Looking Back - 50 years ago: Medical clinic to be built
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- Published on Tuesday, October 6, 2015
40 years ago, Thursday, Oct. 3, 1975: Jerry Cox as king and Alma Jakobson as queen at the “Freshie Day” parade.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago, Tuesday October 1, 1935:
Jewel Stores Limited announced the closing of its Neepawa branch on Saturday, Oct. 12, 1935.
70 years ago, Thursday October 4, 1945:
Prestige and honor was felt by residents of the Wellwood district on receipt of the news that one of the local boys, Sgt. F. R. Renwick, had been awarded the military medal for bravery overseas. Sgt. Renwick is a son of Mrs. E. E. C. Snowball, Brandon, and formerly of Wellwood, who had three other sons overseas: Sgt. G. R. Renwick, former prisoner of war; Sgt. J. D. Renwick, Provost Corps, Brussells and stepson Spr. R. J. Snowball in Holland.
60 years ago, Thursday October 6, 1955:
Large congregations Monday afternoon and evening attended the official opening and dedication services of the splendid new Calvary Chapel in Neepawa. The modern edifice located at the northwest corner of Hamilton Street and 1st Avenue on the church property, east of the original chapel building, is a decided asset to the town.
50 years ago, Friday October 1, 1965:
The town of Neepawa could become involved in construction of a medical clinic, if plans envisaged by Neepawa and Area Cooperate Development officers becomes a reality. A delegation from NADCO and the Chamber of Commerce attended Tuesday’s council sitting and explained their plans for construction of a medical clinic, which could cost in the neighbourhood of $70,000 to $120,000.
40 years ago, Thursday October 2, 1975:
Jerry Cox as king and Alma Jakobson as queen added a touch of royalty to the “Freshie Day” festivities as they toured through downtown Neepawa in traditional royal fashion. The pair were officially crowned at a dance which followed the parade. The Acropolis Boutique donated to each member of the royal couple a sweater, shirt and pair of pants.
30 years ago, Thursday October 3, 1985:
Manitoba Telephone System crews were in Neepawa last week installing a fiber optic line that will add extra phone lines to the area. A September 12 press release explains the fiber optic line runs from Winnipeg to Brandon and is the longest single line in the province. “The cable is made up of twelve hair thin fibers, each pair capable of handling 2016 channels or lines at once,” stated Jim Spendlove, MTS public relations spokesman.
20 years ago, Monday October 3, 1995:
Many players and spectators stepping into the Yellowhead Arena this fall may not notice every ashtray has been removed. There’s a reason for that. At its annual board meeting last week, the Yellowhead executive decided to make the arena and waiting room smoke-free. However, smoking will still be allowed in the hall.
10 years ago, Monday October 3, 2005:
OH DEER: an unidentified female was injured last Friday morning when the windshield of her vehicle was bashed by a deer. The woman was driving south on Highway 5 when a northbound vehicle struck a deer, hurtling it through the woman’s windshield. The woman was transported to Neepawa hospital, treated for minor injuries and released.
