Lac du Bonnet Maintains 50 Mill Municipal Tax Rate
Lac du Bonnet schools keep the municipal tax rate at 50 mills for 1955. The general municipal portion rises to 19.8921 mills while public works drops to 17.340 mills to hold the total at 50 mills. School district rates vary, with Lac du Bonnet district estimates up to 26,187.45, needing 53.2 mills to raise 13,670 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bormet
Department of Education
Winnipeg
Berrylands
Bonar Law
Brightstone
Brookfield
Buchan
Crescent Bay
Fatima
Golden Bay
Lac du Bonnet
Landerville
Lee River
Maple Creek
Milner Ridge
Newcombe
Overwater
Pinawa
Red Deer
Riverland
Smith Siding
Woodrow
Pine Falls Mill Worker Norman Walton Retires
Norman F Walton, known as Norm, retires after 28.5 years as Electric Boiler Tender at Manitoba Paper Company Pine Falls plant. Born March 1, 1890 in Toronto, he served with the 52nd Battalion in WWI, later moved to Pine Falls in 1926, held leadership in local unions and Red Cross, and will relocate with his wife to Winnipeg’s Marion apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman F. Walton
Manitoba Paper Company
Norm
Toronto
Cobourgh
Ontario
Walton
52Nd
Winnipeg
Pine Falls
Jack Nixon
Canadian Red Cross
Canadian Legion
Seven Sisters Curling Club closes season with surprise melt
The Seven Sisters Falls curling season ended as warm weather melted the ice. John Klepatz led his rink to three wins in the last novelty bonspiel and were declared winners. The club plans an April 14 meeting and April 29 wind up dance with buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Klepatz
Ben Kuhn
H. Trindall
Emma Saver
Curling Club
Hell and High Water Reigns at Lac du Bonnet
Weekend troubles in Lac du Bonnet included a sewage plant overload due to spring runoff and warm weather. Multiple pumps from J A Duffly Great Falls Seven Sisters and at a resident’s site were deployed to avert basement flooding amid stormy conditions. A fire at Dan's Home Appliance Store caused significant damage to building and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
J. A. Duffly
Great Falls
Seven Sisters
A. Waters
Water’s
Dr. Gunne
J. C. Uhlman
E. Chapman
H. Smith
F. Brown
R. Zeemel
J. W. Wade
A. McIntosh
Dan
Brincheski and
Swetz
Dan Malyk
States
Bjornson Sworn Into Lac du Bonnet Village Council
Lac du Bonnet village council meets after postponements and swears in QO F Bjornson for 1955 1956 term. Mayor Brown presides as councilors McIntosh Peterson and O F Bjornson present. Secretary orders penalties for a missed garbage container and seeks sewer connections. Council to pursue area fire protection funding and reviews multiple payments.
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C.F. Bjornson
Lac du Bonnet Village
Lac du Bonnet
E. M. Brown
R. McIntosh
Wm. Peterson
O. F. Bjornson
J. Wade
Roland Nygren
Third Street
Edith R. Hill
Man. Power Commission
J. W. Wade
J. C. D. Taylor
Winnipeg Land Titles Office
EL McLeod
Lac du Bonnet S. D
E. M. David
A.usackis
Hospice Tache
McArthur Farm
Beaver Lumber Co
Imperial Oil
Thalberg News and Local Events During Educa tion Week
Visitors at Thalberg North School during Education Week include Mr. and Mrs. Wittmeier Rach Klann Ostopowich Sabada Pasaluko Pepula Matchizen Patzer Louie Patzer and Len Patzer. A fire destroyed the Rach home March 24 and the family now stays with neighbors. Henry Michalow conducted two weeks of practice teaching ending March 25. Jake Schultz and Mrs Lanoway urged farmers to join the MLFU and stressed women’s participation. Elsie Matchizen engaged to Stanley Wilgosh of Beausejour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalberg North School
J. Wittmeier
R. Rach
R. Klann
J. Ostopowich
P. Sabada
S. Pasaluko
M. Pepula
J. Matchizen
A. Patzer
Louie Patzer
Wm. Patzer
Robert Rach
Rach
Henry Michalow
Provincial Normal School
Jake Schultz
Interprovincial Producers’ Board
Lanoway
Stead-Thalberg
Mlf.u
North School
Schultz
John Matchizen
Elsie
Stanley Wilgosh
Beauseour
Deficit Forces Higher School Salaries In Lac du Bonnet District
The Lac du Bonnet school district reports a 1955 budget of 53 887.45 dollars up from 1954, driven by a salary schedule for teachers including a minimum of 2200 to 2800 for all, 2800 to 3400 for secondary staff, plus degree and experience adjustments. The increase, plus added rooms and facilities, raises the overall mill rate for the municipality and village within the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Grand Marais Happenings and Weather Shifts
Grand Marais reports a rapid ice melt after sunny weather and a hard thaw causing difficult driving conditions. many district children miss school due to sore throats and Dorothy Knott is hospitalized with pneumonia. locals discuss snow removal efforts and hay hauling while Archie Chambers Jr. visits from Calgary. changes at Grand Marais include a new occupation for B Murray and a move back for Jus Dennett and family. Muskrat trapping looks promising as several men head to the marshes.
