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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1961
Page
2
The fire chief and deputy triggered a surprise alarm during Fire Prevention Week at Hamiota School. The drill cleared all teachers and pupils in under one minute, highlighting fire safety and preparedness by public officials. The note lauds the drill as a sound idea and the chief’s role in public education.
A town resident notes Jim’s Sunday walks collecting paper and tidying streets. The issue highlights Morris Deveson and a photo of Agricultural Representative, plus local pride in Hamiota. Gasoline prices dip with premium also reduced, encouraging buying at home.
Irene Phyllis Sparks and Robert Keith McConnell wed October 7 at Hamiton Home sh of Hamiota Manitoba officiated by Rev H Harland. They will reside on the groom's farm at McConnell. Reception for 33 guests with a toast by Mr Beamish and many relatives from Winnipeg Ashern Cardale Virden and other towns attended.
Sunday October 22 1960 Hamiota United Church service at 11:00 am with Junior Sunday School at 12:10 pm. Strathclair Pastoral Charge United Church service at 1:30 pm. Another church service at 11:00 am and Sunday School at 1:00 pm at Connell location.
Fragmentary ad text shows a barber and beauty shop open on Tuesdays and Saturdays at night. Mentions a location or owner, with partial lines suggesting weekend hours and a business name.
Weekend guests include Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Houck Winnipeg Mr. and Mrs. Ron Williamson Dauphin visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sheardown Also Mr. and Mrs. Dave Beamish Star City Sask and other relatives. Sympathy extended to families of Leonard Green Clara Pangman Stan Fraser Walter Josey and others with local notices and Bible Society events noted.
Reverend Baycroft leads COSPEL CHAPFI at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. devotion with evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays. The event lists Rev Baycroft as pastor and outlines weekly service times for parishioners.
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