Elma weekend notes include travel and hospital news
Miss Elsie Novicki of Winnipeg visited her parents over the weekend. John Dubel Sr. moved to Brandon to work for CNR while his family remains here. Joyce and Victoria Dubel found Winnipeg winter work. J M Sitar remains in White mouth hospital in good condition and is expected home soon. Zavada brothers drive a new half ton Ford. Tony Gulenchyn left for Pine Falls for winter work. Mrs N Basarowich was in the city as a visitor, and Kay Podolchuk of Winnipeg visited her parents. Mr and Mrs William Stastook spent a short holiday with his parents. G McKinnon of Glenella and daughter Mary enjoyed a weekend here with A McKinnon. Mrs Edward A Sitar, who spent three weeks at Winnipeg General with her husband, has returned home. Edward remains hospitalized but improving. Elma ladies auxiliary held a whist drive and dance January 27 at Elma hall with free lunch and music by Tony Stastock. L Larson of Winnipeg, agent for Canadian Consolidated Grain, will leave February 1 when Thiessen resumes duties. George Sitar and fiancee E L Cox of McIntosh, Ont., visited J B Sitar’s home. John H Leegus visited city last Friday. Elma Ladies Hospital Guild met January 21 at Mrs William Calder’s home for a New Year gathering and lunch.
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Edward A. Sitar
Winnipeg General Hospital
Edward
Elma
L. Larson
Winnipeg
Canadian Consolidated Grain Company
A. K. Thiessen
Thiessen
Elma Ladies Hospital Guild
William Calder
Let Us Have Faith in Duty and Right
A concise reflection on Lincoln urging steadfast duty guided by right. The quote frames moral courage and perseverance as essential to leadership and national resolve. It emphasizes action aligned with conscience to sustain purpose through challenges.
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Abraham Lincoln
Collegiate Bronstein Cup Bonspiel crowns Baranowski rink
Jenny Baranowski and teammates G Lewko G Kolkoski and D Lachowski won the 1951 Collegiate Bonspiel amid record prizes and high enthusiasm. Uhl’s rink won Grand Challenge A, with Chalaturnyk second. Baranowski also took Grand Challenge B, Chauviere second, Kaatz thirds, and G Kaatz fourth. Consolation honors went to Donahue Ilchena Horodyski and Trithart. Bonspiel committee thanks contributing merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Bar
New Warfarin Rodent Killer Touted as Highly Effective
Canada approves warfarin rat and mouse killers for farm and home use. Developed at the University of Wisconsin, warfarin causes internal bleeding after days of small bait doses, reducing rodent populations while offering safety around humans and pets. Two forms available: concentrate and finished bait.
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Canada Department of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
United States
Canada
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Karl Paul Link
Lac du Bonnet Edges Pine Falls In Slugfest Exhibition
Lac du Bonnet high school juveniles beat Pine Falls 4 to 2 after a tight 1-1 first period and a 2-2 deadlock. Scorers for Lac du Bonnet were J. Mc Mahon T. Mikiliechuck and H. Clarke. Powerview leaves the league. Fort Alexander vs Lac du Bonnet looms for possible championship implications.
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Lac du Bonnet
Pine Falls
Lac du Bonnet High School
Pine Falls High School
R. Veilliex
Lac’ du Bonnet
J. McMahon
T. Mikiliechuck
H. Clarke
Fort Alexander
North Eastern Hockey League
Beausejour
Point du Bois
Powerview If
Levy increases 1400 at Whitemouth Consolidated school
The Whitemouth Consolidated school board met January 22. H Steiner was elected chairman. The 1951 levy was set at 12400, about 1400 more than last year. Steiner and J Molinski were named delegates to the School Trustees' convention in Winnipeg January 23 to 25. A cafe proposal for the school basement was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth Consolidated School
H. Steiner
Pine Falls Basketball Team Sweeps Weekend Games
Pine Falls traveled to Winnipeg on Saturday January 20 and beat Centennial North Kildonan 28 to 7 then won Sunday 27 to 20. Club president F Seller and coach E Allison accompanied players A Hebert Don MacDonald Bruce Halpin Ray Hutchinson Doug Segal J Dawson J Bailey Jim Romano and Art Ganchow. Daniel McIntyre School team expected to visit Pine Falls mid February.
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Winnipeg
Centennial School
North Kildonan
Centennial
Pine Falls
F. Seller
E. Allison
A. Hebert
Don MacDonald
Bruce Halpin
Ray Hutchinson
Doug Segal
J. Dawson
J. Bailey
Jim Romano
Art Ganchow
Daniel McIntyre
Seven Sisters Falls Craft Guild Meeting Notes
The Craft Guild met in the Seven Sisters Community hall on Thursday January 18 with card tables set after lunch of doughnuts and coffee. Nan Pitzik received a parting tea set and cake plate from the ladies. her husband Art will stay at the staff house until fall then return to university. A hospital benefit bean supper raised over 40 dollars for Whitemouth District Hospital. Mrs Mudge died January 15 after illness. Mrs Everson was away ten days in Morden Manitoba for her cousin.
