Jaycees Invite Public to Memorial Arena Club Room
Prestigious Jaycees invite residents to inspect nearly finished interior work on the Memorial Arena club room. Over two thousand dollars in materials were funded by turkey shoots and drawings from volunteers. Officers elected include President Donald Shade and Vice Presidents J Welonin Len Meyers. Future plans feature a safety week and a community clean-up paint-up campaign.
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Preaussieur Jaycees
Memorial Arena
Donald Shade
J. Welonin
Len Meyers
M. Shuster
Dave Germain
Jaycees
Inaugural Meeting of Beausejour Co operative Elevator Association
Three hundred forty four members joined the Beausejour Co operative Elevator Association. Despite heavy snowfall the hall packed as D W Richmond of Manitoba Wheat Pool Elevators spoke on a democracy driven venture. Provisional chairman M Laneway outlined board activity and fundraising to about 30000 with more applications daily. From Jan 14 to Apr 5 the idea of a coop owned elevator was sold, aiming for a 50000 bushel capacity with 120000 bushel annex by harvest. Richmond praised Laneway and the provisional board and noted profits stay in Beausejour district. The charter was handed to President Laneway and officers were elected: President M Laneway, Vice President W Chryplywy, Secretary Ambrose Modrzewski, executive board D Lanoway W Chryplywy Adolph Rattai Ambrose Modrzewski John Otto M Morris and W Mosquin, with delegates W Chryplywy and alternate D Lanoway.
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Richmond
Laneway
Provisional Board
Manitoba
Manitoba Pool
Beausejour
M. Lanoway
W. Chryplywy
Ambrose Modrzejewski
D. Lanoway
Adolph Rattai
John Otto
M. Morris
W. Mosquin
Beausejour Lutheran Zion Parish Installs Pastor
The Beausejour Lutheran Zion Parish installs Rev. E. S. Rosenquist as pastor, with members from three district Lutheran churches in the parish. The ceremony marks a new chapter for the local congregations and reinforces collaborative ministry across the Beausejour area.
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Beausejour
Glenmoor Community Notes and Easter Visitors
Mrs. Wal ter Pachal convalesces at home after Beausejour hospital. Easter visitors include Shirley Bychuk Kay Pasaluko Evelyn Kowalke Shirley Potter and Roland Otto. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Salesko of Selkirk on the birth of their daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Potter of Winnipeg visited family. Edwin Fey and Edward Yushien now employed at Mc Arthur Falls. MFA Incal 212 annual meeting at Pete's Pavilion with Mrs. Laneway delivering the highlight address. J A Otto presides with P Saletesky as vice president and a strong recreation committee. Monthly meeting on April 26 at Greenwald school. Induction services for Rev E S Rosenquist joined St Pauls Green Bay Holy Cross Golden Bay and Zion Sejour. Ministers Rev O Winters Rev F Lentz Rev G Weise. Parish certificate of call by Rudolph Schewe. Light repast to follow in adjoining School building.
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MFA Incal
Pete's Pavillion
Laneway
J. A. Otto
P. Saletesky
Greenwald School
E. S. Rosenquist
H. Moertelmeyer
Alberta
St. Paul’s Church of
Green Bay
Holy Cross of
Golden Bay
Zion Church of
F. Lentz
G. Weise
Winnipeg
Rudolph Schewe
Powerview Weather Caused Drainage Costs and Moves
Cold weather froze village culverts forcing a days long thaw with a motor driven pump at an expense over 300 dollars. Property transfers include Lquis Martin to Regis Rheault and Gilbert Catellier to Laurent Berard. New houses rise east of church avenue as residents travel to Winnipeg for visits. An Easter stay includes Jos Muracz's visit from Winnipeg.
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Lquis Martin
Regis Rheault
Marfin
Pine Falls
Gilbert Catellier
Laurent Berard
Rock Area
Normand Trudel
William Lamoureux
St. Georges
Winnipeg
Church Avenue
Fire Destroys Beausejour Implement Building and Machinery
A Beausejour business sustained a total loss from a Saturday morning fire estimated at $5000. Owner Steve Lucko, of Oakbank, arrived to find smoke and flame as firefighters battled the blaze at Cockshutt Farm Implement Agency. Loss includes building and inventory with insurance coverage noted as partial. full loss assessment pending.
