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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1950
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates with Hamiota & Cho pricing two dollars per year in advance and two dollars fifty cents for U S subscribers. It names publishers C. W. Venables and W. H. Josey and is dated March 22 1950.
The Oakner bonspiel concluded Saturday night as Jim McLellan defeated Ken Smith in a close final. Earlier finals across curlers provided lively action and competitive play throughout the day.
Last rock wins on multiple occasions as the bonspiel drew wide interest with many spectators. Ladies of Scotia and Oakner provided meals, helping the event, and profited over 3200. Prize winners included McLellan Smith and Colbeck among others. Oakner Hospital Society hosts a March 24 social with cards, dancing, rummage sale, and a kiddie fish pond to boost funds.
The Manitoba Good Roads Association announces the Beautify Manitoba Contest for towns and villages to showcase improved appearances. D. Leo Dolan, “Mr Travel of Canada,” will be guest speaker at the Roads gathering on November 2. Winnipeg hosts the Canadian Good Roads Association meeting September 14–15. Canadian National Railway reports restoration of full passenger service as of March 8 after coal shortages, with coal shipments given priority for commercial users.
Lavinia theater shows the McConnell Players performing a 3 act play The Honeymoon is Over in Lavinia on Tuesday April 4. Rev Barber to lead Lavinia United Church service Sunday March 26 at 3 p.m. A large crowd enjoyed last Thursday's Irish supper with a splendid program afterward.
A St Patrick social at the Church on Friday March 17 featured Rev Wilson’s slide show, games, and contests. The collection reached 9.50 for the new hospital. Group leaders were A E Andrew Laura Ferris and M Hazlewood with thanks offered to the ladies. Attendees included W J Pollock at Winnipeg for the Consumer's Co op meeting. Laura Ferris leaves for L O B A Grand Lodge in Winnipeg, joined by Alex Ferris Milford Kirk and Irvine Lewis for L O L Grand Lodge. Ken Kidd and Murray of Brandon visit district relatives.
McConnell presents the 3 act play The Honeymoon is Over in the Hall on Tuesday March 28 at 8 30 p m. Murray Richardson left for Florida on Friday and Mr and Mrs Richardson accompanied him to Winnipeg. Mr A McCulloch spent the weekend in Winnipeg. The 3 act play Here Comes Charlie will be presented in McConnell during Faster week watch for the date.
Mrs. Bob Ramsay and son Ronald of Oak River visited the Lints. Ed Rockley of Lavinia stayed with her parents Alf and Schweitzer. Sam Stewart and son David visited Shoal Lake. Alf Schweitzer visited Winnipeg and Woodlands relatives. A 3 act play The Honeymoon is Over was staged in Decker Memorial Hall by the W I on April 18. Decker hockey team played at Crandall tournament winning 4 to 3 in the final.
A 3 Aet Farce Comedy presented by The Independent Order of Oddfellows aids Hamiota New Hospital at Namiota Theatre on Friday March 31. Admission reserved seats 75c, rush 50c, child under 12 25c. tickets at Drug Store and Jamieson’s Store.
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