Kennedy Remembered as World Mourns and Nation Reels
Americans and Canadians join in universal mourning for John F. Kennedy after his assassination in Dallas. Lyndon B. Johnson takes the oath as president while Lee Harvey Oswald faces charges. Mrs Kennedy and Robert Kennedy attend the presidential plane arrival with the casket in Washington.
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United States
John F. Kennedy
Dallas
Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson
Kennedy
Lee H. Oswald
Nedy
Robert Kennedy
Washington
Community Chamber Meeting Fetes Hainstock and Moves
The Chamber of Commerce held a November meeting with a social honoring retiring secretary Mr Gordon Hainstock and Mrs Hainstock. A camera gift was presented by David Rowan as attendees toured the soon to open motel basement venue.
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Chamber of Commerce
Gordon Hainstock
Hainstock
Tom Ellerington
David Rowan
Wade
Miniota
Ogema
Sask
Milford G Foxton Dies After Ill Health in Winnipeg
Milford Gordon Foxton, a lifelong lavinia area resident, died November 10 1963 at Winnipeg General Hospital after a long illness. He was born at the local hospital and educated at Lavinia School. He managed the Lavinia farm with his brother after his father’s death in 1941, married Joan Teal in 1957, and later lived in Decker. He was survived by his widow, his mother Edith Foxton of Hamiota, two sisters Marjorie Brooks and Edna Sunley, a brother Jack of Winnipeg and Raymond of Lavinia. His son Reginald Foxton had died in 1962. He was predeceased by sister Dorothy and another brother. The family notes his life of steady work.
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Winnipeg General Hospital
Milford Gordon Foxton
Milford
John Foxton
Edith Foxton
Lavinia
Lavinia District
Joan Teal
Decker District
Reginald Foxton
Joan
Hamiota
Marjorie
Robi Brooks
Edna
Robt. Sunley
Decker
Dorothy
Jack
Winnipeg
Raymond
Pioneer Charles Rowan Dies at 80 in Assiniboine Hospital
Charles Rowan a pioneer of this district died Monday November 18 at Assiniboine Hospital aged 80. The obituary notes his long service and standing in the community. He is survived by relatives and friends in the area.
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Charles Rowan
Assiniboine Hospital
Miniota 4H Beef Calf Club Holds November Meeting
The Miniota 4-H Beef Calf Club met at leader Jack Hanlin’s home on November 9 with 19 members present. They judged steers, approved a $20 contribution to the Manitoba 4-H Club Council, a $2 pledge to Edward Leland, and a $5 gift to the Glee Club for Talent Night. Guests included Bank Manager Wayne Johnson and new assistant leader Alvin Johnson. The next meeting is November 18 at D Leland’s.
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Jack Hanlin
Manitoba
Edward Leland
Glee Club
Wayne Johnson
Alvin Johnson
D. Leland
Miniota Council Sets Ward canvassing and water plan
A Special meeting of the Miniota Council discussed the Manitoba Medical Service Plan and planned ward canvassing for memberships. The board accepted Ford Wiggins tender for timber at 75 dollars for water main work and urged Manitoba Power Commission to install a street light by the United Church. The council adjourned to meet November 28, 1963.
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H. S. Hyndman
Manitoba Medical Service
Miniotnicipal Board
McConoghie
Teal - Hantin
Ford Wiggins
Na WI
Wallace
Hanlin - Teal
Manitoba Power Commission
First Street
Fleming Avenue
United Church
Arrow River
Man
Happenings In and Around Miniota Community News
Local notices report visitors to Winnipeg and delegates at the urban S$ association fall convention in Brandon on Nov 17 to 19. Ackowledges Abramzik family tragedy at Church Bridge level crossing and funeral attendees from the district. An open house at United Church Manse in Minnesota November 29 invites parishioners to view Manse improvements and meet visiting Gordon Sloan Sr. and Rev John Sloan. Currie Sr. visited Williard Potter in Virden where he works at the hospital.
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F. Rowan
Lorne Wright
Urban S$ Association
Brandon
E. Spalding
L Reynolds
L. Reynolds
Ulrich
Anna Abramzik
Churchbridge
Sask
Abriel Abramzik
Langenburg
Abramzik
Church Bridge
Lloyd Taylor
Steve Bell
J. Stowe
E. Stowe
United Church
Miniota 4 H Holds November Meeting
The second 4 H meeting was held on November 8 with twenty three members present. The group pledged, sang O Canada, reviewed last minutes, and noted reports. A Christmas cake raffle is planned for the upcoming dance, with fourteen members in demonstrations and twelve in public speaking.
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Canada
Milburn McKenzie
Weins
Cheryl Thompson
Miniota W I Holds Annual Meeting
The Miniota W I convened on November 8 with Mrs. Armitage presiding. New 1964 officers were elected including President Mrs. C Armitage and Vice Presidents, with reports detailing 4H demos, sewing and knitting totals, bake sales, hospital donations, and community projects. Scrutineers noted new directors and committees covering Red Cross, cemetery, hospital aid, and public health activities.
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Miniota W.1
Childrens Aid
W.I
Hamiota Hospital
Miniota
Manitoba Medical Plan
Collier
Wm. Leland
C. Argue
A. Armitage
C. Armitage
C. W. Ellerington
C. Goodwin
Wes Leland
G. Long
Wm. Peel
E. Spalding
S. Taylor
J. Collier
Red Cross
Chris Ellerington
P. C. Watts
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Ken
C of C
Percy Watts
Chris
G. Hainstock
Utility Board
Eric Hurlin
Archie Hill
Peter Kryshewsky
Frank Weidenhamer
Deloraine
Stowe
Edwin
George
J. Finkbeiner
Winston Fulton
Elkhorn
Suutarstees Eee
Milford G
Senee Eee
Chas Ellerington
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