Community Notes From Whitemouth and Surroundings
Weekend visits bring activity as Mrs. Semeriak visits Kenora relatives while Betty Negedly recovers at St Boniface Hospital. Births, moves and vacations are noted for several families including the Yachnickis Kurian and Lastinkas. A 1952 Chevrolet truck is now owned by Stan Weslak and John Zommer enjoyed a short city holiday.
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Betty Negedly
St. Boniface Hospital
Thomas Negedly
Betty
Whitemouth Curling Club closes season with Wardrop trophy win
Leo Evanochko of Niddrie renews his Springfield Leader subscription during a visit. The Whitemouth curling club wrapped its season on March 21 with the D. M. Wardrop Memorial trophy final. Paul Paulson rink won both Grand Challenge and Wardrop events, with Kachur Thiessen and Barry Paulson, and later Philip Zajac replacing Paulson as lead in the Wardrop win. Joe Schmidt’s rink claimed second in the Second event with Kelly Thiessen Elma on third. Mrs. M. Lawson led for Schmidt. Also noted are social visits, a joke about a doctor on an eternity case, and a quip on marital earning capacity.
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Whitemouth
D. M. Wardrop
Barry Paulson
Paul Paulson
Philip Zajac
Barry Paulsen
Joe Schmidt
Kelly Thiessen
Elma
William A. Kachur
Mrs. M. Lawson
Pointe du Bois Community Shower Honors Mrs. Chorney
A March 25 shower in the Community hall honored Mrs. Leo Chorney with many gifts. 65 women attended as whist winners were Mrs. E. J. Hawkes, first. Mrs. H. Brownell, second. J. Knox, consolation. Post-event lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Chorney
Phyllis Anderson
E. J. Hawkes
H. Brownell
J. Knox
Whitemouth Community Club to sponsor Easter dance
The Whitemouth Community Club plans an Easter Monday dance at the Municipal Hall on April 14 with Steve Birks and his Melody Makers from Winnipeg providing the music. A large crowd is hoped for as part of the local social calendar.
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Steve Birks
Melody Makers of
Winnipeg
Dardrop trophy won by Paulsen Kelly Theissen Kachur Zojac
The D. M. Dardrop trophy for the year went to team skip Paulsen Kelly, with Kelly Theissen, William Kachur and Philip Zojac as members. The community extends deepest sympathy to the family of the late Mrs. Rosina Steiner, an 83 year old Lutheran church worker who aided others. A fire of unknown origin damaged A E Webb’s restaurant and garage, with some furniture saved. both structures burned to the ground. Lucelle Sudletsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sudletsky, turned seven on March 20 while Joy Tergeson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olie Tergeson, observed a birthday on Tuesday.
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D. M. Dardrop Trophy
P. R. Paulsen
Kelly Theissen
William Kachur
Philip Zojac
Rosina Steiner
Lutheran Church
A. E. Webb
Harvey Alpers
Lucelle
Bill Sudletsky
Joy
Olie Tergeson
Farewell party honors two visitors from British Columbia
Mrs. Jennie Petterson and Mrs. Charlotte Mitchell were honored at a farewell party at Mrs. Harry Nelson's home. Over 40 guests attended during an extended holiday visit from British Columbia. A lunch was served and gifts were presented. Best wishes go to J. Pokrywka and his bride on their marriage March 22. Mrs. Mike Melnick returns from Red Lake Ontario visit.
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Jennie Petterson
Charlotte Mitchell
Harry Nelson
British Columbia
J. Pokrywka
Whitemouth Hotel
Mike Melnick
Lena
Red Lake, Ont
Glenmoor Hopeful for Few Pests. Calf Born on Otto Farm
The Glenmoor community prays for a pest free summer as a tailless calf born at the J. A. Otto farm raises concerns about welfare and care. Local officials and neighbors discuss fly and mosquito control measures to protect livestock.
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J. A. Otto
Uncomfortable summer and bush returnees notes
The column notes a difficult summer with talk of calf tal manufacturers, describes P Robak family returning to their farm after winter at Gonor w bs, and Eddy Schnellert returning from Ontario. It notes many bush men heading home with pockets lined, plus a football injury with Melvin Otto in a cast. It ends with humorous quips about phrases and a professor’s irony.
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Mrs. P. Robak
Gonor
W Bs
Eddy Schnellert
Ontario
Melvin Otto
Romeo and Juliet meet in restaurant debt chaos
A playful verse recounts a scene where Romeo lacks cash to settle a debt and Juliet helps resolve the situation with wit, casting them in a modern dining setting. The lighthearted tale centers on romance, humor, and a clever workaround to pay what is owed.
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Romeo and Juliet
Romeo
Juliet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michael Semeriak
Kenora, Ont
Mrs. N. Basarowich
P. S. Kalin
William Kurian
Stanley Yachnicki
John Zommer
J. Bazay
Frank Negedly
F. Blonski
Shirley Lean
John Lean
Whitemouth Hospital
Peter Kohut
Ophir
Man
Hector
Rose Proceviat
Nakina
Ont
The
Canada Railway News Co
Nick Noga
Rainy River, Ont
Rainy River Hospital
John Evanochko
Mrs
J. K. Evanochko
Stanley Weslak
Leo Evanochko
C.N.R
Niddrie
Leo
Springfield Leader
T. Chcira
Pointe du Bois
Diane Upritchard
Edward
Arnold Niemi
B.C
Great Falls
Pointe Boys
Pointe
Grain Exchange Building
Canada
the Drewrys Limited
T. G. Erskine
Johnnie Buss, Jr
William Hennig
Jack Neyedley
Reeve
Felix Carlson
William Toews
Shirley Carlson
Kate Kaster
Grand Forks
Violet
Mrs. C. E
Giesbrecht
University of Manitoba
Walter Sinclair
Melvin
J. Aitkenhead, Jr
Ladies’ Aid
William Aitkenhead, Sr
George Ressner
Glenmoor
By Roland Otto
John
Mercury
Beley Motors and Implements
Lincoln
Meteor
Beausejour, Manitoba
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