Hamiota to host sixteen rink bonspiel this weekend
Weather permitting the Hamiota Curling Club stages a sixteen rink invitational starting Friday March 16 with Norm Houck leading the outside rinks. Notable entrants include Bruce Hudson Strathcona George Glazier Winnipeg Deer Lodge Burke Parker Gilbert Plains Jim Williamson Roseland Brandon and others. The event uses a progressive knockout format with $200 top prize and $100 second prize, draws by Ed Shamray and Frank McKinnon, five Saturday draws and three Sunday draws. Meals at the rink and admission at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Norm Houck
Bruce Hudson
Strathcona
Winnipeg
George Glazier
Deer Lodge
Burke Parker
Gilbert Plains
Dauphin
Swan River
Jim Williamson
Roseland
Brandon
Jim Duncan
Virden
Williamson
Bob Westbrook
Ed Shamray
Oak River
Lloyd Horn
Lenore
Tim Breed
Kenton
Bob Jenkins
Shoal Lake
Allan Hurst
Crandall
Roger Reid
Wilf Lee
Strathclair
Nelson Kreager
Brandon ’Spiel
Frank McKinnon
Hamiota Curling Club
Civil Defence Meeting in Miniota Discusses Nuclear Hazards
A March 6 1962 Miniota Civil Defence meeting drew a large audience. Dr Hudson warned against panic during a thermonuclear fallout event while J Hannah outlined weapons hazards and rural reception plans. The Hamiota Emergency Area is organizing welfare health police wardens and logistics for evacuees, sponsored by the local Women’s Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
J. Hannah
Hamiota Civil Defence
Women’s Institute of
Miniota
Hamiota Wins League Championship
Hamiota defeated St Michaels Academy 39-21 to finish the season 13-1 after an early league loss to Rivers. Linda Kidd led with 22 points in the 10-2 first quarter, with Joyce Twerden adding 7 and Faye Pollock 4 as the team secured the title. Linda averaged 23 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
St Michaels Academy
Rivers
Vincent Massey
Linda Kidd
Linda
Joyce Twerden
Faye Pollock
Rockiess
Cheryl McDougall
Brenda Irwin
Barbara Whyte
Val Douglas
Brandon
4H Sew-Sews Meet to Discuss Pledge and Tea Plans
The Hamiota Sew-Sews met February 19 in the Church Parlor with 24 members, 5 leaders, and 10 mothers. Miss English spoke on 4-H work, sewing was examined, and lunch was served. On March 10, 16 members and 4 leaders attended the church meeting to finalize plans for St Patrick s Tea Bake Sale Candy Nicknacks Plant Slips and display at Fraternal Hall on March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss English
St. Patrick’s
Hamiota Skating Club Wind-Up Carnival Delights Audience
The Hamiota Skating Club held a March 10 wind-up carnival at the rink with Mayor John Coombs opening. Miss Lynn Westbury from Brandon Figure Skating Club performed, Barbara Whyte honored, and judges led a parade of costume entries. A Girls hockey match ended McConnell 3 Hamiota 0 as the event wrapped with club thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Skating Club
John Coombs
George Pittendreigh
Lynn Westbury
Brandon Figure Skating Club
Brian Hamel
Hamiota
McConnell
Crusade for Christ Opens Sunday in Brandon Church
The Crusade for Christ opens Sunday March 18 at 8 30 p m in St Pauls United Church. Leighton Ford Canadian Presbyterian leads the mission assisted by Rev Chambers and Homer James. The trio is 30 and known for preaching singing and youth appeal with weekday meetings at 8 p m and no Saturday services.
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St. Pauls United Church
Billy Graham
Leighton Ford
Graham
Jean
Brandon
Chambers
Australia
Homer James
Canada
Geo. Beverly Shea
James
Ford
Elphinstone RCMP site to call tenders for quarters
MP J Nicholas Mandziuk announced that tender calls are approved for detachment quarters on the RCMP site at Elphinstone Manitoba. The land purchased from Mrs Katie Jarema for 750 dollars will host standard married quarters, single personnel rooms, a cellroom, an office, and an attached one car garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Elphinstone
Man
Katie Jarema
Manitoba
Hamiota WI Meets for Community Service and Plans
The Hamiota Women’s Institute met March 6 in the community room with President Mrs Randell presiding. Reports covered Red Cross sewing, library volunteers, hospital day on May 12, a book market drive at Polo Park Winnipeg May 2–5, and donations to Red Cross and Sr. Citizens’ Home. The group organized an April 3 cooking school and a April 5 meeting featuring table setting demonstrations and a gracious host theme.
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W.I
Randell
Red Cross
T. Strachan
Elliott
Wilfred Johnston
Mesdames Nicholls
Hemphill, Ward
Argo Smith
Winnipeg Children’s Hospital
Polo Park
Winnipeg
Sr. Citizen’s Home Movement
B. Strachan
Harvey Gray
O. J. White
Rutherford
Bolton couple marks golden wedding at Crandall
Mr. and Mrs. E Bolton celebrated their 50th anniversary on March 7 at their Crandall home. About 110 guests attended, with gifts including a chenille bed spread and a three tier wedding cake. The couple, both residents since 1910s, were praised by local officials and TV greetings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted) Bolton
Crandall
Frank Miles
Walter Long
Mrs. Bolton
Robi. Schoch
Bolton
Newbury
Berkshire
England
Florence Jackson
Cirencester
Glouchestershire
Tom Rowles
Bolton’s
Book Market Aims to Buy Books for Winnipeg Children’s Hospital
The Guilds and Nurses Alumnae of Winnipeg Children’s Hospital appeal to Manitoba residents for new and used books in good condition to raise funds for hospital research. The sale runs May 2 to May 5, 1962 at Polo Park, organized with support from Women’s Institute. Donations may be brought Saturdays 2 to 4 p.m. to the Community Room at Library, or left with Mrs. V. Nicholls outside those hours.
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Winnipeg Children’s Hospital
Manitoba
Polo Park
Children’s Hospital
Women’s Institute
V. Nicholls
Unit No 1 Meet of U C W led by Mrs Williams
Unit No. 1 of the U C W met at Mrs. W Johnson’s home with 26 members. Mrs Rutherford’s group conducted the devotionals and Mrs Ward spoke on Citizenship and Christian Stewardship. Mrs Johnson and Mrs Miller offered to assist with the Christian Education supper March 12. A dainty lunch was served and Mrs Rivers thanked the hostess and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.W
Williams
W. Johnson
Rutherford
Ward
B. Miller
W. Rivers
Hamiota Elementary Hosts Parents Day Event
Hamiota Elementary School held an open house on Wednesday March 7 drawing 160 parents and friends. Visitors toured rooms and displays, observed classrooms in session, then shared a buffet lunch in the auditorium.
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Hamiota
Through the Lights with Peep Light Pete
Hamiota defeats Boissevain 5-3 to set up a provincial final against Bissett or Wellwood. Mel Smith nets twice with Wayne Anderson Greg Hodge and Dick Coombs adding singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warburton
Boissevain
Hamiota
Bissett
Wellwood
Mel Smith
Wayne Anderson
Greg Hodge
Dick Coombs
Goodlands
Minnedosa
Decker - Inglis
Decker
E. Knight
L. Caldwell
T Little
R. Shayman
Brandon
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N. Houck
Civil Defence Meeting
Civil Defence
Crusade For Christ
Bud Aan
J. Nicholas Mandziuk
Riding
Davie Fulton
R.C.M.P
Hamiota W.I. Meet
Mrs. E. Bolton
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