Retiring Lac du Bonnet foreman honored at Lagsdin Hall
Canadian Pacific Railway section foreman Guiseppe Binda of Lac du Bonnet received tributes at a Friday gathering in Winnipes Mah Provincial Library building. A. Holmstrom praised Binda whose 46 years with CPR included service in Ontario and Italy before settling in Lac du Bonnet. The couple, with two sons Louis and Frank, will reside in Lac du Bonnet.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Lagsdin
Lac du Bonnet
Guiseppe Binda
Steve Soputiuk
A. Holmstrom
CPR
Cpr, In A Few Well Chosen Words, Expressed the Feelings of ‘Mr. Binda
Binda
Canadian Pacific Railway Co
Cadrezzate
Italy
Canada
Margach
Ont
Keewatin
Barclay, Ont
Bigsby
Raleigh
Tache
Ontario
Itaily
Rosa Realini
Brule
Beausejour Musical Society Highlights Local Show
A full house enjoyed the Beausejour concert sponsored by Anthem with opening remarks by B Larson. Director B Coon led the boys and Master Eric Gehht as Bandmaster T Bachman pupils. a vibrant Musical Cartoon at center stage featured John Gross narrator and twenty girl chorus. Loretta Bachman Janina Kerr and Gary Habing soloed. themed acts included tradesmen and zoo animals such as crocodile Robert Novak and elephant Lees Mazur. Anticipated Crystal Award presented to Mrs Coon. Anton Weselak opened and urged civic support. preview held April 17 for children and parents.
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B. Larson
Eig B. Coon
Diin
Eric Ge Ht
T. Bachman
Guy Lomardo
Royal Canadians
Juenyne al
John Gross
Loretta Bachman
Janina Kerr
Gery Habing
Frank Bushby
Jerry Heminger
John Bogaard
Gary Habing
Aure Laclere
Robert Novak
Eddy Kaspersian
Edward Stankewich
Lees Mazur
Cere Ental
Mrs. Black
Pert
Coon
John Funk
Anton Weselak
Easter Weekend Delights in Elma Ukrainian Community
Easter Sunday and Blessing of Pasha marked the Ukrainian community in Elma with services at the Greek Catholic church. Visitors from Winnipeg and Cobourg joined families for Easter weekend. Community members helped with spring cleaning at Elma Hall and sent well wishes to Mrs Smorong and Mrs Ewanochko in White Salmon Hospital.
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Elma
Pasha
H. Pawlyshyn
J. Bazay
Cobourg
Ontario
Elma Hall
Mesdames
Ewach
M. Smerechynski
H. Kurian
P. Zakaluk
Filipowich
A.A. Ewanochko
R. Smorong
J.S. Ewanochko
Whitemouth Hospital
Church Services for Lac du Bonnet and Whitemeath 1958
On Sunday April 27 1958 the Come to Church services at Lac du Bonnet and Whitemeath include Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a.m. Church School at 10:00 a.m. Juniors 11:00 a.m. Primary and Nursery. Christ's Church Whitemeath offers 3:00 p.m. Evensong and sermon. Lutheran Church Lac du Bonnet led by Garth W Loaf Vice Pastor lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 4:00 p.m. Divine Worship.
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Christ's Church Whitemeath
Pointe du Bois Curlers Hold Wind-Up Wind-Up Details
The Pointe du Bois Curling Club held its annual wind-up on March 28 with whist winners Val Hawkes rink of M. Gottfried, S. Roscoe and D. Swainson and Ray Blondahl’s rink as runners-up. President J. Apritchard and secretary R. Magura presented prizes across three curling-season events. Dancing followed with Star Dusters music and midnight refreshments.
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Pointe du Bois
Val Hawkes
M. Gottfried
S. Roscoe
D. Swainson
Ray Blondahl
J. Apritchard
R. Magura
Star Dusters
Liberal Nominations Set for Springfield May Seventh
At Beausejour Legion Hall on Friday April 18 the Liberal Progressive Association of the Springfield constituency set a May 7 nominating convention at Hazelridge Manitoba. Mike Goral welcomed southern delegates. Hon M N Hryhorchuk spoke on government work and Manitoba grants. The convention will be delegate with one per hundred voters with public attendance expected and Premier D Campbell may speak.
