Hamiota Echo Published by Venables in March 1954
The Hamiota Echo lists Venables as publisher and proprietor on the March issue date in 1954. It reflects a local newspaper page header noting ownership and production details for the edition.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1956
Page
5
The Hamiota Echo lists Venables as publisher and proprietor on the March issue date in 1954. It reflects a local newspaper page header noting ownership and production details for the edition.
Lavinia Town Group of the Women’s Institute held a Pot Luck Supper at Mrs. Boyd Lief’s home on February 2 raising eleven dollars. The W A will stage an Irish Supper and Concert on Saturday March 17 at 6 p m with admission 60 and 25 cents. Mrs R Milne spent several days at Dryden Ontario returning with her mother Mrs Wilton. Gerald Reid returned from Winnipeg after a month at a Mechanics School. Mr and Mrs Flynn of Isabella visited Geo Flynn and family for a few days.
The late Mr. Skinner died in Hamiota Hospital on Monday March 5 1956. Funeral at Lavinia United Church March 8 2 00 Rev J Maxwellell officiated. Interment Scotia Cemetery. Survived by son Harvey and daughter Rita with grandchildren. Born 1874 Sheepcote Lane White Waltham Berkshire England. immigrated 1896 to Ontario then Virden Manitoba 1898. Moved to Scot ia district 1904 then Hamiota 1906. Married Margaret Ingram 1905, later Eleanor Meakin 1941.
Ontario leads with the largest cash income from farm product sales while Saskatchewan trails in second, reflecting provincial agriculture revenue differences across Canada.
Hockey finals loom as Bantam and Midget teams from Hamiota reach provincial championships. Bantams beat McAuley 9-6 and 6-3 with Lynn Caldwell scoring twice in the later game, while Midgets face Falls with a return match slated for Saturday March 17 at 8 p.m. in Hamiota rink.
Fragmented OCR lists farmers and towns including Lenore Curl Hamiota Kentor Simpson Shoal Wy e Lyng Crand Wiltsey Cardale Mathison Hamiota Caldwell Hamiocta Ken Fraser Larry McDou and others, with unclear groupings and partial surnames. The text reads like a roster or index of individuals tied to rural locales.
A capacity Memorial Rink crowd enjoys the Hamiota Figure Skating Club Travelogue show Another highlight features Gail Bailey and Faye Pollock in intricate numbers Oak River Skating Club presents China dolls in a Dresden Doll drill A Hawaiian group led by Verna Moore adds color and charm during the program
Cheryl Mc Lennan helped train the Hamiota Club Skaters while Dr Hudson praised her willingness to aid the event. Jessie Williams and Geil Bailey showcased in a solo as Dale Wood and others performed in blue and white outfits. The finale featured a bagpipe drill by six kilts and caps as Rev Maxwell led the Piper. The Hamiota Band provided accompaniment. good weather complemented the event.
Isabella Kerr, wife of George Y Rankin Oakner, died March 7 1956. Born April 20 1876 in Kirkton Ontario she came West in 1880 with family and settled in Oakner district. Survived by husband four daughters one son ten grandchildren and two sisters. She was active in United Church W M S and community life.
A meeting of the Hamiota Branch of the B E S L in the Community Room elected officers led by W H Brooks and decided to form a separate branch. A veteran curling match is planned for March 21 at 7 p m followed by a business meeting and lunch.
Veterans are turning out to back the reorganized Branch, anticipating a solid start and future activity. The turnout suggests community support and momentum for the group's renewed efforts.
The Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs Higgins's home on March 7 with Mrs Gregory leading the worship and Mrs Stewart guiding the study book. A Bazaar is planned for April 20 in the hall and a program will be held downstairs. Visitors include Mrs S Wale, Mr Clark Pearson, Mr Jack Bailey, Miss Joan Teale, and Mr and Mrs Russell with Mrs Sullivan at a Neepawa Eastern Star meeting.
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