Lac du Bonnet Residents Propose District Sports Arena
About eighty Lac du Bonnet residents packed the Memorial Centre Hall on April 18 to back a plan for a 200 by 100 foot enclosed skating arena costing around 10 000 dollars with laminated arches. Local volunteers pledged labour and material as door to door fundraising and shares were discussed to raise capital. a three member committee was formed to secure land and organize. On April 24 a 36 member committee elected Wm Zikman president Arvid Dancut first vice president Rayright second vice president and George Brown secretary. The group prefers using the current skating rink site and will meet the Memorial Centre to obtain land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Memorial Centre
Volun
August Osis
Ares
J. Mayers
Promplus
Wm. Zikman
Arvid Dancut
Rayright
George Brown
Pot Luck Supper At Seven Sisters Community Hall
A seven sisters area pot luck supper was held Friday at the Seven Sisters Community Hall with hospital staff as guests of honor. Representatives from Great Falls and River Hills Lutheran and Baptist groups attended. After meals, ladies led by Mrs E Lawson Mrs K Kristofferson and Mrs L Kinghorn took part in contests. Volunteers in the kitchen were Mesdames L Cousins K Dorland E Hill and R Reid. Mrs J Everson thanked the group for the hospital staff. Mrs Fred King, guild president, expressed thanks to all for attending and to the entertainment and kitchen volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters
Great Falls
Lutheran
Baptist Ladies of
River Hills
E. Lawson
K. Kristofferson
L. Kinghorn
Mesdames
L. Cousins
K. Dorland
E. Hill
R. Reid
J. Everson
Fred King
Seven Sisters Guild
Lac du Bonnet Police Court News April session outcomes
Lac du Bonnet police court met in Memorial Centre on Tuesday April 18 with officials Mag istrate Manwaring and Crown Counsel Ben Hewak. Defendants included James Guimond fined 35 dollars and costs for intoxicated on licensed premises. Lawrence Frank fined 25 dollars and costs for careless driving and 50 dollars and costs for liquor under 21 on the same day, plus a month in Headingley Gaol. Stanley Lofstrom fined for liquor charge. Holmberg fined 35 dollars for liquor possession. Lloyd Lofstrom fined 50 dollars for supplying liquor to minors with a month in Headingley Gaol. Raymond David fined 50 dollars for liquor in a motor vehicle. Joseph Sinclair had sentence suspended for one year with restitution and bond after public mischief. Edmond Erickson fined 100 dollars for supplying liquor to minors. Cecil Daniel Orvis fined 25 dollars for intoxication in a public place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Memorial Centre
Manwaring
Ben Hewak
James Guimond
Fort Alexander
Pine Falls
Lawrence Frank
Headingley
Stanley Lofstrom
Est Holmberg
Lloyd Lofstrom
Raymond David
Joseph Sinclair
Edmond Erickson
Desult
Cecil Daniel Orvis
Whitemouth 4-H Clothing Club Achievement Day honors
Approximately one hundred people attended the third annual Achievement Day of the White mouth Nimble Fingers 4-H Clothing Club on April 13. Thirteen members entered, Eleanor Stuart judged the work awarding nine red ribbons and four blue. Elaine Trindall to model skirt at Beausejour rally in August, camp awards to Lana Bilynski and Darlene Steiner. Corsages presented to each leader, Ralph Poston spoke on continuing 4-H, money doll raffle won by Jimmy Kirby. Visitors from Elma and Seven Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth Nimble Fingers 4-H
Eleanor Stuart
Home Economist
Elaine Trindall
Beausejour Club
Lana Bilynski
Darlene Steiner
HIRST RUDY WEDDING AT ST JOHN S LAC DU BONNET
Nicola Blythe Rudy and Glen Edward Hirst exchanged vows at St. John s Anglican Church Lac du Bonnet on April 15 with Rev L C Fryer officiating. Bride wore a white nylon gown with lace appliqué and carried red roses. Reception for about 200 at Lachunnet Memorial Hall followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Anglican
Lac du Bonnet
Nicola Blythe Rudy
E. Malyk
Glen Edward Hirst
L. Hirst
Gordon Hirst
L. C. Fryer
D. Crook
Misses Haze
Hirst
Diane Chapman
Arnold Hirst
Otter Rapids
Ont
Ronald Hirst
Wally Hirst
Lachunnet Memorial Hall
Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Clore
J. Skavinski
Red ‘Lake
Dick Sprowland
Sharon
Hecla
R. McLennan
Giml
Evelyn Hokasson
Riverton
Bissett Skating Club Elects E Fults President
The Bissett Skating Club held its annual meeting in Community Hall with 27 parents present and W Rousseau chairing. Officers elected for the coming year include E Fults as president, Weeks as 1st vice-president, Bill Gillespie as 2nd vice-president, Neil Campbell as secretary, and C Harper as treasurer. A rink repair committee and a plan to send someone for referees were approved, with a new rink committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett Skating Club
W. Rousseau
R. Kirkwood
Cliff Harper
R. Griffith
E. Fults
Weeks
Bill Gillespie
Neil Campbell
C. Harper
Adolf
A. Kowalchuk
G. Robinson
T. Knox
G. Dack
L. Campbell
W. Hawrysh
E. Newsham
River Hills Baptists Plan Ground Breaking Service
River Hills Baptist congregation plans a public ground breaking on Sunday April 30 at 5 00 p m at Upper Seven Sisters to launch a new church. Rev William Sturhahn district secretary of the North American Baptist Churches for the three prairies provinces will attend with a brass band from the Third German Baptist Church of Winnipeg providing music. Rev Arthur Gellert pastor will lead the service. The move stems from centralization and nearby Hutterite farms, with plans to erect the church this summer at the southwest corner lot of Whiteshell road and the Seven Sisters River Hills road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
