Griffith Brothers Win Safety Trophy At Bank Display
Griffith Brothers Drilling Limited receive congratulations for winning the Canadian Diamond Drillers Association annual safety trophy for 1962 in Class A, awarded to firms with over 60,000 man hours. Mr. R. G. Griffith accepted at the Torozito meeting where he was elected director. Offices are in Lac du Bonnet, The Pas, with headquarters in Bissett, trophy to be shown at branch offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Bros. Drilling Limited
Bank of Montreal
Issett
The
Canadian Diamond Drillers Association
Griffith Bros
R. G. Griffith
Torozito
Griffith
Lac du Bonnet
Pas
Bissett
Engagement in Pointe du Bois Prominent Family
Mr and Mrs James Laurie announce the engagement of their elder daughter Joanne Marie to Gerald Martin of Pointe du Bois. The wedding is set for August 3 at 4 p.m. in St Mary's Anglican Church Pointe du Bois. The column also notes recent christening of Richard John at St John's Anglican Lac du Bonnet, with details on godparents and post ceremony dinner. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned with travel and social updates including dances and sports day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Laurie
Pointe du Bois
Joanne Marie
Gerald Martin
Peter Martin
St Mary’s Anglican Church
Bank First Opens In Pinawa In A Trailer
Bank of Montreal opens mobile office in Pinawa with a 40 foot trailer in the shopping centre. James F. Gormican of Lac du Bonnet B M says the trailer provides full banking service including teller and safe. Office operates two days a week on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinawa
Bank of
Gormican
Confirmation and First Holy Communion at St. Anthony’s Mission
A two week catechism class conducted by two Oblate sisters culminated in the Confirmation of 38 children and two adults on Tuesday July 16 at 10:30 am at St. Anthony's Mission Bissett. Monseigneur Robert administered the sacrament and spoke to children and parents about duties. 31 children then received their first Holy Communion during Mass celebrated by Rev. Father Leonce Aubin. After a luncheon, the Vicar General and party proceeded to further Confirmation services in Manigotogan and Lac du Bonnet. The confirmed: Elaine Bartkowski Madelaine Bartkowski Gregory Berscheid Valdine Berscheid Lorna Boulette Rhonda Clarke Donna Clarke Marilyn Demjanen Debra Gus Cheryl Kocis Douglas Kulciyski Gregory Kulciyski Tommy Hennessy Timmy Hennessy Harold Laforte Jeanette Laforte Robert Laforte Jennifer Meade Wanda Meade Lois Meade Nancy Morgan Theresa Morgan Denton Normand Brian Phillips Linda Phillips Shelley Prokopetz Phyllis Simard Kenneth Seymour Harold Simard Heather Solinsky Keith Solinsky Kerry Solinsky Alfred Strasser Kenneth Strasser Karl Strasser Mathilda Kuldys Stan ley Kuldys Mrs Irene Schlechter Mrs Beverley Suknacki Josephine Wozny
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oblate Order of Mary Immaculate
St. Anthony’s Mission
Bissett
Monseignor Robert
Archdiocese of
St. Boniface
Leonce Aubin
Manigotogan
Lac du Bonnet
Elaine Bartkowski
Madelaine Bartkowski
Gregory Berscheid
Valdine Berscheid
Lorna Boulette
Rhonda Clarke
Donna Clarke
Marilyn Demjanen
Debra Gus
Cheryl Kocis
Douglas Kulciyski
Gregory Kulciyski
Tommy Hennessy
Timmy Hennessy
Harold Laforte
Jeanette Laforte
Robert Laforte
Jennifer Meade
Wanda Meade
Lois
St Johns Expedition Reaches Winnipeg After 21 Day Canoe Trip
The St John Cathedral Boys School expedition of 27 pupils plus 9 applicants and staff members completed a 650 mile canoe journey from Fort William to Winnipeg in 21 days. They paused at Lac du Bonnet and Pine Falls July 11 and 11 en route, navigating 55 portages and several rapids, with five 22 foot canoes. The trip, organized largely by the boys, ended with a thanksgiving service at St John's Park and the Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Cathedral
Lac du Bonnet
Pine Falls
Fort William
Winnipeg
St. John’s
Frank Wiens
Ted Byfield
Charles McRae
Denton Booth
Lake Superior
Grand Portage
Minn
Pigeon River
Fort Frances
Rainy River
Lake of the Woods
Kenara
Portage du Rat
Kenora
C.P.R
Keewatin
Winnipeg River
Whitedog
Pointe du Bois
Slave Falls
Seven Sisters
MacArthur Falls
Great Falls
Boundary Falls
Scott's Rapids
Lamprey Falls
Silver Falls
