Local Notes and Tales From Hamiota and Nearby Towns
Readers share comments from former Hamiota residents now in Rhodesia and Treherne. The column relays weather storms, curling bonspiel anecdotes, humorous quips, and community tidbits about local families, postmasters, and neighbors across Manitoba towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Pentecostal Assemblies
Elmer Myers
Rhodesia
WMC
Myers
Kerry
Hamiota
Manitoba
Roddy
Telephone harassment case rings alarm over abusive calls
Authorities pursue a suspect for a string of private calls that target residents with vile language. Police note multiple daily calls from unlisted numbers while parents are away. The case hinges on identifying the source of the threats and potential charges.
Hamiota United Church Choir Hosts Service
R E Clark minister leads church service at 1 30 pm with Decker and Rev A McColl participating in a faithful gathering marked by gratitude prayer and joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota United Church
R. E. Clark
Stuttering Cure Progress and Nostalgic Sports Snippets
Reggie notes science has not cured stuttering but progress is claimed while a machine that stutters has been built. A coffee room overheard joke contrasts perseverance with obstinacy. Vince Leac, noted sports writer, declares boredom with today’s hockey as a memory of past thrills at the Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Regis
Vince Leac
Geome
Died for All to Live Not for Self Says Paul
A biblical verse from 2 Corinthians 5 15 asserts that Christ died for all so that the living should no longer live for themselves but for him who died and rose again, framing Christian duty and purpose in faith terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duchart
Bill McDougall
Jim Gammack
Thomas Thompson
Ralph Clark
Russell
Man
Manitoba
Ralph
Storm
Gordon
Birnie Strachan
Victoria
4-H Public Speaking Contests Highlight March Events
The Junior Public Speaking contest at Oak River March 4 awarded Kim McConnell first prize, Sally Robinson reserve champion, with multiple competitors named from Oak River, Hamiota, Miniota and Crandall. The Senior contest at Miniota March 6 named Lucille Goodwin champion. runners up Glen Sytnyk and Kim McConnell will enter Inter-District. Inter-District meets March 22 in Strathclair. Weed Office relocates to old telephone building. Don Kennedy new weed supervisor. Upcoming meetings listed with dates and locations. contact 764 2767 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Rev. Clark
Miss Moore
Mr. Durston
Kim McConnell
McConnell Calf Club
Sally Robinson
Hamiota Pony Club
Lauree Armstrong
Kim Espey
Brenda Johns
Oak River Home
Ec. Club
Barbara Joseph
Miniota
Lucille Goodwin
Branshard
Hamiota
Miniota Weed
Weed Board
Don Kennedy
Hamiota Community Room
Miniota Community Room
Fred Weir Agricultural Office
Brandon Agricultural Extension Cente
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamiota Echo
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Us.a
F. S. Venables
Jack Coombs
Marshall Maddock
George Crighton
Cardale
Tom Peart
Bill Greenaway
George
Ethel Henderson
Glint Store
George W. Carver
Bruce Lemon
Minitonas
Bob Daum
Bob
Swan River
Brandon
Bill Miller
Pitlochry
Shoal Lake
Treherne
Harvey Hyde
Mona Robertson
Wayne
Barb McConnell
Barb
Stephens
Lynn
Marion Switzer
Maureen Ramage
Baillie
Rudy
Kay Deutsch
Decker
Las Vegas
Isabella — Finkbeiner
Coxworth
Raymond
Joan Foxton
Elgin McConnell
Kerr Fraser
F.E.A
The
Royal Commission On Biculturism and
G. L. Scott
Vic Edwards
Wimp
G.L.S
Oarner
A. McColl
United Church of Canada
Strathclair
D. L. Holtzman
McConnell
Christ Church
Rev
W. D. Smith
Reggie
Kennell & Strange
Kenton
Hamiota Hotel
Hamilton
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Pastor R. V. Daum
RED Cross
A.C.T
Wendell Wight
Wendell Wight Ag. Rep
Independent Breeders Association
Jon Klagenberg
Strickland
Oaths
Bill Chappell
Denwal Pharmacy
Rexall Super
Hamieta Phene
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