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Beausejour
Steve Lucko
Oakbank
Cockshutt Farm Implement Agency
Lucko
Powerview council approves 1954 business assessment roll
The Powerview Village meeting led by Mayor H J Parent adopted the 1954 business assessment after reviewing changes by the Provincial Municipal Assessor. One complaint was withdrawn. The council declined mosquito campaign funds and discussed bus stop changes, road cut off to St George Stead road, and contacting officials to start work this year. Accounts of 633.20 were approved and Stanley Powell offered to buy 5S half of lot 61 for 150 cash.
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Powerview
H. J. Parent
A. Bruce
S. Lazaruk
J. Normand
H. Richardson
J. F. Turcotte
Pine Falls
St. George- Stead
Wm. Morton
Public Works
Stanley Powell
Seven Sisters Bazaar Nets 320 At Evening Dance
The Friendly Fellows Club of Seven Sisters hosted a bazaar and dance on Friday April 23 in Friendly Hall. Proceeds totaled 320 with a large crowd joining games bingo and dancing to Local Three. Funds will buy equipment for a proposed new kitchen.
Whitemouth Notes Honor Helen Johnson at Hospital Farewell
Whitemouth CGIt Girls honored Miss Helen Johnson matron of White mouth hospital at a farewell party hosted by Mrs Ed Malkoske. A gift was presented by the club to wish her success in her new calling as a musical evening entertained guests. Meanwhile Alfred Brown joined the RCMP and left for Regina training.
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C.glt
Helen Johnson
Whitemouth Hospital
Ed Malkoske
Alfred
O. A. Brown
R.C.M.P
Regina
River Hills MFU canvass for new members
The River Hills Farmers Union local 118 met April 12 at River Hills School with guest speaker Mrs. John Kowalchuk of Lac du Bonnet. Elections named Fred Badke Julius Tiede Lorne Knopf Mrs. Alex Henschell and Mr and Mrs Rud Sieg as canvassers. New board members include Mrs. Rud Sieg and Elmer Alstadt. Women’s convener post filled by Mrs. Adolf Kuhn Jr. Lunch followed. Raffle winners listed and wheat price discussion noted. Canada’s position as a top producer amid potential artificial price restraints cited.
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River Hills
Adolf Kuhn Jr
Rud Sieg
Elmer Alstadt
Village of Powerview Buys Motor Grader for 3000
Mayor H J Parent and Powerview Council approved spending three thousand dollars from surplus for a rebuilt motor grader from Motor Coach Industries Ltd. The village had struggled with street work due to lack of equipment until the purchase. A Vulcan Machinery Co. representative spoke at the meeting but no other action was taken.
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Vulcan Machinery Co
H. J. Parent
Powerview Council
Motor Coach Industries Ltd
Powerview
The
Confirmation Services Led by Bishop Hives in Lac du Bonnet
On Sunday, April 25, eight people received confirmation at St. John Anglican in Lac du Bonnet with Lord Bishop H. E. Hives officiating. First Communions went to Irene Russell, Olie Brown, John Halliday, Joan Halliday, Irma Baird, Robin Brown, Mr. Frank Brown, and Mr. Cliff Brown. A separate confirmation occurred in Pointe du Bois on Saturday, April 24 at 11 a.m. for Mr. McCogni and David Lang, followed by a reception in the community hall.
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Lac du Bonnet St
Bishop Hives
Pointe du Bois
Mr. McCogni
David Lang
Father Saves Children In Early Morning Fire
Tragedy struck the home of Mr and Mrs Jno Porayko in Grand Marais Manitoba when a house and contents were destroyed in an early morning blaze last week. The father woke to flames and evacuated all the children before authorities arrived. Rev Dawson and the Red Cross assisted the family.
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Jno
Porayko
Grand Marais
Man
Dawson
Red Cross
Glenfields Visitors and Easter Travels Highlight Local Notices
Mr and Mrs Bill Shumilla hosted visiting families including L Krempasky and Mr and Mrs J Schinkel and others. The Belton and Kondratuk families shared Easter in Seven Sisters Falls and Winnipeg. Mrs F Njikadem attended Wayne Belton’s funeral for the Portage death. Herbie Berkowski returned from British Columbia. Joyce Gmiterek visited Princess Elizabeth hospital for a long weekend.
