Looking Back - 1978: Miss Neepex pageant kicks off in Neepawa

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Published on Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Photo courtesy of the Banner & Press archives. Fitted with lace blouses and long shirts, keeping alive the spirit of the early 1920s during the two-day event are, from left: Rhonda Twerdochlib, Nancy Owen, Kathy Jeffrey, Lois Hart, Jackie Guillas and Lynn Bold.

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, October 20, 1908

The Balkan War cloud has passed over.

Over 300 Chinese were killed by a typhoon in Chang-Chow las week.

In Korea last week a band of friendly natives were killed by Japanese soldiers in mistake for a band of insurgents. The incident is being used by agitators to fan the feelings of discontent amongst the Koreans with the hope of causing a revolt and an appeal to China for protection.

100 years ago, Friday, October 18, 1918

Durazzo is now in possession of the Italians.

Czechoslovaks are in revolt against the Austrian Government.

The “union” government has been formed in Siberia, but nobody trusts it.

President Wilson has told the Kaiser to deal with Marshal Foch in all matters concerning the war.

Sir Eric Geddes assures the United States government that the greatest need of the allies is submarine chasers.

Turkey has asked the British Government for peace. But the pleaders are referred to Gen. Allenby, who commands the army in Mesopotamia.

W. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Wood, who just returned from military service overseas, is a visitor in Neepawa.

Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Guy have received a card from their son, who is a prisoner of war in Germany, stating that he is well and giving his address.

The Kaiser accepts every proposition these days, but he does not cease his depredations on land or sea. He has got to be thumped into oblivion.

Frank McWade arrived on Wednesday from overseas after an absence of three years. He did his bit and has been relieved from further responsibility in subduing the Huns. Mayor McKay and a number of citizens met Franks at the CPR Station and welcomed him home. He looks well and makes no complaints.

Word has been received by Mrs. Burkell, of Eden, that her son Raymond, of the 1st CMR’s has died of wounds on Oct. 6th somewhere in France. Besides the widowed mother, the deceased soldier is mourned by three sisters and four brothers, one of whom is still fighting in France and another was invalided home.

90 years ago, Friday, October 19, 1928

The Ku Klux Klan demands removal of CH Newton, Winnipeg’s chief of police and Inspector Eddie.

The Kellogg peace treaty, in its original form is a most wonderful thing, according to Miss Agnes MacPhail, MP, who spoke here during the Community Chautauqua week. Our Lady Commoner was particularly glad to see that Canada’s Prime Minister had been one of those who signed the pact, a potential peace maker even with there alterations made in it to placate two of the world powers. She hopes that as people see in their true light the causes of war, ignorance, fear and greed, they will no longer spend millions on armaments.

80 years ago, Tuesday, October 18, 1938

Germany has barred Jews from law practice in the Reich.

France has established a censorship over news broadcasts.

EC Segar, creator of the comic strip, Popeye the Sailor, died in California last week at the age of 44.

Thousands have been arrested in Bulgaria, suspected of plotting to overthrow the government of King Boris III.

The Nazi in Austria, now a part of Germany, will not permit any preparatory schools for the Catholic priesthood.

A ministry of National Service to supervise every aspect of civilian home defence may be formed by the British Government.

U.S. officials with Europe’s recent crisis in mind, are working on a program to strengthen and modernize national defence.

An official German announcement said last week that Czechoslovakia in future would adopt “a loyal attitude” toward Germany.

Irish Nationalists have asked Hitler to use his influence to persuade Prime Minister Chamberlain to terminate the partition in Ireland and give the minority of Northern Ireland its rights.

Germany wants to be mistress of the air, just as Great Britain is acknowledged mistress of the seas. Angered at Britain’s intensive rearmament in the face of the Munich peace pact, Germany has made the proposal that she ought to have a ratio of three-to-one in air power compared to Britain.

As soon as Czechoslovakia has come under Germany’s domination, the next crisis to confront Britain will come from Hitler’s demand for the restoration of all former German colonies. The dilemma of Chamberlain will be great as Australia and South Africa will flatly refuse to yield their mandates, while other territories, fearing they will be offered to Hitler, have warned the British Cabinet against further surrenders.

70 years ago, October, 1948

The 10th anniversary celebration of the Lions Club in Neepawa was held October 18 in the IOOF Hall. Club President Harry Smith presided, with R Craig as secretary. The banquet was catered by Lion Frankie Lee and the staff of the Royal Cafe.

60 years ago, Tuesday, October 21, 1958

Meritorious Service medals were presented to two veterans at the annual Legion banquet Friday night by President Alf Evans. The two were Bob Munro, who has been responsible for the veterans’ plots at the cemetery for many years; and David Kidd, who has been in charge of Legion welfare for 20 years. Escorts are Sgt. Picard and H. Hockin.

50 years ago, Friday, October 18, 1968

A beautiful sunny morning greeted the 13 members of the Wellwood Trail Blazers Light Horse Club and leader Bob Walker. When they gathered in the village at 9:00 am, Sunday for a trial ride. They rode north and by noon toured much of the government pasture and stopped for lunch. In the afternoon, they played hide and seek on horseback until the parents arrived to join them for a weiner roast, held in the McRae-Turner pasture. As the afternoon drew to a close, everyone set off for home, tired but happy after being out riding on such a beautiful day.

40 years ago, Thursday, October 19, 1978

The parasols were overhead and the smiles broad as MC Don Clark introduced the six Miss Neepex contestants Friday evening.

30 years ago, Tuesday, October 18, 1988

Neepawa composer Remi Bouchard is now receiving international acclaim.

20 years ago, Monday,October 19, 1998

Chad Jarvis of Neepawa is one of the 10 Manitobans to receive a $1,000 Monsanto agribusiness scholarship.

Other Manitoba recipients are Daniel Boulanger of Hartney, Toban Dickson of Morris, Janelle Hacault of Swan Lake, Dean Highmoor of Bowsman, Colin Hudon of McAuley, Justin Jenner of Minnedosa, Jennifer Leschasin of Shoal Lake, Candice Manshreck of Deloraine and Corina Turner of Killarney.

Editor’s note: No date could be listed for the 1948 section.