St John’s College planned on University of Manitoba campus
An artist’s conception shows the new St John’s College to be erected on the University of Manitoba campus with a campaign underway to raise about 1 025 000 for construction. The central lecture building anchors the quad with residential houses forming two sides and a dining hall behind it. The warden’s residence attaches to the main building, the chapel sits to the left, and the chapel will be the first available to all university students.
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St. John’s College
University of Manitoba
Ottawa House Debates Wheat Pact and Housing Bill
Ottawa House debates cover the revised International Wheat Agreement with a Canada quota of 100 million bushels and a higher 2.00 maximum price, England not joining. The National Housing Act is amended to aid redevelopment of slum areas and increase home improvement loans. Transport Act debates focus on grain movement controls amid Saskatchewan objections.
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Canada
United Kingdom
Germany
Italy
United States
Netherlands
Department of Public Works
Great Lakes
Manitoba
Lake Winnipeg
Geneva
England
Western Pools
Federation of Agriculture
Northern
Fort William
Port Arthur
Department of Transport Act
Transport Controller
Whch
Roy Miller
Board of Grain Commissioners
Miley Mets
Nsport
Fes
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Full Gospel Mission Service and Dialogue in Lac du Bonnet
The Full Gospel Mission in Lac du Bonnet hosts a Sunday May 6 schedule with Sunday School at 11 00 a m and a 7 30 p m special service. A dialogue titled The Great Refusal is presented by River Hills Baptist Church and invites all attendees.
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Lac du Bonnet
River Hills
Porcelain Plant at Frigidaire Factory Opens in Scarborough
The Porcelain Plant at the Frigidaire factory in Scarborough Ontario is described as the most modern porcelain plant in the world highlighting advanced production facilities and scale.
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Frigidaire Factory
Scarborough
Ont
Grants For Lac du Bonnet Rural Municipality Meeting
A Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet council met April 25 with Cameron from the Department of Public Works and a district engineer discussing road grants. They outlined 60 percent grants for Main Market Roads and 50 percent for approved drainage works up to a $10,500 maximum, and passed a resolution requesting changes to the Market Road System including several sections and deletions. Consideration of 1956 grant works was postponed to a regular May 1, 1956 meeting.
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Lac du Bonnet
Cameron
Department of Public Works
Province of
Manitoba
Report on Agriculture in Great Britain
Harold Webber describes arrival in Liverpool aboard the Empress of Scotland on Easter Monday and a rapid London introduction. He notes spring delays, brick towns, crowded gardens, daffodils on graves, and extensive rail and underground travel. The group visits Kensington, Hyde Park, St Paul’s, Westminster, and Cambridge before heading to Wiltshire farms.
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Great Britain
Harold .Webber
Liverpool
British Isles
Ocean Limited
Stafford
Richfield
Rugby
Tring
Harrow
Euston Station
London
England
Nuffield House
Kensington Gardens Park
Hyde Park
Kensington Gardens
Marble Arch
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Tower of London
Stoll Theatre
Casino
Cambridge
Sir Frank Engledon
Cambridge Arms Hotel
Lac du Bonnet MFU Elects Officers
The Lac du Bonnet Manitoba Farmers' Union met in the Municipal Hall on Thursday April 26 for its fifth annual meeting. Walter Zarecki was elected president, with John Dubhinski declining a fourth term but elected as vice president. Board nominees included August KuliRowski organization, Paul Sikora legislation, Rupert Ronis education, Mrs E Lavoie recreation, Mrs L Chevrefils secretary treasurer Arnold Sarapu. Auditors for 1956 7 to be elected later.
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Lac du Bonnet
Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Walter Zarecki
John Dubhinski
August KuliRowski
Paul Sikora
Rupert Ronis
E. Lavoie
Eight Confirmed At Morning Service In Lac du Bonnet
Rt Rev H E Hives confirms eight church members at St John s Anglican Lac du Bonnet on April 22. Recipients include A W Campbell Brian Park Leonard Park Shirley Ann Maxwell Dianne Chapman Gail Osis Doreen Park Blythe Rudy. Certificates by Rev F W Maxwell. Sermon by Hives. Mrs Hives accompanied.
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H. E. Hives
D.D
Keewatin
St. John’s
Lac du Bonnet
A. W. Campbell
Brian Park
Leonard Park
Shirley Ann Maxwell
Dianne Chapman
Gail Osis
Doreen Park
Blythe Rudy
F. W. Maxwell
Wehop Hives
Buchan News Briefs and Local Highlights
Buchan Children of Buchan school received their first Polio needle. Mr and Mrs Nick Kozier hosted sister Carrie Semeriak and daughter Teenie of Emig. Larry Wenzoski bought a new half ton, and Arlen Ancel also acquired a new car. Buchan local 172 MFA plans a May 9 meeting at the school at 7:30 p.m. Happy Ukrainian Easter to all leaders and readers.
