Seventh Northeastern Manitoba bonspiel set for Friday start
Lac du Bonnet Curling club finalizes plans for the seventh annual bonspiel with sixteen rinks from eight clubs vying for the Grand Challenge and the Spring field Leader trophy. Awards include W J Ferguson Insurance for runner up Beaver Lumber for second event and Winnipeg Electric for third event. Dinner at Memorial Centre Friday. play continues Saturday with Springfield Leader reps present and secretary Paul August notifying participating rinks.
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Lac du Bonnet Curling Club
Manitoba
W. J. Ferguson Insurance
Beaver Lumber
Winnipeg Electric
Memorial Centre Hall
Springfield
Paul August
Lac du Bonnet
Quiet wedding links Lac du Bonnet pair in Winnipeg
Doreen Packer daughter of H D Packer Lac du Bonnet wed Joseph Sopotiuk son of S Sopotiuk also of Lac du Bonnet at Augustine United Church Winnipeg on January 22. Rev Service officiated. She wore a violet dress with white hat and orchid. Attended by sister Joyce Packer and best man George Brown. The couple plan a California honeymoon and will reside in Lac du Bonnet.
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Joyce Packer
Winnipeg
George Brown
Lac du, Bonnet
California
Lac du Bonnet
Manitoba Liberal convention elects D W W Revie president
D W W Revie was elected president at the Manitoba Liberal Progressive convention held at the Fort Garry hotel. The meeting produced resolutions urging continued expansion of conservation programs, soil conservation, and a single marketing agency for flax eye and wheat, plus investigations of transport and storage, a new international wheat agreement, and Parliament’s control of Crow's Nest Pass freight rates.
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D. W. W. Revie
Fort Garry
Canada
Manitoba
Canadian Wheat Board
Pioneer Julius Milbrandt Celebrates 94th Birthday
The oldest Whitemouth resident Julius Milbrandt turned 94 on Monday February 2 as relatives and friends gathered to fete him. He remains well and hearty and looks forward to spring and more birthdays.
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Whitemouth
Julius Milbrandt
Milbrandt
V.E
Industrial wages in Canada rise since 1939
Wages climbed from 23.44 to 55.03 dollars per week, a 130 percent rise. Cost of living increased less than 90 percent over the same period. The data reflect wages in Canada and indicate a widening gap between earnings and living costs. Negotiations and sector variances are not detailed.
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Canada
Beausejour Hospital Guild Raises Funds for Local Care
The Ladies' Hospital Guild of Beausejour disbursed 1208.00 for hospital furnishings and linens since September 1952. Financed by dances raffles and events including a 1952 cedar chest draw the guild plans another chest raffle and multiple prize draws. A bingo night on February 24 invites members to bring 25 cent gifts and visitors. Rags to Riches drive date will be announced later.
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Beausejour and
Ladies’ Hospital Guild of
Beausejour
Ed Wilson Retires After Long Service at Manitoba Paper Co
Ed Wilson completes his term as night policeman for Manitoba Paper Co. on Jan 31 and retires Feb 1. Born Jan 23 1888 in County Down England he served in Down County constabulary before moving to Canada in 1923. The Wilsons farmed at Glenavon Saskatchewan before arriving in Pine Falls in 1942 and now retire among many friends.
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Ed Wilson
Manitoba Paper Co
County Down
England
Down County Constabulary
Wilson
Canada
Glenavon
Sask
Pine Falls
W.T.M
Alberta bees yield record honey per colony in Canada
Alberta beekeeping stats show an average of 133 pounds of honey per colony last year, the highest among Canadian provinces. The finding highlights Alberta as the leading region for honey production.
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Alberta
Canada
Tyndall Legion Elects New Officers
The Canadian Legion Tyndall branch No. 128 elected officers on February 2 at the Legion room. Elected: president Ted Tucker, vice-president John Budd, secretary Lou Bourgeault, sergeant-at-arms Joe Queen, executive Fred Gray Antony Mutha Archie Wawryshyn Pete Anderson Pete Stepannik. The Ladies Auxiliary elected officers February 3: president Mrs. A. E. Riddall, vice-president Mrs. J. O. Beckstead, secretary Mrs. L. Bourgeault, treasurer Mrs. J. Queen, warden Mrs. P. Anderson.
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The
Canadian Legion
Tyndall
Legion Room
Ted Tucker
John Budd
Lou Bourgeault
Joe Queen
Fred Gray
Antony Mutha
Archie Wawryshyn
Pete Anderson
Pete Stepannik
A. E. Riddall
J. O. Beckstead
L. Bourgeault
J. Queen
P. Anderson
L.A.W
Canada 1951 census shows gaps in marriage status by gender
The 1951 census reports 422,313 more unmarried men than women in Canada. The data highlight gender imbalances in marital status across the nation during that period.
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Canada
Stocking Trade Booms as U S Makers Expand to Canada
In 1950 American manufacturers shipped 444000 pairs of women stockings into Canada. This year they expect to ship more than 4320000 pairs, reflecting a sharp growth in cross border apparel trade and fabric demand across the border marketplace.
