Birds Hill wins hockey playoff opener in Springfield series
In the Spring field hockey league playoffs for the Sellen Trophy, Birds Hill defeated Springfield 4-3 on Birds Hill ice to take a 1-0 lead in the best of five. The teams met again on Springfield ice with Birds Hill winning 3-2 to move ahead 2-1. J Morrisey led Springfield with two goals while Birds Hill scorers included Jaschyn 2 and Carl Rebecki. The third game is set for Birds Hill ice with Birds Hill holding the 2-1 series edge. Construction on highways No 22 and No 11 advances with new grading and paving plans, north from Grand Beach toward Victoria Beach and from Seig's Corner toward Brookfield, including a new bridge near Brookfield school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birds Hill
Bird's Hill
Springfield
Birds Hill Boys
J. Morrisey
Jaschyn
Carl Rebecki
Johnny Bindat
Wack
S. Ostrosky
Bob Morris
T. Kowalchuk
Philip Rebeck
Carl Rebeck
Len Rebeck
Bot Rebeck
John Binda
Joe (Papino) Binda
Angelo Binda
Raymond Binda
Sid Ross
Kelly Hallett
W. Brackowski
Jack MacBeth
Geo. Kelly Gary Keechan
Doug Wadell
Birds Hill Ice
L.j.tait
Dept. of Public Works
Eastern Manitoba Development Board
Grand Beach Corner
Victoria Beach
John Ateah
Hillside Station
C.N.R
Seig
Public Works
Brookfield School
Whitemouth School Sets $11,205 Levy at February Meeting
The Whitemouth Consolidated school district approved a tax levy of 11,205 dollars at the February 22 meeting. Board of Trustees Chairman John Molinski led the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth Consolidated
Board of Trustees
John Molinski
Fire Ravages Lac du Bonnet Home With Eight Thousand Loss
Lac du Bonnet residents escaped a major blaze early Saturday February 27 as the Rousseau home burned with about eight thousand dollars in damage. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and a 1000 gallon tank truck refilled as fire crews battled 30 mph winds. The Martin house was evacuated and the Rousseaus and Martins found shelter at Rev Maxwell’s home and then at the Lakeview Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
E. J. Rousseau
Kay Rousseau
Rous
Larry Martin
Shields
Martin
Martin's
Rousseaus
Martins
Rev. Maxwell
Lou Sauve
Lakeview Hotel
John Marek
G. McKinnon
Eugene Lavoie
Ramsey McIntosh
Alex Campbell
Emil Kiziak
Ivor Winberg
Plant Superintendent Mark Wentz dies after long service
The Springfield district mourns Mark Wentz former Pinawa Power plant superintendent and Seven Sisters assistant supervisor who died February 23 in Selkirk hospital. Survived by wife Anne two sons Earl Eddie two daughters Pearl Margaret six grandchildren. Wentz known in Lac du Bonnet Pine Falls areas as curler and sportsman. He came to Pinawa in 1922 led plant until 1951 then moved to Seven Sisters until his death. He had health issues but kept a jokes and witty quip, according to S. Gittins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mark Wentz
Pinawa
Seven Sisters
Wentz
Selkirk Hospital
Tues
Anne
Earl
Eddie
Pearl
Margaret
Lac du Bonnet
Pine Falls
S. Gittins
Leadership School In Beausejour Beausejour event led by Manitoba Farmers Union
Zone 10 plans a Leadership School in Beausejour on March 15 with members from Northeastern Manitoba. About forty lodges span districts from Winnipeg River to Red River and from Lake Winnipeg foot to Greater Winnipeg Water Line. Richard Kawecki and Mrs M Laneway organize with Assistant Provincial Secretary Mrs V McIntosh as guest speaker at district meetings including Whitemouth March 3 and Beausejour March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Beausejour
Manitoba
Winnipeg River
Red River
Lake Winnipeg
Greater Winnipeg
Richard Kawecki
M. Laneway
V. McIntosh
Whitemouth
Community Notes From Greenwald and Area
