Hamiota approves 185000 water sewer debenture
Ratepayers vote 307 in favor and 25 against approving a 185000 water and sanitary sewer debenture. The plan, drawn by Underwood McLellan and Associates, was developed since the late fifties with local effort led by Mayor Jack Coombs and the Lions Club. Final plans featured a local improvement area and house-to-house canvass. Total eligible votes 390. turnout 92.5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Ted Venables
Jack Coombs
Wm. T. Andrew
Underwood McLellan and Associates
Ed. Dow
Boissevain
Lions Club
Citizens celebrate by burning privy after bylaw approval
Citizens celebrated the water and sewer bylaw passing by burning a privy at the Arthur and Helen intersection. The outhouse was supplied by ratepayer E. M. Brown. A good number of ratepayers witnessed the event while the local fire brigade stood by ready to act.
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Arthur and
Helen
E. M. Brown
Manitoba Fire Toll Climbs with 1962 Deaths
Manitoba has seen ten fire deaths this year matching the four and a half month pace of 1961 when twenty two Manitobans died by fire. Minister J. B. Carroll notes inspections of 1,260 public buildings yielded 2,400 corrected fire hazards and urges public vigilance to prevent fires.
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Manitoba
Carroll
Hamiota Hospital Aid No. 7A Meets in May Session
The Hamiota Hospital Aid No. 7A gathered Friday May 25 at 2 30 p m in the community room with 14 districts represented. Mrs L Wright presided and opened with a hospital prayer. Secretary Mrs Griffith read minutes and a $20 donation note from Jane Corbett Ninette. Treasurer reported 190 20 spent on bedspreads Lavinia's Allocation 55 10 80 from rug sales leaving 1018 00. Officers remained until next year. Auxiliaries Rivers will nominate for regional meeting. Buying committee reported glove wrappers two sheets towels and crib mattress covers. gowns needed and four dozen ordered. Next blood donor clinic August 2 with June meeting to finalize details. June mending by Crandall.
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Hamiota Hospital Aid No. 7A
L. Wright
Griffith
Jane Corbett
Ninette
Lavinia
Rankin
Manitoba Medical Service
Burn
Rivers
Birdtail School Division Tournament a Mixed Softball and Hardball Event
Ten softball teams and eight hardball squads attended the Birdtail Division tournament at Crandall on May 21. The day was cool and a student council booth shortage marked the event as a success. Ham iota won the hardball title defeating Crandall 2 1 in extra innings. The girls sprinted to victory with Beulah 7 6 and Kenton 12 9 before routing Miniota 16 0 in the final.
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Crandall
Hamiota
Birtle
Foxwarren
Beulah
Kenton
Miniota
United Church News Highlights Local Activities
Nominations for elder are few while Oakner hosts a 9 45 a m service and communion. Hi C activities include a windup at the Narrows and an afternoon exploration. C G I T events span a Banquet and seven girls completing C G L T. Manitoba conference June 4 to 8 focuses on The Church and Rural Life with doctors Larsen and Baker presenting. Narrows annual service June 10 features Rev J C Parker at Rapid City with several congregations attending and a picnic supper.
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Hi-C
Decker
The
Narrows
United Church
Manitoba
Northern Ont
Larsen and Baker
Saskatchewan Centre of Community Study
Alberta
Saskatchewan
the Narrows
J. C. Parker
Rapid City
Shoal Lake
McConnell
Cardale
Strathclair
Crandall
Oakner
Hamilta
Peak Track Meet Highlights Northern Prairie Schools
The Ham iota track and field meet drew divisions Pelly Trail Birdtail River and Fort La Bosse with 6 entrants per class. Birdtail won with 322 1/2 points followed by Pelly 313 1/2 and La Bosse 166 as Crandall Hamiota and Miniota led girls in the softball final 27-0.
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Pete
Hamiota
Crandall
Kenton
Strathclair
Pelly Trail
Birdtail River
Fort la Bosse
Frank McKinnon
Agnes Pateman
Doris Rampling
Russell
Roblin
Sandy Lake
Birdtail
Miniota Crandall
Elgin Knight
Don Kitz
Denny Kirk
Pelly
la Bosse
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Municipal and Public Utilities Board
Chevrolet
Hamiota Curling Club
Hamiota Agricutural Grounds
United Church News
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