Bissett United Church Holds Youth Rally
The Bissett United Church hosted a Youth Rally in the Community Hall on Saturday May 21 with parents and friends in attendance. Guest speaker was K Metcalfe of Winnipeg discussing why go to church groups. CGIT members received chevrons and certificates while camp awards went to Eleanor Minton Cathy Duval and Darlene Weeks as delegates to camp council. Hazel Snyder won the gold Explorer award and Donna Allan earned the enamel Explorer pin for high points. Stars awarded to Donna Allan Donna McPherson Marlene Petrus Shannon Murphy Mabel Snyder Maureen McCracken Myrna Ashley Alana Miller Joanne Labossiere and Hazel Snyder. Promotion certificates given to Hazel Snyder Alana Miller Joanne LaBossiere graduating to CGIT. Tyros group awards went to Kenneth Allan John McPherson Terry Griffith and Hannes Bell. Douglas Duval topped with 109 points earning a mission study book. Larry Miller and Leslie Adolf tied for second with Ron Fehst Wesley Bell and Bob Bjornson runners up. Douglas Duval won Top conduct award second year in a row with other runners up listed. The relay winning team led by Terry Griffith included Bobby Bjornson Ronald Fehst John McPherson Wayne Wozny Pat Bryan Wesley Bell Leslie Adolf and Rolf Hausler. New members Leslie Adolf Wesley Bell Larry Miller Ronnie Vialoux Bobby Bjornson Ronald Fehst received Aim and Prayer cards and membership cards. A sing song followed by lunch served by leaders with church board members pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CGIT
Eleanor Minton
Cathy Duval
Darlene Weeks
Camp Council
Hazel Snyder
Donna Allan
Donna McPherson
Marlene Petrus
Shannon Murphy
Mabel Snyder
Maureen McCracken
Myrna Ashley
Alana Miller
Joanne Labossiere
Tyros
Kenneth Allan
John McPherson
Terry Griffith
Hannes Bell
Douglas Duval
Larry Miller
Leslie Adolf
Ronald Fehst
Wesley Bell
Bobby Bjornson
TCA
Bob Bjornson
Lutz Fehst
John McPherson Wayne
Wozny
Pat Bryan
Rolf Hausler
Ronnie Vialoux
Local notes as residents reconnect and host visitors
Bissett residents share news of guests from North Dakota and Saskatchewan. Old neighbors visit Wallace Lake and Caribou Lake, while families renew friendships. Engagement of Elizabeth Ann Meadows to Robert Carr announced for June 11 in Birtle Anglican Church. Horses wander into Bowyer garden prompting owner to walk six miles to recover them. CGIT and Explorer groups attend United Church service with boys groups present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin F. Meadows
Elizabeth Ann
Robert Allan
Robert P. Carr
Birtle
Birtle Anglican Church
Lac du Bonnet Council Approves Public Works Expenditure
Lac du Bonnet Municipal Council met with Reeve H Olensky and the mayoral staff to authorize 1300 for garbage collection. The body moved to request Manitoba to finance and build a road serving summer resort properties across several townships, with plans shown, and amended zoning bylaw No 557 to include multiple sections and townships west of the Winnipeg River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
H. Olensky
G. F. Teare
Manitoba
Counci
Come To Church Service With Rev Morris Green
Parish notices invite worshipers at Parsonage Park Avenue on Sunday April 24 1960. Morning 9 45 am Sunday School 11 00 am and Divine Worship with Sermon led by Rev Morris Green B A B D pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Morris Green
Park Ave
Record crowds as Winnipeg holiday weekend boosts fishing district
Clear skies and warm winds drew a record influx to Lac du Bonnet Pine Falls and Bissett area camps. Boats filled marinas from Thursday, with peak crowds Saturday. Wenigo and Holiday Beach reported crowds, meals served, and tourists turned away elsewhere. Traffic near Lee River bridge heavy. tents and cars crowded favoured sites. If this peak repeats, another record year is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Lac du Bonnet Pine Falls
Bissett
Holiday Beach
Boles
Wendigo
Lee River
Winnipeg River
Powerview
Wallace
Caribou Lakes
Charles E Henry to Speak at Lac du Bonnet Graduation
Charles E Henry of Winnipeg will deliver the commencement address at Lac du Bonnet High School. The May 27 ceremony at Memorial Hall features 43 seniors, with Henry a WW II veteran and former Winnipeg School Board research director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Memorial Hall
Charles E. Henry
Winnipeg
Keith Long
Henry
North Africa
Europe
12Th
Manitoba Dragoons
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg School Board
Pine Falls
Great Falls Recreation Club elects new officers
John Bracken was elected president of the Great Falls Recreation Club at a recent semi annual meeting in Anderson Hall. Don Baker became vice president and Ron Ryckman secretary treasurer. Officers will serve until the September annual meeting. Plans include a summer banquet for members followed by a general meeting and debate on reviving the Square Dance club. The group discussed a future picture show and possible 16 MM equipment purchases. Enthusiam for square dancing will be surveyed among members and residents for a later decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bracken
Great Falls
Record 335110 Overnight Guests At Norwegian Youth Hostels
Norwegian youth hostels logged 335110 overnight guests in 1959 setting a new yearly high. The figure reflects growing travel and hostel usage among youth across the country.
