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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1978
Page
1
Manitoba highways switch to metric speeds on April 3 with 70 km h replacing 100 mph and 90 km h replacing 60 mph. Municipalities have three months to pass by laws and erect new signs in restricted zones while immediately replacing general 30 mph signs.
The CHUMAH Ladies Club met March 16 at 2 30 PM at Pearl Kidd's home. Pearl led the Easter scripture devotion. Myra Preston gave the prayer and Doris Pollock read Only One to Live. Sixteen members attended. treasurer Janelle Houck reported 382 31.
The Happy Gang met in Hamiota on March 15 to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Eleven tables of cards were played followed by a sing song of Irish and other songs. Jean Whyte performed violin and George Peacock with Terry on accordion, Lil at piano, and a duet by George and Lil. Lunch was served and Ernie Sunley and George told jokes. Two birthday flowers were given out. An enjoyable evening was spent by all.
Manitoba announces a 1978 park season change for senior drivers 65 plus with valid licence and vehicle registration to enter provincial parks free at gates upon proof of age. Acceptable proofs include federal ID, Old Age Security card, driver licence, or birth certificate. All senior citizen drivers in their own vehicles receive free entry, including out of province. The move ends the automatic pass system and offers administrative savings.
The Oak River Home Ec club held a February meeting at Mrs. R. Bullock’s home. Carolyn Nichol spoke on a Strathclair and Miniota modelling school dates in March and April. The club donated twenty dollars to the club council and old glasses to a charity. An Achievement Night is planned for April 7 at 8:00. next meeting is March 22, with adjournment lunch.
Shoal Lake and Hamiota combined jr girls travel to Selkirk for invitational tourney. They beat Acadia 45 20, lost to Holy Rosiery Raiders 44 25, and defeated Earl Oxford 27 19 for third place. Beth Cochrane named to second all star. coaches Ellis Woods and Harold Irwin praise teamwork and sportsmanship.
Win nipeg minister for corrective and rehabilitative services announces Alvin H. Carruthers of Winnipeg as Headingly Correctional Institution superintendent. Carruthers, 47, a Dauphin native, has 21 years in Manitoba corrections, rising from correctional officer to chief officer in 1973 and deputy superintendent in 1975, serving as acting superintendent since October 1977.
The column notes irony as the American dollar weakens against the German mark and the Japanese yen. It remarks on the postwar defeat of Germany and Japan while observing currency shifts within the global economy. The tone blends satire with financial commentary on the era's monetary balance.
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