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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 16, 1960
Page
3
The notice describes a canvass by the Indian Bible Society and the British and Foreign Bible Society to be held in Harmiota on Wednesday evening from seven to nine. It mentions a Bible costing 2.65 dollars to produce and 3.07 dollars including shipping, sold for 0.85 dollars, and calls for donations to meet the difference.
Local notes list numerous Winnipeg and Manitoba residents visiting relatives and hosting weekend guests in Oak River Boissevain Killarney and Regina. Families and friends travel between Winnipeg Brandon Rivers and Calgary. Grand Opening for Hamida Community Orange Hall set for November 18 4 with a rummage auction and lodge booths.
The notice warns drivers to slow down and be vigilant as snow falls and roads turn icy. Children may be present, so extra caution is urged for all travelers across the area.
Births list several newborns with parents and towns including Lenore Miniota Arrow Ro Oak River and Oak River. Church notices for Akner United Church Decker minister Parker and service times on November 20 1960 are given along with Sunday School and worship themes.
The Evening Auxiliary met at Betty Oakden’s Strathclair home with 18 in attendance. The Literary Secretary urged names for Missionary Monthly subscriptions via Mary Dunn. Candy drive continues for the Childrens Aid Concert with donations at Vera Beamish or Irene Strickland homes. Christmas Baby Band Party set for December 9 at the church. A Variety Concert is planned for November 24 at 8 p.m. with local talent. After worship, the film The World in a Word was shown. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and Church Service at 10:30 a.m.
Miss Agnes Hanjin and McMillan of Hamvota joined Mr James Clark for a weekend visit at the Noveerbe farm. They picked a nipeg and a peat basket of strawberries, enjoyed cream with their meal, and were reported as delighted by the hospitality.
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