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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1966
Page
3
Sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hazlewood on the death of Mrs Hazlewood’s mother. Mrs Ira Kirk traveled to Saskatoon last week. Miss Linda Kidd of Brandon spent the weekend at home. Mr and Mrs Sid Lewis are visiting relatives in Winnipeg.
Mrs. Peacock visited her parents in Brandon for a few days last week. Mrs. McWhirter spent the past week visiting relatives in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kovak of Winnipeg are spending a few days with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. McWhirter. Mr. Mervyn McConnell is a patient in the Hamiota Hospital.
If the tank is not insulated or thermostatically controlled, a cover and thermostat can be installed at a reasonable cost once the elements are exchanged.
If your heater is poor, Hydro offers a rental or purchase plan for Cascade 40 water heaters. Enjoy guaranteed hot water with fast recovery and king-size capacity. Hydro covers average installation and service costs during the contract. Rent is $1.95 per month on the electric bill, or buy at $2.25 per month. Higher wattage elements available on request.
Oakner News extends deep sympathy to Mr and Mrs Lorne Montgomery on the accidental death of Alex Montgomery of Franklin. The UCW met at Mrs Lloyd Anderson’s home on Thursday March 3 with devotionals by Mrs Anderson and Mrs Rankin. the paper by Mrs Rankin discussed value of mistakes.
Mrs. Jim Routledge presided over the meeting with nine members present. Plans included a June clothing drive and a pot luck supper in March. Eleanor and Ray left for Winnipeg then England for three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scott visited Inglis. Judy Richardson and Bryan Wood visited Brandon plans and upcoming trips noted.
The Chumah Ladies' Club met at Mrs Pearl Kidds home with 15 attendees. Worship service led by Mrs Doris Pollock, Mrs Pearl Kidd and Mrs Janie Lewis. Members read poems and verses and all enjoyed the session. Lunch was served by Mrs Janie Lewis, Mrs Betty Smith, and Mrs Pearl Kidd.
The Oak River Ladies Curling Club held a four day bonspiel February 16 to 19 with 21 rinks competing. Mrs Johnson and four from Minnedosa won first in the Challenge and Merchants events plus Grand Aggregate and McDonald Memorial Trophy. others places are listed. Also notes births in Ottawa and Prince Rupert. The Oak River Cardale hockey team traveled to Poplar Point for semi final play, with a return leg in Oak River March 10, and a parents night at Oak River Elementary on March 14 inviting all.
The Decker W I met at Mrs M G Little’s home with 10 members and 2 visitors. Guest speaker Mr Perlmutter spoke on Estate Administration and Wills. Minutes and hospital report were reviewed. Members debated a 1967 Centennial project and Red Cross sewing and knitting activity followed.
Decker residents recall the upcoming annual cost ume carnival at the Decker Community rink on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Gordon Church and son Craig spent the weekend with Craig's parents.
The McConnell Explorers met in the church basement on February 25 for an expedition and World Day of Prayer service attended by about 10 ladies and eight girls with two counselors. March 2 featured games led by Eunice Newton and an opening ceremony. Mrs. McConnell read from the study book on India. Elections named officers for the year and plans for a Toboggan Party were set for March 5.
The Manitoba Winter Fair runs March 28 to April in Brandon with the Breath of Spring theme. A family show features expert exhibitors, prize cattle, fat stock, and the Western Canada Seed Show, highlighting grain and beef production and community enjoyment.
An income tax consultant from Heatherington and Kachur will be at the Oak River Hotel March 14 to 16 and at the Shoal Lake office until April 30 to prepare returns. Appointments at Oak River Hotel should be made by March 14. For office appointments, call Shoal Lake 90-2.
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