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Craft Guild
Nan
Art
Seven Sisters Falls
River Hills District Hospital
Seven Sisters
Whitemouth District Hospital
Beauséjour High School Bonspiel Honors Local Champion
Beausejour High School held a two day bonspiel January 26 and 27 with most students taking part. The finals featured Jennie Baranowski and her team who will receive a trophy. Lion's Club sponsors the winter carnival and Patricia Rosmus was elected Carnival Queen representative on January 14.
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Victoria Mosquin
Rocks
Jennie Baranowski
Lion’s Club
Patricia Rosmus
Pat
Beausejour Community News Highlights Weekend Visits
Beausejour residents and visitors fill weekend schedule with social visits and events. Patricia Rosmus and friends called on Gladys Drabyk and Elean or Myslicki in White Mouth while Billie Komadowski and Eddie Bialek visited Beau sejour relatives. A St. Joseph Polish church chicken dinner at M Myslicki's home drew Rev Zawistoski and attendees. Grade V students held a fudge sale under Miss Helen Masse, raising 13.60 for the Beausejour Hospital Guild. Beausejour Juveniles beat Selkirk 8 to 2 in hockey, and the high school curling team, led by Jennie Baranowski, won the bonspiel. Sid Brewster visited Pine Falls friends. Winnipeg visitors Irene Dreffs, Cora Smith, and Adele Selch toured Beausejour. A January 25 dance at the town hall, organized by the Women's Institute, featured the River Heights Community Club and the Country Gentlemen. Joe Kanaroski and family visited, Ruth Mundt and George Krebs announced their engagement, and the Hoban family returned to Beausejour. Constable A. Willms of B C identified as the mystery fiancé of Josie Nauykens. Robert Charles Murrell born January 14 at Beausejour hospital. Joe Kazina and Macleod’s crew are in town. Macleod’s conference in Winnipeg February 5-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Masse
Beausejour Hospital Guild
Beausejour
Women's Institute
River Heights
Have You Renewed Your Subscription Notice
The Leader asks readers to check renewal status by date numerals after their address. It explains that 12-11-49 marks due on 12 November 1949 and invites remittance with a form. Patrons in Springfield Leader Leader Bridge St James Man are prompted to renew with $2.00 for one year.
Pine Falls Women Win In Manitoba Curling Final
In Lac du Bonnet on January 25 Pine Falls edged Transcona 8 7 to win the No 1 district playoff for the Manitoba Ladies Curling championship. Transcona led 3 0 late but Pine Falls rallied with a five counter last rock to claim the victory.
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Manitoba
Lac du Bonnet
Pine Falls
Transcona
Winnipeg War Pension Payout Slightly Down in 1950
The Winnipeg district reports a small drop in Canada's war pension liability and in the number of recipients in 1950. September payments totalled 16 405 cheques worth 7 628 705 dollars, vs 16 352 cheques and 7 664 525 dollars a year earlier. Rates include 94 dollars monthly for 100 percent disability up to captain, 31 for a wife, 19 15 12 dollars per child, widows 75 dollars plus child allowances, and helplessness allowances from 48 to 1 400 dollars annually for totally disabled veterans needing attendance.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Vincent J. McKenty
Canadian Pension Commission
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Elsie Novicki
Mrs
S. N. Novicki
John Dubel, Sr
Brandon
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The
C.N.R
Joyce
Victoria Dubel
J. M. Sitar
Whitemouth Hospital
Zavada Brothers
Tony Gulenchyn
N. Basarowich
Kay Podolchuk
Mrs. S. Podolchuk
William Stastook
P. Stastook
G. McKinnon
Glenella
Mary
A. McKinnon
George Sitar
E. L. Cox
McIntosh, Ont
J. B. Sitar
John H. Leegus
Ian
Bronstein Cupilg Collegiate
SL Bonspiel
Hockey
Jimmy Russell
Powerview
Korea
Webb
Jones
61St Middlesex Regiment
Mrs. H. Leith
J. Willick
Gordon
H. Leith
Jimmy Raines
H. Ligertwood
E. Rougeau
Beausejour High School News
Gladys Drabyk
Eleanor Myslicki
Whitemouth
Billie Komadowski
Eddie Bialek
St. Joseph’s
M. Myslicki
Zawistoski
Selkirk
Sid Brewster
Irene Dreffs
Cora Smith
Adele Selch
Roy Langner
Joe Kanaroski
Claudia
Stanley
Ruth Mundt
George Krebs
Ruth
George
West End
Josie Nauykens
Constable A. Willms
B.C
W. F. Murrell
Robert Charles
Beausejour Hospital
Joe Kazina
T. Eaton
Bill O. Murray
Macleod’s
Macleod’s Limited
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Dawson Creek
Provincial
Springfield
Leader Bridge
St. James, Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Illingworth
Durham
Ont
K. I. Johnson
J. MecNair
J. McIntyre
D. Wardrop
Cornish
Lanign
Quelch
Moore
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