River Hills
Upper Seven Sisters
William Sturhahn
North American Baptist Churches
Three Prairies Provinces
Third German Baptist Church of
Winnipeg
Arthur Gellert
Whiteshell Road
Seven Sisters River Hills
Couple Milbrandt celebrate Golden Wedding in Whitemouth
Mr and Mrs William Milbrandt of Whitemouth were surprised at home on Tuesday April 18 as friends honored their 50th anniversary. The Milbrandts, longtime local farmers, now reside in town and were presented with a gift after a musical evening followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Milbrandt
Whitemouth
Milbrandts
Milbrandt
Home and School raises funds for Red Cross drive
Anns Bissett Home and School Association reports a successful Red Cross drive raising 299.78. St Patrick s Day tea was a big success. President Mr Shannon and Mrs Ratcliffe announced plans for water safety fees collection on June 14. A spring prom was approved for high school students with date to be set. A nominating committee was formed to prepare a slate of officers for next year. Roy Anderson offered to show his Europe trip slides on April 19. Two films were shown by Mrs Griffith s committee at meeting close. Next meeting set for May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree aTee Bee Eers
Ratcliffe
Frank Duval
F. Duval
T. Splinksy
Shannon
Roy Anderson
Europe
R. Griffith
Two Youths Face Charges For Burning Buildings
Lac du Bonnet area report states John Davidson and Dale Frank face court action over three Hydro building fires three miles north of town. Fire found at 1:00 am on April 11 during an attempt to obtain gas for a stalled vehicle. Damage to the buildings about $2000. Further charges are expected for Larry Frank Ernest Holmberg and Stanley Lofstrom who visited hospitalized youths. Their car damaged a hydrant and pole on leaving Pine Falls hospital, with total damages near $800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
John Davidson
Dale Frank
Hydro
Pine Falls Hospital
Larry Frank
Ernest Holmberg
Stanley Lofstrom
Pine Falls
Bissett Forms Trap Shooting Club At Meeting
About 40 members attended the Bissett Game and Fish Association meeting on April 12 in the school auditorium. The group formed a trap shooting club and prepared a site for shoots planned to start within a week. Regular fishing derbys were authorized for the summer, with sub trophies for largest game fish. Several new members joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett Game and Fish Association
John Minton
Lac du Bonnet Recital Held by Two Teachers
The Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall hosted the annual piano recital by Mrs. T. G. Atkinson and pupils from Mrs. J. Martin on Friday April 21 with about 100 attendees. Twenty four Atkinson students and three Martin pupils performed including Bobby Nicoll Brenda Augustine Joyce Fryer and others. a trio of Norman Naneyt Gray Waters and Bobby Nicoll and a duet by Margaret Fryer and Denice Lavoie entertained. Mrs. D. Crook sang two vocal solos between instrumental pieces. Joyce Fryer presented a bouquet to Mrs. Atkinson on behalf of her pupils during intermission. Lloyd Hanton presented Mrs. Martin with a gift for her pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Atkinson
Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall
Atkinson
J. Martin
Bobby Nicoll
Brenda Augustine
Joyce Fryer
Scott MelIntosh
Judy Chermisnok
Tamara Sydorko
Norma Dancut
Denice Lavoie
Allan Urban
Barbara Texmo
Ronny Sydorko
Judy Blair
Margaret Fryer
Betty Nicoll
Crystal Waters
Ronny Hodgkins
Elsie Fryer
Gray Waters
Carol Dancyt
Hanneke Terra
Carol Howcroft
Curtis Dancyt
Grail Lavoie
Lloyd Hanton
Mrs. Martin
Norman Naneyt
D. Crook
Martin
Ladies Curling Club Elects New Officers in Bissett
The Hice Lake ladies curling club held its annual meeting in the school auditorium to elect officers for the coming year. President Mrs. R. Ashley, secretary Mrs. Mcliver, and treasurer F. Milinsky were named, after trophy presentations to Mrs. Merle Miller's rink and Mrs. Gillespie's rink. A social evening with bingo and lunch followed, with thanks given to outgoing officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hice Lake Ladies Curling Club
Bissett
Kirkwood
Currie
Merle Miller
A. Hogue
Maureen Chalmers
Joyce Shannon
Gillespie
E. Newsham
M. Doyle
Adolf
Perry
R. Ashley
Mcliver
F. Milinsky
Local notices toast springevents and family news
Visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs W Anderson are their daughter Mrs Albert Hawryluk and Freddie and a new baby daughter from Winnipeg. Weddings likely in June and July as diamonds sparkle this spring. Several readers share travel work news and family milestones including births, illnesses, hospital checkups, weddings, and a gun accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Anderson
Albert Hawryluk
Freddie
Winnipeg
Provincial Library renewal notice for November 1960 due date
The notice asks readers to check their subscriptions to the Provincial Library and Renewal Building address. It states the numerals indicate the due date in November 1960 and requests remittance with the attached form. The message emphasizes renewing by the specified date.
