Lac Du Bonnet Home and School Party Plans
The Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association hosts a whist and bridge drive for members and friends on Friday evening April 1 in the school auditorium. It is one of the last major social events of the term. On Tuesday April 12 at 8 15 p.m. teachers will present the monthly meeting focusing on curriculum phases including phonics arithmetic arts and crafts audio visual aids and curriculum changes.
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Lac du Bonnet
Pitre
Pearson
Patterson
Bonneau
A Good Character Grows From Personal Exertion Quote
A short quotation states that a good character results from personal effort and perseverance, credited to Joel Hawes.
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Joel Hawes
OFFICERS OF LOCKER ASSOCIATION NAMED AT WINNIPEG CONVENTION
Photo courtesy Winnipeg Tribune shows S Meltzer of Beausejour elected a director of the Manitoba Quick Freeze Locker association at its Winnipeg convention. The pictured officers include W White of Oak River president and H Walter Newton vice president with other directors L Miller Souris R E Burk Portage la Prairie and Alf Blakeman Virden among the lineup.
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Fred M. Francis
Headingly
R. S. Bulloch
Kenton
Walter Newton
Cartwright
W. White
Oak River
C. M. Flemming
Winnipeg
S. Meltzer
Beausejour
Ption
L Miller
Souris
R. E. Burk
Portage la Prairie
Alf Blakeman
Virden
R. A. Stevens
Russell
Carl Deitrich
Swan River
Scenic Development Seen for Eastern Manitoba
The 1949 estimates from Manitoba's Department of Mines and Natural Resources promise major scenic and mineral-area development in eastern Manitoba. Over 200000 will fund forestry improvements along new travel routes in Whiteshell, with 57600 for northern Whiteshell work. Piney Seven Sisters gain forest ranger units at 15000 and towers at Dorothy Lake and Gat Lake. A 10000 extension of Catfish Creek opens 2000 acres of farmland. A scenic White Lake to Seven Sisters road, plus a Dawson Trail to Falcon Lake road, and continued Pointe du Bois mining road work are planned.
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Manitoba
Forestry Department
Whiteshell
Piney and Seven Sisters
Dorothy Lake
Gat Lake
Catfish Creek
Public Works Branch
White Lake
Whiteshell Reserve
Seven Sisters
Winnipeg River
Dawson Trail
Greater Winnipeg
Falcon Lake
Pointe du Bois
Polish War Orphan Joins Relatives In Beausejour
Josephine a six year old Polish war orphan arrived in New York aboard the S S Batory on March 4 and joins Mr and Mrs John Antosh of Beausejour. Born in Krakow and orphaned by the war she had lived with an aunt in Poland. Her foster mother welcomed her with a doll while oranges candy and ice cream were new to her. Her English vocab so far consists of hello and goodbye and she looks eager to adapt to her new life and home.
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S.S. Batory
New York
D.p’s
John Antosh
Beausejour
Josephine
Antosh
Krawkow
Poland
Canada
Joan
Frankie
Whitemouth Ladies Host Shower For Mrs T Melnick
Whitemouth ladies hosted a shower March 23 for bride Mrs Tommy Melnick. Hostesses were Mrs Ed Malkoske and Mrs Art Henderson. many local guests attended including Mesdames Steiner Henderson Malkoske Schatkowsky and Campbell. A wedding cake was admired and a delightful repast served.
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Tommy Melnick
Ed. Malkoske
Art Henderson
Mesdames H. Steiner
J. B. Henderson
Alec Malkoske
J. Schatkowsky
H. Alpers
H. Cousins
J. Thomson
H. Nelson
J. Reiman
L. Pommer
A. E. Webb
H. L. Kendrick
E. Berrick
P. R. Paulsen
Duncan
S. Cousins
D. Trithart
J. Cowling
J. Laurie
T. Bryck
W. Beeshau
A. H'll
W. Hunter
J. Aitkenhead
J. Buss
M. Melnick
W. Zink
T. G. Erskine
Miss Flo Campbell
Jean Schatkowsky
John Buss
Free Parking For Farmers On Market Days
The Brokenhead Agricultural Society will offer free parking for farmers on Market Days in Beausejour and district. The policy applies to the bi monthly events held on the second and last Fridays from spring to fall. A 1949 fee was canceled after farmer objections led by President Vic Towle.
