Births and community notes from Lac du Bonnet region
Congratulations extend to Mr and Mrs Shady of Vestal on the birth of an eight pound girl on March 20. Various local events include Mrs Mikhechuk’s 70th birthday with 30 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, plus updates on residents, visitors, and club news from Lac du Bonnet including plans for a Royal Bank of Canada branch, telephone pay stations, and Easter vacation school notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady
Vestal
N.Y
U.S.A
Mother
Maureen Greta
Mary Mikliechuk
Lac du Bonnet
Third Street
Royal Bank of Canada
Obituary of Mrs Mary Piowinski of Beausejour
Mrs Mary Piowinski died at her daughter’s Beausejour home March 28 in her 95th year. Widow of Roman Piowinski she was born in Poland and came to Canada 47 years ago to farm in Brokenhead. Funeral March 31 at 3 pm Greek Catholic church Beausejour, interment local. Russell funeral home Beausejour in charge. Survived by five daughters, 29 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Piowinski
Nick Krawchuk
Beausejour
Roman Piowinski
Russell Funeral Home
Piewinski
Poland
Canada
Brokenhead
P. Beally
Detroit
T. Bilan
N. Krawchuk
S. Beally
Tait
Winnipeg
Lofgren, Carl August Passed Away in March at 75
Carl August Lofgren died March 19 at Beausejour District Hospital in his 76th year. He was husband to Anne Lofgren of Tyndall Manitoba. Funeral service March 24 at 2 p.m. at Tyndall United Church with interment in Tyndall Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home Beausejour assisted. He came to Canada from Sweden 27 years ago and settled in Tyndall district. He is survived by his widow and one daughter at Prince Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl August Lofgren
Beausejour __ District
Anne Lofgren
Tyndall
Man
Tyndall United Church
Russell Funeral Home
Beausejour
Lofgren
Canada
Sweden
Prince Albert
Avison Obituary A Beausejour Resident Died At 76
J C Avison died March 17 at Beausejour District hospital in his 77th year. He was the husband of the late Bessie Avison of St Owens Manitoba. Funeral services were held March 23 at 2 p.m. at the United church Beausejour with interment in the local cemetery. Russell funeral home handled arrangements. He was born in Ontario, came to Manitoba about 45 years ago and farmed east of Beausejour. Survived by three sons Joe of St Quens Manitoba John of Prince Rupert and Frank of Selkirk. four daughters Mrs Mary McBride of Dauphin Manitoba Mrs Myrtle Barger of Winnipeg Mrs Mildren Zeiski of Regina and Mrs Sadie Kolbert of Winnipeg. one sister Mrs Daisy Portt of Golden British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chester Avison
Beausejour
Bessie Avison
St. Owens
Man
United Church
Russell Funeral Home
Mr. Avison
Ontario
Manitoba
Joe
St. Quens
John
Prince Rupert
Frank
Selkirk
Mary McBride
Dauphin
Myrtle Barger
Winnipeg
Mildren Zeiski
Regina
Sadie Kolbert
Daisy Portt
Golden
B.C
Local notes from The Pointe curling and community
Flora Dennison returns to the Pointe with Miss Gaye McDonald as guest. Chester Storseth heads to Winnipeg for tonsil surgery, with others facing similar procedures. Pointe curling guests from Great Falls, visits by Storseth and Atkins, lunch, and a dance follow. Several residents and visitors are listed, with health updates and births noted. Easter exams approach, a whist drive and bazaar occur, Dan Spadini and Chester Storseth earn prizes in Legion shield competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Dennison
Pointe
Gaye McDonald
Great Falls
Ken
Campbell Ferguson
Chester Storseth
Tommy Atkins
Ken Ferguson
Springtime notes from Lowland column
Spring brings muddy roads Easter holidays and school closures at Woodrow. Glenmoor challenges to a football game but is late. A family reunion at C Baumgartner Glenfields includes many relatives from East St Paul Springwell and Springwell residents. Louis Baumgartner and Helen show camera shyness due to lack of clean clothes. Paul Krawchuk buys a car from John Mikoloff and drives into ditches on Easter Sunday. Walter Balay convalesces after surgery at his brother Victor Balay’s in Brokenhead. A bus depot encounter in Winnipeg with Peter from Volga yields surprise reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Baumgartner
