Municipal leaders urged pay, indemnity and civility in public business
Upwards of six hundred delegates at the 53rd annual Union of Manitoba Municipalities convention in Winnipeg heard Dr. Murray Fisher urge modernizing municipal administration, fair pay, and higher indemnities for councilors. He warned against frayed tempers and self-interest, calling for dignified, just debates. Despite concerns, observers noted small-town officials often perform well compared to urban centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Murray Fisher
Manitoba
Dulles Sees NATO Rebuilding Needs After Hungary Threats
In a first public statement since his illness, John Foster Dulles, after a White House briefing with President Eisenhower, says NATO must rebuild unity and strength after Soviet actions in Eastern Europe, notably Hungary. He adds Middle East peace prospects are reasonably good, better than a month ago, and weighs Britain's and France's Suez actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
John Foster Dulles
Eisenhower
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Europe
Hungary
Middle East
Dulles
UN Police Force urged to mend rifts among allies
A U N discussion cites unity among free nations as vital to preserve freedom and cites the need to avoid a lasting breach between English speaking countries. The St George by election returns pointed to a Liberal hold as observers weigh timing of a general vote, possibly in 1957 or 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ure
U.N
United Nations
Dulles
St. George
Campbell
Wedding at Notre Dame Church Powerview
A quiet wedding united Kathleen Knott and Ovide Tardiff at Notre Dame Church Powerview on December 1 at 10 30 a.m. Reverend Father Val Court officiated. The bride wore a beige wool suit with winter white accessories and heart roses. Attendants were Mrs Bernice Wilde and Leo Tardiff. Richard has joined the navy and left for the east coast as Mr and Mrs R Perry of North American Lumber Company enjoy an extended U S holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Church
Powerview
Kathleen, Knott
Ovide Tardiff
Valcourt
Bernice Wilde
Leo Tardiff
Mrs. R. Perry
North American Lumber Company
The
U.S.A
Approved forage seed distribution from Soils and Crops Branch
The Soils and Crops Branch announces a distribution of approved forage crop seeds including Vernal Alfalfa Climax Timothy La Salle Red Clover and Erector Sweet Clover. Also available No 1 Russian Wild Rye seed and guidance on seed production and feed efficiency from Dr. S C Stathers University of Manitoba with notes on breeding management and suitable rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin
U.S.A
United States
Canada
Crows Branch
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
S. C. Stathers
Department of Animal Science
University of Manitoba
William Lawson elected chairman of Seven Sisters unit
William Lawson was elected chairman for 1957 of the Winnipeg Electric Employees Federated Council C.B.A., Seven Sisters Branch, at the unit’s November meeting. Stan Gittins steps down after a year. A Micke temporary secretary for rest of 1956. George Kretchmer secretary for 1957. The new officers take office January 1, 1957. The article also notes theatre schedule changes, New Year’s Eve Frolic plans, and a Christmas concert at Seven Sisters School on December 20. It extends condolences on the passing of Mr. Otto Kristofferson, known as Old Kris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lawson
Winnipeg Electric Employees Federated Council C.B.A
Seven Sisters
Lawson
Stan Gittins
A. Micke
George Kretchmer
Gittins
Seven Sisters O.B.A
Local Notes From Elma And Whitemouth Area
Mrs. J. Jacobson of Winnipeg visited with Mrs. Mary Sitar. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCalder shopped in the city for Christmas. C. E. Wendeborn returns to Whitemouth Municipal Hall. Kenny Pawlyshyn celebrated a Sunday birthday. Mrs. S. Nowicki spent days in the city last week. Lena Podolchuk of Stevens Ont is visiting relatives. William Kurian and family attended the Union of Municipalities Convention. John Podolchuk and Mrs. K Krystalowich are patients at Whitemouth Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. S. Nowicki
Lena Podolchuk
Stevens, Ont
William Kurian
Union of Municipalities
John Podolchuk
Whitemouth Hospital
K. Krystalowich
Victoria Beach News: Socials and Church Events
A dance and basket social at Legion Hall raised funds for the Christmas Tree fund. Sunday service was at St. Michael's Church led by a lay reader from Grand Marais. The Thomas family visited Pine Falls, Lloyd Jonsson and daughter spent time with his mother, and the Merry Makers held a meeting. Teachers focus on exams and a Christmas concert while local residents travel to Winnipeg for errands. A new grandson to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Smith announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
St. Michael's Church
Grand Marais
Walter Thomas
Wayne
Lynda
Pine Falls
Lavalee
The
Merry Makers
Howard Thomas
Wm. Martin
Knopf Announces Birth at St Boniface Hospital
River Hills notes the birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Lorne Knopf at St Boniface Hospital with all three doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Knopf
St. Boniface Hospital
Kristofferson Family Thanks For Kindness After Loss
Thanking friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy flowers and support after the death of Otto Kristofferson. Special thanks to Rev F W Maxwell pallbearers and organist Mrs B Benson. Also an employment notice seeks a reliable porter caretaker for Lakeview Hotel in Lac du Bonnet Man by Mr R Enright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristofferson
Otto Kristofferson
F. W. Maxwell
B. Benson
Lakeview Hotel
R. Enright
Lac du Bonnet
E.M. Finkleman
B.A. Optometrist
Portage Ave
Winnipeg
Whitemouth
Lakeview
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. G. Croek
Yates
Allegra
Herbie Krieger
Brokenhead
Eleanore Staske Buchan
Nellie Rozier
Mra. C. Gmiterek
Stelig Valenta Detcross
Rita Kowalchuk
Mary Smerechynski
Ee Ag
Ae Lenstioor En
Aris Mae
Kowelchuk
Greenwald
Elsie Peteriet Green Oak
Eleanor Strauss
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Pine Falls Beach
Mm. M. Smith Wale Ee
Mra
T.G. Erskine
Drewrys
Olive Swanick
C. Hebert
Richard
Springfield
Springfield Leader
Roeay
Farm News
Seven Sisters Falls
Seven Sisters Community Club
Art Krampetz
del Cramer
Fred Arseneault
Kondratuk
Seven Sisters School
Carruthers
Cousins
Elsie Howcroft
W. Kristofferson
Old Kris
Mr. Kristofferson
Pinawa
Great Falls
Mrs. M. Smerechynski
Mrs. Jacobson
Mary Sitar
Wm. McCalder
Kenny Pawlyshyn
Victoria Beach
M. M. Smith
Lloyd Jonsson
Sam Atcah
Tom Olafson
Daphne Hampton
City
Hugh Stewart
A. J. Smith
Jimmy Smith
River Hills
L. Rempel
Roy Merke
Judy Kuhn
Fred Henschell
Ets
Lue
Swine
Jos
Koch
Petersfield
Man
H. Tihant
Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Davidson
A. T Turner
Beausejour
McGill 'U
Morley
Shuckell
Winni
Salter St
Ipee
Weselak & Middleton
Crawford
Municipal Hall
Matlin & Company
Bank of Nova Scotia Chambers
Dubienski
Dubiensk
Red & White
Confederation Life
Winnipeg, Man
A. H. Basman
Joseph Bellan
Beausejour, Manitoba
T. C. Greschuk
D.C
Confederation Bridg
Drache, Meltzer, Essers & Gold
Trans-Canada
South Main Street
Wyrzykowski, Morrisey & Borowski
Main St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!