Plenty Of Progress At Tyndall
Archie Wawryshyn reports on Tyndall growth with new garages hotels and shops. Red In Oil rep Bodnarchuk opened a highway garage while Wawryshyn and Currie expanded stores. The Red Deer Hotel opens with a dance hall pool room and living quarters for T Weselak. Further plans include Henry Dancho’s garage warehouse and home and expanded blacksmith shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyndall
Archie Wawryshyn
Nick Bodnarchuk
Mike Chymyshyn
Winnipeg
Pearson Ave
John Kissow
L. Sabat
Blair
M. Wawryshyn
Red Deer
T. Weselak
Ladywood
W. Currie
T. G. Wawryshyn
E. Morden
Johnny Dolennik
Johnny's Grocery
Henry Dancho
Henry
E. Bredin
F. Morden
Fred Lewko Beausejour Death and Funeral Details
Fred Lewko 56 or 57 died at St Josephs hospital after a 13 day illness on Sunday March 16. He came to Canada from the Old Country 36 years ago and lived most of that time in Beausejour. Funeral was held March 21 at 10 am at the Greek Catholic Church Beausejour with Rev Cermylo officiating. Burial followed in Russell Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Fred Lewko
St. Joseph's Hospital
Canada
Old Country
Beau- Puneral
Cermylo
Russell
Beausejour hockey star Stanley Englot dies at 78
Stanley Englot 33, of 782 Dorchester Avenue Winnipeg died March 19 at Deer Lodge Hospital. Born Beausejour May 4, 1913 he lived there before moving to Winnipeg in 1935 to work for Powell Co. and serve in RCNR. A noted athlete remembered for hockey. Funeral March 22 at Gardiner's chapel with Major C. C. Carruthers officiating. Survived by widow Marcia Viola, mother Margaret Englot, five brothers Anton Edward Benjamin George Kasimir Winnipeg, two sisters Leona and Mrs C W Shields. Pallbearers named Jessiman Holmes Ferris Englot and Kasimir Englot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Stanley Englot
Dorchester Avenue
Winnipeg
Deer Lodge Hospital
G. M. Huntley
Gretsinger Bros
Powell Co
R.C.N.V.R
Funeral service for Hugh Reid MacKay Tyndall
Hugh Reid MacKay 65 pioneer resident died March 14 Garson funeral held Monday 2 pm burial Garson cemetery Born Cornwall Ont moved Garson 1902 after South African War served with Lord Strathcona's Horse Retired ten years ago after over 20 years as superintendent of Tyndall quarries Survived by widow Clara two daughters Dorothy Portage la Prairie and Mrs A C Anderson Calgary four brothers Dr B R and Robert B Mines Ottawa Dr W M United States Rev J MacKay Montreal two sisters Katherine New York City and Elizabeth Cornwall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Portage la Prairie
A. C Anderson
Calgary
Dr. B. R
Robert B
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Ottawa
W. M
United States
Rev. J. MacKay
Montreal
Katherine
New York City
Elizabeth
Cornwall
Helen Lagsdin Enrolls for Second WMU Semester
Helen Lagsdin of Lac Du Bonnet Manitoba is enrolled for the second semester at Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo Michigan, per a newly completed enrollment analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo, Mich
Helen Lagsdin
Lac du Bonnet
Manitoba
Western Michigan College
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Beley Motors Appointed Mercury Lincoln Dealers for Beausejour
Ford Canada announces Steve Beley and Pete Beauden of Beley Motors Beausejour named dealers for Mercury and Lincoln cars serving Beausejour and Whitemouth districts. Beauden, a longtime A1 mechanic, was employed in Beausejour from 1926 to 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Steve Beley
Pete Beauden
Beley Motors
Beausejour
Mercury
Lincoln Motor Cars
Whitemouth
Beauden
Merylyn Carey Honored For Histrionic Ability
Merylyn Carey, daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Carey of Pine Falls, received a theatre award at the United College annual graduation banquet in the Fort Garry Hotel. The honor recognized her active participation and executive ability in college theatrical productions and she has served on the dramatic council executive for four years. Our congratulations to Marylyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United College
Fort Garry
Marylyn Carey
J. T. Carey
Pine Falls
The
Dramatic Council
Marylyn
V.v.m
The Parish Priest Honored by St Marys Congregation
About 200 members of St Marys in Beausejour gathered at the Parish Hall on Sunday March 16 to honor their assistant pastor Rev Joseph Gurka. The event featured a children’s play, a Polish comedy, tributes from local priests, and a parish supper followed by a showing of the film The Parish Priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Beausejour
