Aces Hold Dance at Chateau Hall Succeeds in Pine Falls
The Rivers SoS Sa Sat event on May 8 at Chateau hall drew Pine Falls club members for a first decisive win in organizing an enjoyable evening. Musicians included Mrs S Velie piano Fred Duffly violin Dave Moran guitar and A Arban accordion. Committee teams led by Ed Hebert Louis Lavallee Leon Clements Howard Cyr Bibs Beaulieu oversaw organization refreshments and check room with Mrs Robert Lavallee and Mrs Gerald Beaulieu assisting. Berard won a watch donated by Alberts Bargain store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Sos Sa Sat
Riverside Aces
Chateau Hall
Pine Falls
Ed. Hebert
Louis Lavallee
Leon Clements
Howard Cyr
Bibs Beaulieu
E. Bealieu
E. Hebert
Armand Malo
Robert Lavallee
Gerald Beaulieu
Berard
Albert
Beausejour Legion Discusses Sports Day Prep
The Beausejour Legion Branch held its May meeting at the Municipal Hall. John A. Seraphin was initiated and the sports committee was authorized to spend 50 dollars on teeners equipment under supervision. Delegates W. Splett, G Morfoot, J. Shuster, D. Vass, J. Kanaroski and J. Cheap were named for the July 1 Sports Day committee meeting. A social evening is planned for the first Wednesday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour Legion
John A. Seraphin
Legion
W. Splett
G Morfoot
J. Shuster
D. Vass
J. Kanaroski
J. Cheap
Seeding Begins in Lac Du Bonnet District
May reports from Bob Lodge and Ed Soderholm indicate good progress in seeding operations despite a few wet spots. The observations were filed on Thursday May 8 outlining areas to receive later attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac DU Bonnet
Bob Lodge
Ed. Soderholm
Schade Home Endangered By Chimney Blaze
A chimney fire at Mrs. O. Schade’s residence near Beausejour was sparked by a windy noon blaze. Firefighters swiftly tackled the flames, with praise for Carl Bullman, engine pilot, and Fire Chief A. Greenberg for their rapid response and control of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schade
O. Schade
Beausejour
Carl Bullman
A. Greenberg
Legion Branch To Install Officers At Lac du Bonnet
No. 164 Branch of the Canadian Legion in Lac du Bonnet will install officers for the coming year at Holiday Beach at 8 p.m. Thursday May 22. Legionnaires are asked to contact the secretary or any executive member in advance to arrange the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 164
Canadian Legion
Lac du Bonnet
Holiday Beach
Legionnaires
99-Year-Old William Zieske Dies After Half Century In Greenwold
William Zieske aged 99 and longtime Greenwold resident died at home on May 7 after fifty years farming in the district. Born March 10, 1857 in Poland he and his wife whilhelmenia celebrated 72 years of marriage. Funeral at St. John's Lutheran Greenwold with Russell's Funeral Home in charge. Survived by widow six sons four daughters twenty four grandchildren. Renshaw's handled arrangements. Jean Segall played the organ.
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William Zieske
Greenwold
Man
Poland
Mr. Zieske
Canada
Russell
Mr. Ziesker
Whilhelmenia
Edward
Peter
Albert
Daniel
Gus
British Columbia
Manuel
Winnipeg
Past
Grass River
Singbur
Whitemouth
Skogsberg
Nelson
Holliston
Schubert
Cloverleaf
Renshaw
Beausejour
Jean Segall
Mrs Albertina Anderson Rites Held at White Mouth
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Albertina Anderson Thursday at 2 pm from the United Church in Whitemouth. Rev. William Steenson of St. Vital Man conducted. Burial followed in Whitemouth cemetery. Born March 15, 1885 in Langretten Sweden she came to Canada in 1907 and resided in Whitemouth district. Her husband died in 1940. Surviving are seven sons Victor Provost Alberta Lou Bricksdale Hubert Arne Leonard Hugo and Holger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertina Anderson
United Church
Whitemouth
William Steenson
St. Vital
Man
Anderson
Langretten
Sweden
Canada
Victor
Provost
Alberta
Lou
Bricksdale
Hubert
Arne
Winnipeg
Leonard
Hugo
Holger
Death of George A. Lafortune Former Manitoba official