St. John’s Park
4 H Leaders Tour Own Province
Mrs E Pommer of White Mouth among 36 Manitoba 4 H leaders beginning July 22 on the Know Manitoba Better tour visiting agricultural industrial historical and natural sites across western Manitoba in an unprecedented provincial tour to learn more about their province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Pommer
Whitemouth
Manitoba
Whitemouth 4-H Foods Club Awards at Red River Ex
Whitemouth 4-H Foods Club earned multiple honors at the Red River Ex. Project 1 Leona Pommer won first for her poster, Project 2 Zina Bylinsky took third for her blue book, Project 3 Lyn Ericksen first for her blue book, Heather Pommer first for canned tomatoes, Lana Bylinski first in judging competitions, and the club earned blue ribbon status for parading. At Brandon Provincial Fair Lyn Ericksen won first for canned tomatoes, Lana Bylinski fourth for blue book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth 4-H Foods Club
Red River Ex
Leona Pommer
Zina Bylinsky
Lyn Ericksen
Heather Pommer
Lana Bylinski
Brandon
Legion entertains Winnipeg seniors in Lac du Bonnet
Five buses of Winnipeg and local seniors visited Lac du Bonnet Legion Memorial Hall last Tuesday July 16 for a welcoming event. Ed Sharkey hosted a program with Ruth Crook and others providing music, prizes went to the three oldest members, and attendees shared a supper after the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Region Auxiliary
Legion
Ed. Sharkey
Ruth Crook
Alta Atkinson
Ed Semple
Gertrude Hardy
A. Erickson
B. Benson
Benson
Whitemouth News Roundup July Events And Appointments
Whitemouth and area residents feature in a busy local update. Mr and Mrs Ronnie Petterson of Ottawa and Grenville visited at Mrs Mike Melnick’s home. The Whitemouth School Board met July 12 with ten bids for a bus contract and caretaker. A. Shevchuk was named Principal of Whitemouth Collegiate. Felix Carlson and family hosted a bridal party for Mr and Mrs Perry Corsby, and Diana Carlson’s wedding on July 12. A large group of local children attend swimming lessons at Brerton Lake. Several families from Minneapolis Ontario Calgary and Fort William visited relatives here. Nightingale family new residents welcomed. he becomes the local barber. Vacation Bible School runs Aug 1–10 at Whitemouth Anglican Church. Ross United Church Sunday School closes for July and August. Birthday wishes go to R. Belliveau on July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Petterson
Ottawa
Grenville
Mike Melnick
Felix Carlson
Perry Cor
Diana Carlson
Good Roads Visit Lac du Bonnet and Area
Manitoba Good Roads Association judging team No. 2 visited Lac du Bonnet and the R M for the annual competition. Winners announced in October at a Winnipeg hotel. Team members included H. Stanley Barry Paul and Art Erwin. Judging is voluntary, serving government and municipalities to spur improvements across four provincial districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Manitoba Good Roads Association
R. M
Winnipegotel
H. Stanley
Province of Manitoba Highways Department
Barry Paul
St. Vital
Art Erwin
Good Roads Association
Manitoba
Vacation Bible School Invites Children 4 to 14 in August
The Lutheran Church of the Cross offers Vacation Bible School August 5 to 16 for ages 4 to 14, daily 9:00 to 11:45 A.M. at the church and parsonage Park and Lake. Theme Walking with God, with hands on projects and a Friday evening closing program at the community hall. Transportation available by calling church office 2351.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Lutheran Church of the Cross
Park and Lake
God
4 H Busy Bees Tour Whiteshell Reserve
Lac du Bonnet 4 H Busy Bees toured Whiteshell Forest Reserve traveling by school bus from 9:00 a.m. Their stops included Nutimik Museum Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary and Rennie Trout Fish Hatchery. They picnicked swam at Falcon Lake and had a wiener roast before returning home at 7:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Whiteshell
Nutimik
Alfred Hole
Goose Sanctuary
Rennie
Manitoba Plans More Grade 10 General Course Classes
