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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1965
Page
1
The March 9 council meeting discussed frozen water lines. The new assessment reached 1 078 980 dollars, up 268 040 dollars. The Lions Club pledged 500 dollars annually for three years to Centennial Park. A full time town police officer was explored. The Finance Committee will study 1965 grants and report before April or May estimates.
The Oak River Memorial Rink hosted the annual Ice Carnival on Saturday March 6 with judges Rev Victor Bowins Miss Donna Henry and Mrs L McCrady. Winners span age groups from Girls 6 and under to Men Open with many names including Marianne Angus Leanne Coulson Christine Brown Sherri Kirkpatrick Bobby Reid Cameron Stewart Rhonda Paddock Wayne Ramsay and Donald Ramsay among the top placers.
Marjorie Gardner Dunn and Henry Allan Hadland wed January 30 at Knox United Church Russell. Officiants were Reverend Ralph Clark and Reverend D G Stewart. Miss Margaret Corley played the organ. The couple plans to reside in Shoal Lake after a short wedding trip.
Hamiota girls lose 13-12 to Miniota but win Zone 10 title at Russell securing a spot in the Provincial Finals in Brandon. Scorers include Ann Armitage for Miniota and McLaren Scott Williams Brooks for Hamiota. Boys' division saw Kenton beat Hamiota 47-41. Hamiota previously won the round 90-85.
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 held a regular meeting at Shoal Lake on February 16 1965. Trustees Stimpson Fulton Reynolds Rapley Randell Rankin attended. Minutes from February 9 were adopted and correspondence was received. Mr George Flynn’s application for caretaker at the Birtle Collegiate was accepted. The board adjourned to meet again February 23 1965 at 7 30 pm.
Carol Parker of McConnell placed third in the Food Fun Fair Bake-Off at Brandon on March 6, after winning first in the Food Fun Fair Contest by Ham iota Co-op on November 21. The finals included seven entries with Daryl Davidson of Cypress River taking first and Linda Smith of Boissevain second. the community congratulates Parker.
McConnell Calf Club meets with Mayor Jack Coombs of Hamiota discussing municipal government and post office rules. Seniors hear a showmanship test while juniors answer Redbook questions, March 2 at McConnell School. 26 members and 3 leaders attended. plans for Variety Nite were made.
The McConnell Explorers gathered March 4 with all members and two leaders. They finished a study on Trinidad, made kites, and had Trinidad Roti for lunch. Mrs Newton led the World’s Day of Prayer worship service. The next expedition is planned for March 18 with each member bringing two lots of candy and a candy sale at the 4 H Variety Nite at McConnell Tall.
Mrs. Gordon Long of Minnesota was re elected president of the Birtle Presbyterial United Church Women for 1965 at the third annual meeting held February 23 in Birtle United Church. One hundred six delegates attended from thirty nine UCWs with officers and committee chairs named. The theme was A Responsible Church in a Changing World and resolutions urged continued alcohol education funding and opposed government lotteries and Criminal Code changes.
The Hamiota Women’s Institute met March 1 in the Community Room with President Mrs. R. Armstrong presiding. Members planned to assist at the Birdtail River Fine Arts Festival and a Fish Cookery demonstration is set for April 13. The group will hold its Book Market fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital Research, May 6–19 at Polo Park, accepting books through April 6. The treasurers report notes sales of Histories of the Hamiota Municipality, with April library hours and contact for interested buyers. National Health Week runs March 14–20, and 4‑H Club members contributed demonstrations and speeches, earning points for their records.
A birthday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gray on February 27 honored Mrs. Chas. Gray for her 86th birthday. Twenty two relatives attended and presented gifts, with a Winnipeg cake depicting a pioneer sod house design. Attendees included Alf Gray Bert Webster and Mrs. Bert Dawson from Winnipeg plus W. Hyndman of Crandall.
The town of Killarney Manitoba plans a Centennial project to import a fountain from Kilkeary Ireland and wonder if it will merely spout water. A Red River Room chatter at St. Regis mocks locals, noting the Canadian curling champs returning to Manitoba and a gossipy local figure ready to flee if appointed.
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