Local notes report residents thanking Mrs H Froehlich for covering reporting duties. Birth announcements include a baby girl weighing 8 lbs 12 oz at Pine Falls hospital to Dan Schwark and wife and a baby boy born February 10 at Beausejour hospital to Elmer and wife. Engagement announced between Gertrude Laffler and Arnold Petznick. Multiple residents return from winter work and plan to stay home for winter, with Winnipeg visits and hospital stays noted for several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Schwark
Pine Falls Hospital
Wint
Elmer Potter
Beausejour Hospital
Sam Stubel
Beausejour Lions Alter Karnival Schedule for Charity
Beausejour Lions change the annual Karnival program planned for March 5 and 6 to shift from a Friday dance to ice sport events and a top hockey game between Winnipeg Rangers and Beausejour. The event supports Memorial Rink Fund and local charities with new acts by Frank Stack and Eric Abbott, plus costume judging and speed skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour Lions Club
Memorial Rink Fund
Beausejour Town Hall
Winnipeg Rangers
Beausejour
Frank Stack
Eric Abbott
Beausejour Collegiate
Lilian Beley
Queen
Jay-Dees
Thea Reimann
Glenfields Visitors Share Winnipeg Weekend
Glenfields guests include Mr and Mrs Biegun and family of Winnipeg plus Jean Gmiterek and Bill Shumila. Wanda Trojanoski returns from Toronto to spend time with her parents. Joyce Gmiterek comes home from hospital for 12th birthday celebration with a surprise party. Hosts Mr and Mrs M Gmiterek serve a dinner. Additional visitors include P Symerski of Winnipeg and Agnes Lesoski of Thalberg at the Molinski home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Duma
Mrs Biegun
Winnipeg
Wanda Trojanoski
Toronto
Mrs. S. Trojanski
Joyce Gmiterek
King George Hospital
Joyce
M. Gmitereck
P. Symerski
Agnes Lesoski
Thalberg
A. Molinski
Congratulations to Pointe du Bois couples on celebrations
Finnish friends celebrated with a dinner set gift for Mr and Mrs Laurila on February 13. Mrs Laurila received a presentation from the Ladies Legion Auxiliary. Winnipeg visitors included Mrs Malmer for a few days, guest of Mrs E Preece. Mrs Holliday and Mrs Eby returned from surgery in Winnipeg. J R Devaney and family visited Winnipeg for medical attention. Pointe du Bois Legion hosted Pine Falls Legion for a curling party on February 13 with guests led by Ray Towler. J Laurie D Anderson D Spadini and P Martin attended the North Eastern Bonspiel at Lac du Bonnet winning Beaver Lumber and Turner Trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurila
Laurilla
Ladies Legion Auxiliary
Pointe du Bois
of the Canadian Legion
Pine Falls Legion
Ray Towler
Wm. McDonald
Wm. Jackson
F. Morton
W. Finch
P. Gold
A. Stevens
B. Dimock
G. Morris
J. Laurie
D. Anderson
D. Spadini
P. Martin
Lac du Bonnet
Garson Hockey Weekend Highlights Local Games
Garson swept Scanterbury 7 to 0 while Garson girls beat East Selkirk 1 to 0 in a busy Garson weekend of hockey. Visitors from Whitemouth dropped by for a promising exhibition and the brom ball game ended Garson 5, Tyndall 4 with Garson earning two wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garson
East Selkirk
Selkirk
Whitemouth
Tyndall
Pine Falls Bonspiel Wins By Former Resident Kay Hebert
Mrs Kay Hebert of Charleswood, a former Pine Falls resident, won the Paget Trophy at the Pine Falls Ladies Bonspiel held February 21 to 23. She was supported by Mrs R Fahrner E Shinn and Mrs M Buchanan. Hebert defeated Mrs Jean Walton of Pine Falls in the final after a decisive 5 end in the 9th. The Walton rink included Mrs Pearl Vancouver Lenora Bartlett and Ada Sulkers. The Cambridge Trophy went to Minnie McDonald with Thelma Olson Nora McDonald and Sally Desilets backing. Other event winners included Miss Bird Gamey in top honors and Mrs Rosemarie Reid and Miss Helen Johnson advancing to semifinals. A travel-distance prize went to Mrs Elgert from Portage la Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Hebert