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Buchan School
We 3
Nick Kozier
Carrie Semeriak
Teenie
Emig
Buchan Local 172
Renewal notice for Springfield Leader subscription
The notice states a due date of November 12, 1953 for subscriptions. It requests readers to renew by mailing $2.00 for one year using the enclosed form.
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Springfield
Pointe du Bois Community Leader R Manning Leaves
Longtime Pointe du Bois resident Mr. R Manning departs for Naniamo BC to join BC Hydro after a career as mechanic and foreman mechanic at Slave Falls. He led local groups including the Community Club presidency 1951-52 and 1954-56 and served in the Pointe du Bois Legion branch.
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R. Manning
Naniamo
B.C
B.C. Hydro
Manning
Pointe du Bois
Slave Falls
Community Club
Pointe ‘du Bois
Canadian Legion
Brian
S. Roscoe
Winnipeg
Cpl
W. J. Losier
Edmonton
Ladies Legion Auxiliary
Dory Campbell
Campbells
Elma Residents Share News and Visits in Brief
Elma notes recount three weeks at Whitemouth Hospital for Mrs H North and a warm homecoming gift. Local visits include Leo Ivanoczko, J H Leegus, Mrs John Winter the Victoria Hospital patient, and Bandoia brothers from Winnipeg. Julia Semeriak’s 13th birthday is celebrated, with various family trips reported to Ontario and Manitoba.
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John C. Winter
Victoria Hospital
Winwinner
Whitemouth Farewell Party for Tom Law Station Agent
A farewell party at Municipal Hall on Tuesday April 24 honored Tom Law who served as station agent here for eight years. Friends from Beausejour River Hills Seven Sisters and Masonic Brethren attended. Edward Makoske presented a retirement gift as Law departs after 44 years with the CPR and will relocate to Toronto. Speakers included Oscar Russell Howard Leith and Mrs. Frank Kellner sang several solos.
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Tom Law
Beausejour
River Hills
Seven Sisters
Edward Malkoske
CPR
Law
Toronto
Oscar Russell
Great Falls Bill Sutherland Injury Update
Sutherland suffered a chest injury after a fall at the plant but is up and around and hopes to return to work soon. The Great Falls Gurling Club hosts its Annual Buan meeting and dance on May 11 at Anderson Hall. Mrs Saele visits Winnipeg. Mr Saele's sister visits. Mrs Clara Bracken entertained the Ladies Squirrel Club with canasta and lunch.
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Bill) Sutherland
Great Falls
Anderson Hall
Mrs. Saele
Winnipeg
Mr. Saeles
Clara Bracken
Ladies Squirrel Club
Molinski Connor Wedding at White Mouth Church
Barbara Connor wed Lorne Molinski in a double ring ceremony at White Mouth Anglican Church on April 21. The bride wore white nylon tulle and satin, with a pearl trimmed headdress, carrying red roses. her sister Violet was maid of honor. Attendants included Winnie Bell and Dorothy Connor. flower girl Helen Bird. A 350-guest reception followed at White Mouth Town Hall. The couple departed for Vancouver and plan to return via the United States. Out-of-town guests from Minneapolis, Briksdale, and other areas attended.
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Molinski
Violet
Winnie Bell
Dorothy Connor
Helen Bird
Sroom
John Apaminick
Bert Molinski
Richard Herntier
Leonard Molinski
Whitemouth Town Hall
Vancouver
Pimga Abrahmeon
Minneapolis
C. Miller
Taronins
A. Wilson
Briksdale
Clayson
B. Stern
Ried Mis
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Eee
Ottawa
Anton B. Weselak
I Caine i
R.M
Catfish Creek
New York
Charing Cross
Lac du Bonnet Mfu
Bishop Hives
Buchan
Nellie Kozier
Larry Wenzoski
Arlen Ancel
Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
3Rd Street
By Stella Roscoe
Tyndal
Kenora, Ont
Larry Tyndal
Hmcs
Shearwater
Messrs
R. Tardi
E. Ottenbriet
G. Bishop
R. Parddie
Vic Jones
R. Blondah
C. Matthew
C. Gilmore
Ste. 1
Riverview
Hives
Waisanen
Finland
Leo Ivanoczko
J. H. Leegus
Hypee
Am Bandoia
Louis
Julia Semeriak
Leonard Neva
Ontario
Peter Sidorko
Misericordia Hospital
Luo
John S. Ivanoczka
Fort Erie Ontario
Joe Gulenchyn
Charles North
Decimal
John O. Ivanoczka
Canyon
Canadian National Railway
Donny
Elma
Han Techie
Valencca
Wilfred Proceviat
Kim
Montreal
Que
Geo Proceviat
Ophir
Mike Martin
Paul Zommer
Mrs. J.zommer
Wendeborn
Whitemouth
Anten B
Weselak
A. B. Weselak
M.P. Springfield
CKRC
Mrs. Lenner Craig
J. Bakker
Su Tyeor
Hae du
Harry Springman
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