Farmers face politics in 1957 springs meeting
Anton B Weselak reports on federal candidate comments at Springs meetings ahead of the June 10 1957 election. He notes Liberal claims of postwar prosperity versus farm hardship, cites farm income declines 1951 1954 and job losses in farm implement industry, and outlines parity price debates with CCF Social Credit and Conservative positions. He argues for balanced policy including crop insurance credit marketing boards parity price concepts and provincial crop insurance as provinces develop plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springs
Jake Schultz
Beausejour
Man
C.C.F
Social Credit
Hansard
Bryson
Canada
Anton B
Weselak
Telephone service planned east and north of Winnipeg River
Information received by E J Bouvier secretary treasurer SD Dupont indicates sufficient prepaid funds to justify completing pole lines and construction in the area between St George and Pine Falls. About 36 applications exist in Dupont Chevrefils and Broadland school districts and all applicants must prepay installation within three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg River
St. George
Pine Falls
E. J. Bouvier
Sec. Treas
S.D
Dupont
Chevrefils
Broadland
Residents share moves and moments across Canada and Ontario
A collection of notices records moves and visits including Christina Molinski visiting Toronto with her son Charles, Willard Staska and John Mosquin returning from the University of Manitoba, Wally Oneschuk relocating to Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Ernie Weselak acquiring a truck, Paul Karpetz and aysa new home plans, Norman Switek leaving for Lac du Bonnet for work, a Mother’s Day Concert at Ladywood Hall on May 12, and Roy Halliday urging population growth as key to Canada’s growth.
Schulz Briefs Farmers at Whitemouth Hall Address
Jacob Schulz former Interprovincial Farmers Union and CCF candidate spoke to a capacity Whitemouth audience on Saturday May 4. Chairman Ed Schreyer introduced the speaker who urged a CCF victory on June 10 and highlighted farmer hardships in the Springfield area amid Social Credit clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schulz
Interprovincial Farmers Union
C.C.F
Springfield
Whitemouth Hall
Ed Schreyer
Schulz
Oldenburg
Whitemouth
Social Credit
Stead News Briefs Include Engagements Births Travel and Sports
Janet Panko and Joe Soluk announce their second engagement while Bill and Joan Sinevich welcome Lavern Debra, their second daughter. Ken Lesosky from Pine Falls heads to Vancouver with friends Ed Pusiewich plans to leave for Vancouver next week, accompanied by Jack and Pete Soluk. A Stead hardball win over Thalberg 3 0, and well wishes for A Pasaluko who is ill and in Beau Sejour hospital. Kenny Lesosky and friends celebrate a new car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Joan Sinevich
Lavern Debra
Pusiewich
Vancouver
Jack
Pete Soluk
Larry Pusiewich
Clamorous Crowd Greets Debate by Federal Candidates
Beausejour town hall drew a loud crowd as four federal candidates debated government farm policies. Schulz led the attack on agricultural policy to cheers, Weslak faced boos, Schlamp accused Schulz of capitalism, and Yacula drew laughter as he mocked representation by professionals. The meeting marked Manitoba campaign activity as MFA promoted more events. A stray note explains railroad bump detectors measure freight car speed to reduce damage during switching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
M.lf.u
Jake G&shulz
CCF
MFA
Manitoba
Longtime Pointe du Bois resident H Holiday celebrated
Community Hall tribute marks Mrs Holliday and daughter Mrs Eby moving to Winnipeg as Mr Eby transfers. Guests shared gifts a rocking chair a china cup and saucer and a purse for a rocking chair and a dinner service. Four generations attended with songs whist and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Holliday
H. Eby
Winnipeg
Eby
E Godiard
P. Martin
The
Ily
Hollidaay
S. Hodge
R. Tester
GIT and Explorersocial wind-up at church event
The C.G.I.T. and Explorers of Bissett United Church closed their year with a social evening. Helen Hawrysh chaired as Miss Murdock from United College spoke, and certificates and awards were handed to senior, intermediate, and junior members. A buffet lunch followed with leaders and guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.g.il.t
Bissett United Church
Helen Hawrysh
Seicrid Mauretzki
Suzanne Mauretzki
Lila Shier
Martha Kocis
Joanne LaBossiere
Barbara McLeod
Joyce Allan Godelind Nobbe
Maureen McCracken
Suzie Brauner
Velma Clarke
Elainie Petrus
Mesdames Griffith
Sewald
Hood
Ash
Mesdames Reid
McMunn
Gray and
Lucas
St Johns Anglican Church Garden Party Planned
The W A of St John s Anglican Church Lac du Bonnet schedules its annual garden party for Saturday June 22 following a May 6 meeting. Seventeen members and one visitor attended. Rev Maxwell opened with scripture and Mrs B Wilkes led a prayer. Minutes and reports were reviewed, bake sale praised, and lunch served by noted members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
St. John’s
Lac du Bonnet
Maxwell
B. Wilkes
Speakman
Elma News Briefs From Mrs Smerechynski Era