Charleswood
Pine Falls
Hebert
R. Fahrner
E. Shinn
M. Buchanan
Jean Walton
Walton
Pearl Vancouver
Lenora Bartlett
Ada Sulkers
Barbara Gill
Dorothy Johnson
Minnie McDonald
Mariam Frayne
E. Peterson
W. Clark
C. Bracken
Great Falls
Bud Gamey
Evelyn McLennan
The
Powersite
Rosemarie Reid
Helen Johnson
Whitemouth
Arsene McIntyre
Edna Fortier
Betty Morton
Mavis Jackson
Mary Wilson
Pointe du Bois
Donna Pennell
Ellen Mitchell
Grace Huhn
Thelma Olson
Edna Brewster
Dolly Farmer
Pine Fails Ladies Curling Club
Tyndall Hockey Team Sponsor Whist Drive
A successful whist drive was held by the Tyndall boys hockey team at the Legion hall on February 1. Prize winners were Mrs. R. T Sergent, Mrs. L. Yates, Dennis Winkle, and D. Zack. Door prize winners were Polly Sawehuk and Stan McKay. Proceeds funded boss' uniforms. Arrangements were led by B. Turner and A. C. McKay with help from Mrs. Turner and Mrs. McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyndall Boys
Legion Hall
R. T Sergent
L. Yates
Dennis Winkle
D. Zack
Polly Sawehuk
Stan McKay
B. Turner
A. C. McKay
Turner
McKay
Birds Hill Smockey Game Sparks Ice Dance Evening
Birds Hill Recreation Club held a Smockey event on Saturday night February 20 featuring three teams. The Twinkletees defeated the Crocks 1-0 to advance to a final against the Birds Hill Sweethearts, who also won 1-0. A large crowd then enjoyed an aftergame dance on the ice and a mocassin dance was planned for next Saturday at the local rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birds Hill Recreation Club
Twinkletees
Birds Hill Sweethearts
Seven Sisters Scout Guide Week Observed by Church Group
Scout guide week marked in Seven Sisters with church service led by Robert MacPherson of United College. Pianist Mrs H Solar. flag bearers Jimmy Gibbins Hughie Oxholm and Grant Ligertwood. An Open Night is set for March 5 in the community hall auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert MacPherson
United College
H. Solar
Jimmy Gibbins
Hughie Oxholm
Grant Ligertwood
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M. Anderson
P. Maciejko
J. Zelinski
R. Zelinski
B. Wiggins
T. Usi
Albert Beach
Fire Brigade
Barry
Mr. Rousseau
Kay
Laws
Demytro Peluk
Ladywood
Ukraine
Mr. Peluk
Canada
John
Stephen
Michael
Thomas
Mary Pryma
J. Borys
Russell Funeral Home
Sack Mitchell Campbell
Jack Mitchell Campbell
Belair
Man
Russell
Rev. H. Meertelmeyer
Mr. Campbell
Scotland
Lelair
Leadership School
Greenwald
By Elisie Petznick
August Petznick
Elsie
Martha Schade
Manual
Kintop
Kurtis Kurbis
Elma Kintop
R. Singbeil
Ruth
Ewald Laffler
Gertrude
Arnold
Mrs
Mike Slobodian
Arnold Petznick
Gertrude Laffler
Petznick
Alfred Petznick
Manuel
Wilfred Beidler
Lynda Kintop
Mike Kominski
Adolph Singbeil
Gerhart Lange
Alfred Zieske
Norman Froehlich
Emo
Ontario
Benny Wittmeir Jr
Beausejour’ Hospital
Leonard Patzer
Fred Kintop
Harold Fraohlick
Beausejour Lions
Glenfields
By Beverley Belton
Bill Shumila
By Stella McLean
Mrs. Malmer
E. Preece
H. Eby
H. Holliday
J. R. Devaney
J. R
Joe Upritchard
City
By H. Pearce
Scanterbury
Young
Old
Dave Oliver
Walter Tucker
H. Pearce
Mr. Tucker
Fritz
Gordon Hill
Vancouver
James Vernon
Frances Neduzak
Frank Neduzak
Hughie Hurrell
L. Mocogni
S. Dunwoody
R. Goddard
R. Manning
K. Hodge
Johnny Mikolachuk
R. Goddards
F. Blore
Garson and Tyndall
Tyndall and Garson
Geraldine Malmstrom
Selkirk General Hospital
M Willson
John Banish
Mr. Banish
Tyndall Hockey
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