Lac du Bonnet Honor Students Receive Awards
Lac du Bonnet held an awards night in Memorial Hall with certificates and prizes for top students in each grade. J W Wade announced winners while Mayor E M Brown and school board reps offered congratulations. The program included music, a one act farce, folk dance, and a school choir. Curling winners were also announced with prizes for three rinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Memorial Hall
J W. Wade
Home and School Association
Colleen O'Carry
Denis Cure
Netta Harland
Betty Smith
Gordon Russel
Vern Park
Irene Mathews
Linda Smee
Rose Mary Caban
Patricia Fournier
Carol Anderson
Wallace Benson
Roberta Kowalchuk
Andrew Usackis
Shirley Maxwell
Gail Osis
Dianne Chapman
Margaret Duffly
Michael Smith
Allan Holm
Chris Brown
Blythe Rudy
Raymond Kiziak
Kees Ham
Lorraine Krieshman
Darlene Brown
Walter Zalusky
Joan Strembicki
Janette Snead
Adrian Ham
Bud Hendrickson
Grace Griffiths
Elaine King
W. C. Hardy
E. M. Brown
A. Urban
Marianina
J. J. Zaborniak
F. Snead
Ken Russel
Art Griffith
John Usackis
Andrew Holyk
Wilfred Hrysio
Brian King
Robin Brown
Shirley Richmond
Lois Dowe
Rene Lavoie
Doreen Park
Meek man mistaken coat for Mr Smith in Newcastle
A timid diner asks a man if he is Mr Smith of Newcastle. The man denies it, prompting the diner to explain he is Mr Smith and that the coat being put on belongs to him. The moment ends with a humorous misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Newcastle
Gatherings Honor 2 Ladywood Couples
A 25 year anniversary party was held in Beausejour town hall on June 6 in honour of Mr and Mrs Bill Onishchuk of Lady wood. The couple entered the hall led to Father Borys with best man following the bride and brides maids following the groom. A delicious buffet lunch was served. Speeches were made by Father Borys and Father Chomineski. The honoured couple was presented with a silver set a tray cream and sugar bowls and a sum of money. On June 20 a 25th anniversary party was held at Ladywood hall in honour of Mr and Mrs Steve Peluk. Relatives and friends attended. Lunch was served. Daughter Rita presented the Peluks with a beautiful set of flatware as a gift from all attendants. Every one was well entertained and had an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour Town Hall
Bill Onishchuk
Ladywood
Father Borys
Father Chomineski
Ladywood Hall
Steve Peluk
Rita
Peluks
J.F
Fire destroys Tyndall home of local residents
A morning blaze in Tyndall destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Komisarchuk on June 25, likely starting from defective wiring in the attic. The couple now stays with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Komisarchuk
Tyndall
Komisarchuk
Doug Reilly
L.A.W
Darling this cake is delicious
A reader notes the remark about a cake tasting and asks if the recipient bought it themselves. The line preserves the casual tone and social interaction without embellishment.
De Graff Nominated CCF Standard Bearer in Springfield
Stanley H. Knowles of Winnipeg addressed a Beausejour convention naming Frank De Graff market gardener of North Kildonan as CCF standard bearer for the Springfield federal riding. The gathering urged old age pensions, economic reform, and social measures while electing a campaign team as rain dampened turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley H. Knowles
Winnipeg
Beausejour
Frank de Graff
North Kildonan
C.C.F
Springfield
House of Commons
Mr. Knowles
J. S. Woodsworth
A. A. Heaps
R. L. McKenzie King
C.C
Canada
Dominion
Seven Sisters Host to Annual Guild Convention
The annual convention of hospital guilds serving Whitemouth hospital was hosted at Seven Sisters on Thursday June 25. Sixty seven ladies from Ren nie Elma Whitemouth Seven Sisters and River Hills attended. After reports from each guild, open discussion covered guild work. A games session followed the business meeting and lunch. Mrs H Leith and Mrs Raines gave two vocal selections with Mrs Fred Oxholm at the piano. The guessing contest was won by Mrs M Everson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth Hospital
Seven Sisters
Rennie
Elma
Whitemouth
River Hills
H. Leith
Raines
Fred Oxholm
M. Everson
S.G
Lac du Bonnet Council Approves Street Gravelling Bid
Lac du Bonnet Village Council held a special meeting on Tuesday June 23 with Mayor Edythe Brown and five councillors. John Lesko’s gravelling bid was accepted. By-laws were passed on dog licenses zoning building limits and closing hours. Council asked highways and public works departments for culvert repair and a soil survey report for next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Edythe Brown
E. Kiziak
W. A. Campbell
R. McIntosh
C. J. Hapke
J. W. Wade
Dan Kabajuk
Eugene Lavoie
John Lesko
Department of Public Works
Elma Ladies Fun Carnival raises funds for Whitemouth hospital
The Elma Ladies hospital guild hosted a June 19 carnival at Elma hall to support Whitemouth hospital. Net proceeds reached 10000 dollars. Junior school room children performed drills and dances under Mrs. John Rafalant. Susanna Rafalant played two accordion solos. Dr. W Bilynski spoke on guild work. Dancing and games followed. The draw prize, a table lamp, went to Mrs. J. H. Leeyus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma
J. H. Leeyus
Seven Sisters Couple Celebrates Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Bill Kuhn celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday June 23 at the Friendly Fellows hall. Over 90 friends and relatives attended a banquet supper and dance. Elsie Howcroft led arrangements with help from Mrs Julius Klaprat Mrs Florrie Herzog and Mrs George Berrick. Lena and Bill received a Lazy Boy chair a coffee table and a four place flatware setting. Most of the original wedding party attended except the best man as festivities continued into the early morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kuhn
Friendly Fellows Hall
Elsie Howcroft
Julius Klaprat
Florrie Herzog
George Berrick
Lena
Bill
Brokenhead Local Hears Reports at Jun Meeting
The Brokenhead local of the M.F.U. held its monthly meeting on Wednesday June 24 with Ed Burkowsky presiding and Steve Pasishnik as secretary. Earnings from the event totaled $148. Reports from women representatives covered Women’s Week at the University of Manitoba and the Beausejour district convention on June 17 where the local was well represented. Mrs Paul Pasishnik and Mrs Peter Shumila were elected to attend the Inter provincial Farm Union conference in Calgary on July 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenhead
M.F.U
Ed. Burkowsky
Steve Pasishnik
Burkowsky
Pasishnik
University of Manitoba
William Trapp
Peter Shumila
Beausejour
Paul Pasishnik
Interprovincial Farm Union
Calgary
Promotion Often Follows Prepared Minds
When a man has equipped himself by thought and study for a bigger job, promotion tends to arrive before he expects it, rewarding preparation with opportunity and advancement.