Hon. Stewart E. McLean reports approval for 20 additional grade 10 general course classes in Manitoba high schools for 1963 64. The 29 classes started last year will continue, with seven new Winnipeg Division sites, 12 in other divisions, and one at Stedman School Fairford for Metis and Indian ancestry students. Expansion will reach about 500 more Manitoba high school students, including eight new schools not previously in the general course program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart E. McLean
Q.C
Manitoba
McLean
Winnipeg
Stedman School
Fairford
Fairford Indian Reserve
Manitoba High School
Provincis Libre Legislative Bldg dinnipeg Man
A fragmentary notice from Winnipeg Manitoba dated January 3 1959 references a provincial legislative building. The readable portion lists an address in an official context with partial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincis
Libre Legislative
Dinnipeg
Man
Skiers Shine At Minnedosa Meet Across Manitoba Clubs
Water skiers from Lac du Bonnet and Great Falls impressed at the Manitoba Water Ski Association meet in Minnedosa over the weekend. Great Falls athletes earned two firsts one second and one fourth across jumping and related events while Lac du Bonnet posted three seconds and a sixth. Notable performances included Brian Bernard and Barry Baker tying for first in junior jumping, Jim LeRoye delivering strong jumps, Johnny Veats winning senior men’s jumping, and Bill Beuckert setting a new Manitoba record with 113 feet. Practices will continue ahead of the Manitoba Championships at Betula Lake on August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Great Falls
Manitoba Water Ski Association
Minnedosa
Brian Bernard
Barry Baker
Brian
Jim LeRoye
Manitoba
Jim
Johnny Veats
Irvin Grabke
Ken Dawson
Len Horne
Betula Lake
Bill Beuckert
Hospital News and Social Notes From Victoria Beach
Mrs Tom Shier exits hospital Fay Hampton returns home to Bissett Vivian Linklater home from operation for a month before work weekend visits continue A tea honors bride elect Mrs Tom Farrel Shown at Legion Hall Henry Gorman visits C Josephs Renville family holidays at Ed Renvilles Visits by J Shoring and Ron Johansson Ladies Auxiliary sale nets 330 progress praised Bicycle accident sends boy and injured rider to hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Shier
A. Jonsson
Tom Farrel
Legion Hall
Henry Gorman
C. Joseph
C. Renville
Ed. Renville
Renvilles
J. Shoring
Ron Johannson
Pine Falls Summer Vacations Reported Around Town
Mrs Cliff Sawdyn and family head to Fargo with Cliff to join later while many Pine Falls residents enjoy trips to Port Arthur Minot Yellowstone and Gimli Others visit Winnipeg Gimli Wallace Lake and Ken McDonald’s cabin The new cement road No 12 from Pine Falls to the reserve near completion promises easier travel but drivers must watch for children at play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Sawdyn
Fargo, N.D
Cliff
Ken Watsons
Ian Rodgers
Chas Millers
Tom Fortier
Sunset Beach
Lake Wisnineg
Pine Falls
Innipeg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Griffith Brothers
Stella Roscoe
Debby Honey
Mrs. P. Martin
Miss. Bev. Forster
Mrs. G. Oakley
D. MacMillan of
Thompson
Mrs. E. Allen
Transcona
Mrs. Falk
Vancouver
Calgary
A. Maki
E. White
T. Wittenberg
Ted Wittenberg Jr
A. Niemi
V. Waisaanen
Kenneth Russell
Jim Tacas
Alex Reid
V. Waisnanen
Tim Lick
Dominion City
G. Anderson
Mrs. McCraden
Mrs. D. Anderson
Bank
4-H Foods Club
H. Nelson
Tober
Mrs. W.erskine
Whitemouth School
Don Kushnir
Sandra
A. Shevchuk
Whitemouth District
Brerton Lake
Bruce Liesch
Minneapolis
Myrtle Klepatz
Myrtle
Gus Klepatz
Harry Webb
Ontario
Mrs
A. E. Webb
Ron Roderick
Jerry Cousins
Frank Wallingham
Robert Setula
Kansas City
Elaine Penner
Harry Nelson
Mrs. Nightingale
Mr. Nightingale
Ken Higgins
Higgins
Ross United Church
R. Belliveau
Falcon Lake
Tam Fk
Spheld
Spree Lac du Bonnet
Canada
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Breingfeld
Sid Street
Erringfield
Fin Ee
Victoria Beach
Traverse Bay
Mildred Hampton
Vivian Linklater
Win Woods
Ted Lavallee
Ed ‘Lavallee
Port Arthur
Louis Huhn
Imperial Oil
Bea Magnusson
Gimli
RCAF
David Hutcheson
Minot, N.D
Mabel Morrison
Morrison
Bueish Isles
Cecil Cook
Wat Mt
West Coast
Audrey Wallace
Linda
Donald
David
Fort Nelson
B.C
Grey
George
Bods
Arlis McGuire
George Golds
Wallace Lake
George Sharpe
Jack Coote
Ken McDonald
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