Rose Morski Crowned Queen of Lac du Bonnet Carnival
Rose Morski, a high school rep, was proclaimed Queen of Carnival 1952 at Lac du Bonnet after a record vote among four princess candidates. Violet Peterson, Joan Nelson, and Doris Anderson followed in ranking. The day included a hockey game, a grand parade, nail driving, log sawing, skating performances, and a full Winter Club program with notable local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Morski
Rose
Violet Peterson
Riverland
Lee River
Newcombe
Joan Nelson
Doris Anderson
Bissett and District
Winnipeg Canadianettes
Rube Cohen
Jimmy Emslie
Ed Peterson
H. Berk
Florence Springman
Amberlord
Fred Sellers
Norman Hansen
Don Sellers
M.C. Harold. E. Wells
Winnipeg
Mary Dianne Trimble
Dave Ross
Manitoba
Cathy Robertson
Beverley Chafe
Cynthia Sinclair
Ian McLandress
Vic Rowe
Marylin Bjornson
Patsy Grenyth
Bobbie Holden
Michael Smith
Beausejour Hospital Guild Plans Fund Raising Drive
Beausejour Ladies Hospital Guild outlines a plan for a prize drawing and entertainment to raise funds for extra furnishings at Beausejour and district hospital. Window drapes are urgently needed, with support from local groups including Beausejour Lions Club Court Beausejour C.O.F. Beau sejour Legion Molson Community Club Allegra Glenfields Guild Chamber of Commerce Women’s Institute Luther League Holy Ghost Parish and other church bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour and District
Beausejour
Tragic death from falling tree in Saskatchewan district
Jack Muriel 28 of Saskatchewan died after a poplar tree fell while he worked for Excelsior and Lumber Products Lac du Bonnet. He died at Beausejour hospital Thursday night after being rushed there. Survived by parents from Cambridge England, brother David and sister Dale. Funeral at Beausejour Monday with Rev S Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee River District
Jack Muriel
Muriel
Saskatchewan
Hudson Bay
Jack
Excelsior
Lac du Bonnet
Beausejour Hospital
Renshaws
Cambridge
England
David
Dale
Renshaw
Beausejour
Rev. S. Richardson
W.S.K
Canadianettes Tie Lac du Bonnet In Novel Hockey Tilt
A near 300 crowd watched Winnipeg Canadianettes and Lac du Bonnet senior men compete in Lac du Bonnet on March 1. The 5-5 tie featured rough play, standout goaltending by Ruth Middleton and a late equalizing goal by Frank Hanton’s squad. The women challenged the all male lineup with three second period goals and a dramatic finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Lac du Bonnet
Sen
Mervin Zikman
Margaret “Mugs” Emslie
Pearl Whylie
Frank Hanton
Ruth Middleton
Moose Jaw
R.C
Carnival Princess and Award Winners Named at Local Fair
Local carnival awarded princesses for various age groups including Brown and Mor ski, Russell Waters and Mrs Zik man for ladies, and Audrey Mast for ladies comic. Princess awards went to Riverland district students and local merchants with tickets 487 764 949. Athletic prizes went to Mrs A Laurie Waters Norman McCoy skates and J Lemoine with coal. The committee thanked Zik man Miklechuk Harold Wells Art Rosenberg and contributors for the carnival’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Laurie Waters
Norman McCoy
J. Lemoine
Messrs
Zikman
Miklechuk
Harold Wells
Art Rosenberg
W.S.K
Whitemouth Grants Tax Discounts for 1952 Levy
Whitemouth council announced discounts on the 1952 tax levy with 2 percent for June, ½ percent for July, 1 percent for August, and ½ percent for September. Taxes payable at par in October. Reassessment planned in 1952-53 with H. R. Eade and Company hired. Last general assessment conducted in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.M. of
Whitemouth
H. R. Eade and Company
V.E
R C Farmer Passes Suddenly in Pine Falls
The Pine Falls community mourns the sudden death of R C Farmer on Tuesday evening February 26 after a bus trip home. Born in 1893 at Sault Ste Marie Ontario, he trained as an electrician and moved to Pine Falls in 1927. He worked with Manitoba Paper Company and served as elder of the United church. Survived by wife Dorothy Brewer, one daughter Ruth, three sons Clayton Robert and Edward, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral was held at United church Sunday March 2 with Rev C King officiating. interment Pine Falls Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Russell Funeral Home Beausejour in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
R. C. Farmer
Farmer
Robert Charles Farmer
Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
Jamieson Electric Company
Dorothy Brewer
Manitoba Paper Company
United Church
Ruth
Clayton
Robert
Edward
Rev. C. King
D. Robertson
G. Stewart
M. Turner
W. Lauchlan
W. Hibbert
F. Ford
S. Brewster
Gordon Stewart
W. Roy
J. Aseltine
D. Brewster
C. Groves
C. Coubrough
F. Legall
Russell Funeral Home
Beausejour
W.T.M
Beausejour C of C backs Leona Wenzowski Carnival Queen 1952
The Beausejour Chamber of Commerce led by Morry Shuster earned high praise for sponsoring Leona Wenzowski as Carnival Queen 1952. The campaign was sportsmanlike, effective, and respected by Beausejour and district groups as they start a promising new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Leona Wenzowski Crowned Ice Queen at Beausejour
