Agassiz School Division Budget Reduces in 1961 Plan
The Agassiz School Division No. 13 reveals a 1961 budget down $3005.54 from 1960 at Lac du Bonnet board meeting on March 13. Despite four new schools and $107,390.92 in debentures, provincial grants offset local tax hikes. teachers’ salaries rise with grants, while operations increase about $430,000. Delegations urge better teacher relations, central text book registry, shared desks, and a commercial curriculum. A side issue notes a potential sidewalk project and 35 percent purchase of Lac du Bonnet School science supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agassiz
Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet High School
Whitemouth
North Bay Church Hosts First Wedding in New Sanctuary
A Saturday ceremony at the First Baptist Church North Bay Ontario united Joan Ann Popkie and John Gerald Buss as witnesses Rev Pierce officiated with organist Alex Wetherston and soprano M Curtis. The gown featured white silk organza and Chantilly lace, veil with seed pearl crown, and red and white bouquet. Attendants Miss Gloria Adams maid of honour, bridesmaids Miss Marilyn Ross and Miss Wendy McLennan wore blue organza over taffeta. After the service the couple plans to reside in North Bay following a trip to Acapulco Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
North Bay
Ont
Joan Ann
M.P. Popkie
John Gerald Buss
John Buss
Whitemouth
D Pierce
Alex Wetherston
M. Curtis
Gloria Adams
Toronto
Marilyn Ross
Wendy McLennan
Norman Dignad
Ralph Tyler
Jim Hewitt
Acapulco
Mexico
Lac du Bonnet Ladies Showcase Spring Fashion Night
Lac du Bonnet district ladies held an Achievement Night at the Memorial Hall on March 20 to conclude their winter tailoring course with about 42 participants. The event featured a fashion show of jackets suits coats and dresses, introductions by Dorothy Waters, commentary by several ladies, piano music, sewing tools demonstration, and a lunch served by 4-H members. Net proceeds from a silver collection totaled 15 dollars for the skating rink fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall
Eatons
R. Butchart
Lindgren
A. Wood
Mary Iftody
Mesdames H. Dancyt
Arvid Dancyt
R. Waters
R. McIntosh
R. Tetrault
H.marion
Ault
J. Blair
Paris
Dorothy Waters
Doreen Dancyt
Betty Dancyt
Helen Kabaluk
Kay Mansbridge
Mesdames
J. Nesper
H. Marion
G. Campbell
Shiela Belton
Laurel Hirst
Irene Mathews
Joan Campbell
E. Stuart
Beausejour
4-H Club
T. Terra
Dauphin Wins Intermediate Title From Pine Falls
Dauphin Kings defeated Pine Falls 4-1 in game two of the Provincial Intermediate AA final series to clinch the title. Don McDonald and Charlie Courchene opened scoring for Pine Falls, while Tom Ramsay and Stymie Low added late goals for Dauphin as the ice turned to slush. About 850 spectators watched the decisive game in Pine Falls.
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Dauphin
Pine Falls
Foxwarren
John Lowe
Paul Allard
Vic Berke
Don McDonald
Charlie Courchene
Tom Ramsay
Bob Kahut
Dauphin Kings
Stymie Low
al Evason
Paper Kings
Ramsay
Whitemouth Council to Build River Hills Bridge
Rural Municipality of Whitemouth council discussed construction of a new River Hills bridge at an estimated total of 50000 dollars. The old bridge was swept away by spring floods last year. Both council and provincial government support rebuilding with shared costs, though ratepayers fear tax increases.
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Whitemouth
River Hills
Verne Schatkowsky Rink Wins Whitemouth Novelty Bonspiel
Verne Schatkowsky and rink mates Lyle Robertson Nellie Hunt and L Strong won the Whitemouth Novelty Bonspiel defeating Ed Malkoske Ruth Malkoske Martha Molinski and Gus Klepatz. Second event went to Blake Thompson Dennis Mooley Rudy Noel and Dave Wardrop edging Harold Cousins Vince Buskirk Bill North and R Smorone. Prizes for the spiel came from Fred Klym MLA Power Commission Elma Hotel Ladies Curling Club and White mouth Curling Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Schatkowsky
Lyle Robertson
Nellie Hunt
L. Strong
Whitemouth
Ed. Malkoske
Ruth Malkoske
Martha Molinski
Gus Klepatz
Blake Thompson
Dennis Mooley
Rudy Noel
Dave Wardrop
Harold Cousins
Vince Buskirk
Bill North
R. Smorone
Harry Hunt
Red Cross reports near 219 thousand water safety participants
The Canadian Red Cross says about 219000 men women and children of all ages took part in water safety services and projects during the past year, reflecting broad community engagement in drowning prevention and aquatic safety initiatives.
