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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 15, 1961
Page
3
The report notes 32 189 R in a northern lights event with bursaries valued around 7,000 of the year and $1 155 400 available to university students since World War Two. Canada has spent $4 629 450 000 on foreign aid.
A woman’s cleaning kit is proposed: a repurposed soft drink carton coated with plastic for moisture protection and five basics including a pine oil cleaner, two sponge types, a sponge cloth, and a pine spray. The piece cites a Gallup survey showing demand for a single product that cleans disinfects and deodorizes.
Mrs Pat Collins and others attended a 4 H leaders meeting in Jamota on Monday. Remembrance Day was observed in the Auditorium by elementary and secondary pupils on Friday November 10. Leading Aircraftsman Stewart 4 Corbet, son of Mr and Mrs J Corbet, is stationed in Washington with the RCAF and received a cash award.
A 1961 Hamiota directory lists mayor F. J. Coombs and council members with departmental heads for Finance Public Works Fire Water Light Sanitation and utilities. It names medical professionals lawyers merchants and service providers including carpenters, breeders, bankers, and engineers, outlining local roles and businesses in a comprehensive civic roster.
Majorohn R Hurtey born to Mr and Mrs White was named Airman of the Month for his service. The White family, married at Ancrum Church in 1911, later lived in Oak River where Mr White ran a butcher shop until 1957. In 1955 the family moved to Brandon. They have two sons Wesley and Frank and a daughter Betty with seven grandchildren.
The Oak River Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs Ken Mubb’s home with 11 members and 2 visitors. Rev Christie spoke on his student ministry experience and closed with a prayer. Old nylons and 3 inch bandages were requested for leprosy patients. December meeting will joint with Evening Auxiliary. tea was served.
The Junior Hi-C club held its regular meeting at the Manse on Monday evening with full attendance. Larry Westbrook, Brian White and Norman Corbett led the discussion on Alcohol. Ann Power, Margaret Black and Carol Walden were appointed to the committee for the next meeting. The meeting adjourned and lunch was served by the committee.
Mr and Mrs J W White of Brandon celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on November 11 with a tea at the home of their son G W White of Oak River. Telegrams of congratulations and flowers from Oak River businessmen marked the event. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Wes...
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