Graduation Exercises Held at Bissett
The San Antonio school Bis sett held a graduation dinner and dance in the Community Hall on Friday May 20. Ten graduates included John Calverly Darlene Duval Mary Jane Lucas Faith Gibson Diane McCracken Mark Hawrysh Reta Taylor Martyn Hogue Dwayne Ashley and Darlene Weeks. Reta Taylor acted as chairman and Mrs Gillespie welcomed guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Bissett
John Calverly
Darlene Duval
Mary Jane Lucas
Faith Gibson
Diane McCracken
Mark Hawrysh
Reta Taylor
Martyn Hogue
Dwayne Ashley
Darlene Weeks
Gillespie
Home and School Association
Mr. Morgan
Hennessey
Seven From District Receive Degrees At U of M Convocation
Seven area students from Manitoba Manitoba University are listed among those receiving honours at the annual convocation May 25. Audrey Remenda of Lac du Bonnet earns a Bachelor of Arts general degree. Edward R. Schreyer of Beausejour earns a Bachelor of Arts general degree. Alvin Tymko of Beausejour earns a Bachelor of Science general degree. Ian E. Lauchlan of Pine Falls and Jung Mar of Lac du Bonnet receive Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Edyth M. Brown of Lac du Bonnet receives a teaching certificate. Evelyn Lanoway of St. Quens earns Bachelor of Science in Home Economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
University
Audrey Remenda
Lac du Bonnet
Edward R. Schreyer
Beausejour
Alvin Jr. Tymko
Ian E. Lauchlan
Pine Falls
Ang Jung Mar
Edyth M. Brown
Lac Dus Bonnet
Evelyn Lanoway
St. Quens
Whitemouth 4-H Members Win Kiwanis Pins at Speech Contest
On Monday May 16 Whitemouth 4-H sewing club members Janet White Frances Cousins Valerie McLean and Darlene Steiner took part in a public speaking contest at Lac du Bonnet each recipient of a Kiwanis pin. Whitemouth staff hosted farewell for high school teacher George Papus at Mr and Mrs Walter Milbrandt home. Also noted are visits and family events involving Mrs S Drew Miss Flo Campbell and the Smart family with plans for a Whitemouth field and track meet May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Sewing Club
Lac du Bonnet
Janet White
Frances Cousins
Valerie McLean
Darlene Steiner
Whitemouth
Walter Milbrandt
George Papus
R. Belliveau
Fisher Branch
Barski Bonikowsky wedding at River Hills home
Rosa Adella Kuhn of Vancouver married Charles Edward Barski of Ladywood in a double ring ceremony April 23 at the Lueck home in River Hills. Officiant Rev A Gelhard. piano Miss Eileen Lueck. soloist Elven Bonikowsky singing Because. Attendants wore coral and blue. best man Arthur Klapprat. Reception hosted by the bride's family at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Klepatz
Arthur Klapprat
Otto Lueck
Alfred Tiede
Pointe du Bois wedding and birth notices
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Jerry Ziprick on the arrival of Gregory Philip born May 12 at Misericordia hospital. Mother and son are doing fine. Victor Dalin wed at St Rosary R C church Winnipeg May 14 attended by Dominic DeLuca Ernest and J Pecchia. Godparents Kelvin son of Mr and Mrs Clapp Winnipeg and Mr and Mrs Anderson attended christening. Weekend visitors Mr and Mrs T Avison Winnipeg and Mr and Mrs R Palmatier St James at Mr and Mrs C Anderson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cook
Bruce Robinson
Kenny
N. Chalmers
Winnipeg
Wallace Lake
Jerry Ziprick
Gregory Philip
Misericordia Hospital
Dominic DeLuca
Ernest
J. Pecchia
Victor Dalin
St. Rosary R.C. Church
R. Palmatier
St. James
C. Anderson
J. Silverman
T. Avison
F. Anderson
Kelvin
Renewal Notice Instructions From The Leader
The notice explains date numerals after your address show the due date for subscriptions. For example 12-11-58 means November 12, 1958. Check if your subscription is due and mail remittance with the form. New subscribers should use the provided form.
