Brokenhead Bacon and Seed Show Entries and Lac du Bonnet Fire
Entries pour in for the Brokenhead District Bacon and Seed Show to be held in Beausejour Town Hall on March 19 with hog class entries and seed exhibits. Choma's Garage at Lac du Bonnet partially destroyed by fire then a second blaze destroyed Mrs. Rose Sydorko's house. fires linked to chimney, cold hoses, and delayed aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenhead
Beausejour
Fred Slevinky
The
Brokenhead Agricultural Society
Ted Bishko
Joe Omichinski
Joe Trojanovsky
John Staska
Victor
Choma
Lac du Bonnet
Sene
Forestry Service
Pine Falls OT Victory Over Brandon 4-3 In Playoff Opener
The Pine Falls Paper Kings edged the Brandon Wheat Kings 4 to 3 in overtime to take the first game of a best of three series at Pane Fedle on Monday. Joe Reichart tied the game in the third period, Vern Calder scored the OT winner at 1:51, and 950 spectators witnessed the thriller as Brandon mounted a late rally but fell short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls Paper Kings
Berson Wheat Kings
Pane Fedle
Yo Scovers
Brandon
Joe Warren
Bill Maslanky
Ron Cretelsine
Pyne Falls
Joe Rosehart
Vern Calder
Gene Courchen
Bal Harris
Secare
Joe Reichart
Branden
Gail
Pine Falls Paper Mill Wins Fourth Safety Award
Pine Falls Paper Mill wins its fourth safety award from the National Safety Council. The Manitoba mill, based at Mine Palis, posted zero lost time accidents in the year, earning first place and the Award of Merit, 1st Class. Last year it placed second with one lost time accident. If 1955 has no lost time incidents, it could win the Award of Honor.
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Frofuy
Mareh
National Safety
United States
Nadiamn
Ois
Pine Falls
National Safety Council
Finland Sees Record 80 000 Foreign Visitors in 1954
Finland reported a record total of 80 000 visitors from abroad in 1954, reflecting growing international tourism. The influx included travelers from several European nations and beyond, contributing to the country’s postwar revival and cultural exchange.
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Finland
J Patterson Addresses MFU at Beausejour
President J Patterson of the Manitoba Farmers Union told MFU local 119 that true citizenship must guide community welfare and urged members and families to accept responsibility in current times. He contrasted government receptions this year with 1954, noting better hearings from Premier Campbell and the Federal Cabinet. Mrs A Lanoawas praised fundraising for the MFU Building Fund in support of the Tyndall Hockey Club. Retiring president L Schlamp said district renewals were a priority. New officers named include President P Lekowich and Vice President L Surewich with other posts to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Patterson
Manitoba Farmers’ Union
MFU
Campbell
Union
Patterson
Ottawa
A. Lanoawas
MFA
Tyndall Hockey Club
L. Schlamp
P. Lekowich
L. Surewich
Frank Dandho
Seven District Residents Become Canadian Citizens
Seven applicants for Canadian Citizenship appeared before Judge C I Morkin at County Court for the Eastern Jacical district in Beausejour. Citizenship certificates were awarded to Ottila Kaweeks Beausejour Arthur Zvykbohs Lac du Bonnet Adelph Danins Porte du Bias Amastasti Zakuluk Stead Eva Kozak Creat Pall dae Kastiuk Town DalI and OAmnie Kosuwski Thalberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Morkin
Hat’oat Beausejour
Hon R Robertson to Speak at Lac du Bonnet Farmers Nite
Hon R Robertson will speak at the Lac du Bonnet Farmers Night on April 7 at 3 00 PM in Memorial Hall. J G McMullen of the Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce also speaks. Chamber plans discuss road entrance from No 1 Highway and park area improvements. committees appoints for Hydro Electric Board, Red Cross, and artificial respiration demo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jronald D. Roberton
Blister of Agriculture
Lac du Bonnet
J. Sparman
H. Wells
J. W. Wade
Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board
McArthur Falll
R. Butchart
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Usackis Captures Lac du Bonnet School Bonspiel
A high school bonspiel at Lac du Bonnet March 4 5 featured twelve rinks competing for cash prizes. John Usackis led his rink to the first event victory while Miarbn Lofstrom skipped the second event with Desune Petrus Billy Atkinson and teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
John Usackis
Gordon Kabaluk
Wilfred Piekniel
Ane Hildeward Blassen
Lor Dow
Miarbn Lofstrom
Desune Petrus
Billy Atkinson
Typ Tee
Downe Petrus Tred
Deanne
Om Mort
Mualyk
Four Delegations Approach Lac du Bonnet Council Meeting
The Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday March 1 with Ed Wojciechowski chairing and all councillors present along with Clerk G F Teare. Four delegations appeared addressing issues including compensation for drain right of way and a suspected maimed sheep case linked to dog activity. The council discussed a village request to license dogs and decided the proposed licensing would not solve the problem. Crown land leases expired for several residents and a plan to remove Alex Kalinin’s lease from the 1955 assessment was approved, with back taxes noted. Continued discussion to be carried to Page 6.
