21 Nov 1962
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 21, 1962
Page
1
The Hamiota United Church Choir sponsors a concert by a group from the University of Manitoba under the direction of a conductor yet to be named.
The Hamiota and Pitlochry Hospital Guild held its annual meeting at Mrs J E Hudson's home on November 17. The treasurer reported receipts of 858.05 including 563.57 from the fair and expenditures of 666.99 with a bank balance of 1196.22 as of November 1, 1962. A recital by guest artists Snjdaug Sigurdson, Rolando Garnier, and Orville Darraugh will be held at the Hamiota School Auditorium on November 27 at 8. A music appreciation performance for students will be offered in the afternoon.
The Winter Employment Campaign in Southwestern Manitoba urges December and January action to boost February and March results. It stresses small individual contributions add up to large outcomes and focuses on keeping workers productively employed through repair, remodeling and decorating projects.
A school column urges study discipline in the home and explains why notes for absences matter. It argues education shapes a child’s future, compares learning to a wolf cub’s training, and offers tips for parents on setting study time, reducing distractions, and engaging with tests.
The McConnell 4-H Calf Club banquet was held in the church basement on November 16 at 6 30 am. Thirty attendees including members parents and guests enjoyed roast beef and trimmings. Guest speaker Reg Forbes principal spoke on Agricultural Changes with Cam Brown A G Little and G Killoh also speaking. Miss Smith Burnside led a song. Deveson acted as toastmaster and showed slides on recent 4 H activities. Margaret McMurachy thanked the U C W for catering and Marilyn McConnell gave thanks to the speakers as Bruce Paterson offered closing remarks.
The Canadian Bible Society plans its annual canvass in Hamiota Village from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday November 28. Rev W H Davis will address the Hamiota Branch meeting on Monday November 26 at 8 p.m. in the Gospel Chapel. A nursery has operated for two weeks with a hopeful expansion for under 3s.
Announcement urges readers to attend a Friday auction in the school auditorium on December 7. Details are sparse but indicate a sale of items held at the school venue. Proceeds and exact items are not specified in the available text.
The regular November meeting and the WI Annual Meeting were held on November 7 in the Community Room. Reports were given by Red Cross, Hospital, District Board, and social plans discussed for November 24. A Directors meeting on November 12 elected 1963 officers and committee heads including President P Taylor and First Vice A Knight.
The piece surveys regional hockey and basketball results, team changes, and player highlights. It notes Calgary’s recent win over the Bombers, Hamilton and Montreal errors, Ed Shamray’s curling, deer hunting policy thoughts, and baseball and basketball results from Hamiota and Minnedosa. It highlights local figures like Bob Hull and Wyborn, with league shifts and school sports as key context.
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