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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1961
Page
1
Hamiota Hospital hosts an open house and tea on September 27 inviting 235 visitors to view the new Diagnostic Wing in operation since July 1. The Hospital District Ladies' Auxiliary served tea, with the waiting room and tables festooned in autumn decor including mums and white tapers.
A miscellaneous shower for Peggy Mathison, bride elect of October 7, was held in United Church parlours. Corsages, speeches, 4-H uniforms, and a Wedding March greeted guests. A luncheon for 100 followed, with hostesses, serviteurs, and floral contributions from Brandon and Isabella groups. Congratulations notes and donations from local firms topped the event.
The Oak River 4H Clothing Club met at the school on Saturday September 29 electing officers including President Stella Charney Vice President Norma Skinner Secretary Carol Walden Treasurer Merle Paddock and Reporter Joyce Dowaleuk with Maureen McPhaden as pianist. Club leader Mrs L Armstrong assisted by Mrs M Walden and others.
A Friday Sept 29 miscellaneous shower at Crandall Church for Glenda Smith the October 7 bride elect. Guests include her mother Mrs Herb Smith and future mother in law Mrs T Van Buskirk honored with corsages. Maureen and Bruce Cowling delivered a wagon of gifts.
Local editors request readers with tips or assignments to call The Correspondent newsroom. Instructions emphasize timely reporting and confirming details with staff.
The Birdtail River School Division held a Shoal Lake meeting on Sept 27 1961 with Trustees Fulton Selby Stimpson Reynolds Gamey Fraser and Hunter and Inspector Funk present Minutes from Sept 19 approved Correspondence lists tax and administrative items including architecture contracts and fuel tenders Teachers were hired for 1961 62 across multiple locales and transportation payments approved A by law third reading passed and plans for waterworks extension discussed with tenders to be advertised in Shoal Lake Star for fuel oil bids
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 will hold graduation exercises at Kenton on October 7 open to the public. The Hon John Thompson QC Minister of Public Works will be guest speaker. Hamiota students Gloria Allan Richard Bomford Marilyn Hudson Lyla Killoh Norman McNiven Marilyn Pollock Lorna Richardson John Williams graduate. Mr Gordon Hunter to chair. first item is procession. Diplomas and awards presented by L R Fulton and Mr Funk. Highest marks in each subject receive special awards. Barry Strickland to introduce speaker.
A 1961 September 22 party at Vi Moggack's home honored Miss Phyllis Sparks bride elect with corsages, a reading by Es telle Babuik, decorated gifts in a clothes basket by Winnifred Longmuir and Ethel Robertson, music, two contests, and a luncheon.
A farewell gathering for Mr R Wilson and Mrs N Brown, now living in Hamiora, was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs George Peacock. Guests presented gifts, with corsage for Mrs Brown and lamps for the couple, along with a wallet for Mrs Brown’s son Bill who moved to the coast.
A sports column weighs World Series matchups between the Yankees and Reds, considering rule formats and key players like Berra and Hodges, while also recalling a Winnipeg curling incident and a Regina court case highlighting gambling dangers among youth. The piece questions how much enthusiasm should fuel risky bets and the broader sport culture.
The Oak River Mission Band re organized on September 17 at the Church Parlors. Mothers and graduates from last year attended. Mrs. W Hutchings led the meeting and Mrs H Skinner retired as officer, replaced by Mrs O Davidson. New officers include President Sandy Collins Vice Janice Paddock Secretary Maureen Espey Treasurer Vern Davidson. The next meeting is set for October 11 after school in the church parlors.
The Oak River Baby Band held a re organization meeting in the church basement with 19 members and 16 mothers present. Mrs W White led the younger group with assistance from Lorna Westbrook and Ivy Dale Espey from C G I T while mothers met. H Mylrea served as Vice President and Collins as Secretary and Reporter F Walden. A year project includes making a layette. Meeting adjourned after lunch.
Several short notices express appreciation for sympathy and gifts after losses and anniversaries. Bettys family, the Geddes and Carnegie groups, and others from Lavinia, McConnell, Hamiota, Nellie Brown, Bob Wilson, and Bill Brown extend thanks to relatives, neighbors, doctors, nurses, and staff for flowers cards visits and care.
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