Manitoba telephone districtmen attend Winnipeg convention
Beausejour editor Fiekke reports Manitoba Telephone System representatives attended a Winnipeg convention for telephone district men on February 10 11 and 72. The bonspiel drew 23 rinks with four events, winners were Ed Schreyer and Michael Warne first prize in the first event, P Stepaniuk and John Hoban second, Billy Meyers first in the third with Billy Wayne second, and A. in the fourth.
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Fiekke
Manitoba Telephone Syste
Winnipeg
Ed. Schreyers
Michael Warne
P. Stepaniuk
John Hoban
Billy Meyers
Billy Wayne
Vast North Lands Could Open for Farm Settlement
Over one million acres of agricultural terrain north of the 53rd parallel may some day be opened for settlement. The prospect hints at future agricultural expansion and development opportunities in the region.
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53Rd Parallel
Beausejour News Briefs Highlight Hockey Win and Local Events
Beausejour residents saw Gimli defeat Beausejour 6-1 in a Monday rematch after an 8-2 Beauséjour victory on Sunday. Hockey players nicknamed include P lischke, Ma gura and Best. A home nursing course funded by Civil Defense drew many registrants and begins soon, with instructors from registered nurses. The Musical Society met with 14 members and 24 pupils study violin and band, while a fire at St Mary’s hall damaged property and canceled Knights of Columbus events. Civil Defense organizer S de Wilden spoke of emergency preparedness at a Whitemouth meeting. Social updates note Mrs L Leeb’s return from Fort William and Dryden, and a Beausejour Hotel smoke scare prompted safety checks. A couple, Mr and Mrs E Watterson, received an electric coffee-maker as a gift from 26 well-wishers. Recent births include a son for Mr and Mrs Peter Mazur weighing 8 lb 4 oz, with another birth noted for Mr and Mrs Charles Rosentreter.
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the Musical Society
T. Bachman
Coon
The
Musical Cartoon
River Hills Continues With Weekend Hockey Match
Danny Bonikowsky spent his first weekend there last week to play in a hockey game against Kenora. A large crowd gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John Pommer’s home to celebrate Mrs. Pommer’s 71st birthday with lunch and gifts.
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Danny Bonikowsky
Kenora
John Pommer
Winnipeg births record two and Manitoba baby boy notice
A notice lists births in Manitoba with several families: on February 4 a son weighing 9 pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lyle of Beausejour, on February 9 a daughter weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hadden of Rita, and a son weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces to another Manitoba family.
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Itoba Avenue
Winnipeg
Larry Lyle
Beausejour
Norman Hadden
Rita, Man
Elsaerty
Reynold
Carruthers
Princess Elizabeth
Sandsburg
Obituary notices mark multiple deaths in River Hills region
Funeral services were held for Emma Honke in River Hills Lutheran Church with interment in Churchyard cemetery. Born in Russia in 1865 she arrived in Canada 63 years ago and is survived by seven daughters and two sons, including Stan Vincent of Winnipeg and Julius Kuhn of Seven Sisters Falls. Harold Alan Monsen died at seven months, with service at Victoria Beach. Beausejour funeral home handled arrangements. Elling Texmo, 69, of Lac du Bonnet, died February 11. service in Riverland Lutheran Church with interment at Riverland Cemetery. Texmo, born in Ornes Norway and arrived in Canada in 1906, worked 37 years at Pinawa power plant and chaired the local school board for 30 years. survived by wife Ruby and seven daughters and five sons.
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Emma Honke
Lutheran Church
River Hills
K. Parne
Honke
Stan Veet
Winnipeg Ave
Nnipeg
Russia
Canada
Charlie
Edward
Stan Vincent
Winnipeg
Julius Kuhn
Seven Sisters Falls
Rudolph Tittlemeir
Great Falls
Harold Alan Monsen
Victoria Beach
Man
Prosser
Russell Funeral
Beausejour
Harold Monsen
Beauséjour Hospital
Almar Monsen
Riverland Lutheran Church
Elling Texmo
Lac du Bonnet
Selkirk General Hospital
Fred Colsbtck
Riverland Cemetery
Renshaw
Arvid Leonard
Omer Bernard
Axel Bloomquist
Mr. Texman
Ornes
Norway
Pinawa
Ruby
Stanley
Riverland
Walter
Washington
Great Falls Curling Club Wins Thunderbird Trophy
Great Falls claims the Thunderbird Trophy after defeating Seven Sisters in a one day curling outing. Allan Dales received the trophy on behalf of the winning club at a Staff House luncheon. The event featured morning ends, a turkey dinner, afternoon curling, and notable attendees including A. S. Williams and K. Fergusson. Local dog Laddie, originating from Whitemouth, was noted to have died after an accident with a pulp truck, a sad aside in the neighbors’ report.
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Great Falls
A. S. Williams
Allan Dales
Great Falls Club
Fred Bleakney
K. C. Fergusson
Alan Dales
Bob Oakes
H. Battram
S. Whitaker
K. Fallis
C. Mills
A. Strathdee
A. Lane
G. Marsh
H. Hopper
G. McLure
Seven Sisters
Laddie
Whitemouth
William Gander
Bissett social notes reveal community ties and hockey visits
Mrs Girlie Clark resumes duties at the Bissett teacher age while Mr Nancherage replaces Mrs George Gray. A week of bridge games, hockey bonspiels with Winnipeg teams Bantam B and Tom Thumbs, and varied visits including funerals and birthdays mark community life. Local residents attend dances, birthday parties, and hospital stays as families travel between Winnipeg, Regina, and Ottawa for events.
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Girlie Clark
Mr. Nancherage
George Gray
Bisset School
George Robinson
Robbie Creechley
Winnipeg
Bantam B
Tom Thumbs
Bissett
Winnipeg Boys
Hampton Shier wedding at John Black Memorial Church
Elizabeth Jane Hampton and Thomas V. Shier wed February 8 in a ceremony at John Black Memorial Church. The couple, of Victoria Beach and Bissett, plan to reside in Bissett after a brief honeymoon, with a reception and Legion Hall dance following the service. Attendants included Fay Hampton and Ronald James Simpson. guests included the Shier family and local relatives.
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Betty Hampton
Legion Hall
Victoria Beach
Lillian Martin
Margaret Linklater
Fay
Betty
Pier
Audrey
Lila
John Black Memorial Church
Elizabeth Jane Hampton
Charles Hampton
Thomas V. Shier
Victor Shier
Bissett
Forsythe
Fay Hampton
Ronald James Simpson
Laverance Rupert
Lenard Rupert
Thomas Shier
Audry
J. Laidler
Kathy
Sheila Combe
R. Bouthier
Krahen
Pheasant and Woodcock Hunts Popular in Nova Scotia
Outdoor lovers in Nova Scotia favor pheasant and woodcock hunting, marking these birds as favorite seasonal pursuits. Local clubs report steady participation and community events tied to the sport.
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Nova Scotia
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Brokenhead
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Rice Lake
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Renfrew
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Darlene
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T. Solinsky
Canadian Consolidated Grain CO. Ltd
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