Brokenhead Council Considers Site Change for New Municipal Hall
Dissent grows in Rural Municipality of Brokenhead over building the new municipal hall on the old Beausejour site. A referendum was debated but defeated. council plans discuss further input as May 11 meetings approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenhead
Beausejour
J. Pleskax
W. Rodman Pell
Greenport
Long Island
Stanley Church
New Rochelle
Sir John Pell
Sir John
W. Rodman
Rochelle
Church
Wild Moose Captured By Whitemouth Farmers
A young wild moose wandered near the O. Schultz farm in Whitemouth on Thursday April 11 1929. Otto Schultz and Albert Pischke captured the animal and plan to send it to Winnipeg's city park for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Schultz
Whitemouth
Otto Schultz
Albert Pischke
Winnipeg
District M F U Annual Meeting Held at Ladywood
The District M F U held its annual meeting in Ladywood hall electing a new officer slate led by President Richard Kawecki and Vice President John Lashek. Provincial MFA official Joe Galenski urged unity to raise farm net income, noting a drop from 12 percent in 1951 to 2 percent today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladywood
Ladywood Hall
Richard Kawecki
John Lashek
Ambros Modjeski
Mike Chryplywy
Eddy Peluk
Green Oak
J. Urbanski
J. Ferens
A. Rattai
S. Chry
Joe Galenski
Manitoba Farmers Union
MFA
Seven Sisters Players to Perform in Beausejour and Lac du Bonnet
The Seven Sisters Players tour Beausejour on May 12 under Beausejour Women’s Institute sponsorship with proceeds for local charities. Directed by Olga Oxholm the program includes The Swineherd The Valiant Weary Wanderers Sleeping Beauty ballet and a Gypsy Dance. Stan Gittins hosts. A second show in Lac du Bonnet on May 14 is sponsored by St John’s Anglican W A with local talent.
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Seven Sisters
Beausejour
Stan Gittins
Lac du Bonnet
St. John’s
Neighbors Plan Dances To Fund Artificial Limb
Residents of the Buchan district near Berusejour organize dances to raise funds for 18 year old Peter Baker who had a leg amputated below the knee. The first dance is scheduled at Buchan school on Saturday May 3, led by organizers Mrs A Wenzowski Mrs A Herda Mrs D Kafka and Mrs J Champagne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchan District
Berusejour
Peter Baker
Peter
Buchan School
A. Wenzowski
A. Herda
D. Kafka
J. Champagne
M P C Supervisor Named for Lac du Bonnet District
Mr. R R Nicoll has been appointed district supervisor for the Manitoba Power Commission at Lac du Bonnet. He brings extensive experience in construction and operating departments of the Commission and was previously stationed at Dauphin. Bob will join Lac du Bonnet duties as transfer arrangements finalize.
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R. R. Nicoll
Manitoba Power Commission
Lac du Bonnet
Nicoll
Commission
Dauphin
Bob
Vancouver’s Place as Canada’s Third Largest City
Vancouver ranks as the third largest city in Canada by population, following Toronto and Montreal, reflecting its significant role in commerce culture and regional growth within British Columbia.
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Vancouver
Canada
Pine Falls Boy Earns Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Glen Mansell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mansell of Pine Falls, received a Doctor of Philosophy from Ohio State University. After Lac du Bonnet high school and Manitoba University, he earned a 1948 honors science degree, then a master’s in science in 1949, followed by a teaching fellowship and doctoral work at Ohio State. He later joined the Du Pont Research Department in Richmond, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Mansell
W. T. Mansell
Pine Falls
Ohio State University
Glen
Lac du Bonnet
Manitoba University
Rlen
du Pont Chemical Company
Richmond
Public Meeting on Sewage System for Lac du Bonnet
A public meeting is set for 7 30 p m Friday May 7 at Memorial hall to discuss installing a village wide sewer system. The goal is to replace disposal fields along the river bank with a modern system to improve sanitary conditions and living standards as McArthur Falls power development raises water levels. All ratepayers should attend to decide on extending service this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Memorial Hall
McArthur Falls
Lac du Bonnet M F L U Elects 1953 Board
The Lac du Bonnet Incal No. 31 Manitoba Farmers Union held its annual meeting on Thursday April 29 and re elected the entire 1953 Board for another year. John Puchinski will again be president for 1954 55. Others re elected include vice president Mike Belluk directors Nick Hrychany Jack Sarapu Jean Kowalchuk Mrs J Nowalski and Mrs M Zawislak. Arnold Sarapu continues as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Farmers Union
John Puchinski
Mike Belluk
Nick Hrychany
Jack Sarapu
Jean Kowalchuk
J. Nowalski
M. Zawislak
Arnold Sarapu
Canadian fur coats show gendered production split
Canadian males largely abandon fur coat making with women driving the trade. In 1951 men's fur coat production valued at 154000 dollars while women's fur apparel reached 45351000 dollars, highlighting a stark gender divide in the industry.
Pine Falls Baseball Club Elect 1954 Officers
The Pine Falls Baseball Club met April 27 with Pat O Connor chairing and re elected as president. Art Kruger won the vice presidency Gil Beaulieu became secretary and eight new executives were named. Delegates O Connor Rahrenshback and Bill McDonald will attend a Beausejour league meeting May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls Baseball Club
Pat O'Connor
O’connor
Art Kruger
Gil Beaulieu
Red Ahrenshback
Bill McDonald
Aluminum Hub Quebec Produces Big Share of World
Quebec remains a leading supplier in the global aluminum market, contributing about sixty percent of production. The sector relies on regional mines and smelters, with major firms guiding export routes to international buyers.