Mrs Mary Smerechynski reports Elma events including visits by Mr and Mrs T Stastook from Neddrie Ontario and Mrs Dell of Gimli Manitoba. A 25th anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Ewanochko occurred May 4 at Elma Prosvita Hall with gifts and money. Grace Tommila nears grade XI graduation on May 13. Fire destroyed the Sidorko home and barn, with donations welcome. Wm Kurian and H Pawlyshyn travelled to the city on respective days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ewanochko
Elma Prosvita
Grace Tommila
Teulon, Man
F. Tommila
Bowling Awards Presented At Pine Falls Banquet
The Pine Falls Five Pin Bowling League held its annual banquet on May 9 at the Chateau with 200 guests. Awards were given by head table participants Mr. and Mrs. Fraser and others. The Hayes Trophy for 61 points went to Iwanick team. runners up Pfefferle. Notable wins included Len Romann for high single men, Dolores Cyr for high single ladies, Alex Thomas and Dol ores Cyr for triples, Ford Team for high scores, and Woodfall for top men’s scores in finals and Consolation awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
Chateau
Ladies of the United Church
The
Dominos Orchestra
Winnipeg
Margaret Ford
Ross Halpin
R. Fraser
J. Tremblay
W. Harrison
W. Johannson
Hayes
Iwanick
Mary Mao
Fran Hiker
Olive Iwanick
Peter Hiker
al. Iwanick
Pfefferle
Len Romann
Dolores Cyr
Alex Thomas
Dolores, Cyr
Ford
Dr. H. Johnson
Miss M. Ford
Pelletier
Ken Pelletier
Dick Woodfall
Pat Woodfall
Fran Pelletier
Fran Powell
Christine Pasaluko
Mark C. Lewis Baptized at Beausejour
At St. Marys R C Church Beausejour on Sunday April 28 infant Mark Christopher son of Mr and Mrs L M Lewis was baptized Rev Father Gurka officiated with Edward Michael the older brother as altar boy. Godparents were Mrs William Unik and Stan Morwick. A family dinner followed at the Lewis home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's R. C. Church
Beausejour
Mark Christopher
L. M. Lewis
Gurka
Edward Michael
William Unik
Stan Morwick
Mrs. Lewis
Word Of Advice On Fireworks From Mrs Bowyer
Mrs I M Bowyer urges cautious use of fireworks as the 24th of May approaches. She cites local injuries and dangers from firecrackers and bottles, appealing to parents to teach children about hazards and to keep youngsters away from reckless pranks to protect eyesight and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Bowyer
Bissett
Mary
Johnny
Graduation Exercises at Beausejour Collegiate
Graduation exercises for Grades XI and XII were held in the Beausejour school auditorium on Friday May 10. Forty five graduates filed in as the National Anthem opened the program. A turkey dinner followed with toasts by Mrs Gunson and Victor Galay. Leona Borsa received the Governor General's Medal. A reception and dance at the Arena with Lou Dickson’s orchestra closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour School
Beatrice Prettie
Maria Galay
Leona Borsa
Fraser Rle
Lou Dickson
Mother's Day Tea and Raffle at Overwater School
A Mothers' Day Tea and Raffle was held at Overwater School on May 12 with carnations for all mothers. Mrs S Remais welcomed attendees as prizes donated by locals were drawn, yielding a long list of items won by area residents and guests. coffee and cake followed while a silver collection totaled 3.98 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overwater School
S. Remais
Shirley Betker
Glemoor
Elsie Kowalky
W. Kintof
Wentland
Leonard Kowalky
A. Price
Sharpe Blvd
St. James
Bernice Mcdloff
Lowland
Neumnburg
Stead
Gmiterek
Beausejour
W. Hammerstedt
Art Kowalky
Glenmoor
Childs
Elizabeth Harasymchuk
Springwell
Glenfields Farewell Party for Moving Neighbors and Local News
A community note from April records departures of G Fiebelkorn to Winnipeg and H Borkowski to Steinbach with small gifts. Ernest Nikodem turned 22 and is back with the C F R. Elaine Molinski returns to school after illness. Welcome new neighbors Trojanoski couples to the farm. A bingo and raffle by St Thomas Church Altar Society is set for May 17 at Rattray School. Twin foals born to Rudolph Nikodem’s mare on May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Fiebelkorn
Winnipeg
Henry Borkowski
Steinbach
H. Borkowski
Ernest Nikodem
Ernest
Fort William
C.F.R
Elaine Molinski
Steve Trojanoski
Julian Trojanoski
Altar Society
St. Thomas Church
Rattray School
Rudolph Nikodem
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Eleanore Staska
Richard Staska
Dis Co
Christina Molinski
Charles
Toronto
Ontario
Willard Staska
John Mosquin
University of Manitoba
Wally Oneschuk
Sault Ste. Marie
Ernie Weselak
Paul Karpetz
Aysa
Norman Switek
Ladywood Junior Room
Ladywoodwood Hall
Mrs
Paul Kindefora
Edmonton
Roy Halliday
Jake Schulz
Janet Panko
Joe Soluk
Ken Lesosky
Thalberg
A. Pasaluko
M. Stachyra
D. Krupa
Dorothy
Beausejour Hospital
Mike Pasaluko
Kenny Lesosky
West Coast
Owen Hh
Siwanew
Holliday
Maud
Williams
Ben
City Hydro
H. Murch
California
Elma
Mary Smerechynski
Mrs. T. Stastook
Neddrie, Ont
Mrs. P. Stastook
J. Dubel
Mrs. Dell
Gimli, Man
M. Dell
Gimli
Dubel
Mrs. Wm. Kurian
City
H. Pawlyshyn
Mark C. Lewis
3Rd Street
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Beausejour Collegiate
Glenfields
Beverley Belton
Jack Schinkel
Patricia
Roy Schindel
Monk Lake
Griffith Brothers
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