Beausejour Warehouse Destroyed in Weekend Fire
A late night February 19 blaze destroyed the Beausejour Cabinet and Lumber Supply warehouse and contents. The fire, of unknown origin, forced tenants from an adjacent apartment block and damaged a nearby dwelling. Losses totaled about 15 000 for the warehouse and contents, with 3 500 for the adjacent home. The mayor urged modern waterworks as volunteers were praised for their response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
O. Russell
Russell
Paul Oneschuk
Cabinet
Oneschuk
B. Larson
E Pankratz
Milner Ridge Air Base Holds Two Day Bonspiel
Milner Ridge Air Base hosted a two day bonspiel at its new curling rink on February 9 and 20 with twelve rinks competing. Wm Zikman of Lac du Bonnet won the First Event while B Warken tin of Beausejour captured the Losers' Event. Competitors included Portage la Prairie MacDonald Gimili Sioux Lookout Milner Ridge Beausejour and Lac du Bonnet, all entries comprised of air force personnel except Beausejour and Lac du Bonnet teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milner Ridge American Air Base
Wm. Zikman
Lac du Bonnet
B. Warkentin
Beausejour
Out
Milner Ridge
Local arrivals and departures mark social notes
WENDEBORN congratulations to Mr and Mrs Wm Rybak on 43rd wedding anniversary. Mrs Geo Lukinuk of Hudson Ontario visited her parents here. Mrs J P Bateman of Winnipeg returned home after two weeks with her parents. Miss Mary Kalin of Winnipeg stayed with her parents. Eddie Basarowsci headed to Ontario for Canadian National Railways work. Mrs Frank Zubrentewich spent weekend at Kenora visiting her husband. Mrs Peter Koralewich celebrated birth of son Lynn Anthony at St Boniface Hospital. Miss Elizabeth Rafalant of Winnipeg visited her parents. Nick Kozier of Buchan Man visited. Mrs A McKinnon had a brief city vacation. Carl Gustav, now in Toronto, visited relatives. B Warkentin inspected Elma school on Feb 16. Val Yacula of Winnipeg spent a short holiday. Harry Farianchuk spent most of last week in Winnipeg on business and pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Lukinuk
Hudson
Ontario
Mrs
de Jurek
J. P. Bateman
Winniepeg
Thomas Novicki
Wee
Peter Koralewich
Lynn Anthony
St. Boniface Hospital
River Hills Bridge Repair Forces Traffic Reroute
Whitemouth municipal bridge at River Hills closed to traffic for about a month for east approach repair. Work supervised by H Jorgenson with local labor. Detour routes traffic from No 1 to No 11 via Upper Levey Sisters, then across the Whitemouth river to the Whiteshell road. Pulp trucks must use this route to Pine Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
River Hills
H. Jorgenson
Seven Sisters Falls
Whiteshell District
No. 1
No. 11
Upper Levey Sisters
Pine Falls
New Home Burns in Lac du Bonnet Sub-division
A new house under finishing touches burned to the ground at Lac du Bonnet sub-division around 1:00 am on February 21. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Bjyernsem occupied the three month old residence. no occupants were present. Origin of the fire is unknown. neighbours alerted volunteer fire department but the blaze was a total loss despite efforts. Insurance covers both building and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Mornas
Bud Bjyernsem
Dr K J Johnson Appointed Powerview Medical Officer
Dr K J Johnson of Pine Pally was named Medical Officer for Powerview at the village council meeting. The health unit plan includes an M ray technician at Pine Falls Hospital, school visits, and X ray service. Poliomyelitis vaccine for six and seven year olds was offered free and accepted. A rock berm along the Winnipeg River to be built free for the village was agreed. Overcrowded Powerview school needs expansion. moving existing building proposed at about 5000 dollars to avoid debt. By laws on secretary treasurer, indemnity, rent, and appointing a 1955 medical officer passed. Accounts totaling 422.36 paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Mieuting
Powerview
Counci
Rd. Johnson
Pine Pally
Johnson Carto
Pine Falls
Leonard School Board
Minister of Public Utilities
Winnipeg
L. Prentice
Council
Praid Gy
Iso
Department of Public Works
Office security tips to prevent thefts from workplaces
Advice warns that thousands lose purses wallets watches and other valuables from offices yearly due to amateur thieves. It recommends not leaving cash in unlocked boxes, storing valuables in lockers, searching premises at closing, securing all openings, keeping records of office equipment, and avoiding careless handling of money to reduce temptation.
