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Office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 00 A M to 5 00 P M Saturday by appointment Call the office at 7642710 or the residence at 7642593.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1971
Page
8
Office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 00 A M to 5 00 P M Saturday by appointment Call the office at 7642710 or the residence at 7642593.
The UCW met in the Church on November 4 with reports from committees and a treasurer’s balance of 72.25 in Thankoffering envelopes. Members packed clothing bales and stamps, new vestibule carpet was saved, and a December 9 Christmas meeting was set with gifts under 1.00. Mrs Myrtle White of Oak River spoke on her WWI trip, and a Penny Maker game raised funds.
The Village of Hamiota Manitoba issues notice under a warrant by the Mayor to sell by public auction lands overdue on taxes. If arrears and costs are not paid by December 14 1971 at 2 PM in the Council Chamber Hamiota the lands will be sold. WM. T. Andrew Secretary Treasurer Village of Hamiota.
The Women’s Institute meeting in Hamiota on Tuesday November 2 at 2 30 p m had 27 attendees. Mrs Art Morris chaired with a report showing 177 05 in hand. Lunch and dinner were served to local groups. Articles covered World Food Program and Manitoba Clothing with talks by Mrs Harrison and Mrs Grey. The December meeting is planned for the Park Residence.
The W I met at Mrs W A Musgrove home in Hamiota on November 3 with ten members and two visitors. Mrs Musgrove presided as vice president. Hospital report, treasurer’s report, Ambulance fund gift of fifty dollars, twenty for fruit and vegetables, sixteen for the Lesotho Project, Christmas favors prepared for hospital trays, and a lunch hosted by Mrs Musgrove and Mrs Davis.
A general meeting on Monday November 1 with 17 members present. Unit I led with worship, Jean Henry opened with a thought, and Knight read the prior minutes. Reports from all units were read, a supply was sent to Red Lake, and a bale will be sent by month end. A Christmas tea and bake sale are planned. The Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting.
Oak River WI held a Thursday meeting with Mrs Hedley presiding. Plans were finalized for the annual bazaar and raffle and for the WI Christmas party. Mrs Walden reported on Gimli Live-In visit. Mr Greaves from the Children's Aid Society spoke on Where ever there are Children. A supper will follow at Memorial Hall on December 2 at 6 p.m. Lunch was provided by Mrs Power and Mrs Hopley.
A Come and Go tea at the home of Mrs. T. J. McTavish celebrated her 86th birthday on Tuesday November 3. Friends and relatives attended including Mrs. Maggie Moffat Mrs. Tom Moffat and Mrs. Hazel of Strathclair plus Mrs. Price and Mrs. Phyllis Greenaway. Her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs. Bill Webb of Minnedosa visited during the evening.
The UCW group met at Mrs J S Wrights home with Hedley presiding. Mrs B Baldwin led worship on Sense of Belonging and Rev D Aikman discussed The Future of the Local Church followed by Q and A. December meeting moves to Mrs A Little on the 8th.
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