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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
2
Current Comments notes a hospital tea and bake sale to raise money for an ice cube machine and praises volunteer ladies from outlying districts. It also recounts stories of Thompson migration, local gardeners, 1909 races, Arrow River beacon, 1909 ladies editors, baptisms, Kenton bikes for a jacket drive, and community notes from Miniota.
A lighthearted local column notes Uncle Joe Kirk replacing hand mowing with a ride em mower. The piece weaves in community figures and a humorous scene, then shifts to family news from Invermay Saskatchewan where four Currah brothers reunite after 63 years at Joe Currah’s Diamond wedding anniversary, with attendees listed.
Lyla Doreen Killoh and Gary Allan Mitchell wed April 18 1969 at Hope Presbyterian Bloomington in a candlelight ceremony. Rev H Allan Tally officiated with music by Maria Bucka. The couple plans residence in Bloomington Minneapolis after a Jamaica West Indies honeymoon.
Wendy Carol Mansell of Hamiota Manitoba wed James Charles Csala of Winnipeg at St Peters Catholic Church in a double ring ceremony on April 2. Rev Seasman officiated with Edward Huff as best man and the matron of honor. The couple will reside at 570 Balmoral Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba.
A Bible verse emphasizes that each person must give an account to God for their actions. Romans 14:12 underscores individual judgment and personal responsibility.
Weed spraying season nears and readers are urged to read pesticide labels and seek help from Don Kennedy or the Agricultural Office. Guidelines cover 2 4 D and MCPA timing by days after emergence, weed targets like Green Foxtail, and approved chemicals for oats, barley, flax, and hard to kill weeds.
Mary Janet Mitchell born 1883 in Agincourt Ontario died May 3 1969 in Brandon in her 86th year. She taught in Orwald Forest and Brighton before marrying John Robert Mitchell in 1906. Active in church and women’s groups she led First Church United WMS for eight years and Brandon Presbyterial for 10. Survived by daughter Dorothy Ed Johnson and sons Robert and Thomas, funeral in Hamiota with Dr. J C Parker officiating.
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