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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 24, 1965
Page
1
The Manitoba Red Cross needs 1200 bottles weekly and sponsors clinics to support blood therapy. On Tuesday November 30 the Hamiota and Miniota Red Cross Societies host a donor clinic at Miniota High School Auditorium from 2 30 to 5 00 p m and 7 00 to 9 00 p m.
The U C W meeting was held on Thursday November 18 at Mrs F James home with 15 members and 3 visitors present. Mrs A Knight presided and Mrs W F Rivers led prayer and worship. A clothing drive runs to December 1 with pickup by Mrs L Cochran.
The Rev W F Butcher of Bangkok spoke at the Hamiota Gospel service on Wednesday evening. He warned that Communism is spreading in South East Asia and that Christians pay with their lives. He urged a spiritual response by the Church of Jesus Christ and quoted that the blood of martyrs is the seed of the church.
Sarah Padfield wife of the late Edgar Eugene Lints died at her Decker home on November 6 1965 after a long illness aged 89. She moved from Orange Hill Ontario to Decker in 1910 and later joined the Decker WMS becoming life member in 1931. She taught the Adult Bible Class and previously taught school in Ontario. Funeral was held at Decker United Church on November 9 with Rev McColl officiating. interment Crandall Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
The Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association approved a 1965 66 budget of 13 900 with major outlays for minor grants 4 250 coaching and referee clinics 1 900 crests and trophies 1 000 and printing postage and meetings 3 300. Revenue relies on playoff receipts dues and registrations with a 500 grant from the Manitoba Fitness Council to support clinics. Referee clinics are set for rural centres and Winnipeg venues with coaches and officials named for sessions. Coaching clinics are planned at multiple cities with dates to come.
Harry Thompson a long time Oak River resident died suddenly at his farm on Saturday November 13 in his 69th year of age. A WWI veteran born in Huddersfield England he came to Canada in 1904 and lived on a farm north of Oak River. He served as Legion president and long time trustee of child welfare and hospital boards. Surviving are two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Oak River United Church with Legion and Odd Fellows rites. Burial followed in Oak River cemetery.
The Hamiota Square Dance Club began its 1965 66 season on November 2 with Ed Erb of Rivers as instructor. New dancers come from Rivers Shoal Lake Strathclair Birtle Decker Isabella Oakner and Hamiota. Elections on November 16 elected President Charlie Rogers Vice President Ethel Robertson Secretary Treasurer Joan Foxton Reporter Dot Lepine and social committee members Rene Lepine Hugh Lawson Edna Rogers Iris Lawson. Dancers attended Brandon Circle 8 jamboree September 27 and Rivers Hallowe en party October 28. Square dancing is fun and affordable. the club invites interested to Fraternal Hall Tuesdays 8 30 to 10 30.
Air Commodore Charles G. Ruttan of St Boniface Manitoba will assume command of the Ottawa sector of North American air defence at North Bay on Wednesday. He exchanges posts with Air Commodore Michael E. Pollard of Montreal, currently director general of air forces at Canadian forces headquarters in Ottawa.
At a rink meeting the Decker Community rink board announced for 1965 66 President Ray Lints Vice President Don Murray Secretary Treasurer O D Johnstone and directors Bill Little M G Little and Ted Little. A cash rink event is planned for Wednesday December 1st with an invitation to attend and support the event.
The Oakner Hospital Aid held a meeting at Mrs. Frank Bates home on November 15. Officers elected include President Mrs. Frank Bates and Vice President Mrs. Keith Brown with Secretary Mrs. Stewart Riddell. Representatives to Hospital 7A are Mrs. Ivan Fleming and Mrs. E. Westwood. A quilted donation from Mrs. Brandon will be sold after January. Tickets for a $10 grocery hamper will be sold. a bake sale in February at Hamita to draw a lucky ticket. A $20 purchase funded fruit for Hamiota Hospital. Cookies or dainties from district ladies to be left with Mrs. Bob Bates by November 29. Evening ended with lunch hosted by Mrs. Gladys Johnson, Mrs. Irene Riddell, and Mrs. Ethel Bates.
The Hamiota Horse Club held its third meeting on November 21 at Kasar Nabal. The group split into English and Western. English members drilled in the arena while Western members examined the horse parts and blemishes in the barn. The next meeting is scheduled for December 5.
The second meeting on November 5 opened with O Canada and the 4-H Pledge. With $68.95 in the bank the club voted to donate $15 to the 4H Club Council and elected new officers: President Pam Hodge, Vice-president Cheryl Adams, Secretary Mary Lou Hodge, Treasurer Margaret Miller. Pianists are Lois Brooks and Cheryl Adams. Planned for the year include a pot luck dinner, a small concert, a dessert party, public speaking, and parliamentary procedure questions. Pam Hodge spoke on her trip to Camp Killarney.
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