Edward R Lafortune's father George A Lafortune died Thursday at St Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg at age 66. He formerly administered Birch River and Sprague municipalities and served as secretary treasurer of La Broquerie. He was also police magistrate and justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. George
Edward R. Lafortune
George A. Lafortune
St. Boniface Hospital
Woodridge
Manitoba
Lafortune
Birch River
Sprague
la Broquerie
Man
Mrs Letain of West Hawk Lake Dies in Ontario
Mrs. C. F. Letain Annie Beatrice Letain aged 64 of West Hawk Lake Manitoba died Monday May 5 at St Josephs hospital Kenora Ontario. Born in Liverpool England she came to Canada and married 29 years ago. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs J Campbell. Funeral May 7 from Notre Dame church to Roman Catholic cemetery Kenora Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Beatrice Letain
West Hawk Lake
Man
Charles Frederick Letain
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Kenora
Ontario
Liverpool
England
Canada
Great Falls
J. Campbell
Notre Dame Church
Ont
Memorial Rink Fund Receives $400 At City Supper
The Municipal Hall supper and dance to aid the Memorial Rink drew a large crowd and raised over $400. Irvin Stairk won a prize in the ticket draw. Auctioneer A. H. Cousins sold items as the local orchestra provided music. Thanks were given to volunteers, with Mrs. T. G. Erskine noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Stairk
A. H. Cousins
T. G. Erskine
Whitemouth
N Rempel Heads Pine Falls Tennis Club
The Pine Falls Tennis Club held its initial meeting in the Winter Club room on Thursday evening. Officers were elected: President N. Rempel, Vice-President A. Searle, Secretary-Treasurer F. Sellers. The club plans cleanup and fixup activities this Saturday as courts resume activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls Tennis Club
Winter Club Club
N. Rempel
A. Searle
F. Sellers
Changes Around St George Update Local Habitation Shifts
A month of housing moves in St George includes C L Smiths relocating to West St George now occupied by C A Harbottle and Georgie. Marcel Dupont family takes the Berard home as the Berards shift to Notre Dame des Lourdes. Frederic Carriere moves east of Winnipeg River near Silver Falls to property owned by Auguste Berthelette, who has moved to Vancouver. Ernest Dupont family settles in West St George, while Theodore Delorme, formerly of Fisher Branch, occupies a west side village home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Smith
West St. George
C. A. Harbottle
Georgie
Harbottle
Pine Falls
Marcel Dupont
Antoine Berard
Notre Dame Des Lourdes
Fred Carriere
Winnipeg River
Silver Falls
Auguste Berthelette
Vancouver
B.C
Ernest Dupont
Walter Dennison
Theodore Delorme
Fisher Branch
Man
Newcomers Arrive as District Transfers Occur
Desormes are new residents in the district. D L Vincent sold his farm to Alphonse Arthur Vincent and will leave for St Anne Manitoba this fall. The Duquette farm will be farmed by Robert and Rene Papineau and Hildege plans to work on construction projects in Pine Falls.
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Desormes
D. L. Vincent
Alphonse Arthur Vincent
St. Anne
Manitoba
Duquette
Robert
Rene Papineau
Hildege
Pine Falls
E. J. Bouvier
Riders Escape Unscathed From Collision
An accident occurred on Monday May 5, on the highway three miles east of Beausejour when a 1932 Chevrolet driven by Edmund Rattai of Beausejour and a 1939 Fargo truck owned by North Eastern Flour Mills driven by Edward Budnar collided. Damage to the vehicles will probably exceed several hundred dollars. No one suffered any injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Edmund Rattai
North Eastern Flour Mills
Edward Budnar
Hogan Best Nuptials Unfold at Holy Cross Norwood
Elsie Best of Beausejour and Harvey V. Hogan of Fort William Ont were married May 8 at Holy Cross Church Norwood. Father Empesor officiated. bridesmaid Miss Muriel Hunniesett and groomsman William Bennett assisted. The couple plans a Kansas City honeymoon and will reside in Norwood.