Piano Recital Held At Lac du Bonnet
The annual recital by Mrs. G. Atkinson's pupils took place May 20 at Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall. The event showcased many students and featured solos, a duet, and a trio with teachers from several stations. Mrs. Atkinson received a bouquet from pupils as thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Lac-du-Bonnet to Meet Oak Bank in Season Opener
Lac du Bonnet faces Oak Bank in the opening league game on Sunday May 29 at Lac du Bonnet. A large local crowd is expected after an exhibition last Sunday where Stead Agriculturalists beat Lac du Bonnet 14 to 5 in nine innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac-du-Bonnet
Oak Bank
Oakbank
Lac du Bonnet
Stead Agriculturalists
Stead
Car Mishap at Lac du Bonnet
A 1955 Ford Sedan driven by Edwin Leslie Johnson rolled in a ditch near Petrus's corner in Lac du Bonnet. Johnson and two passengers escaped injury as about 300 dollars in damage occurred to the vehicle. The incident happened around 10:45 p.m. on Monday evening amid holiday traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Edwin Leslie Johnson
Petrus
Portage la Prairie
Mr. Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Notre Dame du Laus
Bissett United Church
K. Metcalfe
Christian Education Worker
North Dakota
Dave Blair
Pennie Orton
Mrs. L. Newsham
Foam Lake, Sask
D. Sheler
Here
Caribou Lake
Shaw Wilson
Vancouver
Scarr
Mrs. Wilson
D. James
Calgary
Neil Campbell
Sharron, Leenard
Hole River Lake
McConkey
Neil
St. Paul, Man
Mr. J. Williams
Charles Murphy
Mrs. M. Parris
Carrie Boulette
Gold Creek
Mr. S. Thomas of
Hoggson
Mr. Metcalfe
United Church
Explorer
Lutheran Church OF the Cross
ST. John's Anglican Church
ST. Mary's Church
Pelate du Bois
Chas. E. Henry
Recreation Club
G. H. Lucas
Canada
Barney Gray
U of M
V.erskine
Mrs. S. Drew
Kenora
Karen
Robert Korluk
A. E. Webb
B. Schatkowsky
Dryden
Roland Smart
Percy Smart
the Guilds of Whitemouth Hospital
Rennie
Flo. Campbell
Stella Roscoe
Springfield
3Rd Street
Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Evelyn Soroko
Clifford Zareki
Gail Lavoie
Ricky Smith
L. Martin
Laurel Hirst
R. Linnebach
Brenda Augustine
Allan Urban
Tamara Sydorko
Denise Lavoie
Scott McIntosh
Betty Nicoll
Debbie Grabke
Ronnie Sydorko
Carol Dancu
Tony Augustine
Judy Chermishnok
Bobby Nicoll
Crystall Waters
Gray Waters
Gwen Grabke
Norman Dancyt
Douglas Urban
Georgina Hodgkins
Gilbert Osis
Joanne Kirby
Heineke Terra
Rosalie Lindgren
Debby
Crystal Waters
Carol Dancut
Gordon McKeown
Danny Boy
Lakers
Andrew Usackis
Mansiuto
Bill McDougall
Manitoba Department of Agrculture
Eleanore W. Stuart
R. T. Stuart
Souris
Steinbach
Stuart
Boissevain
Agricultural Representative
Miss Stuart
Minnedosa
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