Slogan Named Conservative Candidate At Beausejour
Dr Joe Slogan a Winnipeg dentist was chosen as the Conservative candidate by 232 delegates at Beausejour town hall to contest the forthcoming by election He defeated Joe Perkins 109 to 104 on the fourth ballot In the same vote fifth ballots were used to eliminate weaker candidates including J Sinnott and Fred Klym The meeting featured remarks from Gordon Chown MP and M P Murray Smith with campaign chatter from local figures and organizers PMID Latter discussion touched on farm markets equipment costs mink ranching and tourism as local issues the event wrapped after Peter Kozak conducted the proceedings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Slogan
Winnipeg
Beausejour
Dr. Slogan
Joe Perkins
Anola
Slogan
East Selkirk
University Conservatives
Dental College
Peter Kozak
Dowler
Dauphin
Schulz
Canada
Fred Klym
Pachaet
J. Sinnott
Louis Leger
St. Boniface
Wachal
Mark Garvin
North Kildonan
Oscar Bjornson
Lac du Bonnet
Ford Co
Gordon Chown
Val Yacula
Ottawa
CCF
Murray Smith
M.P
Winnipeg North
George Hutton
Manitoba Progressive Conservative Association
Lawrence Taylor
Pine
Lac du Bonnet St John Anglicans plan bazaar event
At the Lac du Bonnet St. John Anglican W A meeting on November 3 outlined arrangements for the annual bazaar and card party at Memorial Hall on November 17 at 7 30 p m. The Little Helpers reported 36 children attended the October 18 party. seven left due to age limit but 590 remain. Junior Auxiliary runs a door to door Christmas card sale. St Andrews Day service on November 30 at 9:00 a m with missionaries in Japan funded by a self denial offering. Vestry to study rectory sewage and parish hall water works. Nominating committee named. Lunch invitation extended after the December 1 meeting. lunch served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet St. John’s
Mesdames R. McIntosh
A. King
A. Dancut
A. Brown
C C F Active in Constituency Campaigns Across District
The CCF pushed campaigning in the district with Hazen Argue accusing ministers Churchill or Harkness of failing to deliver parity payments under the Agricultural Stabilization Act. Erhart Regier spoke at several towns criticizing Conservative agricultural policy and trade talks, urging fair returns for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCF
Hazen Argue
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Hazelridge
Argue
Churchill
Harkness
Springfield
Erhart
R. Kegier
Canada
Whitemouth
Regier
Montreal
Manitoba Halts Freight Rate Rise and Secures Coal Haul Deal
Premier Duffy Roblin disclosed Manitoba blocked a Canada Steamship Lines freight rate increase after challenging the Board of Transport Commissioners. The province also secured a Canadian Pacific Railway offer for an agreed charge to haul lignite coal from Estevan to Brandon, aimed at preventing power costs rising for the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board. Daily coal shipments to the Brandon plant range from 1600 to 2900 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Canada Steamship Lines
Board of ‘Transport Commisioners
Arthur Mauro
Roblin
CSL
Mauro
Board of Transport Commissioners
Canadian Pacific Railway
Manitoba Hydro-Eleectric Board
Estevan
Brandon
MHEB
Robert W. Keyes
Kranuon
Forest planning eyed for Lac du Bonnet area trees
Mr J McCarroll told Lac du Bonnet Chamber about clearing and planning for land clearing to yield Christmas trees and pulpwood while moss topsoil use cuts fertilizer costs. He outlined Forest Service work toward sustained yield and noted area marketing, hydro, grain payments, and growing tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nts
J. McCarroll
Lac Qu Bonnet
Ssaening
R. Butchart
Butchart
Beaches and Resorts Offer Fishing and Hunting Access
Beaches and eleven resorts with 90 units serve an excellent fishing and hunting area. Access roads are improving each year. Raw materials and agricultural produce take top position with sand and brick contributing to the local economy.
