Pine Falls News Roundup of Local Developments
Preparations under way for a three act play by United church members with May as a target. Local renovations include Pine Falls restaurant and a new Hudsons Bay store planned to open next fall. Bus service by Stan St Croix improves transport for shoppers and mill workers. Various residents report health and work updates from hospital stays to new jobs and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Stan St. Croix
Pine Falls
St. George
Brantford House of Pauline Johnson Saved for Elders
The former Brantford home of Pauline Johnson will be preserved as a haven for aged Indians, securing a cultural refuge and historical landmark for community elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brantford
Pauline Johnson
Duchess of Windsor hosts four day White Sulphur party
Guests including the Duchess of Windsor walk with Robert R. Young at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia for a four day house party celebrating the return of a local hotel to civilian use. The hotel had been a German and Japanese internees camp and later a U S Army facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchess of Windsor
Robert R. Young
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Tom Deegan
Duke of Windsor
White Sulphur Springs
W.va
Motion
Young's
Farewell Celebrations for Beausejour Friends Honor Bethel Family
A farewell party on April 21 honors Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bethel as they prepare to move to Vancouver B C. Coronation flatware is gifted by W Craik and neighbors offer best wishes. Bethels, longtime Beausejour residents, are thanked for their many years in the community. Additional parties for Mrs Bethel on April 19 and Cora Bethel on April 23 include linen luncheon sets and dances with numerous friends and well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Bethel
Vancouver
B.C
W. Craik
William Bethel
A. Tolasko
P. E. Kozak
S. Beley
J. Mullin
Johnny Gusnosky
R. A. Hayes
L. Kaatz
W. Novak
I. Kaatz
Birthday Club
Mrs. Bethel
C. H. Bush
H. Bush
A. Bush
L. Bruce
B. Hoban
W. Crampton
E. Klingbell
L. Drewle
M. Stepaniuk
F. Black
Cora Bethel
Cora
Eleanor Shade
Elsie Froehlick
Alma Litke
Mildred Kellett
Josie Wojcik
Jean Morfoot
Evelyn Wilgosh
Laury Meyers
Vera Rattai
Norman Kellett
Ronnie Kreger
Weldon Ridley
Alvin Stebbe
Lorne Kurbis
Gordon
E. Jokinen
H. North
Mrs. Jokinen
Schreiber
Ont
Great Falls Socials and Visits Highlight Local Week
A party of Seven Sisters people joined City Hydro and GE engineers visiting Great Falls on Friday April 16. Guests attended a Staff House house warming on April 21 and local socials featured Sleepy and the Sons of the Sage. A Winnipeg trip saw Mr and Mrs Fergusson and others travel for visits, dances, and cards. A scare ended with a boy’s fall from a car window, luckily only a scratch.
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A. S. Williams
G. Carr
Seven Sisters
City Hydro and General Electric Engineers
Great Falls
Mrs
Fred Ans
Mr. Ans
Quote on Heartfelt Victory From A H K Boyd
A. H. K. Boyd notes that small differences can separate signal defeat from splendid victory in important cases. The remark emphasizes how a minor edge can determine outcomes.
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A. H. K. Boyd
Winter Club Stages Third Amateur Show at Chateau
The Pine Falls Winter Club staged its third amateur show on April 22 in the Chateau drawing a large crowd. Masters of ceremonies were W S Bill Jackson with assistants handling tickets voting scenery and performers. Final winners included Edward Malo Raymond Lavoie third Edith Bayley and a post show party with Duffly orchestra and refreshments.
