Seven Sisters Fire Victims Laid to Rest
In Seven Sisters Falls, W. Bill Lastinka and his seven year old daughter Barbara perished in a 2 a.m. January 15 fire. Lastinka entered the blaze to try to save Barbara and was not seen again. Lois Freman led the Ross United church service at Whitemouth Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Lower
Seven Sisters Falls
Bill) Lastinka
Barbara
Bill
Lastinka
Ross United Church
Whitemouth
Lois Freman
Fred Cousins
J. Robb
Brandon
Mike Lastinka
Elma
Renshaw
Keeping Fit Tips for All Ages
The article urges regular moderate exercise for every age to improve circulation and body tone. It emphasizes that fitness does not require extreme workouts and that staying active can be enjoyable.
Anglicans Hold Annual Meeting at Pine Falls
The Church of the Advent in Pine Falls held its annual meeting on Monday January 16 with Canon W H J Walters presiding. J J Jackson was absent in Winnipeg. Officers were re elected including J J Jackson as people's warden J Caulfield as rector's warden and F Hills as secretary treasurer. The Ladies Guild met Tuesday at Mrs Byford's home and elected president Mrs E Wilson vice president Mrs E McKew secretary Mrs J Nixon treasurer Mrs W Spence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Advent
Pine Falls
W. H. J. Walters
J. J. Jackson
Winnipeg
J. Caulfield
F. Hills
Ladies’ Guild
Piney to Pine Falls Road Backed by Eastern Manitoba Chambers
At the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Eastern Manitoba monthly meeting in the Howland hotel the Piney to Pine Falls road project received full support. MPs Sinnott and Lucko urged action, noting prior work by M.L.A. Stryk, with data collection planned on terrain south of Elma Hadashville road and local opinions sought. The group also debated routing No 1 Highway east through St Vital to Rennie, with Sinnott signaling a firm stand against the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Chambers of Commerce of
Manitoba
Howland Hotel
Piney
Pine Falls
Elma
Whitemouth
Seven Sisters
Lac du Bonnet
Great Falls
J. E. Sinnott
M.P
W. Lucko
M.L.A
Springfield
Mr. Sinnott
N. J. Stryk
Mr. Stryk
Mr. Lucko
Associated Chambers
W. W. Childe
Elma- Hadashville Road
Kitson County
Minnesota
St. Vital
Rennie
Sinnott
Ottawa
Seven Sisters Hospital Guild Opens 1950 Meeting
The Seven Sisters Hospital Guild held its first 1950 meeting on January 9 in community hall clubrooms with 18 members present. Mrs. E. Braund led prayer, minutes and finances were reviewed, sewing and linen samples were distributed, a patchwork quilt pieces were shared, business discussed, and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters Hospital Guild
E. Braund
H. Leith
Pat Precious
Eva Cing Mars
A. Everson
R C M P Speakers Address Lac du Bonnet Parents
Corporal F Watkins and Corporal G Boncey spoke at the January 10 Home and School meeting in Lac du Bonnet. They described a nationwide RCMP youth outreach program teaching children through visits and films to foster safety and lawfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Watkins
Lac du Detachment
G. Boncey
R.C.M.P
Corporal Watkins
Corporal Boncey
Dauphin
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Pine Falls Couple Renew Vows On Golden Wedding
On Monday January 9 Mr and Mrs Frank Lafrance of Pine Falls celebrated their golden anniversary with a nuptial mass at Pine Falls Catholic church officiated by Rev Jolicoeur. A banquet at Manitou Lodge followed by a home reception featured gifts including Kreeler rockers. The couple, born in Magdalen Island Quebec in 1875 and 1878, married in 1900 and moved to Manitoba in 1906. They have five daughters two sons twenty six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lafrance
Pine Falls
Lafrance
Magdelene
Quebec
Beausejour W I Sewing Club Holds Achievement Day
Beausejour Women’s Institute sewing club marked January 19 with an achievement night. Mrs A Tolesko opened with O Canada. Jack Fletcher showed films including Story of Rayon. Several groups performed skits and songs, followed by a short address and tea service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
A. Tolesko
O Canada
Story of
Rayon
Maxwell
Transfer Magic
Jack Fletcher
Funk
The
Jolly- Ettes
H. Genaske
Tongue Waggers
P. Kozak
Stitch and Chatter Group
Seven Sisters Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting
The Seven Sisters branch of the Canadian Red Cross met Sunday evening with president J. E. Willick in the chair. Members observed a moment of silence for Mrs. P. Kay Neilson. Reports showed a busy year with 384 dollars sent to HQ, 105 knitted and 222 sewn items shipped, and 45 blood donations plus 45 in honor of Mrs. Neilson. Officers and committee convener roles were filled, including honorary presidents W. H. Carter and E. V. Caton and president J. E. Willick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters Branch
The
Canadian Red Cross Society
J. E. Willick
Kay) Neilson
Neilson
Willick
Red Cross
Everson
W. H. Carter
E. V. Caton
E. Anderson
A. S. Williams
W. S. Mc Gibbons
Provincial Library Legislative Bidr Vimniper
A provincial library seeks legislative bidr Vimniper for a project in Manitoba. The notice lists a contact number 12-4950 and outlines eligibility and submission timelines.