Ten Swans Sighted At McArthur Falls
Ten swans were seen near the seven mile mark at McArthur Falls by Ramsey Mcintosh and Bud Bjornson of Lac du Bonnet on Sunday April 25. The birds were about 40 feet from a feeding area on the frozen marshes as winter lingers in the region.
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McArthur Falls
Ramsey Mcintosh
Bud Bjornson
Lac du Bonnet
Tyndall Legion Ladies Raise $310 at Bazaar
A Silver Tea and Bazaar held by the Tyndall Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion on April 23 raised about 310 dollars. Mrs. V. Costello opened the event, with Mrs. J. Jensen among the officials. The bazaar offered home cooking and needle work, with Mrs. Peter Anson praised for leadership and handwork. Funds are earmarked for a Legion hall kitchen, prizes awarded to multiple local winners.
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Tyndall Ladies Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
V. Costello
Stonewall
Legion Hall
Varness
Winnipeg
W. Moroz
Garson
D. Zack
Tyndall
Mercury Vapor Lighting Question at Whitemouth Meeting
Whitemouth Municipal Council receives merchants’ appeal over mercury vapor lights but cannot reach a decision. Councillor Sudletsky calls for widening Main Street, agreed with work starting early summer. Imperial Oil plans to move tanker attacks onto railway property from town centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
Wm. Sudletsky
Imperial Oil Company
Dog Saves Whitemouth Store From Fire
At 1 a m on Friday April 30 a bull terrier barked alerting L W Dowswell owner of Whitemouth Hardware Electric. The quick phone call drew residents to the scene and the rear of the store burned while the front and adjacent house suffered no damage. Fire likely started from a cigarette butt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Dowswell
District Hardware Electric
Whitemouth
Lac du Bonnet Foods Club Hosts Cooking School
Lac du Bonnet homemakers and some husbands joined a Canada Packers Cooking school at Memorial hall on April 29. Demonstrator Miss Demcoe showcased meats and new electrical appliances, with prizes and donations from Canada Packers and Irvin's Electric. Proceeds of 85 dollars fund a refrigerator for the Foods club, completing the nine year kitchen project. Canada in 1952 notes overall mineral production gains.
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Lac du Bonnet
Memorial Hall
Lac du Bonnet Foods Club
Canada Packers
Irvin
Melquist
Miss Demcoe
Foods Club
South India clergyman to address Lac du Bonnet talks
Rev. E. V. Mathew B D will speak at Lac du Bonnet St John s Parish Hall on May 12 at 730 p m and at Pointe du Bois May 13 The Mar Thoma Syrian Church priest was born in Trichur Travancore educated at St Thomas College Jubbulpore Theo logical training at Jubbulpore and is currently in Canada for post graduate work at Wycliffe College Toronto He plans teaching and pastoral duties on return and will stay with Rev and Mrs F V Maxwell in Lac du Bonnet.
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E. V. Mathew
Lac du Bonnet St. John's
Pointe du Bois
Rev. Mathew
Trichur
Travancore
Cochin
South India
St. Thomas College
Jubbulpore
Beacon
Mar Thoma Syrian Theological Seminary
Canada
Wycliffe College
Toronto
Lac du Bonnet
Mathew
F. V. Maxwell
Birthday party and community notes from River Hills
Little Brenda Klepatz celebrated her birthday with friends on Sunday April 24. Mr H Beeskau now works at Ear Falls Ontario. Mr and Mrs F Grabke Mrs J Kuehn and Mrs L Henschel attend Lac du Bonnet cooking school April 29 hosted by the Lac du Bonnet Foods Club. Mrs L Henschel won the grand door prize a General Electric floor polisher. Miss Margaret Beeskau spent last weekend at her parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Thor
B. Brassey-Eyton
England
C. R. Park
B. Wilkes
L. W. Martin
N. Melquist
Guy Brown
G.E. Iron
G. Binda
G.E. Kettle
M. Krieshman
G.E. Polisher
Brenda Klepatz
F. Grabke
J. Kuehn
L. Henschel
Lac du Bonnet
Margaret Beeskau
Canadians Set Meat Consumption Record in 1943
In 1943 the average Canadian consumed 155.5 pounds of meat, establishing a national record for per person intake during a year marked by wartime efforts and food rationing.
Coffee Pots and Lamps Next Purchase for Pine Falls Hospital
The Pine Falls Hospital Auxiliary plans to buy 18 coffee pots for patient trays and 21 reading lamps at a total cost of 245 dollars. Proceeds from the Cellophane Dinner draw reached 102 dollars, won by Mrs Reichart Sr. The Rags-to-Riches Drive begins in June, with flowers sent to Easter. Next meeting is May 31 at the Chateau.
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Women's Hospital Auxiliary
Chateau
Reichart
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E. Peluk
M. Peluk
Bishka
M. Modjeski
Alf Kawecki
Frank Negedly
Steve Peluk
Mr. Galenski
John Ferens
Mike Hladun
M.P.C
George Hees
Broadview
Ont
Waterloo North
Lac du Bonnet M.flu
Board
Tyndall Legion
Dog
Lac du Bonnet Foods Club Cooking
River Hills
L. Rempel
Mr. H. Beeskau
Ear Falls, Ont. Ls
Pine Falls Hospital
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