Powerview Ville Incorporation Heralds Bright Key To North East Manitoba
Powerview, a village between Pine Falls and the Hydro Plant, was incorporated January 1 1951. Mayor H J Parent and councilors L Clement Stan Laz aruk Louis Martin and H Richardson with secretary treasurer J F Turcotte lead a growing community of about 1200. Industrial and residential growth followed the hydro project with seven classroom school under Sisters of St Joseph, extensive street work, drainage, and new facilities. Local commerce lists firms from North American Lumber to Pine Falls Bus Line, a Catholic church built for 25000 and the Grotto along the Winnipeg River. The population, largely French Canadian, works at Manitoba Paper Mill. a community club funded a new park and outdoor skating rink. Doctor Gerard Landry serves Powerview. proximity to the hydro plant and bridge promises a bright future.
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Winnipeg
Pine Falls
H. J. Parent
L. Clement
Stan Lazaruk
Louis Martin
H. Richardson
J. F. Turcotte
Manitoba
Sisters of St. Joseph
Chambers of Commerce
North American Lumber and Supply Co. Ltd
Pinewood
Bake- Rite
Al’s Cafe
Picter Coal and Wood Yard
Mel's Jewelry and Radio Electric
Pete's
Jack's
Lionel’s Taxi
Olive's
Paul’s
Esso
Safiniuk Bros
Mirochnick General
Steven's General
Red River Bus Line
Father M. Messier
Gerard Landry
Powerview
Local civic slate lists mayor councilors and boards
Mayor H. J. Parent leads a slate with councilors Arthur Bruce Stan Lazaruk Justin Normand H Richardson and Sec Treas J F Turcotte. School board names Dr Gerard Landry Jas L Desilets A Morisette and Sec Treas Mrs E Desilets.
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H. J
Arthur Bruce
Stan Lazaruk
Justin Normand
H. Richardson
Sec.Treas
J. F. Turcotte
Gerard Landry
Jas. L. Desilets
A. Morisette
E. Desilets
Church Service at Powerview Manitoba by Mixed School Choir
The programme lists an RC Church service at Powerview Manitoba with Rev Father M Messier officiating An organ prelude hymn by Dr Gerard Landry a midnight communion Kyrie Credo Agnus Dei Adeste Fideles by Mrs Jas Desilets and a Messe de L Aurore Hymns and Carols performed by a mixed school children choir followed by an organ postlude.
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Powerview
Man
Father M. Messier
Gerard Landry
Jas
Obituary for Thomas Swezik of Highland Glen
Thomas Swezik 70 of Highland Glen died November 15 at Selkirk General Hospital born in Ukraine came to Canada in 1907 took up farming in Springfield district funeral services were held November 23 at the Greek Catholic church Cook's Creek Man interment Cook's Creek cemetery survived by wife Teeny one son Joe three daughters and nine grandchildren Caroline Pfiefer 83 of Ladywood Man died November 18 born in Poland came to Canada in 1902 resided in Brokenhead district survived by one son John services held November 23 Ladywood Roman Catholic church interment Ladywood cemetery Renshaw Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
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Thomas Swezik
Highland Glen
Selkirk General Hospital
Mr. Swezik
Ukraine
Canada
Springfield
Cook's Creek
Man
Ruh
Cook’s Creek
J. Dutker
Toronto
D. McKay
Joe Bane
British Columbia
Caroline Pfiefer
Ladywood
Pfiefer
Poland
Brokenhead
John
Father J. Latowski
Renshaw
Frame house on Main Street corner for sale
Frame house with brick siding and insulated full basement, automatic forcer air heat, located on the corner of Jot and Main Street in Powerview. Terms arranged. Contact G. R. Shaw at 333 Camden Place Winnipeg or L. A. Prentice.
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Main Street
G. R. Shaw
Camden Place
Winnipeg
L. A. Prentice
Powerview
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Merry Christmas
Pinewood Restaurant
Steven's General Store
Olive’s Fashion Centre
Gerard R. F. Landry
M.D
Pool
North American Lumber & Supply Co. Ltd
Peter Pereux
St. George
Great Falls
McArthur Falls
Pinewood Hotel
H. J. Parent, Prop
Powerview, Man
Winnipeg River
Northland
Village OF
Council For
Notre Dame du Laus
Stan Pichor General Store
You
Bake-Rite Bakery
Safinick Bros. General Store
Dr. Ballards
Mike Pichor
Coal & Wood
Atlas Batteries
Atlas Tires
Mel's Jewelry
Radio Electric
Eaton's
Turcotte Agencies
The
Portage la Prairie Mutual Insurance Co
the Royal Bank
Lac du Bonnet
Beausejour
Whitemouth
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