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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1963
Page
1
Citizens in Canada and the United States mourn John F. Kennedy after he was killed in Dallas last Friday. Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as president while Lee H. Oswald faces murder charges. The nation resumes duties as the casket is flown to Washington.
The President John F Kennedy was shot on a motorcade in Dallas Texas and died. Jacqueline Kennedy sat beside him as Lee Harvey Oswald, a former Marine sharpshooter, was accused of the murder. Oswald was killed by an attacker while en route to another jail. World leaders paid respects at Arlington National Cemetery as flags flew half staff and millions mourned.
Milford Gordon Foxton, youngest son of John and Edith Foxton, died November 10 1963 at Winnipeg General Hospital after a long illness. He lived in Lavinia and Decker districts, married Joan Teal in 1957, and was survived by his widow, his mother, two sisters Marjorie and Edna, and other relatives. His son Reginald Foxton had died in June 1962. The notice also mentions the passing of Mr Charles Rowan, a district pioneer, and reflects on a life of steady labor.
The Oak River Hospital Aid met November 15 in Memorial Hall with Mrs. E. Stewart presiding. Officers were Mrs. J. Clubb Secretary and Mrs. M. Barr Treasurer. They reported donations including a layette and funds from a Tea and Bake Sale. Delegates named for next year are Mrs. Clubb and Mrs. Hedley. The club announced a re organization meeting for the Oak River Figure Skating Club on November 29 at 7 30 p.m. for former and new members.
In Empire Stadium the Riders faced a depleted lineup as heavy mud and thinner personnel dominated play. In 1950 the Bombers beat the Argos 13 to 0 after a strong first team performance. Bob Tkach ek emerged as a star of the series alongside Peter.
Hamiota Branch Canadian Legion hosted a Zone meeting with District Commander D Lev enick and Zone Commander E Corbet present. Corbet inducted a new member, and O D Johnstone of Decker received a Past Zone Commander Medal. Lions prep for a Sportsmans Dinner while local sports news notes curling, baseball honorees, and Minnedosa basketball struggles.
The Hamiota Square Dance Club held a reorganizational meeting last Wednesday night electing Ross Robertson president Bill Miller vice president Nora Jay See treasurer Vance Stewart Rene Lepine Gladys Kirk and Em Miller as willing helpers Myra Hooper reported at a brief meeting a club party night was set for Tuesday December 3 with a jamboree discussed and tentative date set for the second Saturday in April New dancers welcomed The club is a member of The Folk and Square Dance Federation of Manitoba Western Division The piece also notes the influence of Dr Lloyd Shaw on North American square and folk dancing and the 1948 establishment of the dance form.
United Church expresses sorrow over the president's death and the assassin's demise while urging reflection on law and justice. Messages extend condolences to Mrs. Kennedy, Police Officer Tippett's family, and Oswald's kin. The note links the event to past coups in Siam and Diem era, then brief Foster Homes appeal for Brandon Residential School.
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