Great Falls Water Ski Club elects John Vents again president
John Vents was returned as president for the third term at the Great Falls Water Ski Club annual meeting April 20 in Anderson Hall. The entire executive slate was retained, including Jim Le Roye as vice president, Ron Muncer as secretary, and Stan Gittings as treasurer. The club reported 1961 finances with receipts 1736 and disbursements 1388.81, net 347.19, loan from the Great Falls Recreation Club reduced to 300. Membership stayed at 10 per member with family 20 and couple 15. tow rides cost 25 cents for members, 75 cents for nonmembers. Ride time was cut to seven minutes to save funds. A 50 hp Mercury motor purchase was approved subject to safety rules, overseen by a safety committee including Ron Muncer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vents
Great Falls
Anderson Hall
Jim le Roye
Ron Muncer
Stan Gittings
John Veats
Stan Gittins
Vince Rowe
Jack Komerofsky
Dave Baker
Car Breaks Through Ice Near Holiday Beach
A car broke through ice near the Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre area shortly after lunch on Tuesday April 25 at 2:07 pm. Witnesses include Mr R Butchart Mr R Enright and Mr D G Crook. The Break-Up Pool raffle at Lakers Ski Club Bingo will announce the winner Thursday April 27 at Holiday Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre
Lakers
Holiday Beach
R. Butchart
R. Enright
D. G. Crook
Bissett Hockey Supper and Award Night Honors Local Players
Bissett held its annual hockey supper and award night on Saturday April 15 with Rev. M Wray delivering the blessing. San Antonio Gold Mine manager C F Caswell presented trophies while G Robinson announced winners including Duncan Rousseau Hannes Bell Ron Krause Terry Barton Doryl Hennessy Charles Seymour Dolphers Bushy Garry Raven Walter Woods runners up Austin Fults Wayne Wold Dwight Weeks most improved player Richard Kowalchuk Richard Dack runners up Jan Fults Wesley Anderson most gentlemanly player Bernard Wood who received the Lady Byng trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
M. Wray
A. Kowalchuk
W. Rousseau
Skating Club
C. F. Caswell
San Antonio
G. Robinson
Duncan Rousseau
Hannes Bell
Ron Krause
Terry Barton
Doryl Hennessy
Charles Seymour
Dolphers Bushy
Garry Raven
Walter Woods
Austin Fults
Wayne Wold
Dwight Weeks
Richard
Bud) Kowalchuk
Richard Dack
Jan Fults
Wesley Anderson
Bernard Wood
Larry Adolph
Robinson
Messrs
B. Rousseau
J. Hay
C. Harper
Also Mentioned on This Page
4-H Clothing Club
Weddings Hirst
Rudy
E. Fulls
River Hills Baptists
Red Cross
Ladies Curling Club
I. M. Bowyer
Isabel’ Lemard
Ed. Saunders
P. Woods
G. Krause
Bissett Hospital
Ronnie Nachtingale
Jerry Snyder
Children’s Hospital
Jerry
Harry Boulette
George Boulette
Murdock
Dallas
Man
Alex G. Laforte
Bill Combes
Diane
Billy
A. Tamre
Transcona
Arthur Seymour
J. Lang
Doris Chouchane
W. Kuzach
Arborg
St. Andrew's Greek Church
Ernie Fontaine
Alf. Clarke
Stanley Kuldys
Betty Ann
Harry Cooper
Hole River Lake
J. Wozny
Saskatoon
General Hospital
Springfield
3Rd Street
Canada
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Hay
Caswell
Jim Campbell
Hennessy
Stanky
Som
John
S. Bowyer
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