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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1972
Page
1
Manitoba announces a 1972 crop loss compensation fund of 100000 dollars funded by a hunter levy and a federal match. Eligible crops include wheat oats barley flax rye and others with payments based on total or partial loss up to 15 dollars per acre and cheques mailed by year end.
The Right Reverend T. W. Wilkinson, Bishop of the Diocese of Brandon, will visit Shoal Lake Strathclair and Hamiota this Sunday with services at 9 00 a m 11 00 a m and 2 00 p m respectively The Harvest Thanksgiving service is set for Sunday October 1 at all four churches All are welcome to attend.
Parkland Parish reflects on the Season of Creation with sermons and a call to action. Four churches prepare for World Wide Communion while services on October 1 shift to Kenton and Hamota with rotating elders from five parishes.
Winnipeg Grain Exchange members unanimously approve a name change to Winnipeg Commodity Exchange to reflect diversification and the launch of the world's first gold futures market. Chairman R P Purves indicates board will review new gold futures regulations as members ratify the move after a delayed mailed ballot.
Greg Thomp of Oak River receives a $700 Canadian Hockey Canada scholarship for post secondary studies. He is among 80 boys nationwide named to support education and attends Brandon University in first year Science before pursuing Physical Education.
A local tournament at Hamiota Bowling Club on September 14 featured eight rinks and three games. Perc y Harrison's rink comprising Hazel Black Myrtle Decker and Elsie Butchart won. A pot luck supper followed with 34 members attending, then a brief business meeting.
Prime Minister Trudeau will be guest speaker on CJOB's Action Line on Friday September 22 at 10 a.m. This marks his second appearance on the program following an October special open line. Other guests have included Bob Standfield and David Lewis with moderator Peter Warren. Call 786 2441 to speak. out of town 775 1514.
Elmer Hildebrand general manager of Radio Southern Manitoba CFAM CHSM was elected president of the Western Association of Broadcasters at the annual meeting in Calgary on September 12 for a two year term. The association comprises owners and managers of private radio and television stations across the three prairie provinces.
A Toronto hockey rink note recalls Canada vs Russia in the second clash with a rallying cry We did but need every break to keep proving it. The column jests at political scenes mentioning bills, Stanfield hair jokes, a quip about long hair, and a stray line from Winnipeg about goat meat in light banter.
Miss Patricia Reid celebrated a miscellaneous shower in Chumah Hall on September 16 with about 70 guests. Corsages greeted the bride and her mother Mrs. June Reid and grandmother Mrs. Finkbeiner of Isabella.
Sid Lachter of Neepawa second vice-president of Manitoba Liberal Party announces he will contest the Marquette Liberal nomination for the October 30 federal election. The 31 year old lawyer and town councillor says Marquette needs a strong Western voice and community service background. Nominating meeting set for Minnedon Legion Hall at 8 30 p m on Thursday September 21.
Mrs D Sutherland accompanied by Mr and Mrs Jas Stuart of California visited Winnipeg over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Ross Primmer of Brandon with Mr and Mrs Alex Galloway of Aberdeen Scotland called on Mrs E Corbet and greeted local Scottish residents. Mr Neil Arthur of Jerico Ontario visits his mother Mrs G Arthur. Mrs J Smith returns Sunday after a week at Wawanesa with friend N Slimon. Mrs J Butler hosted daughter in law Mrs W Butler and Mrs Daniels of Kenton last week. Florence Collie left Sunday with son Bill for Togina for three weeks. Mr and Mrs A Curtis of Birtle visited Mrs F Bardwell. Mr and Mrs W E Cranston of Winnipeg called on Mrs G Morris during a cross provincial tour. Granddaughters Hilda and Bettie Cormack, both teachers, visited and returned for the fall term. Bettie had toured several counties. Hilda also toured recently. Hilda’s tale impressed Park Residence friends. Hilda’s sister and friends enjoyed an afternoon lawn drive, a Birdtail River Valley tour with fall colours and birds. Mrs Morris, Mrs Bardwell, and Mrs Baldwin thank Mr and Mrs Jameson for the outing.
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