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Legislative
Vimniper
Man
Beausejour Town Council Names 1950 Committees
Beausejour Town Council on January 3 appointed committees with H Fenning on finance M Kolkoski on streets and public works M Wolanin to electric department P Kuchynski to public health and welfare. Drache and Matlin named town solicitors for 75 dollars annual. J C Sichena named Beausejour hospital board representative for three years. Wolanin and Kuchynski named town reps to the War Memorial committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
O. Russell
H. Fenning
P. Kuchynski
M. Kolkoski
M. Wolanin
Drache and Matlin
J. C. Sichena
Beausejour Hospital
Beausejour - Brokenhead War Memorial
Brokenhead Agricultural Society appoints secretary treasurer
The Brokenhead Agricultural Society held a January 21 meeting with John Steffes presiding. Directors present included A Modrzejewski and others as Alf Modrzejewski was appointed secretary treasurer for 1950 to finish 1949 business and outline 1950 plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenhead Agricultural Society
John Steffes
A. Baker
J. Mroz
J. J. Steffess
G. V. Towle
E. Keilback
H. Maves
C. Huber
A. Grivitz
A. Modrzejewski
N. Kubish
A. R. Larson
Drysdale
Leonard School Electors Meet at Riverside
About 160 people attended the Leonard school district annual meeting at the school basement on January 16. Alfred Dupont was elected trustee for three years after Philippe Dupont’s term expired. Receipts were 30 025.45 for the year with building and equipment expenses 16 479.16 and other costs 10 372.98. Four teachers were hired in the first six months and six in the last four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Carl Paterson
Clarence Smith
Alfred Dupont
Philippe Dupont
Rank sets record film and TV deal for 75 British films
Variety reports the largest film and television contract to date. Arthur Rank signs to supply about 75 British films to US television via an American distributor. Speculation places the sum around £200,000, excluding three top British titles already breaking records in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Variety
U.S
Arthur Rank
United States
Britain
Rank Organization
New York
Quartette
Whitemouth School District Holds Annual Meeting
Whitemouth Consolidated School District No. 139 holds its annual meeting in the auditorium. Electors gather to discuss district affairs and votes will be conducted on key issues affecting the school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
Whitemouth Consolidated School District
Barley Contest Prize Awarded to J F Bradley Portage la Prairie
Barley experts from the three prairie provinces awarded J F Bradley of Portage la Prairie Manitoba a $1 000 cash prize for the best barley sample produced last year on the prairies. The National Championship for 1948 was won by Edward Brad ley and his 24 year old son. The national contest began in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
J. F. Bradley
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Prairies
Edward Bradley
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S. Tomlinson
F. Uhlman
F. Brown
J. Wade
E. Chapman
R. Zeemer
F. Bleakney
Tomlinson
Dominion
Douglas
Campbell
W. I. Sewing Club
Seven Sisters Red Cross
Dean, T
Audit Bureau of Circulations
TREAS
T.V
Reeve E. Henderson
E. Malkoski
T. G. Erskine
M. Steiner
V. Yacula
A. Hill
H. Steiner
W. Milbrandt
George Hunter
John Malinski
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