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Lac Duc Bonnet Nes
Wojciechowski
Chiar
Toogether
G. F. Teare
D. McLean
Holvk
John Alkine
Alksne
Lac du Bennet
J. D. Addison
B. Bater
J. R. Larner
C. B. Bater
Alex Kalinin
Council
Libau Baby First at New Selkirk Hospital
The first baby born in the new Selkirk General Hospital was a boy to Mr and Mrs Fred Smith of Libau Man A group traveled to the home on Sunday March 6 and presented gifts totaling 60 dollars from local dignitaries and businessmen An enjoyable evening was spent by the group.
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New Selkirk General Hospital
Fred ‘Smith
Libau
Man
Rome
Two Day Agricultural Short Course Held at Beausejour
Beausejour district farmers attended a two day agricultural short course sponsored by the Society and the Extension Service of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture. Despite cold weather attendance was good, with talks on cereal diseases and the newest wheat oat barley and flax varieties, nitrogen fertilizer and forage seed distribution, farm records and accounts, and fruit tree plantings and garden crops.
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Beausejour
Brokenhead Agricultural Society
Extension Service
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
P. H. Ford
F. Slovinsky
J C. Gilson
University of Manitoba
Gilson
F. J. Weir
Manitoba
Pine Falls Paper Kings Capture Winniboine Title
In Pine Falls Arena on March 4 a record crowd watched the Pine Falls Paper Kings win the Winniboine title in a tight fifth game against Stonewall. Early penalties slowed play but Ahrensback scored at 19 38 with Reichart assisting, giving Pine Falls a first period lead and setting a fast, clean tone for the deciding game.
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Pine Falls
Paper Kings
Stonewall
Winniboine
Reg. Howard
Red Ahrensback
Kings
Ahrensback
Joe Reichart
Former Whitemouth minister sails to Japan for mission
Rev. Mutch, once at Whitemouth Ross United Church, and his wife left St. Catherines Ontario en route to the west coast to board the S S Oregon for Japan. In two years they will do church work in Tokyo and then two more years in Nuvo sa Japan, assisting Government University students.
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Mutch
Whitemouth Ross
C P R Employee Retires at Molson
Jacob Mathis a Canadian Pacific Railway employee served as a section foreman at Molson Manitoba retiring after his last day March 4 He began as a sectionman at Ingolf Ontario on April 28 1926 and worked between Winnipeg and Fort William before becoming Molson section foreman in July 1953
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Jacob Mathis
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Molson
Man
Ingolf Ont
Betwreen Winnipeg
Fort William
Women Help Pine Falls Hospital
The Pine Falls Women's Hospital Auxiliary met on Monday February 28 at the Chateau with 35 members present. President Mrs K Johnson reported on hospital dressings and sterilizer purchases, display of cream and syringe trays, and approved twelve more sets. sewing convener Mrs Noo T Caufield said February items were sewn, while Mrs D Will reported 12 mended articles. Matron Mrs Merucken announced new materials ready for making up and a cot for bronchitis pneumonia and related illnesses was approved. The engraved baby specs for the first baby born in 1955 were sent to Mrs Zephyr Chevre fils of St George, with thanks read. A Fun Fair committee was formed with Mrs George Gold as convener, and the next meeting set for March 28 at the Chateau.
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Pine Falls
Zephyr Chevrefils
St. George
Chevrefils
George Gold
Prevention of Crime at Home Suggested Security Tips
Many households leave doors and windows unlocked or advertise absence by darkness. When leaving, lock all entries and keep lights on to appear occupied. Use a night light by garage doors, stop milk and newspaper deliveries, and notify police to patrol your home.
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Cleft
Bill Zikman
L. Zika
Neil Mito Wy
Zantaan
A. Swetz
Iscorf
Sparamas
Enright
Wiarkeutin
Bill Perey
Bill Edey
W. Eday
W. Perey
Charleswood
Dave Lillie
John Rinpe
Billi Anat Pd Tatever
Milner Ridge Air Base
W. Tog
AL Larson
Charles Turner
Turner
Stenaing
Larson
A. Neyedly
FL Slovinsky
Joe Bellan
J. Mroz
Anton Ottenbrich
Alf Modjeski
Rose Sydorko
Pine Falls Paper Mill
M.F.U
R. Robertson
Ron Robertson
Usackis
R.M
the Hydro-Electric Board
M. Zasislak
Zuwiski
Libau Baby
New Selkirk Hospital
Whitemouth
Japan
C.P.R
Women Help
Pine Falls Hospital
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