Seven Sisters Lutherans Plan Joint Evangelism Mission
Seventy laymen and pastors from about twenty Lutheran congregations near Winnipeg met at Our Savior's Lutheran Church to map a four day evangelism mission May 10 to 14. The plan features guest preaching in each church, instruction for lay visitors, and creation of a permanent parish evangelism program. Percy Larson of the American Lutheran Church aided planning. St Paul’s in River Hills joins the effort. attendees included Rev Eppler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Percy Larson
American Lutheran Church
Mineapolis
Minnisota
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
River Hills
Rev. Eppler
J. Howcroft
G. Kretchmer
C. Hill
J. Honke
Birthday celebration marks Lions Club first year
The Lac du Bonnet Lions Club held its first birthday party on a Saturday night in March at Memorial Hall. Canon Fryer gave the invocation, a local restaurant catered the repast, and Jim Gormican announced the head table. MLA Oscar Bjornson introduced guest speaker Tom Breen of Winnipeg and Lac du Bonnet, who praised Lions service, especially for the blind and elderly, and the club’s 43 members were acknowledged before an evening of dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet Memorial
Lions Club
Canon L.C. Fryer
St. John’s Anglican Church
Jim Gormican
Jim Druchet
Beausejour
Lions Organization
Rod Beaudry
Orchestra of
Great Falls
Dori Helm
Local Notes From Bissett And Surrounding Areas
Community happenings include Mrs. George Dackeft visiting Winnipeg then Kamloops with sons, the Ashley family vacationing in Miami Manitoba, Mrs. Spencer Miller's return home, Rev. M L Wray traveling to Lac du Bonnet and Little Grand Rapids, and guests at Mr. J C Gibson's home. Debra Dawn Lindholm born at Bissett Hospital March 17. A fire gutting Karl Seidel's home left the family with minor burns and refuge with neighbors. Inter club curling at San Antonio crowned Len Gendre rink. Myrna Sharon Ashley named in upcoming United Church notice.
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M. L. Wray
Lac du Bonnet
Little Grand Rapids
Mrs. H. Lindholm
Bissett Hospital
Debra Dawn
Karl Seidel
Inter Club
San Antonio
Leonard Gendre
John Hay
Len Genghe
J. Gendre
Harry Bruce
Barry Hood
del Stevenson
Gendre
Bissett Couple Honored Before Departing for Welwyn
A farewell party honored Cliff and Mrs Harper as they plan to leave Bissett in April for Welwyn Saskatchewan to operate a village store. Neighbors and friends presented an engraved silver tray while tributes noted Harpers long service to community groups, curling, education, and local affairs. Out-of-town guests joined the gathering, with thanks offered to all who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Harper
Bissett
Harpers
Welwyn
Saskatchewan
Barton
Beresford Lake
Cliff
Harper
J. Conley
F. Calverley
G. Dack
S. Prysazniuk
Vicki
Lac du Bonnet Miss Stevens Addresses Home and School Assoc
The Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association heard Miss Joanne Stevens Public Health Nurse at National Health Week event on March 10. A blood donor clinic is planned for April 14 under Doreen Dancut, with Campbell and Zeemel assisting. the association funds a new projector for the Elementary school. a nominating committee led by L Zeemel was named to attend the Winnipeg convention April 15 to 17. donors and library book contributions were acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Joanne Stevens
Lac du
Bonnet
Doreen Dancut
Mesdames Campbell
Zeemel
L. Zeemel
P. Klassen
Arsenault
Marg. Jones
Augustine
L. Fryer
M. Yakem
Jin Winnipeg
Pinawa Women to Meet with Guest Horticulturist Speaker
The Women's Club of Pinawa will hold its next meeting on April 7 at 8:15 p.m. in the school. Mr F J Weir, Province Horticulturist from Winnipeg, Department of Agriculture and Conservation, will be guest speaker. Husbands invited. A new group called the Pinawa Players formed March 17 plans musical shows plays and lectures for residents. Their first event is a Variety Show on April 23. The Mcintosh variety accounts for 40 percent of Canadian apple production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinawa
F. J. Weir
Provincia? Horticulturist
Pinawa Players
Evening program guides Bissett Home and School talk
The Bissett Home and School Association held a March 17 meeting in the school auditorium with four speakers on vocational guidance. Bruce Stains spoke on Mining Engineering and related Halebury School courses, R. J. Minton on office work, F. DuVal on Commercial Flying, and Cst. R. Douglas on Commercial Art. A sing song of Irish tunes honored St Patrick, followed by a choral reading by grades five and six. A student delegation from the high school proposed reserving the Spring Prom. social and student council committees will plan a new event. Gebler presented the February financials showing a $98.12 bank balance. Parent's Day was very successful with proceeds from tea and bake sale noted. The street banner was won by Mrs Hay's room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
