Personal notices and social updates from Beausejour area
Mr and Mrs J Proctor and daughter Merrily of Birds Hill visit Mrs Proctors parents Mr and Mrs Weselak. Ladies Aid met Feb 9 with 17 members at Beausejour hotel. 17 attended Mrs Weselak’s Feb 8 home. Mrs J Nazarko and son visit Hazelridge parents in Beausejour. Mrs Frank Wojcik fractured leg skating. Joe Bellan back to work after flu. Leo Szajewski family welcome son Larry Lee. Inglis family from Pine Falls weekend visit. Miss D Mitchell hosted bridge with J Leeder E Gretsinger G V Hoban C Nichol A Campbell B Larson H Genaske W Inglis. Clarence Bethel visiting Beausejour and Winnipeg. Jos Friend family move to Winnipeg. Mrs M Wolanin in St Boniface Hospital after major operation Feb 10 and progressing. Best wishes for full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Mitchell
Bridge
Mesdames J. Leeder
E. Gretsinger
G. V. Hoban
C. Nichol
A. Campbell
B. Larson
H. Genaske
M. Wolanin
St. Boniface Hospital
Baby Dies in Flash Fire at Rennie Manitoba
A nine month old died and father sustained fatal burns when a fire erupted at Rennie Manitoba on February 5. Mr Lottie McKenzie and two sons escaped through a window. McKenzie died after ten days in hospital. Rennie residents raised over $100 for victims with $70 more from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie
Lottie McKenzie
The Lives of Great Men and Women
A reflective meditation on patience and perseverance in the achievements of notable individuals. The piece highlights enduring effort, resilience, and moral character as essential foundations for lasting impact across fields.
Miss G F McCance Addresses Lac du Bonheur Group on Founder's Day
Miss G F McCance spoke to the Lac du Bonheur Home and School Association on February 8 about Radio its Place in the School. She urged public use of radio to meet needs and showed radio aiding teaching and art classes with student drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McCance
Funeral for Edward John Hawkes at St. Marys Anglican Pointe du Bois
Edward John Hawkes 61 died February 8 at home. Funeral February 10 at St. Marys Anglican Pointe du Bois with burial in Lac du Bonnet cemetery. Survived by wife Elizabeth four sons Edward Val Frederick Arthur two sisters and six grandchildren. Mordue brothers in charge. Born in Luton England and moved to Canada in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Anglican Church
Pointe du Bois
Edward John
Jack) Hawkes
Lac du Bonnet
Mordue Brothers Funeral
Mr. Hawkes
Luton
England
Lower Edmonton
Canada
Elizabeth Howcroft
Hydro
Brokenhead
Tyndall
Point du Bois
Elizabeth
Edward
Val
Frederick
Winnipeg
Arthur
Calgary
Funeral service held for Mrs Mary Magura in Beausejour
Funeral service for the late Mrs Mary Magura was held on Friday at 11 am at St Marys Roman Catholic Church with Rev Gurka officiating. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. She died February 2 at St Boniface hospital in her 71st year. She leaves four sons Walter Beausejour Mike of Lapton Steve and Peter of Lorain Ohio, two daughters Mrs Mike Turko Winnipeg and Mrs Annie Rachal Hazelgrien. Born in Poland in 1878 she came to Canada in 1899 settling in Cook's Creek district with her husband John who died 22 years ago. She had lived in Beausejour the past three years with her son Walter and family. Funeral arrangements were by Russell Funeral Home Beausejour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Magura
St. ’S
Gurka
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Magura
St. Boniface Hospital
Walter Beausejour
Mike
Lapton
Steve
Peter
Loraine
Ohio
Mike Turko
Winnipeg
Annie Rachal
Hazelgrien
Poland
Canada
Cook’s Creek
John
Beausejour
Walter
Russell Funeral Home
Death of Olaf Anderson of Broadlands at 88
Olaf Anderson died February 7 at his daughter’s home in Great Falls after living in Canada 43 years. Survived by five sons and three daughters, 32 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Buried at Riverland cemetery with pallbearers Frank, Gus, Carl, George, Nels and Roy Carlson. Rev. S Richardson officiated. He was 88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Anderson
Broadlands
Great Falls
Anderson
Canada
Sweden
Winnipeg
R. Bjorkman
G. Nelson
Wike
Legion officers elected at No 164 branch meeting
The No 164 Canadian Legion branch postponed officer elections in the Legion hall and named Alf Hallick president for the coming year. Omer Levasseur and M F Brown became first and second vice presidents, with Hubert Arsenault unanimously re elected sergeant at arms and W S Kennard succeeding E Rousseau as secretary treasurer. The auxiliary ladies and guests joined a lively post meeting party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 164
Canadian Legion
Legion Hall
Alf Hallick
Omer Levasseur
M. F. Brown
Hubert Arsenault
W. S. Kennard
E. Rousseau
Lac du Bonnet Triumphs 4 3 Over Whitemouth In Hockey
Lac du Bonnet edged Whitemouth 4 3 on home ice with a fast first two periods and a heated third period. The Midgets beat Great Falls Midgets 3 2 with Eddie Zikman scoring all three Lac du Bonnet goals, delivering a standout performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