Treatment of Old Lawns
The article outlines lawn care practices with seasonal mowing rules, leaving a protective winter cover, and handling clippings. It notes minimum cutting heights of 1% inches rising to 2 inches in late summer, no mowing after mid September, and removal of only the spring first clipping. Manure is recommended as a soil amendment.
Work of the Children’s Aid Society in Eastern Manitoba
The Children’s Aid Society of Eastern Manitoba organized in 1905 as the Children’s Aid of St. Adelard, became the sole child care agency for St. Boniface and east of the Red River in 1942. It details staff, board, and services including Protection, Child Care, and Unmarried Mothers programs funded by government and communities. Open house set for April 7 at 1135 Marion St., St. Boniface from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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The
Children’s Aid Society of
Manitoba
Children’s Aid of
St. Adelard
Department of Health and Public Welfare
St. Boniface
Red River
Maurice Miron
Helen Brenenstul
St. Clements
Victoria Beach
Brokenhead
Lac du Bonnet
Beausejour
Garson
Powerview
James Bohemier
Ritchot
Mont
Alex McKinnon
Thirtee Rural
Marion Street
Children’s Aid Seciet
Community Chest
Children’s Aid Society
Children's Aid Society
Marion St. St. Boniface
Luther League Reorganizes in White Mouth River Hills
The Luther League of De Redeemer Lutheran White Mouth and St. Pauls River Hills was reorganized with officers elected. President Don Steiner, vice-president Gerry Lange, secretary-treasurer Raymond Hunter, spiritual growth Doreen Lange, literature Alvin Merke, recreation Paul Geisler, Bible Camp Ernie Steiner, G F O promoter James Honke. The group met March 27 at River Hills Church for fellowship, Bible study on Revelation, and games organized by the Recreation Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of the Redeemer Lutheran Church
Whitemouth
St. Paul's Church
River Hills
Don Steiner
Gerry Lange
Raymond Hunter
Doreen Lange
Alvin Merke
Paul Geisler
Ernie Steiner
G.F.O
James Honke
River Hills Church
Six Girls Complete Foods Course in Lac du Bonnet
Six girls in Lac du Bonnet complete a three year foods course by the local Foods Club Achievement Meeting held March 31 in the Anglican Parish Hall. Members included Lorraine Krieshman Lynn Wade Verna Kost Darlene Brown Carla Windberg and Irene Russell. Certificates were awarded to each girl by Mary Smart Home Economist. Mrs F Brown received a leadership certificate. A cake baking contest crowned winners with Lorraine Krieshman first and the club presented Mrs Brown a cup saucer before a tea reception to close the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Darlene Brown
Lorraine Krieshman
Verna Kost
Carla Windberg
Mary Smart
Dept. of Agriculture
Mrs. Brown
Miss Smart
Irene Russell
Lynn Wade
Art Brown
Home and School Association
Foods Club
Miss Krieshman
F. Brown
Fertilization and snow protection tips for lawns
A spring and mid June fertilization plan using 200 pounds per acre of ammonium nitrate or ammonium sulfate yields excellent lawn results. Some areas lose snow cover due to wind around buildings or shrubs. protect them by placing light brush after freeze-up to hold snow in place.
Great Writer John Galsworthy Early Works Under Alias
The English author John Galsworthy who died in 1933 began his literary career writing under the pseudonym John St. John. This early stage is noted in biographical references about the Nobel laureate and his shift to using his real name for later publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Galsworthy
John St. John
Of Many Things by Ambrose Hills
A British philosopher notes rapid change and asserts happiness comes from embracing change and competition. The author argues personal effort, self competition, and active work bring joy, urging readers to dig in, improve, and give their best without fear of loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Hills
Hemingway
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Hilma Solar
Winnipeg Falls School
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Brenda Kuhn
Upper Seven Sisters
Carrol Howcroft
Carrol
Doreen Lewis
Bernice Cousins
Daisy King
Les Cousins
Churchill
Man
Pas
Les
Carter Construction Co
Henry Berger and Sons
Thalberg
Mrs. W. Ferens
Mrs. W. Kowalchuk
Dorothy Knott
Grand Marais
Mr. H. Spreen
Archie Chambers Jr
Cal
Gary
B. Murray
Iva
Mrs. E. Fisher
Dean Bienes
D. Thompson
Mrs. Jus. Dennett
Stead
Grand Maraisee
Luther League
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