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Newspaper

Hamiota Echo

Location

Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 31, 1956

Page

5

Weekend visitors and family travel notes

Mr and Mrs H Knight visited Brand to see relatives. Mrs J Rankin Sr accor dmed Mr W Beges to Weyburn Sask to spend the week with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs E Begg. Mr Rankin returned last Sunday after a week with daughters Mrs Kennedy Wellwood and Mrs Mitchell at Brookdale. The Weinmmaster family visited Yorkton relatives. L Anderson and Kelvin visited relatives in Winnipeg. Mrs Kennedy of Wellwood visited her father Mr G Rankin and brother John for a few days. Miss Snitley Fleming of Win-

H Knight Brand J. Rankin W. Beges Weyburs Sask E. Begg Rankin Kennedy Wellwort Mitchell Brookdale Weinmmaster Yorkton L. Anderson Kelvin Winnipeg Wellwood G. ¥. Rankin John Jack Davison Pilot Mound W. Davison Lionel Brown Fish and Game Association Washington, D.C J. O Wilson Russell R. O Wilson Tom Richardson Brandon J. Scott

Oakner CGIT Holds October Meeting at School

Oakner CGIT group met at Oakner school on October 2 with guest speaker Mrs K Moffatt of Hamiota. Officers elected include President Marlene English Vice President Olive Routledge Secretary Wilma Fleming Treasurer Marlene Smith and Press Eleanor Knight. Regular meetings set for the second Tuesday with lunch served by the girls.

Oakner C.G LT Oakner C.G K. Moffatt Hamiota D. McCallum L. Anderson Marlene English Olive Routledge Wilma Fleming Marlene Smith Eleanor Knight Moffat

McConnell High Holds Weiner Roast North of Town

McConnell High School students and Mr. Daveson hosted a community weiner roast on Monday October 22 two and a half miles north of town. Attendees reported a good time and positive community spirit.

McConnell High School Daveson

McCormel High School Dance Draws Winners and Gratitude

McCormel High School held a Friday dance on October 26 with door prizes won by Bruce Koght and Gloria Drewey from Taii nia, Barry Sims and Marion Mathison from Hanvota, and others. Attendees and organizers thanked all who contributed to the successful event. Nearby visits included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davison of Pilot Mound and Mr. J. O Wilson of Russell visiting relatives.

McCormel High School Woiners Bie Cheese Rackham Stamey

Weekend Social Recap From Win n ipeg District

Mrs Jessie Smith of Winnipeg spent a couple of weeks visiting friends and relatives in the district. Mr J Angus Wayne and Lynn spent the weekend in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Shoemaker of Virden spent a few days at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs M Smuttell. Donna Smuttell of St Boniface was also a weekend visitor. Elaine Morison of Minnedosa. Margaret Morison and John Parker of Brandon were weekend visitors at the Mor son home. Mr and Mrs W B Strachan spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs J Allen. The annual meeting of the collar WA will be held at the home of Mrs W B Strachan.

Jessie Smith Winnipeg

Community thanks generosity for hospital fruit and jelly gift

On Thursday November 15 aemit attendance is requested. Mr and Mrs W Preston and Miss McGuiness of Moosomin stayed with Mr and Mrs Collie. Friends thank the ladies for a generous donation of fruit and jelly for the Hamilton Hospital valued at 112 dollars and 20 cents.

W Preston McGuiness Moosomin Collie Hamilta Hospital

Hamiota School Students Shine At Fall Activities

The school reports strong Grade VII and VIII performances. Maureen McConnell won the Grade VII VIPs Spelling Contest and will represent Hamiota at a regional match. A Halloween party in the school basement featured prizewinning costumes by Marion Pollock, Joan Hudson, and Donna Pedlow.

Maureen McConnell Hamiota McKinnon Milne Maron Pollock Joan Hudson

Local Club Meet Delights With Prizes and Relays

First prize in the comic went to Earl Brooks for his feminine charm. David Castle dressed as a turtle took second prize. Marilyn Pollack won the jelly bean race. Several games entertained all, relays built excitement. A lunch was served and attendees left after a very enjoyable meeting.

Earl Brooks David Castle Marilyn Pollack

Hi Co ed Group Forms At Church For Teens

The Hi Co ed Group for ages 15 to 17 was organized October 14 1956. Officers elected included Edith Ann Russell president Gerald Mathison co ed president Denny Smith secretary and Jessie Williams treasurer A second meeting October 28 featured a sing song business on four groups Social Spiritual Sensible and Sports GAMES were played and the session closed with Taps.

Edith Ann Russell Gerald Mathison Denny Smith Jessie Wiliams Neb Curll

Thank Offering Meeting of Afternoon Auxiliary WMS

The Afternoon WMS Auxiliary met in the church parlor on October 23. Mrs. Ward presided as president. Treasurer Mrs. Dixon reported three months of donations down from prior years. A church film on a Sunday evening was planned to raise funds. Mrs. Penny's group led worship with convenor Mrs. Caldwell and assistants Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Beamish. Four members sang a double duet. Guest speaker Mr. Moffat spoke on Marine Missions along the British Columbia Coast. Lunch followed.

Ward Dixon W.M.S Penny Caldwell Baldwin D. Beamish Moffat British Columbia

Polio Vaccination Drive for Five Year Olds

Parents urged to register their five year old children for soon available polio vaccines. Contact the Virden Health Unit at 231 between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. for registration. Locations listed include Reston Miss Aamodt, Hamiota Mrs Cottick, Elkhorn Miss Holowka, with addresses provided.

Virden Health Unit Reston Aamodt Hamiota Cottick Elkhorn Holowka

John A Bright Named Travel Mail and Baggage Agent

John A Bright of Winnipeg is appointed travelling mail and baggage agent for Canadian National Railways at Winnipeg.

CNR John A. Bright Winnipeg Canadian Ntional Railways

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