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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1961
Page
2
The piece notes the first crow sighting on March 13 as a sign of spring, recalls a gas conversion unit explosion due to a dirty jet, and warns that televisions pose fire hazards. It also references a Civil Defence College course in Arnprior Ontario and a historical postcard found during demolition at the Warren property.
Bill Henderson and Les Skinner vacationed in Bermuda. Oak River High School hockey lost to Al Sorts, while Tom Fingers defeated Rivers 6-2 on Wednesday. Oak River won 3-1 at Rivers on Saturday. The Basic Sewing Course held Achievement Day at Rebecca Hall with Miss Maxine English present. Fashion shows featured dresses made during the course plus a WI sponsored tea and bake sale.
The Oak River Senior CG.LT met March 20 in the church. After Bible study the group held a dramatization by two groups. Pat Greenaway led worship. Helen Friebert and Margaret Hume with Carolyn Johns led prayers. Sharon Baily presided over the business as 16 members answered roll.
Harriet Hayhurst was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the Rebekah Hall. Guests wore white and yellow streamers, corsages were given, and gifts included a three tier wedding cake. Performers included Mrs Murray Genung, Brian White, and a choir, with many local hostesses in attendance.
Isabel Hate and Elsie Preaden to assist at next Baby Band gathering. meeting adjourned with Taps and followed by choir practice.
Mr Glen Bridge and his parents Mr and Mrs Mervyn Bridge visited during the past weekend. Mr Keith Bridge spent the weekend in Winnipeg. Mr Ab Cochrane was in Winnipeg visiting his mother, a General Hospital patient.
Mr Claire Anderson returned from Calgary after a week with his son and daughter in law who were tending the Brier Playdown. The Smith family mourns the passing of Jim Smith of Outlook Sask. Dave McFarlane of Regina spent the weekend with relatives. R Collie and C Luxton, Banksfort SD, were weekend visitors.
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