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William Bennett
Kansas City
Norwood
Have You Got Your Gas Permits Asks Baillie
Baillie urges farmers and fishermen to renew gas permits for farm machinery and boats before the April 30 expiry. Gasoline purchases must come from dealers with agri fishing permits. Refund applications due by March 15 1948 require invoices showing both dealer and farmer permit numbers. Renewals are mailed to permit holders and should be returned to the Gasoline Tax Branch Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baillie
J Munsie Again Named to Head Pine Falls Ten Pin Bowlers
The Ten Pin Bowling League held its wind-up meeting and annual smoker at the Winter Club. J Munsie was re-elected president and led a program awarding prizes for high single games, three games, and flight winners. Officers for next season include Slim Frederick as vice president and A A Krueger as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Munsie
A. A. Krueger
Krueger
W. Johannson
D. Munro
R. Munsie
P. Danylchuk
F. McFadden
S. Reid
E. Harrison
Jerry Sharpe
Gil Bealieu
John Irvine
Bob Munsie
L. Frederick
J. Roy
J. Dean
Z. Harrison
L. Taylor
B. Munsie
J. Sharpe
G. Sharpe
Gil Beaujeu
A. Malo
C. Lukasovicz
John Hunt Elected To Head Curlers At The Pointe
At the Pointe du Bois curling club annual meeting on May 6 John Hunt was elected by acclamation to serve as president for the next season. He will appoint his own committee, with volunteers sought to implement the meeting's many suggestions. The attendance was about one third. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion received their Charter at Mrs Apritchard’s home on May 7 with 15 members. The next meeting is planned for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hunt
Pointe
H. Tyndall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Canadian Legion
M.hs.a
Blue Cross Movement
Mhs.a
Beausejour
Oakbank
Beause
Beausejour Board of Trade backs standard time stay
Beausejour Board of Trade at its May meeting votes to urge the council to keep the town on standard time. The group approves a cleanup drive with a truck for junk removal, offers prizes for best lawns and gardens, and sets July 1 delegates for Sports Day. They approve a $50 Greece relief donation and plan charity support.
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Beausejour
Women's Institute
National Institute For the Blind
Greece
Errick F. Willis
Grand Beach
Ladywood
J. Bellan
C. H. Bethel
N. Genaske
W. Craik
Canadian Red Cross
Salvation Army
Canadian Institute For Blind
Cancer Relief Fund
Tuberculosis
St. John’s Ambulance
A. Larson
Hospital District Service Groups Forming Here
Community groups form under the Blue Cross restructuring with MHS A support. Recruitment targets working residents including farmers and professionals, with semi annual remittance options and a 12 member rural entry requirement. Local districts Cook's Creek to Bird's Hill pursue group enrollment under volunteer leaders.
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Cook's Creek
Hazelridge
Cloverleaf
Oakbank
Millbrook
Suthwyn
Dugald
Bird's Hill
Beausejour
Board of Trade
Ready Made Family lights up Pine Falls with two nights
The Ready Made Family drew a crowded opening night at the Chateau Theatre on Friday May 2 forcing overflow and a repeat show on Tuesday May 6. Laurence Frayne provided saxophone solos with Mrs. E A Frayne on piano and Miss Ethel Hoffman directed the production praised for its entertaining cast and intermission acts.
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Pine Falls
Laurence Frayne
Alice Brutter
Kathleen Roy
Beverly Smith
Ethel Hoffman
Eastern Manitoba Baseball League elects officers at Beausejour
The Eastern Manitoba Baseball League met May 7 at the Beausejour Hotel and elected H. Nelson as president with Tyndall as vice president and J. F. Kruger as secretary treasurer. Beausejour hosts the D A Ross cup series opener May 24 against Oakbank as Pine Falls Lac du Bonnet Beausejour Tyndall Oakbank and Hazelridge form the Sensational Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Manitoba Baseball League
Beausejour
L. Taylor
A. Cairns
D. M. Wardrop
S. J. Andrews
H. Nelson
Tyndall
P. Grapentine
Oakbank
J. F. Kruger
A. W. Harvey
Pine Falls
Lac du Bonnet
Hazelridge
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Legion Branch
Mrs
G. A. Lafortune
C. F. Letain
N. Remple Heads Tennis Club
Slim Frederick
A. Anderson
M. W. Turner
H. Dunfield
Lac du Bennett
G. F. Teare
Chateau Theatre
E. A. Frayne
John E. Hunter
Herb Brown
United Church Sunday School
Johnny Campbell
William Roy
Begonia
Allan Brown
Nicodemus
Alan Brown
Henry
Martyn
Mary Arnott
Beverly Windsor
Brenda Miller
Dorothy Seebach
Hope Sharpe
Beverley Beatty
Judith Collier
Catherine Huhn
Marie Romanow
Marcia Munsie
Linda Brown
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