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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1983
Page
17
A Prairie observer recalls the evolution of communication from chimneys and smoke to telephone wire radio and TV. He tests an earth satellite dish, noting a base unit with optional add ons and a 96 channel system from four satellites. A handheld remote controls movement channel selection and clock.
A reporter surveys satellite dishes and cable plans noting enormous billions in fees yet many shows are commercial free. Some viewers suffer when a gripping movie bars breaks for rest, while others praise 24 hour access and the education potential. Experts predict widespread access within ten years as dishes and cable widen reach.
Sympathy is extended to Esther and Irvine Lewis on the death of Esther's brother Tony in Humboldt Saskatchewan, with family visits and funeral attendance. Janelle Houck returns home from Brandon hospital in good health. Local residents attend weekend visits and tournaments, including Allan Smith and others in Minot. Gordie Allan drives to Flin Flon to set a Murray Printing branch. Spring lags, radar suggests winter remains, Easter promises improvement.
The Isabella Curling Club thanks Royal Bank Miniota and numerous local businesses and individuals for donations to their bonspiel. Gifts included flowers cards baking and money. Also expressed gratitude to nursing staff and community helpers after bereavements illnesses and recoveries across several local families.
William Spence Littlejohn of Arrow River Manitoba died at 72 in Hamiota District Health Centre. Born December 27 1910 in Arrow River he spent most of life there save four years in the Air Force. Survived by wife Barbara, sons Ron and Lyle, daughter Catherine, nine grandchildren. Funeral March 16 at Campbell's Funeral Chapel Hamiota. Interment Arrow River Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers named. active pallbearers listed. Campbell's Funeral Home in charge.
A note of gratitude to friends and relatives for help while my wife was a patient at Hamiota District Health Centre and Brandon General Hospital. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Hamiota complex and Harold Tremaine for their care.
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