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Legion Hall
Beausejour
Liberal Progressive Association
Springfield
Hazelridge
Manitou
Mike Goral
Manitoba
M. N. Hryhorchuk
A. Weselak
Organization
D. Campbell
Great Falls Social Notes and Bowling Standings
Miss Kathy Dorland remains in Winnipeg hospital but is expected home soon. Norma Warren of Lucky Lake visits Great Falls with family. Pine Falls hosts weekly bowling with Daisy Dales leading females and Ron Ryckman high average. league standings tight. Next games April 24 and Pine Falls banquet May 10 invitees urged to respond. Visitors from Broadlands, Walter Jansson home, paper mill and power plants toured. Great Falls Club to hold annual banquet and dance on Friday April. Continued on Page 8
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Kathy Dorland
Winnipeg
Kathy
Norma Warren
Lucky Lake
Sask
Great Falls
Bill Warren
Pine Falls
Daisy Dales
Frelan Loewen
Ron Ryckman
Ron
Dave Morran
Gunner Postnick
Dave Wereschuk
Pine Falls Bowling League
Walter Jansson
E. McMillan
Raymond Sandquist
Broadlands
Wallace Lake Cabin Owners Meet at Bissett
Wallace Lake cabin owners elected E Newsham as president W Weeks as 1st vice president Bill Robertson as secretary and Aileen Gibson as secretary to the association. A $5.00 per family membership was set. Newsham will discuss camp matters with Lands ranch in Winnipeg and group addressed boat, fishing, garbage disposal, rifles near camps, parking, first aid, firefighting, a dam, lake level, and access to Siderock Lake.
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Siderock Lake
River Hills couple celebrated 25th anniversary
Mr and Mrs Julius Tiede of River Hills surprised by two wedding cars on April 12 with their 25 year party party guests and a piano recital. A biography of courtship was read, and friends presented gifts, feted with fetti and confections at Friendly Fellows Hall.
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Julius Tiede
River Hills
A. Bonikowsky
Ed. Zink
Helen Zink
A. Kuhn Jr
Tiede
Mr. Tiede
Friendly Fellows
Rose-Ann Tiede
Imgard Tiede
Art Tiede
Harvey Zink
Alfred Tiede
Ruth
Adella
Irma
J. Kuehn
Ladies Aid
Gultts
Ren
Souton
Stag and shower honors locals. Winnipeg visitors noted
Brokenhead and nearby districts report social events and employment updates. Allan Tromba joins Patrick Construction in Beausejour. Wilfred Golembioski and Casmir Szajewski named to spend a week at Brandon with 4 H. Lillian Stupack and Joseph Lesosky honored at Thalberg Hall. Funeral services held for Christine Ottenbrett. extended sympathies offered.
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Harry Lysak
Winnipeg
Allan Tromba
Patrick Construction
Beausejour
Wilfred Golembioski
Casmir Szajewski
Ladywood
Brokenhead
Joe Wandowich
Mike Evertoski
Diane Pfeifer
Harry Hiadun
Ladywood School
Christine Ottenbrett
Local notices and social updates from Beausejour area
Mrs E Howard of Winnipeg visits son Milton Kroeker and Art Knopf families. Fires in Whiteshell Forest Reserve draw local help. Lawrence Zink Art Sommerfelt return from Saskatchewan and Alberta. Art Tiede Ken Hodges take a trip to the States stopping in Morris and Laine. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Eric Berrick ill with pneumonia. Barn and building destroyed on A Shenfeld farm. two calves perished. Vacant house and garage burned of Mrs Lily Hertzog. River Hills thanks Lac du Bonnet Forestry Service and Seven Sisters Falls for fire equipment and students for water carrying. Deepest sympathies to Mrs Roy Merke on father Aug Schindel’s passing. Birthday surprise for Mrs Alfred Tiede. Joyce Hilbricht engagement shower at St Mary’s Hall April 19. Walter Kliepatz of Winnipeg visits parents for birthday.
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Lily Hertzog
River Hills
Lac du Bonnet
Roy Merke
August Schindel
Green Bay
J. Tiede
Alfred Tiede
Joyce Hilbricht
St Mary's Hall
Beausejour
Tourist Camp Operators Meet in Whitemouth
The Manitoba Tourist Association Eastern Division held its final spring meeting in Whitemouth on Saturday April 12. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Henschel Mr and Mrs Mass Haddad Mr and Mrs Jack Sieg Mr and Mrs Mike Wilson Mrs L Smith Gordon Hamilton Gerald Kuhn Mr and Mrs Nels Grapentine Mrs Leda Kondratuk secretary Jack Forder secretary manager W J Smith chairman with Walter Danyluk representing the Manitoba Forest Service. Main agenda items were the Power question roads and setting up an MTA booth. A mid winter Sports Festival for 58 59 will be discussed at the annual fall meeting at Kondratuk s Otter Falls Resort on Sunday October 5 at 10 am.