Joseph Gurka
Neigardowski
Possak
Bill Horodyski
Father Zimmerman
Elma
Dorothy Seredynski
Memorial Body Elects Building Committee
Beausejour Brokenhead War Memorial executive committee met at Beausejour Hotel on Tuesday March 18 appointing a building committee chaired by Oscar Russell with C H Bethel J J Ridley and W R Bethel. Plans for a closed in link will go to the next meeting April 22 then monthly. Open meetings start April 22. $200 contributed by school children. collections suspend until fall. J Pulfer and S C Henderson to award prizes for best student plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour- Brokenhead War Memorial
Beausejour Hotel
Oscar Russell
C. H. Bethel
J. J. Ridley
W. R. Bethel
Henderson
J. Pulfer
S. C. Henderson
Seven Sisters Curling Standings And Local Notes
The second square draw of the curling season ended March 18 with M Thomson and A Hobson rinks tied for first and F King second. Visitors to Winnipeg included Mrs W Lewis Mrs A Frantz the Thomsons and Jack Howcroft while Jock Thompson joins Seven Sisters staff and Joy Craig returns to Hudson Bay Co store duties. Little Johnny Sauer remains in hospital with an ear infection awaiting improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Craig
Winnipeg
Hudson Bay Co
Joy
M. Thomson
A. Hobson
F. King
P. Peterson, Jr
A. Frantz
E. Outhwaite
A Hobson
A. S. Williams
S. Hudson
E. Holmes
A. ¥. Bartley
R. Cinq Mars
Johnny Sauer
Children’s Hospital
W. Lewis
Jack Howcroft
Portage Couple Weds in Westminster United Church
Dorene Wad dell of Portage wed Frederick Adams of Charleswood at Westminster United Church on March 14 at 5 30 PM with Dr E M Howse officiating. The gown was white embossed satin with a Peter Pan collar and lily point sleeves. Calla lilies adorned the bouquet. Irene Collett was bridesmaid and John Hammond best man. A reception for immediate families followed at the bride’s brother’s home. The couple plan to reside in Winnipeg after a Montreal trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorene
A. Waddell
Portage
Beausejour
Frederick
Andrew Adams
Charleswood
Westminster United Church
E. M. Howse
Irene Collett
John Hammond
D. Waddell
Montreal
Winnipeg
Home Destroyed by Fire at Ladywood Farm
The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hudyma was completely destroyed by a fire on Monday March 17 at their Ladywood property. Firefighters battled the flames but the house burned to ashes with the cause not stated. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladywood
John Hudyma
Roy Freund's Foet Win Main Event In Lac du Bonnet
The Lac du Bonnet Spring Bonspiel concluded with Roy Freund’s rink winning the main event, edging a strong field as weather and ice held up through the final Friday evening game. Billy Petterson led the high school Jones Trophy round robin, with his rink remaining champions for a second year and featuring Billy Petterson Maureen Arsenault Shirley Shewfelt and Raymond Morski. secon d prize went to Jack Park Irene Park Herb Gillis and Evelyn Park. the consolation final saw Bob Guy defeat Alex Dancyt in a close finish after a late comeback by Guy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Billy Petterson
Billy
Car
Maureen Arsenault
Shirley Shewfelt
Raymon Morski
Roy Freund
A. Markusson
Mrs. C. Hyde
Irene Lavoie
Jack Park
Irene Park
Herb Gillis
Evelyn Park
Bob Guy
Alex Dancyt
Dancyt
Guy
Dancy T
Bob
Alex Dancut
Irma Baird
Terry Tinant
Ester Petterson
I. W. Sneath
Cam Hyde
Vic Rowe
Manitoba barley champ George Elias wins 1946 prize
George G. Elias of Haskett Manitoba, a graduate of the Boys and Girls Seed Clubs, tops the 1946 Manitoba barley contest earning a 400 prize after Manitoba's regional and provincial rounds. Other provincial winners include Donald Bradley at 300, David Marr 200, and D. J. McKay 100 with 36 more Manitobans earning regional prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Elias
Department of Agriculture Extension Service
Haskett
Manitoba
Mr. Elias
Brewing and Malting Industries
Donald Bradley
Portage la Prairie
David Marr
Renner
D. J. McKay
Pilot Mound
Mr. Marr
Mr. McKay
Mr. Bradley
Elias
David H. Marr
Derk Bos
Dauphin
Alan O. Durston
R.R. 4
John Colwill
Grandview
W. D. Strang
Sam McPhee
John McDougall
Foxwarren
John A. Huska
Brockington Speaks on Massey Anniversary over Dominion Network