Helen
Louis
Paul Krawchuk
John Mikoloff
Walter Balay
Springwell
Victor Balay
Brokenhead
Bridal Shower For Miss Shirley Thomas In Powerview
A miscellaneous bridal shower was held on Thursday for Miss Shirley Thomas at the home of Mrs. Dora St. Croix. The bride to be was presented with many beautiful gifts. John Paquin has purchased a dry-cleaning business in Ste. Rose du Lac Man and will leave shortly. E Willcott of St. George was awarded the contract to build the new lumber yard for North American Lumber and Supply here. Mrs. A Iwanick visited sister Mrs. T Prodan in Geralton Ont. The week's holiday was enjoyed. Mr and Mrs T Prodan left for Waterford Ont. Paul Liska of North American Lumber company spent the weekend in Winnipeg with his wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Thomas
Dora St. Croix
John Paquin
Ste. Rose du Lac
Man
E. Willcott
St. George
North American Lumber and Supply Company
Paul Liska
North American Lumber Company
Winnipeg
Cromwell News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Injury
Paul Kazina remains in Beausejour hospital with an injured eye. Easter weekend visits feature Miss Cecilia Kazina and Miss Grace Gable in Winnipeg, and several locals hosted by the Schultz and Evertoski families. The Brokenhead Agricultural Society earns praise for the Easter Monday Town hall dance. Neighbors urged to contribute news and renew subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kazina
Beausejour Hospital
Brokenhead Agricultural Society
Prizes Presented At Whitemouth Curling Wind-Up
To wind up the curling season a social evening was held March 28 at the Memorial club rooms. P R Paulsen presented the prizes. The D M Wardrop trophy went to J P Schmidt rink, Morley Sparrow took the First Grand Challenge, A Henderson the Second Grand Challenge. Julius Wallingham won the First in the Second Event, Walter Sinclair the Second, Jim Thomson the First Consolation, Geo Steiner the Second Consolation. The Ed Malkoske Cup went to John Paulsen's high school team. Ladies from the Community club provided lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Club
P. R. Paulsen
D. M. Wardrop
J. P. Schmidt
Morley Sparrow
A. Henderson
Julius Wallingham
Walter Sinclair
Jim Thomson
Geo. Steiner
John Paulsen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lake View Hotel
Leeds
Bennet
Lou Sauve
Megr
Paris
Julia Mikhechuk
W. S. McGibbon
Seven Sisters Falls
W. J. Wood
Department of Indian Affairs
Island Lake
Graham Trouton
Milner Ridge
R.C.C.S
Kingston
Ont
Steve Jakima
Walter Beckta
Winnipege
Don Payne
Royal Bank
Mt Oe
Lel
Walbec Theatre
Mel Kirby
Johnny Mirom
Canadian Fish Company
Gypsumville
St. Martin
Ruben Sweetzee
Bird River
Gus Gartside
Mr. McConochie
Belle Acres
Gus
Sparman
Phil Parkes
Keewatin
Jack Walsh
John Lindgren
Bonnie Poultry Farm
Cliff Parkes
Harry Arseniuk
Benny Arseniuk
Benny
Donna Peterson
Donna
Roy Rogers
Pier 13
R.K.O
Minneapolis-Moline
Stefaniuk
Red River Motor Coach Lines
Pine Falls
MR. Louie Lewis
Watchmaker and Jeweller
Bonnet
Gorenstein Building
Park Avenue
Beaver Lumber Co
Carl A. Lofgren
J.C. Avison
Chester
Pointe du Bois
St. Margaret
Great Falls High School
Pointecurlers
All
Louise Karklin
Louise
Claude Anderson
Studebaker
A. Oakely
Ruth
David
George Oakely
Helga Storseth
Dorothy and
Irene Allen
Donald Boyd
Dave Knox
Joe Pecchia
Judy Chorney
Judy
Ann Calnin
Dan Spadini
Mr. McDonald
E. Wilson
K. Hodge
Blum
Bentte Touminen
Louise Anderson
Margit Tourminen
Ronald Allen
Brian Waisnen
Brian
Lowland
L. Baumgartner
Woodrow School
Glenmoor School
Glenmoor
C. Baumgartner
Glenfields
P. Slusarchuk
Lorne
East St Paul
N. Horona
Lawrence
Norman
Connie
Harold
A. Gmiterek
Violet
Rosie
Ronald
Shirley Balay
Peter
Volga
Powerview J. Turcotte
Cromwell
Rose
Adeline
Joan Schultz
Rudy Soloski
Cecilia Kazina
A. Ottenbreit
Eleanor Evertoski
Joe Wondovitch
Mrs. M. Evertoski
Ladywood
Grace Gable
Mrs. H. Gable
Rita Peluk
Mrs. S. Peluk
S. Mintanko
Whitemouth
S-Tow International
Briggs and Stratton
M. Peterson
Beverley St
P.S.W
Gretsinger & Sons Hi-way Transport
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