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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1954
Page
5
Advertisement note from Homioda Mon. directs readers to contact D. A. Beamish for well drilling services. The short ad emphasizes the benefit of advertising and urges seeking their drilling expertise.
The Harmoota Trail Ranger held its third regular meeting on Friday October 1 1954. New leaders Mr Neil Johnston Dr Ed Hudson and Mr Bill Patten Keigh joined after taking a class. Members are reminded to sell Christmas cards through the group.
Elizabeth Crawford leaves Grade 1 as classmates present a gift while Chris Crawford also departs Grade V. Students map North America, collect moths and butterflies, and elect Student Council officers led by Evelyn Mathison as president and Florence English as secretary. High school dance at Oakner ends with chocolate prizes. volleyball sees staff win. World Series joy contrasts Giants victory. Teachers Convention at Strathclair offers a holiday.
Hon. Charles E. Greenlay announced a new game preserve 25 miles from Portage la Prairie. The 570 acre site at the southwest corner of Lake Manitoba, known as Lynch's Point, is now posted and shooting is banned. Carrying loaded firearms is illegal and development of a mile long public beach aims for completion by the 1955 holiday season.
The Rev. Tom and Mrs. Thurlow left on Monday for a visit to Mrs. Thurlow's sister and brother-in-law Mr and Mrs. Joe Cantin in Baton Rouge Louisiana USA.
Clare Bailey reports Hamalda Garden Club showcased a high standard vege table display and varied program on Friday. Participants included Murray Zuk, Eva and Eleanor Baxter, Marilyn Pollock, Joan Hudson, Evelyn Dixon, Gail Bailey, with Romeo and Juliet by Murray Bailey. Winners noted, judges included L King and C T Bailey. Rodney Oats producers from 1953 seed listed for several farms. Toronto Royal Bus Trip reservations urged.
Mr and Mrs H D Brown and Norman visited Basswood relatives on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Adam Walker from Nesbit were guests of Mr and Mrs R H Anderson. The W A meeting met at Mrs H Knight’s home on Thursday September 30 to plan the town supper. Remember the date Wednesday October 13 with supper at 5 30. Adults 75c Children 6 to 12 years 35c.
Visitors and local events listed include Mr and Mrs Bert Wilkes of Winnipeg at the Satterthwaite home and Ab Richardson of Brandon visiting the Scott home. A baptism at the Watt home, W A and W M S meeting, India study discussion, planned lunches for an October 8 sale, a November 2fowl supper, and a WMS fall theme.
Births recorded at Hamiota Hospital and nearby towns include a son for Anderson family Shoal Lake on September 1 and a girl for Johnston Harding on September 2 as well as a girl for Creber Strathclair on September 2. Additional newborns include a boy for Chinner Oak River on September 4 a girl for Cochrane Lavinia on September 5 a boy for Reid Isabella on September 6 a boy for Murray Rivers on September 12 a girl for Bryant Miniota on September 19 a boy for Houck Hamiota on September 21 a boy for Bray Hamiota on September 24 a girl for Bond Kenton on September 24 a boy for Moffat Miniota on September 26 and a boy for Sangster Kenton on September 28.
The readable text mentions a person and a time related to an afternoon event and a contact number 26. The fragment suggests a local notice or brief item without clear names or places. No decisive action or outcome is evident from the available words.
The FO John Mitchell, WWII veteran and Air Force instructor, died in a jet crash off Chatham New Brunswick on September 14 1954. Survived by Helen his wife Jo Lynn and Gary their children plus his parents siblings and in laws. Funeral with full military honors held in Vancouver and Ocean View Cemetery in Nanaimo details given.
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