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Fred Henschel
Mass Haddad
Jack Sieg
Mike Wilson
L. Smith
Gordon Hamilton
Gerald Kuhn
Nels Grapentine
Leda Kondratuk
Jack Fonger
W.J. Smith
Walter Danyluk
Manitoba Forest Service
Rice Lake Ladies Hold Election At Curling Club
The Rice Lake Curling Club held its annual meeting in the school auditorium with about 30 members. Officers named included President Mrs C Gibson First Vice President Mrs E Newsham Second Vice President Mrs S Henrickson Secretary Mrs Dack Treasurer Mrs Reid Draw Committee Mrs A Solinski Mrs A Hogue Prize committee Mrs E Newsham Mrs W Bjornson Social committee Mrs Gillespie Mrs Hood Mrs F Baker Winners receiving cups included Currie cup for most games Mesdames Hay Newsham F DuVal and Lang Perry cup for the closed bon spiel Mesdames Reid Henrickson Hood and Cryderman Mrs Reid's rink won the cup for the third straight year. Gold watches and buttons were presented to mine men for 20 and 25 years of service. A film by Mr W Weeks on a western trip was shown and lunch followed.
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Rice Lake Curling Club
C. Gibson
E. Newsham
S. Henrickson
Dack
Reid
A. Solinski
A. Hogue
W. Bjornson
Gillespie
Hood
F. Baker
Mesdames Hay
Newsham
F. DuVal
Lang Perry
W. Weeks
West
Gibson
Lac du Bonnet C Y A Present Concert
The Lac du Bonnet Catholic Youth Association hosted a Sunday afternoon variety concert at Notre Dame Church. Rene Lavoie Diane Morski and Jimmy Syt nick performed a comedy Paste Pearls while Mildred Patsy Gurniak sang with accordion. The show included a shadow play by Ken Rodzinski Brian Pzinkowski and Johnny Kost and a sacred Our Lady of Lourdes play.
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Lac du Bonnet
Johnny Kost
Elvis Presley
Helen and
Gerry
Record of Community Life in Bissett Area
A Trans Airplane landed Wednesday April 16 piloted by M Zikman marking a record. Crews moved from Manigotogan to Devil's Corner to repair Bissett road, easing a dangerous stretch. Residents report illnesses, birthdays, visits, and a large birthday party for Alf Clarke. A bush fire near Wallace Lake destroyed two cabins, and a buck deer was rescued from mud near Black River.
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Trans
M. Zikman
Manigotogan
Hole Lake
Devil’s Corner
Bissett Road
Alf
Clarke
Shirley Clarke
Winnipeg
Gerry
B. Courchane
Ray Schenke
Bissett
Karl Henrickson
Blind River
Marsh
Kalyn
Malanka Kalyn
John Henrickson
Dickie Teresa
Red Lake
John
Mrs. Johnson
Cliff Calverly
June
Cliff
Hank
Fredie
Charlie Anderson
George Lucas
United Church W.A
Post Office
Gerry Wold
Neil Wold
A. Clarke
Gladys Henrickson
Barry
Daryl
Cynthirz
Glady
Alf Clarke
Genive Barthowski
Teal Barthowski
Cryderman and Robinson
E. Newsham
C. Gibson
Ernie Newsham
Smith
Hole River
Alma
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Legislative
Winnipes, Mah
P.R
Musical Society
Mary Smerechynski
Ms. A. i
Ffutney
G. Miller
J. Miller
M. Nowicki
A. Nowicki
F. Johnson
Christine
Olga Zeweniuk
Billy
Alehea Nelson
Walter Ewanochko
His
Mrs. N. Ewanochko
P. Stastook
Mrs. T. Stastook
Rede It
Mrs. Stastock
War Falls
ST. John's Anglican Church
ST. Mary's Church
Peinte du Bois
BY Stella Roscoe
Mrs. T. Allen
Transcona
E. Laurila
Sylvia Oliver
Eggerton
C. Ketola
R. Blondahl
Francis
Adele Pecchia
Mrs. Besnardo
Dominic_DeLuca
Dominic
City Hydro
J. Leslie
Lynn Marie
St. Mary’s Anglican Church
Straw
Bert Wood
Sharyn Champbell
Oakville
R. Campbell
Sharyn
Beverly
Darryl
G. Scott
Larry
Bruce
Pat Tyndall
Delaine Tyndall
J. Laurie
W. Hawkes
Keith Bricknell
Allan Hawkes
T. Wanag
David
Wewish
H. Holiday
Ipeg
Ottawa
Regulari Hospital Services
R. B. Pennycook
Gordon L. Pickering
R.P. H. Sprague
R. J. Clements
Stan Gitting
Wallace Lake
By Eleanore Staska
By Ella and
Della
E. Howard
Milton Kroeker
Art Knopf
Seven Sisters
Whitemouth
T.V
Carrie Merke
Brenda
Harvey Knopf
Whiteshell
Lawrence Zink
Art Sommerfelt
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Art
Hildegarde Tiede
Ken Hodges
States
Morris ‘and Laine
Rempel
Eric Berrick
Beausejour Hospital
A. Shenfeld
Manitoba Tourist Association
Rice Lake Ladies
I. M. Bowyer
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