Reading at Hammiota Library: a snapshot of a community
A local library story traces the history of the Hamiiota Library from its early homes to the Municipal Offices basement. It notes a readership decline, praises Mrs. Winte and Mrs. Avimer McConnell, lists about 800 available volumes, and explains a 30 cent yearly fee with a two week loan period and Saturday hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiiota Wi
Beca
Od Wihvie
Winte Fies Betng
Jas Avimer McConnell
Echo
Nevil Shute
Sinclair Ross
Dorothy Henderson
Roscoe West
Zane Grey
Wilder Deeping
Hulme
White
Coventry in Ruins and Plans for Renewal
Describes Coventry under German bombing in 1942 with air raid rubble and the city viewed as modernizing through parks and architecture. Acknowledges donors and volunteers for remodelling The Hamiuste- Fraternal Hall and lists varied contributions from individuals and organizations toward October completion.
Eskimo Village Tour Reveals Modern Housing and Nomadic Roots
A Norfolk excursion to Churchill exposes Eskimos living in government supplied houses on stilts with insulated interiors while many adults lack English, and children pose for photographs as authorities warn against monetary gifts. Tourists note the balance of civilization and traditional life, including a shift among the younger generation toward modern clothing and sweets, alongside ongoing hunting livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNR
Trey
Hudson's Bay
Trvices
Vilage
Churchill
Hunt S
Neva
Senerafon
Agloo
Eniaiedis
Fragmented Memory Echoes of a Northern Journey
The passage recalls a voyage with mentions of a forest, a species named tatharac, and a train fight. It hints at teachers aboard, a tour group, and a swarm like locusts. Reflections touch on Eskimo children learning about belts and northern identities resisting too much civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatharac
Bac
Eskma
Canada
By-Law 868 Requires Local Liquor Vote in Blanshard
Public notice states By-Law 868 to permit beer wine and liquor sales in Blanshard will be voted by resident electors on October 21 1960. Polling places listed Oak River Cardale and other ward sites with returning officer O W Congdon. Secretary-Treasurer to publish notices and tally votes by October 24 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanshard
Blansnard
M. Gill
Oak River Memorial Hall
Oak River
J. Morcom
Orange Hall
Cardale
Gordon Graham
S. Blackburn
O. W. Congdon
Hamiota Echo
Rivers Gazette
Minnedosa Tribune
Benya
Manitoba Gazette
Manitoba
A.D
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miodta
Venabi
THE
Royal Bank OF Canada
Covvens
England
Germar Hambers
Coventry
Cannelling
R N. Beamish
Henry Drake
Jane Vickery
G. McConnell
Lena Robinson
Lawes Legion Auxilar
Hamiota Lions Club
Amundsen
Conte
Dorothy Barker
Telephone System
North
Ain Wes
Arog
Or M Williams
Phares
Yamicta
Duncan
Barber & Beauty
Hamiota
Drs. Webb & Webb
Chiropractors
Hones
Rosser A
Brandon
Foster
Halling
Kenton
Oakner
Oakdiver
McConnell
Lavinia and
Harding
Winnipeg
al Cargo
Darroch’s Electric Motor
JAK River Man
D. Stuart Barber
B.A
Daniel G. Levenick
Hamiowa
Man
Harry L. Trump
Birtle Hotel
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