Too Much Month Left at End of Money Joke
A humorous exchange frames a common money squeeze as a marital quip. The wife bluntly identifies the problem as spending outstripping income, while the husband suggests diagnosing the issue. The line captures financial strain with wry domestic wit.
Provincial Library Legislative Bigg 72 WIPEG
Provincial Library and Legislative Bigg report shows a 5 percent change with WIPEG 72 as a reference point. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the item notes financial or administrative figures tied to the library and legislative spheres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincial Library
Legislative
Wipeg
Man
Food Club Achievement Day wraps up season in Lac du Bonnet
The Lac du Bonnet Foods club The Kitcheneers held an achievement meeting in the community hall on May 20 led by Mrs. Edythe Brown with Mrs. W Hardy. Eighteen members participated with demonstrations on Canada Health Rules and Egg care and storage. Speakers covered current food prices and extension service awards. Jeannette Snead won the extension service prize. several members earned blue and red ribbons. An Irish folk dance closed the evening, with tokens of appreciation given to the leaders and lunch served by mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lorraine Krieshman
Dariene Brown
Lac du Bonnet Foods Club
Lac du Bonnet
Irene Russel
Verna Kost
Blythe Rudy
Joanne Strembicki
Mrs. Brown
Winnipeg
Robin Brown
Darlene Brown
Jeannette Snead
Bvylen Ames
Extension Service
Gimli
Lois Dow
W. C. Hardy
Home and School Association
Lynn Wade
Board of Trade
Carol Michelichuk
Brandon Fair
Deanne Petrus
E. Zaborniak
Lac du Bonnet Council Grants Tax Relief and Approves Repairs
A special Lac du Bonnet rural municipality meeting chaired by Reeve E Wojciechowski granted Gorenstein half the arrears and half the 1953 taxes for lands sold to Manitoba, in exchange for full payment of taxes on his current holdings by year end. It approved several grading projects totaling about 1 900 and reserved 10 000 for Drain U floodway. Rev R Dobriansky assisted. a reception followed the ordination of Rev P Ruh’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Province of
Manitoba
Gorenstein
Pt. S.E
R.M
Lac du Bonnet
Service Ordains New Minister At St John the Baptist
On Sunday June 14 a capacity crowd from Cook's Creek and nearby districts gathered at St John the Baptist church to ordain Rev. Matthew Kotowich OMI into Holy Priesthood. Most Rev Bishop Roborecky of Saskatoon led the service, the district's first of its kind. A dinner followed in the church basement.
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Cook's Creek
St. John the Baptist’s Church
Cook’s Creek
Holy Friesthood
Matthew Kotowich
Omi
Roborecky
Saskatoon
Kotowich
Greenwald by Elsie Petznick
Mr and Mrs August Petznick and Elsie traveled to Rosenfeld Manitoba for a weekend visit at R Katchos and Rudolph Singbeil now owns a new black Volkswagen chapgen. Henry Schade owns a Case tractor. Weekend visitors to the Singbeil home included Gerhard Lange and Mr and Mrs Freddie Brokoski while Arnold Petznick stayed home.
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August Petznick
Elsie
Rosenfeld
Man
R. Katchorek
R. Singbeil
Gerhard Lange
Freddie Brokoski
Button tithes prompt cushion collection humor
A Scottish church notice urges parishioners who habitually drop buttons into the collection plate to instead place their own buttons and refrain from removing buttons from the pew cushions. The message treats the practice with light humor while calling for proper giving.
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Tyndall Home
CCF Springfield
Donovan Swailes
Ed Smee
Edward Smee
H. Hazendonk
F. Small
Lydiatt
Les Tait
Birds Hill
V. O. David
Dug Neeavek
Hospital Commission
City of
King George Hospital
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
C. Hapko
Ambrose Pharmacy
Lake Avenue
Park Avenue
Fourth
McIntosh Streets
S. M. Bruce
The
Department of Highways
P.T.H. No. 1
Elma Ladies
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
Nanaimo
William Manson
C.P.R
Pacific Region
Alexander Stephen and Sons Ltd
Glasgow
Scotland
St. James, Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Inglewood
Portage
Food Club
Department of Agriculture
Prodan
Joyce Haig
R. M
E. Wojciechowski
J. Mazur
W. Brincheski
J. C. Horn
W. R. Belluk
G. F. Teare
S. Gorenstein
R. Dobriansky
Selkirk
P. Ruh
C.E.W
Service
Rudolph Singbeil
Volkschapgen
Henry Schade
Mt Agig
Arnold Petznick
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