The Hamiota Echo Publisher and Proprietor
F. S. Vennables serves as publisher and proprietor of The Hamiota Echo, guiding editorial direction and business operations for the Manitoba newspaper.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1957
Page
4
F. S. Vennables serves as publisher and proprietor of The Hamiota Echo, guiding editorial direction and business operations for the Manitoba newspaper.
The Bracken Report urges stricter liquor laws and rehab funding, while local voters weigh whether Hamiota should welcome outlets for alcohol. The discussion cites 1956 Liquor Act changes and broad provincial relaxation, balancing democratic rights with nonuser concerns.
CKX TV presents a dense October lineup across days with program blocks including Our Islands of Hawaii, The Lone Ranger, The Ed and Ross Show, sportscapes, Weather Views, CBC News, and various dramas and comedies. Notable entries include The Adventures in Western Matinee, WIFU Football, Burns & Allan, Ed Sullivan, and The Millionaire, with daily news served by CBC National News and CKX News.
The session of The Hamiota United Church urges villagers to weigh the wet dry issue carefully before the election on the 18th. It warns against following other communities or prejudice and stresses considering long term effects on youth, families, and town life.
The Brandon Cloverleafs won the Stark Trophy, defeating Hamiota 3-1 in the deciding game of a three game series played at Hamiota. Morley McFarlane pitched eight innings with five strikeouts for Brandon, while Jerry Smith took the loss. Denny Smith returned to the lineup after flu absence, and Rudy Stritz was ejected for arguing with umpires.
Brandon powered four runs in the eighth inning to overcome Hamiota 11 9 under lights. Jim Mathison allowed eight hits and ten strikeouts for the losers while four errant plays aided Brandon. Mort Wright left early with Morley McFarlane relieving. Tommy Towns topped the winners with a triple and a double as large Hamilda attendance watched a cool evening.
Mrs Reg Teale attended the wedding of her niece Miss Kay Cloaky of Winnipeg on October 1. Mrs J Reid of Hamiota visited Mrs E W Alexander last week. Mrs Probets, formerly of Winnipeg, died September 24 at her daughter's home, with Winnipeg funeral and Brookside burial. Community extends sympathy to the Deutsch family. A September 26 shower at Decker Hall honored bride elect Miss Lillian Kenward, with corsages, a decorated school house, readings, tea by Mrs Musgrove and Mrs Summers, and a lunch by the committee.
Mrs W Rosenburger and daughter Eunice of Lloydminster arrived by car to visit Mrs Young and family. Eunice will move on to Brandon for a two year X ray technician course at Brandon General Hospital. Shirley Coreen, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Davis, is welcomed home. Harold Strachan visited his wife and son Murray for a couple days. he is working on the C N R at Lavine near Rivers.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Bill Themuysen on the birth of their son John Corbett. Miss Skegland spent the week at her home in Erickson My. Carlyle McDougall left Monday for Winnipeg to resume studies in agriculture at the University. Sunday School and church services are held each Sunday at 11:00. Rev Walmsley has a message for all who attend. Please phone your news to Mrs Richardson.
An advertising notice touts Elephant Brand High Nitrogen Fertilizers for fall application on stubble and pasture. It claims faster spring growth, earlier grazing, and fatter, more productive cattle, with three application methods using farm equipment.
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