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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1961
Page
4
Local notices recount visits and extended stays by residents and relatives in Brandon Winnipeg and surrounding towns. Families including the Ralstons Newtons Orpins and Mitchells are mentioned with travel to Winnipeg and White Rock and attendance at events such as a municipal convention and a wedding. A WI art sale raised £102.75 and staff thanks accompany the report alongside hospital and family visits.
Manitoba March of Dimes sets a 1962 goal of 220000 to back rehabilitation for the disabled run by the Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba. Campaign chair Maitland Steinkopf urges generosity as Mothers' March led by Mrs. Alex J. Stringer occurs February 1 in Winnipeg and across the province. A Rally at the Marlborough Hotel November 24 will outline how funds are spent including physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, with 64 workers at the Industrial Workshop daily and 200 handicapped adults aided this year.
Grace-Hayman Decker of Vancouver visits parents in Regina area as local dance event raises 213 dollars after prize payouts. Winners include Linda Stewart and A Pollock among many residents. door prize and lunch offered.
Pope Mr and Mrs Franklin Brooks and Mr and Mrs R Collie visited relatives in Moosomin Sask last week. Sympathy is extended to Mrs R Collie whose sister passed away. Mrs Wilson of Ontario and Mr Norman Dale is a patient in the Veteran's hospital in Victoria after an operation.
The Decker Women’s Missionary Society met Thursday November 16 at Mrs D Quinton’s home with Mrs Milne presiding. Readings on Asia and African Christian Missions framed the program as members planned a Christmas gathering hosted by Mrs Runchey with associate members in charge.
Mrs. Lavinia Peacock spends the past week visiting Brandon and Winnipeg relatives. Mr. and Mrs. A Knight, joined by Mrs. J Knight and Mr. and Mrs. H Knight of Hamiota, accompany Mr. A Knight to the Municipal Convention in Winnipeg.
The Canadian government spends over 23 million dollars annually to protect about 12 000 Eskimos healthwise. Emergency flights to hospitals can reach 4000 dollars, reflecting the vast, rugged terrain and remote Arctic settlements. A WHO World Health article highlights Canada UMZess Sam's health network as essential to preventing Eskimo population decline.
Miss Linda Knight visits the Dale home and Miss Jean Molyoneaux of Bran don calls on the Smith home. The W L program committee met at Mrs R Shayman's home and outlined the 1962 agenda. Lunch was served by Mrs D Hawkins and Mrs E McConnell. Mr Larry Smith returned to Brandon on Sunday.
Marian Lucille Smuttell of Pope and William Evans of Winnipeg exchanged vows at Crandall United Church on Saturday in a candlelit autumn setting. Rev Christie officiated as Marian wore a white peau de soie gown with lace and Sabrina neckline. The couple plans to reside in Winnipeg after a Minneapolis honeymoon.
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