23 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1955
Page
1
Local notices include snow plowing changes and upcoming events. Promotions cover plays at Schgoj Auditorium March 18, 28, and April 4, plus Easter activities, fundraisers, and dances. Community members attend Winnipeg events, weddings, and civic gatherings. club news highlights curling season windup and new baby adoption.
The Evening Auxiliary gathered at Mrs Stan Taylor on March 15 with about 30 members present. The committee completed the Study Book chapters and members answered questions on helping India. Edith Johnson thanked the hostess and committee for the program and lunch.
The Ladies Curling Club hosts a dance at McConnell's Hall on Friday April 15 with music by the Manson Orchestra. Admission is 75 cents for adults.
The Hamiota Garden Club met March 21 in the Community Room. Mr Bailey screened How We Grow showing vegetables aid for growth of boys and girls. Fifteen members attended and decided to sell candy at the hockey game to fund two or three members’ trip to Winnipeg. Gail’s committee Marilyn David and Eleanor served lunch. Next meeting April 18 will discuss Public Speaking.
A 1955 snapshot notes rapid change in transport and communication. Automobiles replace horse and buggy, air travel shrinks the world, railways cut transcontinental time, and television antennas proliferate as schools churches and services race to keep pace with the new era alive in 55.
The article notes lower grade exams underway in Grade V and VI, with Grade VII and VIII reaching the final basketball games. The High School Dance occurred despite weather. Audrey Schweitzer won a chocolate prize. Curling ended with an eight team playoff. Muskrat Ramblers and Spark Plugs won their semi finals. finals are best of three in the boys league. Provincial Bantama AB event at Pilot Mound drew local entries.
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