John Upex Passes in Hamiota 1968
The death of John William Upex occurred in Hamiota on April 12, 1968. Born February 14, 1897 in Whittlesey England, he came to Canada with his father and grandmother in 1907, settled in Rama district Saskatchewan, then returned to Hamiota where he served as night watchman. He was predeceased by several relatives and survived by two Canadian cousins, Mrs. Harry Palmer of Guelph Ontario and Mr. Hubert Atkinson of Wawanesa Manitoba.
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John William Upex
Hamiota
John
Whittlesey
Cambridgeshire
England
Canada
Saskatchewan
Rama
Harry Palmer
Guelph
Ont
Hubert Atkinson
Wawanesa
Man
Young Pioneer Club Formed At Agricultural Museum
A Junior club named The Young Pioneers is formed at the Agricultural Museum in Austin Manitoba in the interest of preserving the past. Officers include President Jack Beamins Hamiota Vice President Gary Down Holland Secretary Bruce Black Doug las and Treasurer Bill Mc Creary Treherne Manitoba. The eighteen member group sets a thirteen year age minimum with most members aged eighteen to twenty one. Enthusiasts are invited to join to restore and operate steam and gas tractors during summer holidays and help prepare for a large four day threshers reunion.
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Austin
Manitoba
Young Pioneers
Jack Beamins
Hamiota
Gary Down
Holland
Bruce Black
Douglas
Bill McCreary
Treherne
Ladies Auxiliary Rally Held in Oak River Auditorium
The Annual No. 2A District Rally of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion was held April 17 1968 at Oak River Collegiate Auditorium. Delegates from 18 auxiliaries attended along with guests including Provincial President Mrs E Strain and District Representative Mrs Thomson. A banquet followed with remarks from Reeve J Scott and guest speaker Daniel Levenick.
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Oak River
Canadian Legion
Oak River Collegiate Auditorium
L. Brown
Thomson
Basswood
M. Hamilton
Foxwarren
E. Strain
Auxiliary
Legion
T. Douville
Winnipeg
L. White
C. Knight
H. Espey
O. Henry
G. Bullock
Stewart
Strathclair
United Church
UCW
Reeve J. Scott
Vilage
Blanshard
Daniel Levenick
Neepawa
The
J. D. Quinton Honoured at Decker Church Birthday Dinner
On Friday April 19 the Decker Church congregation held a smorgasbord supper to mark J D Quinton’s 48 years as secretary treasurer and his 2nd birthday with praise from Mrs Lou Cochran M G Little recounted his life and the U C W arranged decor the supper ended with a film presentation by Dick Nielson of Brandon showing Tokyo Japan Australia Hawaii and other places.
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Decker
Decker Church
J. D. Quintons
Lou Cochran
Quinton
Dick Nielson
Brandon
Tokyo
Japan
Australia
Hawaii
Manitoba Legislature Extends Debate On Televising Sessions
A Manitoba MLA discusses a resolution to televise House proceedings from opening throne speech to last day. He notes cost and access concerns, proposes first securing two TV outlets for all Manitobans, and cautions against biased or partial coverage. The Liberal stance supports the idea in principle but delays vote pending unresolved factors.
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House
Manitoba
Liberal Party
Mendous
T.v
4 H Club Plans June 8 Achievement Day at Hamiota
The 4 H Call Club held its final meeting April 15 at Lloyd Hazelwood's to plan the June 8 Achievement Day at Hamiota Fairgrounds. Speeches covered Education Career in Agriculture Forest Fires The Alaska Highway and Waterfowl.
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Bert Gurr
Gurr
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John Upex
Doak, Buckingham
Goliath, Toews, & CO
Notary Publics
R. M. B. Toews, L.L.B
Hamiota O
Virden
Young Pioneer Club
Harry
Act
Srandor
Birtle Hotel
Buffalo Plains Inn
Vern Brown Trio
Air
Bailey’s Drive-Inn
John Deere
Terry Shurvell
John Deere Supply
Harding, Man
Russell
Stan Henry
F. Angus
T. Smith
J. D. Quinton
Brooks’ Electric
Drs. Hudson, Hames
Stern, Cashmore, Pratt
Perry
Pros
Hamida
Earl Dawson, M.L.A
Lois Brooks
M.D
Carlson
Brooks
Unit B
Debbie Dale
W.1l
4-H Grace
RED Cross
St. Regis
Smith St
Hamiota Hotel
Hamilton
Hamiota Elementary
H.C.S. Drama Club
Libbys
Fraservale Peas
Minute Maid
California
Bskt
Cal'f
Bacon
CHUCK
IGA
Jamieson’s Dept. Store
Hamiota Bakery
Hamiota Servicentre
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