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Candian Red Cross
MFU talk on declining farmer membership in Lac du Bonnet
Rudy Nikodem district MFU head addressed Lac du Bonnet members explaining membership fell from 130 in 1958 to 49 in 1961 with 91 in 1959 and 96 in 1960. He cited elevator reminder failures and unkept pledges as causes and outlined MFA achievements including grain storage cash advances and a $39,000 office purchase. He proposed loan repayment methods, an auto pool plan to cut vehicle Insurance costs, and noted ten year pins awarded to four members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Nikodem
Manitoba Farmers Union
Lac du Bonnet
MFU
Nikodem
H. Olensky
Paul Sikora
Arnold Sarapu
William Maslo
A. Kulikowski
Death of Pine Falls hospital matron Helen McCracken
Pine Falls suffered a shock as Mrs. Helen McCracken, matron of Pine Falls General Hospital and wife of mill employee Gordon McCracken, died of a heart attack while curling. She served as a nurse in World War Two and was active in the community. Her family and friends mourn her loss. The paper also notes local curling activity and community events from March 16 to 17, including a Dauphin game loss, a St Patricks tea and bake sale, and Bantam hockey players from Winnipeg visiting Pine Falls.
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Win’ Woods
Pine Falls
Helen McCracken
Pine Falls General Hospital
Gordon McCracken
Helen
Harry
Hutchison
Belegarde Brothers
Courchene
Seguin
St Patricks
St. Teresa’s Guild
Helen Lazaruk
Earle Gray Bantams
Winnipeg
G DeMuynck Heads Lac du Bonnet Ski Club
G DeMuynck elected president of the Lac du Bonnet Lakers Ski Club at the annual meeting in the school. TI Grabke shifts to past president with D G Crook elected vice president and E David as secretary treasurer. Financial report notes a $220.47 profit on a $4,000 budget. expenses include equipment, gas and oil, insurance, and grounds improvements. members hope for better participation in 1961.
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G. DeMuynck
Lac du Bonnet Lakers
DeMuyck
TI. Grabke
D. G. Crook
E. David
Treasure
R. McIntosh
Shelley Peterson
Vic David
Lorne Goulet
Day
Hart Brown
David King
Tessie McIntosh
Grabke
Crook
Subscription Renewal Notice for Springfield Leader
The notice explains renewal dates by date numerals and asks readers to mail remittance with a form. It lists renewal rates 3.00 for one year 4.00 outside Canada 5.00 for two years 6.00 outside Canada and provides the Springfield Leader address in Lac du Bonnet Man.
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Springfield
3D Street
Lac du Bonnet
Man
3Rd Street
New Springfield Leader Subscription Form Notice
Address block included. New subscribers request a one year subscription to The Springfield Leader at the provided address with payment of $3.00 or $4.00 outside Canada, $5.00 for two years, and $6.00 for two years in Canada. Requires ARA compliance and payment timing noted.
Powerview Council Considers P U Board Interview and Highway Upgrades
The Powerview Council met on March 14 with Mayor Lazaruk and four councillors plus the clerk. They planned to seek a meeting with the Public Utilities Board on the sewer and waterworks project, requested black topping of the village highway this year, and to relocate a street light near Pine Street. The council also approved store half holiday closings on Wednesdays and instructed owners to fill open basements and dugouts to prevent spring flooding. Account payments were approved to Manitoba Power Commission, Manitoba Telephone, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powerview Council
S. Lazaruk
L. Berthellette
R. Papineau
O. Vincent
F. Watson
Municipal” and Public Utility’ Board
Dept. of Public Works
Province of
Manitoba
Powerview
Power Commission
Pine Street
A. Palardy
Commercial Travellers Association
Manitoba Power Commission
Imperial Oil Company
Mrs G Atkinson Returns from Ottawa
Mrs G Atkinson returns from the Ottawa trip where Springfield Conservative delegates join two thousand Canadians for the annual Conservative Party meeting. Delegates include Paul Nimchuk and Peter Balak among Springfield reps. Prime Minister Diefenbaker addressed a dinner. Western MPs wore distinctive attire at breakfast. Dr Joe Slogan hosted Springfield delegates at the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Paul Nimchuk
Pc's
Manitoba Conservatives
Peter Balak
Bird’s Hill
Ciation
A.T. Atkinson
Lac du Bonnet Conservative Association
Manitoba Womens’ Conservative Association
Diefenbaker
Sprinfield
Joe
House of Commond
Seven Sisters Community NotesRefresh of local events and recognitions
The Seven Sisters column covers an evening nursing certificates ceremony with awards to Mrs Precious and others, a regional Associated Hospitals meeting March 16, hospitality by Seven Sisters Hospital Guild, family visits to Plumas, a March 15 birth at Whitemouth Hospital, parents day at local schools, a St Patrick’s Silver Tea held by the Seven Sisters Snappy Stitchers 4-H, and raffles won by Judy Arseneault, Randon Schultz, and Patsy Lawrence.
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The
Associated Hospitals of Manitoba
Seven Sisters
Power House
Seven Sisters Hospital Guild
St. Patricks
Seven Sisters Falls
St. Patrick's
W. Lawson
J. Howcroft
H. Hertzog
Judy Arseneault
Randon Schultz
Patsy Lawrence
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Winnipeg River
Atomic Energy of Canoga Ltd
NacNamara Construction
Con-Bridge Ltd
Western Bridge and Tank
Smook Bros. Ltd
Buss—Popkie
Lakers Ski Club
Canada
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Public Utilities Board
Manitoba Telephone
J. Turcotte
Gus & Rene’s
J. R. Desautels
Riverview Self Serve
O. LaFreiniere
Mrs. G. Atkinson
Ottawa
Rosemary and
Pat
C. Rerick
H. Pommer
Gordon Henschell
Plumas, Man
Anne’s
A. Frantz
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