Beausejour Lions Club Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
The Beausejour Lions Club marked its tenth anniversary with a November 4 dinner in St Marys Hall. President S Meltzer led the event with toasts to the Queen, the ladies, and visitors. Guest speaker Frances McKay of the University of Manitoba Extension Service spoke on two years teaching in Iraq. A. B. Weselak praised Miss McKay and Lions Club aims. Grace Lutheran ladies catered. a Western Canadians dance provided entertainment for a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour Lions Club
St. Mary’s Hall
S. Meltzer
Bert Larson
P. Koslak
E. Walterson
M. Clark
W. Middleton
Frances McKay
Extension Service Department
University of Manitoba
Iraq
A. B. Weselak
Agricultural Societies Meet at Teulon
The Manitoba Agricultural Societies regional meeting convened in Teulon on Wednesday November 5 with local delegates Fred Slovinsky W Golembioski Anton Ottenbriet Nick Kubish Mrs L Drevle and H Schaffrot attending An illustrated talk by Lois Emond explored home economics support for homemakers and H A Austman discussed 4 H trends Afternoon sessions tackled agricultural issues and 1959 Fair Days were set with Beausejour to host the conference Garnet C Dicks was re elected District Director
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agricultural Societies
Teulon
Fred Slovinsky
W. Golembioski
Anton Ottenbriet
Nick Kubish
Mesdames L. Drevle
H. Schaffrot
Lois Emmond
H. H. Austman
Manitoba Agricultural College
Manitoba
Beausejour
Brokenhead
Garnet C. Dicks
Toulon
River Hills Wedding of Catherine Kretchmer in Winnipeg
Mrs H Hertzog and Edna led guests including Mr and Mrs Wm Hawk Mr and Mrs John Wiebe and Mr and Mrs E Kretchmer to attend the marriage of Catherine Kretchmer youngest daughter of Otto and Mrs Kretchmer in Winnipeg last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hertzog
Edna
Wm. Hawk
John Wiebe
E. Kretchmer
Catherine Kretchmer
Otto Kretchmer
Winnipeg
Hula Hoop contest and community events in Great Falls
The Teen Canteen hosted a November 5 hula hoop contest in Anderson Hall with winners Susan Johnston David Bruneau Evelyn Jansson Phillip Johnston Lillian Johnston Brian Bernard and Barbara Bleakney. Proceeds from bingo donated to the Christmas tree fund. UNICEF fundraiser by 4 H girls raised 11.95. Bowling standings show Daisy Dales leading with nine points and Stan Gittins second with eight. Winnipeg Electric Co trainers toured Winnipeg for a personnel course with participants from four hydro plants.
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Anderson Hall
Hoopers
Susan Johnston
David Bruneau
Evelyn Jansson
Phillip Johnston
Lillian Johnston
Brian Bernard
Barbara Bleakney
Margaret Oakes
Myrna Anns
Sandra Mynter
Catherine Bruneau
Hilary Fielf
Sandra Carrier
Patsy Bracken
Carrol Warren
Ruth Drabyk
Lynne Bleakney
A. Betesta
Dianne
Winnipeg
T. Casey
Great ‘Falls
Belle Sinnock
Ben Rogers
Daisy Dales
Sandy Matthews
Unicef
Evelyn
Judy Jansson
Lynne
Karen Thomson
Wilma Warren
Linda Morgan
Bleakney
Hallowe'en
4-H
Great Falls
Stan Gittins
Frelan Leowen
Verne Piechle
Ron Ryckman
Freda Peterson
Allan Dales
Anne Gittins
Irma Lawson
Frelan Loewen
Winnipeg Electric Co
Seven Sisters
Jack Howcroft
Jack Kearns Howard Leith
Alex Kinghorn
Bruce Sinclair
McArthur Falls
Don Miller
Bruce Jacobs
Carl Petterson
Liberal rally at Beausejour on Pearson visit
Some 400 Liberal supporters gathered at Beausejour town hall to hear Lester B. Pearson, Liberal leader, urge a strong West Liberal voice in the House. Attendees faced seating limits as organizers moved to add chairs while Praznick chaired the Springfield Liberal Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Lester B. Pearson
Mr. Pearson
Liberal
Winnipeg
Peargon
Ieee
Manitoba
West
Pearson
United States
London
England
Diefenbaker
Ottawa
United Kingdom
R. B. Bennett
Tom Praznik
Springfield Liberal Association
Whitemouth High Elects Student Council Officers
Whitemouth High School elected new student council officers led by President George Pluchinski and Vice President Bob Henderson. Secretary Sandra Milbrandt treasurer Irene Steiner social conveners Ron Hunter and Charlie Buss. Girls sports Elaine Penner boys sports David Kahn. Halloween social hosted October 24 with Seven Sisters and River Hills high schools. chaperones Mrs. Alpers and Mr. Moffat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth High School
George Pluchinski
Bob Henderson
Sandra Milbrandt
Irene Steiner
Ron Hunter
Charlie Buss
Elaine Penner
David Kahn
Seven Sisters
River Hills High Schools
Alpers
Mr. Moffat
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Tories
P.C
Falls
Gordon Churchill
Oakbank
ST. John's
Anglican
ST. Mary’s Church
Pointe du Bois
Christ's Church
Lutheran Church OF the Cross
John Martinson
C.C.F
Lac DU
Lions Club
River Hills
Ella and
Della
3Rd Street
Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ard Street
L.B. Pearson
Bissett
T. Shier
Victoria Beach
A. Wold
Napoleon LaForte
Paul Doyle
Navy
W. Thomson
Selkirk
J. Alas
W. Alan
Berchied
Harry Anderson
Here
Deer Lodge Hospital
Poppy Day
Lila May Shier
Janice Calverly
Miss Fethka
J. Cummings
Hole River
Beausejourt
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