtime Oak River resident died in Brandon on February 23 in his 91st year. Funeral service held February 27 at Oak River United Church with Rev Friebert officiating. Interment at Beaver Cemetery near McGregor, Manitoba. Pallbearers listed.
The Oak River C.G.L.T. held its regular meeting on February 20. Choir practice preceded the session and members split into junior and senior groups. Nine juniors completed their study book and worked on aluminum tooling while the seniors held a worship service.
In the speech from the throne discussion, government actions to require disclosure by foreign controlled business and labour groups are urged. The piece notes Canada’s history with international unions, the dominance of US interests in many sectors, and calls for the federal government to scrutinize operations to defend sovereignty.
At the home of CMe Hamilton the McConnell W. I held a meeting with ten members present. Roll call noted small arts for the Mental Hospital. Mrs. Pollock read minutes, Mrs. Scott the treasurer's account, and Mrs. Killoh reported on the hospital. A card party was planned for Saturday March 8 at 8 p.m. A social half hour followed with Mrs. Pollock in charge. Supper was served by Mrs. Killoh and Mrs. Hamilton.
The Afternoon Auxiliary of the WMS met Tuesday February 21 at 2 30 pm with President Mrs E A Dixon in charge Treasurer Mrs Decker reported 45 65 on hand in January Literature secretary Mrs Rutherford highlighted three Life Magazine December items Supply secretary Mrs Argo Smith said one quilt one pair mitts and four Christmas presents were allotted for the year Discussion included letters to minister of Education and Premier Roblin opposing grant aid to parochial schools prayer for nations especially the Congo and several Marymary articles The next meeting is March 28 Presbyterial Executive meeting at Shoal Lake noted a new women s organization starting January 1961 Mrs Dixon reported on worship by Mrs Hudson s group and the program including a skit New ways of speaking under Ravemcco visual education mass communication and lit World Literary Christian Literature International Missionary Council
The Womans Aid to Hamiiota District Hospital No 7A met February 24 in the Community Room with 13 of 17 districts represented. Minutes were read and adopted. buying committee purchased kitchen articles. 18 hours of mending reported for February. Mr. Wm Andrew spoke on hospital interests and thanked the Auxiliary. plans for March mending by Harding and Kenton.
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