Looking back - 1966: Cattle roamed the streets pursued by would-be cowboys
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- Published on Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Photo courtesy of Cecil Pittman Archives. 80 years ago, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1936: Roxy Theatre manager Claire Falils announced that he would be leaving the theatre.
By Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
80 years ago Tuesday, February 11, 1936
Claire Falils, who has made himself popular as the Roxy Theatre manager here for the past few years, is to leave Neepawa in the near future and he writes the following to those he leaves behind. “To my friends and patrons of the Roxy Theatre, I would like to say just thanks a million for your past support. After Saturday of this week, my connections with the Roxy are ended. Before I leave, I would like to introduce Mr. Asper of Minnedosa, who has recently purchased the theatre here and wish him every success.”
70 years ago Thursday, February 14, 1946
The fire brigade was called to two fires last week. The first call Thursday morning was to a car near the Salvation Army Hall. It is presumed that the driver (from St. James) missed the corner and on trying to get out of the ditch, overheated the car which started on fire. Damage is estimated at $350.00. The second fire was a pipe and chimney call at McDonald’s north end.
60 years ago Thursday, February 9, 1956
Young Bobby Wasyluk of Neepawa is a pretty happy boy by winning a VSA racing bicycle at the recent Roxy Theatre – Strock Hardware competition for perfect attendance at the local theatre for the serial ‘Riding With Buffalo Bill’ shown every Saturday at noon for the past 15 weeks. Bobby also won a free pass for a year to the theatre.
50 years ago Tuesday, February 8, 1966
For a few hours Sunday morning, Neepawa resembled the wild west come to life again as cattle roamed the streets pursued by a large number of would-be cowboys. It all started when an Atomic Transfer hit the ditch on the town hill about 2:00 a.m. Sunday. All the cattle in the transfer escaped, resulting in a wild chase which lasted about three hours. “The cowboys” pursued their frightened victims from one end of town to the other and finally succeeded in rounding up 11. The elusive 12th animal took a little longer to subdue.
40 years ago Thursday, February 12, 1976
Agnes McDougall, the first-ever rural president of the Manitoba Ladies Curling Association, was presented with a scroll and plaque in recognition for the many innovations she has introduced during her year as president and for the work she did towards bringing the Lassies here to Neepawa, and towards making them successful. Neepawa mayor R. L. Hurrell made the presentation and offered his congratulations to Mrs. McDougall.
30 years ago Thursday, February 13, 1986
The committee studying the purchase of the former childhood home of Margaret Laurence is prepared to recommend the sale provided it can be declared a heritage home. Committee chairman Ivan Traill said an application for heritage home status was forwarded to the province two weeks ago. If the application is approved, the home could be designated as an historic site. The recommendation for purchase also hinges on the approval of grants needed to refurbish the home.
20 years ago Monday, February 13, 1996
Despite nearly doubling its expenses to $56,749 in 1995, the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce ended the year well in the black. Thanks largely to a $6,300 profit on Neepex ‘95, the Chamber ended the year with a surplus of $8,064. One of the largest expense increases last year came in rent. Before moving into the Neepawa Resource Centre, the Chamber paid $675 a year for one room in the Beautiful Plains County Court building but after moving into the Resource Centre rent shot up to $4,800. However, that cost is offset by the Chamber’s annual grant from the town, which increased from $5,000 in 1994 t0 $12,800 in 1995.
10 years ago Monday, February 13, 2006
The Neepawa and Area Lily Festival is doctoring with the lineup for the 10th annual event, bringing in some big-name entertainment. Festival president Ken Waddell said the Yellowhead Centre has already been booked to host country band Doc Walker during the July 21 to 23 festival. “We’ve long felt as a committee we need to take a look at doing something with real impact,” Waddell said. “We’re hoping this will generate larger funds (for the festival) so we won’t be so dependent on other financing such as from the town.”