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Pine Falls
Chateau
W.S
Bill) Jackson
J. Miller
N. Smorang
B. Dimock
Audrey Perry
Bert Wood
F. Lidstoie
R. Perry
Arthur Ganchow
Roland Beaulieu
Lionel Beaulieu
Marsha Munsie
Goldilocks
Miss M. Arnott
Margaret
Joan Huhn
Don MacDonald
John Bayly
Jeffree Beaubien
Ross Halpin
Carl Pallestur
Eddie Malo
Roy Lavoie
D. Pasaluko
Ray Ann Gretsinger
Arthur Cyr
Four Leaf Clover
David Moran
Edith Bayly
Doug Lauchlin
Bruce Halpin
Darktown Strutters
Swanee
Ed. Bruce
Leonard Rupert
William, Ashton
Eddie McKew
Edward Malo
Raymond Lavoie
Donnie McDonald
Johnnie Bayley
Edith Bayley
Edith
Winter Club
Duffly Orchestra
Pine Falls Bowlers Win Travelling Trophy at Norwood
Pine Falls Five Pin Bowling went to Winnipeg April 18 for the Norwood Bowling Alley Travelling Trophy. Despite a washed out road via Garson the party reached Norwood alleys. High score Paul Danylchuk 342. Norwood team totals 3087 with Edna Brewster and Gordon Mulligan sharing consolation. Pine Falls team members Ken Randall Peter Souka Dave Sharpe Alma LeBel Eileen Sharpe May Miller noted for their 422 pin winning margin. One accident occurred when a player was knocked down by two dogs en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
Winnipeg
Norwood
Garson
Jack Dulake
Paul Danglehuk
Maurice Christie
East Selkirk
Ivy Warmers
Paul Danylchuk
Pine Kalls
Edna Brewster
Gordon Mulligan
Dwight Miller
Ken Randall
Peter Souka
Dave Sharpe
Alma LeBel
Eileen Sharpe
May Miller
Obituary Dan Litke 52 Beausejour resident
Dan Litke 52 longtime Beausejour resident died at home on Thursday April 22 after a heart attack. Born in Russia he immigrated to the United States then Canada, active in the Lutheran church and town council, worked as a dragline operator and later for North Eastern Flour Mills. Funeral April 27 at the Lutheran church. burial in Beausejour cemetery. Survived by widow Augustine two sons Alfred and George four daughters Elsie Dorothy Hannah and Eleanor two brothers Leo and Chris two sisters Mrs Freund and Mrs Fred. location details for survivors given in obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Litke
Beausejour
Russia
Mr. Litke
United States
Canada
Lutheran Church
Frank Waters Construction Company
Austrian-born Hawrylo Kiekusz 75 dies in Stead Canada
Hawrylo Kiekusz 75 died April 15 at his Stead Manitoba residence after a long stay in Canada. Funeral held April 19 at 10 a.m. at Thalberg Greek Catholic church officiated by Fr Shek of Selkirk. Burial in churchyard cemetery. Survived by widow Annie one sister Mrs Sabada two stepsons John and Tony and stepdaughter Beatrice. Russell's funeral home Beausejour arranged services.
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Hawrylo Kiekusz
Stead
Man
Austria
Canada
Thalberg
Fr. Shek
Selkirk
Russell
Beausejour
Annie
Sabada
John
Tony
Winnipeg
Beatrice
Jacob Osachuk funeral arrangements announced
Jacob Osachuk 69 died Saturday April 17 funeral held April 20 at 10 am in Brokenhead Greek Catholic church officiated by Rev J Carmylo interment in churchyard cemetery Russell's funeral home Beausejour in charge Survived by widow Mary four daughters Mrs Jennie Parison Fort Garry Mrs Annie Kolton Dencross Nellie Winnipeg and Mary at home four sons John Winnipeg Mike Springwell Nick La Salle Man and Paul Fort William Ont Born in Austria he came to Canada 45 years ago and lived in Dencross for 32 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Osachuk
Brokenhead
J. Carmylo
Beausejour
Russell
Mary
Jennie Parison
Fort Garry
Annie Kolton
John
Winnipeg
Mike
Springwell
Nick
la Salle
Man
Paul
Fort William
Ont
Austria
Osachuk
Canada
Dencross
Subscription renewal notice from Springfield Leader
A renewal appeal requests readers check their Conyas Lane address date numerals 12 11 47 marking due on 12 November 1947. It asks remittance of $2.00 for one year and includes a form to mail to the Springfield Leader office in St. James Manitoba.
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Conyas Lane
Couling Taylor Wedding in Winnipeg Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Grace Taylor a former Beausejour teacher and Cameron Couling was solemnized Saturday April 17 at St Pauls United church Winnipeg. The couple will reside in Selkirk where he is school principal. Mr and Mrs Ridley attended the ceremony and reception at the Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Taylor
Beausejour
Cameron Couling
St. Paul’s United Church
Winnipeg
Scavengers mark Beausejour Lutheran social for confirmands
The Zion Luther League of Beausejour Lutheran church held a social on Wednesday April 21 honoring new church members. About 35 guests attended and the highlight was a scavenger hunt featuring a "lock of red hair" as one prize. Lunch followed for a happy close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Luther League of the Beausejour Lutheran Church
Community Notes From Elma Area Social Column
Weekend visits and departures highlight local life with Mr and Mrs George Proceviat hosting and Teery Charney and Jean Basarowich visiting Winnipeg. Families welcome new residents Olavi Laaja and wife moving from Keewatin to Elma, while Jokinen couple plan Schreiber Ont. relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olavi Laaja
Keewatin, Ont
M. Dodyk
Beausejour May Attend Municipal Secretaries Conference
Beausejour L. J. Pulfer spent several days in Winnipeg attending the Associated Union of Municipal Secretary Treasurers conference. Miss Shirley Drysdale of Winnipeg visited her parents. A general meeting will be held in the Town hall on Friday April 30 at 8 p.m. to launch the Beausejour Clean-up campaign with movies and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Pulfer
Winnipeg
Associated Union of Municipal Secretary Treasurers
Shirley Drysdale
Mrs. H. Drysdale
Beausejour
A Fallen Enemy and the Vanquished Reconciled
Quote attributed to Schiller about enemies and reconciliation, noting the fallen enemy may rise again while the reconciled foe is truly vanquished.