Leona Wenzowski was crowned Ice Queen for 1952 at Beausejour in a Lions Club organized winter carnival and jamboree. The event drew visitors from across northeastern Manitoba and featured a grand parade, costume contests, and an ice show by Winnipeg Ice Club performers. Awards went to multiple children's groups, with door prizes and prizes for collegiate and Jaycees contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Wenzowski
Jaycee
Beausejour
Carol Gretsinger
Princess Fearst
North
Manitoba
The
Lions Club
Red River
Beausejour Jaycees
Deer Lodge
Memorial Arena
Winnipeg Ice Club
Sheila Smith
Ivy Smith
Ken Grundy
Marian Ryback
Heather Gwynne
Shirley Ann Ramshaw
Judy Weiss
Larry Post
Beverly Robertson
Joan Baldwin Opal
Winona Edwards
Wilma Cunning Ham
Bobby Spiers
Edythe
Connie Hunt
White Ballet
Fancy
J. Robertson
D. Demarco
J. Cochran
R. Novak
R. Wolonin
S. Englot
Charles Rel
T. Patrician
D. Marshall
J. Dropoty
L. Kalinuk
E. Black
W. Novak
C. Litle
J. Rumak
F. Downie
G. Wilgosh
A. Englet
C. Ott
J. Wolonin
G. Black
R. Duma
A. Strowski
S. Kowalchuk
T. Marshall
F. Black
Downie
Frank Downie
J. Leimann
O. Russell
Lions’ Club
A. Larson
Beausejour - Brokenhead Memorial
Lions
Co-Operative
G. Thompson
Buchan
Walter Novak
Jaycees
A. Urbanski
W.W.C
Whitemouth School Curlers Claim Bonspiel Winners
Whitemouth high school held a curling bonspiel on Saturday March 1 with multiple rinks advancing to semi finals. Finalists included Steiner and Hunt in one event and Galan and Herntier in the other with Hunt’s rink defeating Molinski 8-5 in the first event final. Consolation went to Molinski, Tyler, Letkiman and Zaiac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth High School
Ist
Molinski
Steiner
Hunt
E. Brown
Herntier
Gessel
Galan
A. Braun
Harry Hunt
Rose Sudietsky
N. Merke
Mildred Bencharski
L. Molinski
E. Tyler
S. Letkiman
Helen Zaiac
Richard Herntier
E. Maza
Ray Herntier
Gerry Lange
H. Galan
Irene Ferguson
Garry Jorgensen
V.E
Trans-Canada Highway Length Target Revealed
Officials announce the completed trans-Canada route will stretch to 4 975 miles, outlining plan milestones and expected completion timing for major segments.
Subscription Renewal Form Enclosed Payment for One Year
Reader requests renewal of a subscription and submits two dollars to cover a one year term. The note accompanies the renewal form for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Bissett Students Visit Pine Falls
Bissett Grade XI pupils visited Pine Falls February 29 to March 2 after Pine Falls students toured Bissett. Ten students under Miss Winona Ross stayed with host families, toured Manitoba Paper Co. at 1:30 pm, watched a hockey game, attended Teen Canteen, toured power development, curled, and viewed a movie. Social and educational gains noted. aims for annual events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
Bissett
Winona Ross
Manitoba Paper Co
R. Schwinghamer
Bombardier
Home and School Association
Frank Duval
W.T.M
MLA Voices Appreciation Of C W N A Writer
In a Manitoba legislature debate on broadcasting proceedings or printing Hansard, Ray Mitchell of Gilbert Plains commends C W N A writer Tuckwell for accurate and humorful reporting in weekly Manitoba newspapers. He notes Tuckwell’s occasional year round pieces and urges recording district histories to preserve pioneer experiences for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Ray Mitchell
Gilbert Plains
Speaker
Tuckwell
Taxes on corporations in Canada in 1950 far exceeded 1939 levels
Tax data show corporate levies in Canada eight times higher in 1950 than in 1939, reflecting a sharp rise in business taxation across the period. The comparison highlights a substantial shift in fiscal policy affecting firms and economic activity during the early postwar era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lac du Bonnet RM Council Sets Road and By law Actions
The R M of Lac du Bonnet met on Tuesday March 4 with Reeve E Wojciechowski presiding. Councillors Mazur Brincheski Horn and Belluk and clerk Teare attended. Items included road improvements for half mile at E 33 15 9E, possible ploughing of sides, Riverland district road work before drain 10 10 11E, herd by law amendments, a bridge over a ditch in Sec 22 15 11E, and a timber permit issue for Jos Ukrainec. Resolutions appointed C J Hapko as Weeds Inspector, confirmed Fire Guards 1952, and approved 1952 assessment roll adoption. Various accounts were paid to numerous vendors and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.M
Lac du Bonnet
E. Wojciechowski
Jos. Mazur
William Brincheski
John C. Horn
W. Robert Belluk
G. F. Teare
S. Hunchak
Horn
Forest Service
Jos
Ukrainec
Belluk-Brincheski
C. J. Hapko
Mazur-Belluk
W. Brincheski
J. C. Horn
W. R. Belluk
J. Kiziak
M. Wold
G. & S. Transport
Willson State Y Co
H. G Park
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Fust Hoe
Georgie Hodgkins
Crystal Waters
Garth Rowe
Hart
Hospital Guild
Beausejour C of C
Rewicki
K. Emberley
Teresa Rumak
S. Dutchak
Girls’ Comic
S. Robertson
A. Black
Whitemouth School
Springfield Leaf
St. James, M
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Inglewood
Portage
St. James, Man
Stony Mountain
M.L.A
R. M
Mazur-Brincheski
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