Home and ‘School Association
Bruce Stains
Haileybury School of Mining
R. J. Minton
F. DuVal
Cst
R. Douglas
W. Combe
Gebler
Hay
Fire Destroys Second Home in Lac du Bonnet
Fire destroyed William Grigota’s home in Lac du Bonnet at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday as strong winds and heavy snowdrifts delayed firefighters. Grigota had just made coffee and left to shovel snow when a neighbor or passerby, Ron, reportedly assisted a child during the blaze, a rescue noted by the Canadian Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grigota
Lac .du Bonnet
Whitemouth News Roundup of Local Notices
Whitemouth area reports confinement of Wm Henderson in Whitemouth hospital after an operation. Tom Law, former Whitemouth agent now in Toronto, visited Winnipeg Beausejour and Whitemouth during a vacation. Sixteen Tinks entered the spring bonspiel. A bake sale and variety table will be held in Hailon on April 4, under Ross United Church women. Willard Staerk is also confined to the Whitemouth hospital after an operation. Mrs E Schatkowsky visits her daughter and son in law George and Wilma Naismith of Seven Sisters Falls. Ed Mioske rejoins his wife and family later. Mrs Pees flies home by jet for Easter after vacationing in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailon
Ross United Church
E. Schatkowsky
George
Wilma Naismith
Seven Sisters Falls
Pine Falls Mission Festival Celebrates India Study
A March 19 Pine Falls United Church Hall mission festival showcased a church youth study on India. Guest speaker R Pannu, a Manitoba University science graduate and six language linguist, spoke on India as groups sang Indian songs and performed dances. Gifts were donated to the Missionary and Maintenance Fund for India. Indian displays, Bible literature, and Indian foods complemented the event, with thanks to leaders and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls United Church Hall
India
Pine Falls
Tyro
C. S. Matchett
A. A. Krueger
Sherry Farrell
C.g.lt
Edna . McFadden
Jocelyn Gold
Tyros
Robert InkeetieOnna
Fabrr
Mitchell
Elin Gold
J. L
Pee Wee Great Falls Hockey Ends Season With 3-2 Win
Great Falls Pee Wee team beat Pine Falls 3-2 in Pine Falls arena as coach Allen Bracken praised their best effort of the season outskating and outshooting a balanced Pine Falls squad. Scorers were Rodney Johnstone Craig Boyer and Neil Morgan with Boyer in goal. Neil Morgan stood out, while the team’s future hinges on ice conditions for possible more winter games. Also notes a district community sponsored Bingo every Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Bracken
Pine Falls
Allan
Great Falls
Rodney Johnstone
Craig Boyer
Neil Morgan
Danny Boyer
Billy Boyer
Rodney
Roger Johnstone
Kenny Bracken
Wayne Sutherland
Butch Jansson
Darrel Bracken
Johny Jansson
Verne Feterson
Verne Gaddews
Ronnie van Meirle
Walter Mendela
Miles
Bracken
Lac du Bonnet Tom Thumb Triumphs In Weekend Hockey Run
Lac du Bonnet Tom Thumb hockey team extended their unbeaten streak to 25 with two weekend wins in the overview tournament and a Sunday victory in the St George tournament. Norm Dancut and Norm Cherrey led scoring. Ron Sydorko starred in goal with four wins as Lac du Bonnet defeated Pine Falls 8 3 and Winnipeg River All Stars 10 1 on Saturday. Sunday they beat All Stars 6 1 and shut out Pine Falls 6 0, with Cherrey Hanton and Melquist among top defenders. Lac du Bonnet advances to face West Kildonan Royals March 28 for Manitoba championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George
Pine Falls
Winnipeg ' River All Stars
Lac du Bonnet
Ron Sydorko
Norm Dancut
Ukrainec
Norm Marici
Kevin Haines
Ed.Griffith
Norm
Cherrey
Lac du ‘Bonnet
All Stars
Tac du Bonnet
Roger Ukrainec
Dancut
Hunton
Dancyt
Marion
Thomas
Norman Cherrey
Hanton
Swain
Melquist
Lac du Sonnet
Norm Marion
Roger Okrainec
West Kildonan Royals
Winnipeg
Manitoba
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Lutherans Plan
George Dackeft
Mr. Dack
Kamloops
B.C
Ken Ashley
Myrna
Miami
Spencer Miller
J. C. Gibson
Mrs. Gibson
Mrs. M. Clark
Mr. W. Hodgins
Pas
Mrs. R. Minton
Eleanor
Ernie Newshams
Gaveston, Texas
United Chaorcd News
Myrna Sharon Ashley
Smbols
TNS
Miss Stevens
G Brincheski
Whitemouth By
Ve. Erskine
Wm. Henderson
Whitemouth
Tom Law
Toronto
Willard Staerk
of the United Church
Mesdames R. Litchfield
R. McLeod
Stan Gitting
Tom Thumbs
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