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Schiller
Local Notes From Tyndall Area And Garson Events
Community updates include Harry Beers visiting Tyndall and Mrs H Chereoe illness. Joyce and Kappy Kapalik visited friends. Kappy completes university term. Harry Boyko loses fingers. George Hill works on farm land for Winklers. Louis Kisiloski hauling mud for filling. Charlie Foster travels by auto. Juravsky buys five ton GMC truck. Bill Currie works at Pearson’s Garage. Jimmy Jensen visits grandparents. John Sliva celebrates 69th birthday. St Louis Erickson returns from Port Arthur. A May 3 baseball banquet at Teddy’s Place supports Tyndall Baseball Club. E Christie to be replaced by J Maxwell for summer. J Spiers farewell at Gospel Mission. Patsy Spence guest speaker. Stanley Bukoski birthday party April 25. Amateur Night May 14 at Pearce’s hall Garson. contact Miss Aileen Wazny before May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce's Hall
Garson
Aileen Wazny
Britain to display bombed House of Commons stoneware at fair
Buyers from around the world can order souvenirs fashioned from the House of Commons stonework. The pieces include vases ashtrays and ornamental bowls to be shown in the Fancy Goods section of the British Industries Fair in London and Birmingham from May 3 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
House of Commons
London
Birmingham
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Margaret Guinn
Fellows
Lorne
Florence Ford
St. Boniface School of Nursing
Herb Brown
St. Boniface Hospital
Tanner
Lint
Pine Falls Colegiate
C. Smith
St. Boniface
Dave Brewster
Electrical
Bob Lyons
Woods Department
Don Bosma
Bert Robinson
Cedar Street
J. G. Morrison
Morrison
Noreen Sloan
J. MacDonald
Montreal
Bethel Family
O. Russell
Bert Larsen
William Craik
S. Kaszowski
H. Thorkasson
Bethel
Imperial Oil Co
L. Howes
Sever Sisters
Ans
Whitemouth
Anderson Hall
Sleepy and the Sons of the Sage
Mrs. McLeod
Penniger
Birds Hill
Ken McLeod
K. C. Fergusson
Inspector Warkentin of
George Ortwein
George Cobb
A. Ross
K. McLeod
G. Harland
S. Anderson
Sam Baker
Long Lake
Mr. Dodman
The
Hudson's Bay Co
Bud Braund
Roy Anderson
Sigrund Anderson
Wayne
F.D.L
Provincial Library
Springfield
Bidg
St. James, Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Couling
Taylor
Elma
C. E. Wendeborn
George Proceviat
City
Karl Evanochko
Terry Charney
Stony Hill School
Jean Basarowich
M. Yachimic
E. Wendeborn
David
C.E. Wendeborn
Dick Tayl
Vancouver B.C
J. Murphy
Keewatin
McIntosh
Joe Novolski
Joe
Netley
Dick Wendeborn
Flin Flon, Man
Nick Basarowich
Decimal
C.N.R
LA. Wawryshyn
Harry Beers
Tyndall
H. Chereoe
Joyce
Kappy Kapalik
Kappy
Harry Boyko
George Hill
Garson Contractor
Nels
Dan Winkler
L. Kisiloski
Louis Kisiloski
Harry Whittier
Tyndall Quarry
Charlie Foster
Nelson
Auto
L. Juravsky
G.M.C
Bill Currie
Pearson's
Jimmy Jensen
Mr. Did
John Sliva
Louis Erickson
Port Arthur
Albert Hunter
Castlepoint
Teddy’s Place
Tyndall Baseball Club
E. Christie
J. Maxwell
J. Spiers
Gospel Mission
Miss Patsy Spence
China
Stanley Bukoski
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