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Canada
Lac du Bonnet RM Council Minutes Detail February Meeting
The Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet met on February 3 with Reeve Ed Wojciechowski presiding and councillors J. Mazur W. Brincheski J. C. Horn W. R. Belluk and Clerk G. F. Teare present. Topics included Ward 4 snow fence, drain work not possible until drain U floodway is finished, a snow plow complaint, farm versus village snow plowing charges, a land purchase contingent on drainage, street lighting contract by Manitoba Power Commission, old age pension approvals, highway land transfer to province, and numerous approvals and payments totaling over 2562.00 for works and admin costs. Fire Guards were appointed and numerous accounts approved for payment to various entities and individuals.
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Lac du Bonnet
Ed Wojciechowski
J. Mazur
W. Brincheski
J. C. Horn
W. R. Belluk
G. F. Teare
J. Jurgenson
Belluk Way
Sydorko
F. Stupak
Albert Karklin
A. Soroka
R.M
Brokenhead
Manitoba Power Commission
D. Brezina
Daniel Boucher
Fr’ N.W
Otto Voss
Nick Onyszczuk
John Chrusch
Jos. Ancel
John Okrainec
P. Harasymchuc
J. H. Peterson
H. Arseniuk
F. Horbatiuk
B. Tokar
W. Lussier
J. A. Halliday
P. Bruneau
S. Texmo
Martin Wold
P. Frank
J. Freidoff
Council
Reeve
Province of
Manitoba
E. Wojciechowski
Jos. Mazur
M. Osadchuk
A. Smers
Tyndall Farmers Union Meets at Teddie's Place
Tyndall Local No 119 of the Manitoba Farmer's union held their monthly meeting at Teddie's Place on February 4 with large attendance. Steve Miller addressed the union as an interesting speaker clarifying points relating to the union.
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Tyndall Local No. 119
Manitoba Farmer’s Union
Teddie’s Place
Five-Year-Old Donnie Chymyshyn’s Birthday Celebration
Winnipeg child Little Donnie Chymyshyn and his grandmother celebrated his fifth birthday on February 5 with friends. A Legion brush party sponsored by the ladies’ auxiliary occurred the same day. Chrissie Nelson received many birthday wishes on February 5. St Michael’s church ladies plan a pre-Lenten banquet at the Parish hall on February 14 with all welcome and a Valentine theme.
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Donnie Chymyshyn
Winnipeg
Chymyshyn
The
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Chrissie Nelson
St. Michael’s Church
Karen
Constable
Mrs. Stavenford
Beausejour Lions Carnival Plans Big Weekend
Beausejour Lions announce their winter carnival and ice jamboree on Friday and Saturday March 6 and 7. Lions chair Bert Larson aims for the event to be the biggest yet with diversified ice attractions and a grand carnival queen crowning Saturday night. Proceeds go to local charities.
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Beausejour
Lions
Lion
Bert Larson
Greater Winnipeg
Verna Pulfer
Beausejour Collegiate
Ruby Nikodem
Canadian Order of Foresters
Beausejour Lodge
Phyllis Mroz
Beausejour Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Whitemouth Community Notes and Local Happenings
A combined Boy Scouts and C G LT meeting on February 3 featured a debate on Scouting versus C G LT, won by the Boy Scouts by two points with judges Miss Johnson Mr Maza and Miss McIntyre. Mrs Pete Sudletsky and Mrs John Hunter Sr have left hospital. A shower honored Wilma Schatkowsky bride elect for February 7 with 20 guests. Jim Thomson, president of the local chamber, is recovering after surgery in Whitemouth hospital. Flu sidelined Mrs Henry Alpers and Burton for a week. World Day of Prayer is planned for February 20 at Ross United Church. Anglican ladies council meeting postponed due to illness.
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Prairie Publishers Co-operative Ltd
Canada
Regina
Toronto Type Foundry Co
Sterling King
Estevan
Sask
Mercury
A.W. Hanks
St. James
Man
H. G. Thunell
Viking
Alta
News
John Vopni
Davidson
Walter Ashfield
Grenfell
Sun
Bert McKay
Moosomin
World Spectator
G. H. Slous
Esther Heagy
Joan P. O'Donnell
Ladies of Ross United Church
Whitemouth School
Boy Scouts
C.g.lt
Miss H. Johnson
E. Maza
C.G
Miss Johnson
Mr. Maza
Miss McIntyre
Alec Hill
Wilma Schatkowsky
R. Hicock
Jim Thomson
Whitemouth
Jim
Chamber of Commerce
Ross United Church
Junior's allowance builds early money sense
Parents consider giving a weekly allowance to teach responsibility and budgeting. Children should pay for their own treats, save a fixed portion as they grow, and cover costs like carfare to develop an adult attitude toward money.
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Junior
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Sopotiuk — Packer
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Hospital Guild
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E. Wilson
Tyndall Legion
R. M
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Prairie Publishers’ Co-operative Ltd
Western Weekly
Toronto Type Foundry Co. Ltd
Slous
L.A
Awryshyn
St. James, Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Inglewood
Portage
Beausejour Lions
Mrs. Norman Tyler
Mrs. D. Roh
March of Dimes
D. M. Wardrop
Yorkton, Sask
Eddie Hill
Pete Sudletsky
Whitemouth Hospital
Wm. Mclean
Curling
Nancy Law
Edmond Lange
Dave Wardrop
Henry Steiner
Mrs. Rudy Noel
Gus Zirk
J. Karpoff
P. R. Hudson
Atikokan, Ont
Jack Henderson
Camp Borden
R.C.A.F
T. G. Erskine
John Hunter, Sr
Hospital
Henry Alpers
Burton
Ladies of
High Finance JR
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