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R. W. Belton
Steve Kondratuk
F. Njikadem
Mr. Belton
Wayne Belton
Portage
Joyce Gmiterek
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Seven Sisters Ball Club Re-elect Manager Ken Higgins
At the Seven Sisters Fast Ball club annual meeting on Monday April 19 Ken Higgins was reelected manager and Fred King Sr. named coach. Jack Howecroft offered help with youth baseball for 12 year olds while the senior team prep starts soon and invites all young players.
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Seven Sisters
Ken Higgins
Fred King Sr
Jack Howecroft
Beausejour Legion Repair Club Renovates Lab Rooms
Beausejour Branch of the Canadian Legion 132, by volunteers, is renovating their lab rooms with weekly sports and games nights to fund the work. The former one room schoolhouse was donated by the Town Council and moved to the Memorial Arena. All labor is voluntary, and when finished the hall will be available for public rental.
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Beausejour
Canadian Legion 132
Legionnaires
Memorial Arena
Legion
Beausejour-Brokenhead Red Cross Campaign Shows Promise
Beausejour-Brokenhead area raises over $1000 for Red Cross drive in Manitoba. District totals list Beausejour 532.95 Brokenhead East 11.75 Allegra 16.00 Dencross 39.85 Greenwald 11.00 Cloverleaf 78.00 Thalberg North 36.25 Golden Bay 18.75 Sand Hill 25.75 Molson 76.95 Moss Spur 6.00 Glenfields 21.25 St Queens 23.75 Sebright 53.00 Ladywood 40.10. Secretary J. J. Sprout praises canvassers. blood donor clinic ideas deferred to fall for two days of service.
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Red Cross
Beausejour- Brokenhead
Manitoba
Beausejour
Brokenhead East
Allegra
Dencross
Greenwald
Cloverleaf
Thalberg North
Golden Bay
Sand Hill
Molson
Moss Spur
Glenfields
St. Qeens
Sebright
Ladywood
J. J. Sprout
Royal Red Cross Unit
Comnvassers
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Glenmoor
E. J. Otto
Walter Pachal
Beausejour Hospital
Shirley Bychuk
Kay Pasaluko
Evelyn Kowalke
Shirley Potter
Roland Otto
Jim Salesko
Selkirk
Richard Potter
F.tiefenbach
Niverville
H. Fey
Mrs. J. Hammerstedt
Mrs. P. Hlady
Edwin Fey
Edward Yusishen
McArthur Falls
Odias Papineau
Jos Arsenault
Jos Muracz
A. Muracz
Canada
Central Press
James Pelletier
Panmunjom
Chatham
Ont
Cathie
Cpl
Pelletier
Charlene
Seven Sisters Friendly Fellows
Whitemouth
Mrs. T. Gerskine
Terauchi
D. Elliott
A. Cousins
P. R. Paulsen
Erickson
Shirley Jorgenson
Clarris Nelson
Victoria Hospital
Shirley
Richard Jorgenson
Norman Tyler
Swan River
George Sinclair
Edmonton
Ronald George
Ross United Church
Ann Cook
Mrs Wm. Aitkenhead
W. Dol. Meyers
Sec.Treas
Lutheran Ladies Aid of White
Schoo
Rudy Noel
R. McPherson
Whitemouth Square
Seven Sisters Club
Sqns
Hartman
Oldenburg Lutheran
Vic Latta
Hospital x
E. H. Hives
Keewatin
B. Hives
Kirby
Bert Tyndall
Whitemouth Hotel
Shirley Letheman
Evelyn Kellner
Mrs
Rudy Malkoske
River Hills Mfu
Alex Klepatz
W. Gander
Sandy Kuhn
W. Christofferson
R. Sieg
Billy Golke
A. Golke
Billy Martin
Bill Hawk
Bernice Kuhn
Irene Biebrich
R. Golke
H. Endler
A. F. Kuhn Jr
Betty Bach
Fred Wolfram
Carol Alstadt
H. Hives
By Beverley Belton
Bill Shumilla
L. Krempasky
Bill Shamilla
United States
Steve Trojanuski
Chicago
Bsix
Herbie Berkowski
B. C
Seven Sisters Falls
F. Nikodem
C. Mroz
Ed. Pearson Ben Benson
M. Kondatuk
Ball Club
Beausejour Legion Repair Club
Brokenhead
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