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Brokenhead
Vic Towle
Beausejour
Whist Drive Supports Memorial Fund By Ladies Curling Club
The Ladies' Curling club held a well attended whist drive at the Town hall on March 23 with 17 tables. Winners were Mrs. W Crampton and Mrs. R Ross who drew for the winner. consolation went to Mrs. M J Hoban and Miss Dorothy Mitchell won the lucky draw. The club donated $100 to the Memorial Fund from profits and refreshments. Executive: Mrs J I Ridley president Miss Hattie Bush vice president Mrs N Rumak secretary.
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Ladies’ Curling Club
W. Crampton
R. Ross
Crampton
M. J. Hoban
Dorothy Mitchell
J. Demarco
J. I. Ridley
Hattie Bush
N. Rumak
Springfield Leader Subscription Renewal Request
A reader from St James requests renewal of a Springfield Leader subscription, enclosing $2.00 for one year.
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Springfield
St James ‘Ite
Beausejour Captures Hockey Championship
Beausejour Hockey Club defeated Pine Falls 8-5 last Tuesday in the final playoff to claim the North Eastern Manitoba championship. The lineup included Jim Gmiterek Ray Dugard Benny Englot Joe Rewucki and others. referees were Jack Bird and Murray Shuster. An end-of-season banquet is planned for Friday May 6 at Town Hall with tickets on sale.
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Beausejour Hockey Club
Pine Falls
Manitoba
Beausejour
Jim Gmiterek
Ray Dugard
Benny Englot
Joe Rewucki
Fryer” Litke
Weldon Ridley
Art Budnar
Stan Pastula
Fritz Nelson
Eddie Englot
Archie Wawryshyn
Tweeker
Litke
Mickey McMaster
Bern Drysdale
Jack Bird
Murray Shuster
Ridley’s
Curlers Make Historic 50 Mile Snowmobile Trip
Great Falls hosts a women’s and men’s curling rink from Ogama Rockland Mines on March 20. A fifty mile journey through rivers and lakes tested ice travel as Sam Baker led the party by snowmobile, returning tired but successful.
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Great Falls
Ogama Rockland
Sam Baker
Pine Falls Photo Contest Draws Townwide Entries
Pine Falls residents polish lenses and chase shots for the Hudson Bay Camera contest open March 24 to April 9. Prizes are 15, 10 and 5 dollars for first, second, third, with all submitted photos becoming the company’s property.
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Pine Falls
Hudson Bay
Hudson Bay Company
First Spring Fashion Show At Pine Falls
The Hudson's Bay store in Pine Falls hosted its first annual spring fashion show on March 23 starting at 8:30 pm. M Mills opened, Miss Viola Simonson narrated, and models included M Ross S Lukas B Aseltine P Paseluko M Miller N Fredricks and Mrs R Rigg with children Judy and Richard Harrison. The Harmonairs entertained. Lawrence Frayne played piano. lunch by Coronation Rebekah Lodge funded Pine Falls Library.
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Hudson's Bay
Pine Falls
M. Mills
Viola Simonson
Misses M. Ross
S. Lukas
B. Aseltine
P. Paseluko
M. Miller
N. Fredricks
R. Rigg
Judy
Richard Harrison
Harmonairs
J. McLeod
B Smith
A. Labell
Douglas Lauchlin
Ross Halpin
Lawrence Frayne
Rebekah Lodge
J. Dean
Pine Falls Library Organization
Protect From Flies This Summer Insect Prevention Tips
As warmer weather nears Canadians can expect flies and other insects. Spring is the time to check screens and screen dots. Properly placed screens are among the best means of avoiding insect born infections.
Health Unit Report Highlights Community Support
Dr. F R Chown outlines year end Health and diagnostic unit activities for Local Health Unit No 16 Manitoba. He praises the Women's Institute of Beausejour the W A of St Andrews Winnipeg Beach Athletic Club the RCMP Selkirk hospital municipal authorities and local doctors. Excerpts cover broad territory including Selkirk and Beausejour areas.
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Province of
Manitoba
F. R. Chown
Women's Institute of
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Officers OF Locker Association
Winnipeg Tribune
Provincial Department of Mines and Natural
CPC
Whitemouth
T. Melnick
Beausejour Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Legion and Agricultural Society
J. Towle
H. McDarrmid
Credamna
W. W. Childe
Jungle
D. G. Davey
Davey
R. N. W. T. Fiennes
British East African Veterinary Research Organization
Nairobi
Kenya
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