Bissett Supper and Dance for Graduates
The Bissett community hall hosted a May 20 supper and dance honoring graduates. James Campbell gave the valedictory and C F Caswell spoke as guest, with Bar ney Grey's orchestra providing music. The graduating class listed includes Margaret Wozny and others, with dignitaries and parents in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett Communi Hall
C. Shannon
Home Biel School Association
School
James Campbell
C. F. Caswell
Pris
Cyr
Biff Hay
Home and School Association
John Calverley
Students Council
Barney Grey
Margaret Wozny
Darlene Weeks
Ilsa Vandermeer
Jean Bryan
Barry McLeod
Barry Boulette
Pine Falls Curling Club plans six sheets with artificial ice
Pine Falls Curling Club raises funds to add two ice sheets, bringing total to six at the Papertown classic spiel. The project costs about 24000 dollars, with 16000 raised so far. A bonspiel is planned in October if the rink is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls Curling Club
Griffith Bros Drilling Wins Safety Award in Manitoba
Griffith Bros Drilling Ltd of Bissett received a Canadian Diamond Drilling Association Safety Award for the least accidents in Class B for 24 000 to 60 000 hours worked. Russ Griffith of Bissett attended the Toront o convention in March to accept. The diamond drilling trophy was shown at Hudsons Bay in Lac du Bonnet and will tour offices in Bissett The Pas and Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Bros. Diamond Drilling Ltd
Bissett
Canadian Diamond Drilling Association
Russ Griffith
Tor
Hudson’s Bay
Lac du Bonnet
Pas
Winnipeg
Randall Foubert
Third Street
Randall
Winnipeg River
Western Bridge
Cow Bridge
UNA Success Slogan Claims UN Achievements In Public Health
Dr Joe Slogan MP Springfield tells Whitemouth Manitoba meeting that unity’s triumph lies in technical agencies. World Health Organization fights malaria. FAO addresses famine and undernourishment. officials promote sanitation and public health worldwide. Canada page continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
M.P
Springfield
Whitemouth
Manitoba
World Organization
World ‘Health Organization
Food and Agricultural Organization
Canada
Powerview Council approves 1961 budget shifts and reforms
Powerview council meeting led by Mayor S Lazaruk approved 1961 budget estimates with school levies rising from 19 699 to 30 000 for the year increasing the overall mill rate. Firework restrictions were set to protect children and a supervised display planned for next year. Stray dogs will no longer receive municipal protection, and residents may remove pests themselves. Dust on Highway No 1 prompted a request to provincial highways for relief. Church land had lane access negotiations, and Powerview Utilities Co op discussed franchise terms requiring a survey plan and Public Utility Board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powerview Council
S. Lazaruk
J. '. Turcotte
Consid
Dep
R. C. Church
RC. Church
Powerview Utilities Co-operative Ltd
Public Utility Board
Land Titles Office
Un Employment Insurance Agent for Lac du Bonnet Area
Dr. Joseph Slogan announces Mrs. Oulton Rogers as unemployment insurance agent for Lac du Bonnet area. She will assist during office hours at the post office with filling forms to be submitted to the central office. Agent has no claims ruling jurisdiction. A Beausejour area agent will also be appointed. The move eases trips to Winnipeg for locals handling claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Joseph Slogan
Springfield
Oulton Rogers
Slogan
Rogers
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Beausejour
Area
Winnipeg
Home and School Elect Mrs T Solinski
The Bissett Home and School Association held its May 16 meeting electing Mrs T Solinski president for the coming year. Other officers named include Mr Frank Duval as vice president Miss Graham as secretary and Mrs Norman McLeod and Mrs E Adolf as social officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett Home and School Association
T. Solinski
Frank Duval
John Simperiel
Graham
Norman McLeod
E Adolf
R. Griffith
Wray
W. Bjornson
N. LaBossiere
Shannon
Minton
Ratcliffe
R. Grifith
K. Pokrant
B Warkentin
Beausejour
Combe
G. Lucas
Keep Our Forest Green Is Conservation Theme
Manitoba forest protection plea voiced by Hon. C. H. Witney on Forest Conservation week. He cited 2,900 fires in a decade, 1,870 from human causes, and 248000 acres burned yearly. Camp fires, farmer sparks, and smokers caused hundreds of blazes. two million trees planted this year in a major reforestation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
C. H. Witney
Mines and Natural Resources
Witney
Mr. Witney
Great Falls Sports Grows With Local Baseball And Bowling
Spring activity heats up in Great Falls as Bob Oakes and Jim Taylor coach Little League players and a Pine Falls clash looms. Great Falls senior fastball looks solid under Carl Petersson with Treffle Gareau joining Petterson and Carrier. May 29 aims the first league game while the bowling league tightens with Gunner Postnicks Jo Anne Olsen Cliff Olsen Bruce Manness and Helen Haverlock leading teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Bob Oakes
Jim Taylor
Pine Falls
Carl Petersson
Powerview Aces
Hugh Carrier
Treffle Gareau
Petterson
Carrier
Gunner Postnicks
Jo-Anne Olsen
Cliff Olsen
Bruce Manness
Helen Haverlock
Subscription Renewal Notice for The Leader of Lac du Bonnet
Subscription renewal for The Leader lists due date numerals and renewal options. It explains rates: 3.00 for one year, 4.090 outside Canada, 5.00 for two years, 6.00 outside Canada, and notes ABC limits. New subscribers invited with similar terms.
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Canada
Springfield
Manitoba Assumes Role In Dakota Centennial
Manitoba hosts North Dakota legislators at the International Peace Garden on June 17 to honor the centennial of the Dakota Territory. Premier Duff Roblin cites neighborly friendship as Manitoba and North Dakota share the border. events include a flag raising, RCHA band, tours, receptions, and a Manitoba smorgasbord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
North Dakota Senate
House of Representatives
Dakota Territory
North Dakota
Duff Roblin
International Peace Garden Committee
Peace Garden
Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Band
Canada
John A. Storman
International Peace Garden
Errick F. Willis
Q.C
RCHA
Boissevain
Brandon Cham
Conservation Tour Visits Pine Falls Districts
Manitoba Forestry Association members conducted a conservation tour through Pine Falls and District schools during May 8 to 11. 753 students received instruction in Junior and Senior programs about forest value and fire protection. Schools visited included Powerview Chevrefils Allard Fort Alexander and Du Pont with tours arranged by S C Howe of Manitoba Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Forestry Association
Pine Falls
Powerview
Chevrefils
Allard
Fort Alexander
Dupont School
S. C. Howe
Manitoba Power Company, Limited
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Griffith Bros. Drilling
UNA
United Nations
MacArthur Falls
Silver Falls
Schreyer and Waters
No. 12
Pointe
Pointe du Bois
UN. Ins
Lac du Bonnet Area
Home and School
Stan Gittins
3Rd Street
Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Dakota
Bers of Commerce
Central Mortgage and Housing
B. Crimson
Ottawa
Crimson
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