Harvest of 1964 yields praised by Hamiota farmers
The 1964 harvest in Hamiota and district is hailed as the best in years with many farmers reporting bushels per acre well above prior totals. The piece notes community farming as the main local industry, mentions Perry Park behind Wellbourne, local people and events, a fire drill mishap, school kitchen jokes, and a roster of area names and phone statistics, all reflecting town life and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Wellbourne
Man
Manitoba
Perry Park
Patterson
Lorne Asselstine
Paterson
A Meaty Tomato Entry Sparks Local Garden Notes
A 1 lb 4 oz tomato submitted by Mrs. Wilfred Johnston resembles a beef steak variety. Frosts harmed tomato crops this year despite protection, while local notes urge continued crop care and new highway signal upgrades near Brandon Manitoba to reduce accidents. The piece also touches on stamps, a rock throwing incident at Bill Moore’s window, and a weekly thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Johnston
Local and General News Visitors and Trips Mentioned
Jamie Jamieson travels on a business bus. Mary Allan of Sylvania Saskatchewan visits Winnipeg residents Mrs. William Allan. Ethel Kirton of Saskatoon stays with Tom and Mrs. Gray. Helen Arthur of Winnipeg visits sister in law Mrs. George Arthur. Orland Patterson with Mrs. L Patterson of MacGregor and Mrs. Patterson Sr. drive to Regina, Patterson Sr. to receive medical care. Jerry Steski and son Danny of Winnipeg visit Nellie Gerrard Dorothy and Mrs. Neil. L German E Gammack R Gammack Shelly Greg of Brandon visit J Gammack household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Jamieson
Mary Allan
Sylvania, Ness
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
William Allan
Helen Arthur
George Arthur
Orland Patterson
L. Patterson
MacGregor
Patterson
Regina
Jerry Steski
Danny
Nellie Gerrard
Dorothy
Neil
United Church Service and Sunday School Times
The notice lists worship times at Owens United Church with a church service at 9 45 a m junior Sunday School at 11 a m and senior Sunday School at 12 10 p m all focused on communal worship and prayer Be sure to attend and join in praise and gratitude.
Strathclair Pastoral Charge Service Notice
United Church of Canada announces church service led by Minister Rev H J Harland Cardale McConnell at 11 30 a m. Sunday service details provided for Strathclair parish.
Saws Filed by Machine for Gradwell Filing Work
James H. Gradwell advertises mechanically accurate saw filing and jointing and setting services.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamiota Echo
Canada
U.S.A
F. S. Venables
Jack Arbuthnott
Andy Hodge
Jack
John Killoh
Gordie Lyall
Harvey Brown
Brown
Ed Wray
Kerr Fraser
Wray
Echo
Dot Neelands
Harvey Smith
Scotia Church
Crandall
Oak River
Nellie Rutherford
Will Grey
McConnell
Smith
Kirk
Anderson
Mathison
Brooks
Fraser
Murray
Caldwell
Houck
Knight
Pollock
Venables
Scott- Chambers
Charlie Steele
Clark
Jim
Ken
Buck
Gerald
Allan
Bruce
John
Hank Mathison
Denny Smith
Bill
Nellie
Ellis Woods
Chas
Randell
Ralph Frazer
Tom Sedgwick
Doug Vickery
Brandon Sun
F. A. Hodge
Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph
Andy
Central
Fire Brigade
Jack Houck
Ross Sheardown
George Duchart
W. L. McLauglin
Percy Harrison
Amit
Caldwell Motors
Brandon
Bill Moore
Ethel Kirton
Saskatoon
Tom Gray
L. German
E. Gammack
R. Gammack
Shelly
Greg
J. Gammack
Hamiota United Church
R. E. Clark
Strathclair
Christ Church Hamiets
Rev
W. D. Smith
James H. Gradwell Man
Kennell & Strange
Kenton
Gospel Chapel
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
E. Myers
Christ
Doris E. Evans
Duncan’s
Birtle Hotel
Hamiota Baptist Fellowship
C. Davie
Rivers
Drs. Hudson, Hames Heddle
Foster
Lavinia
Mmcconnell
Oakner Harding
P.S.W
Virden
J. M. Williams
B. P. Strickland
General Insurance
Hamic TA
Cec’s Barber Shop
Cecil Cormack
W. H. Brooks
Darroch
Oak River Man
John Smyth
Doak, Buckingham, Presley & CO
Hamidta Echo
Hamida O
McConnell Bros
Klamiote
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