Trestle Bridge Construction Begins At Seven Sisters
The Winnipeg Electric Company construction department starts a new timber trestle bridge from the power house to the North bank, about 200 feet long and 50 feet high near the dam. It will carry a standard gauge rail link and uses local labor under Wilf Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters Falls
Winnipeg Electric Company
Wilf Lewis
Agricultural Courses Planned in Whitemouth and Lac du Bonnet
Manitoba Extension Services schedules two Eastern Manitoba courses for March 3 in Whitemouth and March 4 in Lac du Bonnet. C C Cranston and Fred Slovinsky lead talks on forage and cereal crops, pasture management, fertilisers, and beef cattle breeding with films. Home Makers session features Miss Mary Smart on color and Miss Lorraine Houck on slip covers and curtains, plus a film The Mazie Touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Slovinsky
Whitemouth
Lac du Bonnet
C. C. Cranston
Slovinsky
Mary Smart
Lorraine Houck
Mazie
Teacher Recruitment Panel Highlights Home and School Meeting
A Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association meeting featured a four speaker panel from Winnipeg on February 8. The discussion aimed to attract more teachers, elevate the profession’s prestige, raise entrance standards, and secure better salaries amid Manitoba shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
D. Mackay
Ernest Reid
Jack Scurfield
R. M. Cowan
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Reid
60 Rinks to Participate in Beausejour Bonspiel
The Beausejour annual bonspiel opens Friday February 25 with about 60 rinks in a three day event. Entries include teams from Beausejour and outside points such as Winnipes Signer Base Luc Bonnet Greet Falls Whitemouth Libau St. Caens Glenfields and many others led by notable players like J Mudlin P Koshlak E Werbe and H Luke along with Milner Base Lac du Bonnet and Great Falls participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Winnipes
Signer Base
Luc Bonnet Greet Falls
Seven ‘Oars
Whitemouth
Libau
St. Caens
Glenfields
Milner
J. Spaurman
Zikman
Lac du Bonnet
S. Anderson
Great Falls
Konditsuik
Seven Sisters
J Molinski
HL Hoff
Wichau
M. Lysiuchuk
J. Sinnott
St. Ouens
R. W. Belton Cilendielas
Allan of Granite Wins 7th Papertown Bonspiel
Allan of Granite captures the 7th Papertown Bonspiel at Pine Falls Arena on a snowy Sunday Evening February 20 finals day. Mack Gordon and Clyde Allan led the Paper event win while Red Ahrensback delivered a clutch shot in the Second Event. Local rinks dominated Woods event with Bill McDonald skip leading Red Ahrensback, Garry Cavers, Slim Carriere. George Sadler rink won Third event. E Brooks group Selkirk clinched Sulphite Lyoni, with Doug Segall Pine Falls second and Elmwood entries third and fourth. President Ie Kyte Tran and club secretary Fred Rousseau presided over prize presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papertown
Pine Falls
Red Ahrensback
Clyde Allan
Granite Club
Winnipeg
M. Gordon
P. Hawgard
C. Braid
Hayes
Forresters
Emerson
W. Forrester
Bruce Forrester
Bob Forrester
R. Kaizumi
W. McTavish
Elmwood
Tom Storey
Bill McDonald
Garry Cavers
Slim Carriere
Gordon Stewart
Uint
Gordon
C Cook
G. Earle
S. Stewart
George Sadler
Les Court
Geo. Sadler
Bill Jackson
Jim Desilets
Dr. Hamlin
Portage la Prairie
Dr. G. Hamlin
C. R. Farrell
D. Elgert
R. A. Gilroy
T. McWilliams
Ashdown
Ernie Coote
E. Brooks
Fron Selkirk
M. McAulay
Skip E. Brooks
C. Brooks
B. Wallace
Doug Segall
Roland Cyr
B. Albertson, Jr
Don Hill
J. McLean
Kempe
D. Mors Groun
Dividends Ratified At Lac du Bonnet Credit Union Meeting
The Lac du Bonnet Credit Union shareholders at the annual meeting on Friday February 1 in Memorial Hall approved a three percent dividend. President W C Hardy reported eight months of operation with 78 qualified members and 12 loans made for farm machinery repairs autos and household expenses. Secretary R Hunter reported good standing on all loans. Treasurer-Manager Mrs P D Malyk was praised for efficient service. Executive members include Directors W W C Hardy president J Harkness A W Brown G G McKinnon I Charles T Maren and Z Holm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet Credit Union
Memorial Hall
W. C. Hardy
R. Hunter
Oan
Yook
Hardy
PD. Malvk
Boo Sre
WW. C. Hardy
J. Harkness
A. W. Brown
GG. McKinnon
I. Chaysles
T. Maren
Holm
Ro Freund
Ro Huntee
W. Propebecki
W. Shura
FE Fournier
Crook
BE. Malyk
Jd. N McCsrrall
Beausejour Parish Priest Honored At Elma
Beausejour parish priest Father J. Kamenccky was honored in Elma for 25 years of priestly service. Catholic dignitaries, clergy, and congregants attended a program with addresses presentations and a dinner. Rev S Borys of Beausejour hosted the event with speakers including Rev Nevrianski Dean Selkirk Rev J Carmylo Winnipeg and others from Elmna Whitemouth and Kenora with local women presenting at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kamenccky
Beausejour
Catholic Dignataries
Aovours
Ius Congregation
Serrey Mats Thoad
Canada
Opes Uf
Ratalont
J. K. Bymeet Win
Kouurian
BP. Aaa
Bartofski
Krys. V. Zurawski
Elmna
Bilynsky
Whitemouth
A. Koralewich
Elma
Mary Lukenchuk
Kenora
Mesdames J. Rafalant
K. Waskiwchuk
J. K. Evanochko
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milner Ridge Air Base
C, E
Wendeborn
Wm. Rybak
Mary Kalin
Mas. Os. Kalin
Eddie Basarowsci
Etee
Owath
Ceanadian National Railways
Frank Zubrentewich
Qatauri
Wheers
Elizabeth Rafalant
John Rafalant
Nick Kozier
Buchan
Man
Mike Semeriak
A. McKinnon
Carl Gustav
Toronto
Avithe
Val, Yacula
Harry Farianchuk
K. J. Johnson
Chrairagenny
Mord Advaisd Council
Central Press
London
Manitoba Extension Services
Nan Murphy
Lazerte
Beausejour Bee
MM. Gunson
FC Borsa
Ds Rynning
J, Funk
J. Mudlin
P. Koshlak
E. Werbe
BP. Shuster
C. W. Shields
Ab Ooal Neyvedly
Ons
Ippawa
Royal Canadian Navy
Royal Canadian Navy Mobile Recruiting Unit
Able
G. Fowler
J. Ramsay
J. H. Hodgson
H. M. C. S. Chippawa
Allan
Granite
Ie Kyte Tran
Geventh Papertown
Club Secretacy
Fred Rousseau
Don Munro
Kitchingman
The
Lades Curling Club
B. Gamey
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