L. W. Brockington will speak on the 100th anniversary of Massey Harris Ltd. The address will be broadcast over the Dominion network of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation from the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Listeners in the CKRC region may hear the talk at 9:30 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Brockington
Dominion
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
Mr. Brockington
CKRC
Massey-Harris Co. Ltd
Bissett Publicized by Coast-to-Coast Bust of Gold
A Montreal Standard feature spots Little Big Town of Bissett after a stranger photographer captured shots of miners and a gold mine haul. The piece hints at fortunes worth around $10,000 and a Norwegian connection, describing a sensational publicity spike for the town and its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
Montreal Standard
Montreal
Resident Reflects On Leaving Bissett For The Ozarks
A narrator contemplates a long trip away from the stagnant town of Bissett to see if returning will reveal they resemble people from the Ozarks. The musing hints at self perception and regional identity without detailing concrete plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Little Bissett
Ozarks
Sammy Bruneau Injured in Great Falls Hockey Accident
Sammy Bruneau suffered a ruptured muscle in his leg during a hockey game in Great Falls on Sunday March 16. He was taken to Pine Fells hospital for an X-Ray, returned home after no bone damage was found, and Great Falls residents donated 44 dollars to help with medical expenses and lost wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Lac du Bonnet
Sammy Bruneau
I. W. Sneath
Sammy
Pine Fells Hospital
Stan Oakes
Beausejour Curlers Wind Up Season With St Patrick Night
A grand windup at Beausejour Town Hall on March 17 drew 200 attendees as the curling club celebrated a successful season. Prizes from Drewry's Trophy and Fleming Trophy were awarded to top rinks with trophies donated by local firms. A $100 Beausejour-Brokenhead War Memorial donation was made, and thanks were extended to those who supported the event. The evening included reflections on the season and plans for an even bigger next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Shuster
Beausejour- Brokenhead War Memorial
B. Warkentin
Pointe du Bois Ladies Curlers Host Pinawa Rinks
The Pointe du Bois women hosted two Pinawa rinks and friends on Saturday March 15. A cold supper preceded the games and Pointe du Bois reversed last meeting’s decisions to balance the season. Coffee and cakes followed a sociable gathering, with plans for more inter club play next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointe du Bois
Pinawa
Elma Senior Hockey Routs Whitemouth 7 4 in Home Win
Elma Senior Hockey beat Whitemouth 7 to 4 at Elma with a three goal swing early and a four goal final period. Walter Mymryk earned key saves in goal while Peter Procevall and Johnny Bor anchored the defense and forwards included Korelewich, Stastook, Kutasiewich, Wendeborn, and Evanochko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma
Whitemouth
Walter Mymryk
Peter Procevall
Johnny Bor
Peter Korelewich
Bill Stastook
Jack Kutasiewich
Dick Wendeborn
Steve Stastook
Walter Evanochko
Mike Evanochko
Leonard North
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Hugh Reid MacKay
Merylyn Carey
Seven Sisters Falls
Mrs. M. Everson
Mrs. H. Ligertwood
Grant
Bud Braund
al Bartley
Jock Thompson
Seven Sisters
Adams—Waddell
Brockington
By Martha Wegle
Thomas Banash
Man
Poland
Sand Hill
P. McGee
J. Banash
West Selkirk
J. Bay
A. Belanger
St. James
Alex Rattia
Green Bay
Adolph Rattia
Green Oak
Joseph Banash
Henry Banash
Bill Shuster
Drewry
J. Gusnoski
Jim Gmiterek
P. Langille
W. Craik
M. J. Wasnie
G. Meyers
Paul Rumak
Fleming Trophy
E. Wawryshyn
Cap” Caplan
S. Urbanski
F. Downie
B. Hoban
G. Horowinski
T. Turner
F. Rumak
L. Smith
H. Demkey
B. Horodyski
L. Stebbe
F. Wayne
S. Stepaniuk
E. Chmielnicki
J. Demarco
City Hydro
Browns Bread
Hudson's Bay
Ivan Dowler
Howland Hotel
Jerry Hoban
Sinnott Motors
E. H. Gretsinger
Bob Watson
A Larson
F. Hayes
Pointe
Mrs. Aikman of
C. G. Anderson
Robert Watts
P. G. H. Riddell
Halifax
By Alex
Elma Co. E. Wendeborn
Mrs. H. Choronzy
Rev. H. Choronzy
Lethbridge
Michael Evanochko
Carman
A. Evanochko
Johnny Evanochko
Prince Albert
Mrs
J. K. Evanochko
Peter Rybak
Decimal
F. Manskey
E. Jokinen
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