Hamiota Echo Publisher and Proprietor Issue Notice
The Hamiota Echo lists F S Venables as publisher and proprietor with the date March 21, 1956. The notice establishes the paper’s masthead and owner identity for archival reference.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1956
Page
5
The Hamiota Echo lists F S Venables as publisher and proprietor with the date March 21, 1956. The notice establishes the paper’s masthead and owner identity for archival reference.
The community extends a hearty greeting to Mr and Mrs McDuffy who recently took over the National Grain Elevator in Pope. Mrs W Collie and daughter Carolyn are visiting at Harrowby, and several local families visited relatives in Moosomin and Oak Lake.
Mrs. Ivan Fleming appointed representative from Fraternity Rebekah Lodge No. 44 Oak River leaves Sunday for the Rebekah Assembly in Winnipeg this week. Mrs. R. McFeely also visited Winnipeg this week. Bonspiel prizes awarded with categories including Challenge and Merchants won by multiple skaters. Hec McLellan noted as hard luck.
The Oakner scene hosted a Bradwar Dine High School bonspiel with two rinks. Don Heron led his team including Richard Banks Beth Harrison and Myrna Anderson while Bill Heron skipped a rink with Marion Routledge Connie Walker and Marlene English. Bill Heron’s squad placed second in Consolation. A March 23 Oakner School Auditorium dance features Milne's Orchestra with 50 cent admission and lunch included from 9:00 to 1:00.
Students are urged to attend 8 p.m. Friday March 23rd shows in the school auditorium featuring Shock of His Life and Florence Unlimited. Easter activity includes Grade 1 pictures, Grade V and VI exams, and Grade VII and VIII basketball playoffs underway.
Mr and Mrs Easton host 60th wedding anniversary at Mrs Lou Cochran’s home. Easter Thank Offering in United Church Decker on Good Friday at 2 30 pm. Several residents listed visiting, traveling, or recovering, including Gammack returning to work and Mrs Lints hospitalized. Plus school practice teaching, hockey victory, and WI meeting notes.
A nurse Miss Nancy Copthorne from Anglow and Mrs Pike Isabel Griffiths addressed a Jubilee Hospital gathering urging more nurse involvement in a valued cause. They criticized Canada’s per capita alcohol spending versus church activities, noted Manitoba’s new liquor law, and highlighted shots of internal threats and youth drinking in the city. The discussion touched on provincial liquor issues, safety, and the impact on families.
Hamiota residents report Mrs. E B Hamuth has recovered enough to leave Jubilee Hospital after weeks as a patient. Dr Ed Buckson is praised for his award and Dr Hudson Sr is cited as a fine example. Visitors include Lou Doherty and Bert McLeod from Shoal Lake. the Wilsons return from Honolulu. Presbyterial featured strong youth involvement with mission group sketches.
The group reports arrival with numerous extended families accompanying them. The scene centers on shared preparations and the presence of many kin at a single location.
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