Lac du Bonnet
Sin bin
Lac DU Bonnet Great Falls
Great Falls
Eddie Zikman
Latvia Couple Finds Welcome After Harrowing Plane Landing
Andrejs and Anna Ceplis arrived in Lac du Bonnet from Latvia with their son aiding their escape from Europe. A forced landing of the rescue plane occurred four minutes before arrival when one engine failed, but all 44 passengers remained calm. Andrejs joined the Lac du Bonnet bakery staff while Anna, a hairdresser, hopes to practice her craft as supplies improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Andrejs Ceplis
Lac du Bonnet
Latvia
Europe
Ceplis
Riga
Andrejs
Andy Usackis
Anna
Bavaria
Kernaghan Prychun Wedding at Knox United Church
Nadia Prychun and Robert Kernaghan wed in a double ring ceremony at Knox United Church on February 5. Officiant Dr. H McLeod and musicians F Newnham and Gladys Dewet attended as the couple plans to reside in Winnipeg after a honeymoon in Minneapolis and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gawrlink
Evelyn Kernaghan
Stella Prose
Milton Kernaghan
Marion Prychun
Johnny Kantor
Archie Prychun
Stanley Kernaghan
Oak Room
St. Regis
Minneapolis
Chicago
Mrs. Kernaghan
Winnipeg
Brokenhead Trustees and Local Socials Highlight Briefs
Steve Paseshnik was elected Brokenhead school trustee replacing Paul Kindefora at the February meeting. Mike Hlady named chairman as budget talks dominated the session. Weekend guests included Bill Slusarchuk and his fiancee at the Yakerm residence. Kay Trojanoski wed Joe Ross on January 21 in Glenfields Manitoba. The couple plans a Florida honeymoon and Chicago residency. C Wenzel from Nipawin visits Dencross. he departs for Dauphin in February. Eddie Kruk, Ladywood forward, discussed by reporters in a follow up segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Paseshnik
Dencross
Brokenhead School
Paul Kindefora
Mike Hlady
Kay Trojanoski
Steve Trojanoski
Glenfields
Man
Joe Ross
Chicago
Provincial Library Legislative Bari Winnipeg
The brief notices a Winnipeg event related to the Provincial Library and legislative matters dated December 31, 1949. The fragmentary text suggests a municipal or provincial citation or record pertaining to Bari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincial Library
Legislative
Winnipeg
Man
Springfield Leader Subscription Renewal Notice
A note from the Springfield Leader requests subscription renewal with an enclosed $2.00 to cover one year. The message indicates renewal for St James audience and asks to renew promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
St James, ‘Tan
Merchant Navy Veterans Association Formed
The Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans Association established in 1946 to aid wartime merchant seamen, with Winnipeg branch serving Manitoba. It has support from the Canadian Legion and other veterans groups, seeks more educational, rehabilitation, and housing grants, and operates under Dominion statutes with branches in major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian
Merchant Navy Veterans’ Association
Winnipeg
Manitoba
K. J. McNanaman
Moncton Avenue
Morse Place
Man
C.V.A
Canadian Legion
Army, Navy and
Airforce Veterans’ Associations
C.M.N.V.A
Merchant Seamen's
Merchant Navy
Beausejour Spars with Sandhill in January and February matchups
The article notes Sandhill trounced 8 3 on January 30 and a rematch on February 6 followed by Beausejour facing a February 13 arena game. The writer teases a scalping in town and urges the fellows to back the bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
Eddie
Beausejour
Seven Reasons to Vote for Whitemouth Hospital
The notice argues a local hospital benefits in emergencies with quick service and lower costs. It notes government approval and partial funding to reduce taxes, and ensures a competent doctor and essential equipment like X ray. It urges voting yes to avoid failure.
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V.M
Mrs. J. Proctor
Merrily of
Birds Hill
Mrs. Proctor
Mrs. W. Weselak
Ladies’ Aid of the United Church
Beausejour Hotel
Ing
W. Weselak
Frank Wojcik
Joe Bellan
Leo Szajewski
Larry Lee, Reer
Clarence Bethel
Vancouver
Jos
Frances and
Barry
Baby
G. F. McCance
Lac du Bonne
Marjorie Bruder
Jeanne Wold
Dominion
Toronto
L. Tomlinson
Home and School Association
E. J. Hawkes
Mrs
Aeral
Fliget
Nealte
D. P
Victoria Mosquin
Bill Slusarchuk
Mike Yakerm
C. Wenzel
Nipawin, Sask
W. G. Trapp
Eddie Kruk
Ladywood
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Merchant Navy Veterans Association
Wawryshyn
Walter Rycar
John Mustaller
R. A. Fletcher
Lyleton
Mrs. F. Downie
H. Sinclair
Joan
U.S.A
Fred Tepilo
Anton Dureski
Gordon Elliott
Herbert Hunter
Gerald Hunter
Gerald
Mary MacNeil
Curt Cripps
Mrs. A. Riddell
D. Cripps
Joe Queen
John Plazio
Peter Yarmill
Seven Sisters
M. Pasieka
Kimberley
B.C
Joe Engler
Joe
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Russell Anderson
Dorothy Whittier
W. Beckstead
F. Nelson
Albert Hunter
G. Hill
Lawrence Christensen
Kenneth Wayne
George Queen
Whitemouth Hospital
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