Eastern Manitoba highway plan seeks provincial trunk routes
A 1953 map shows the Eastern Manitoba Development Board urging Manitoba Public Works to designate and build or upgrade key roads as Provincial Trunk Highways. The plan covers existing routes from Anola to the U S border and new lines such as Pine Falls to Vita and Sprague to Moose Lake, with standards of 24 to 34 feet and full provincial maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Manitoba Development Board
Manitoba Department of Public Works
P.T.H
Manitoba
Anola
Jesy Carillon News
Caliente
Piney
South Junction
Pine Falls
Zhoda
Vita
Minnesota
Sprague
Moose Lake
St. George- Grand Prairie
Powerview Council Acts On Estates and Lighting Plans
The Powerview council met on Tuesday November 11 with Mayor H J Parent and all councillors present. They discussed the Charles Dayon estate and will contact executors. Residents asked for street lights on side streets, with consideration set for next spring. Delinquent licenses for dogs and bicycles will be summonsed, and an agreement of sale for land needed to extend Laura Street to No 11 Highway was approved with payment to La Corporation Episcopale de St Boniface. A bus shelter near Jimmy's Garage on No 11 Highway was proposed. Fire protection plans were reviewed, including river access and a fire engine platform, and wells for storage water were explored. A dangerous slide near Leonard School will be investigated. Mayor Parent was re elected by 234 votes to Stephens Velie 101. Pipe purchases for culverts and several payments were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dayon
Laura Street
No. 11
la Corporation Archiepiscopale de
Jimmy
Pine Falls
Winnipeg
Arthur Bruce
Leonard School
H. J. Parent
Stephens Velie
Manitoba Paper Co
Ernest Starr
Red River Bus
Arthur Barrett
Standard Press
Mike Picter
Paul Alarie
Jules Bouchard
Color Films Shown At Special Beausejour Program
About 350 people attended a Lyric theatre program in Beausejour on Friday November 7 featuring two color films. Cross roads of the Cross showed scenes from Israel highlighting agricultural progress while The Good Earth for a Better Life emphasized minerals soil fertility and the roles of agricultural colleges county agents and farm youth in boosting productivity. Sponsored by Stefaniuk's Garage. Door prize winners were Mrs. Vicky Surowich of Tyndall Mrs. R. W. Belton of Glenfields and Mrs. Frances Chorney of Tyndal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theatre
Beausejour
Holy Lands
New Republic of Israel
Stefaniuk
Vicky Surowich
Tyndall
R. W. Belton
Glenfields
Frances Chorney
Tyndal
Couple Celebrates Twentieth Wedding Anniversary
About 200 guests attended the twentieth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. William Pasaluko at Pete's Pavilion on Saturday November 8. Evelyn Pasaluko pinned a three rose corsage on her mother, gifts included a 68 piece Devonshire Rose dinner set, and a heart shaped gold locket was given to Mrs. Pasaluko by her husband. The evening featured dancing and refreshments as the couple thanked guests for honoring them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pasaluko
Pete’s Pavilion
Mrs. Pasaluko
Pine Falls Legion Remembrance Day Service
Pine Falls Legion Branch 64 held a Sunday Remembrance Day service at the Chateau theatre with ministers from three local churches and an interdenominational choir. On November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Community Cairn a simple ceremony remembered World War I II and earlier fallen, with wreaths laid by Legion members, local business representatives, and officials. Reverend C A J King gave the address and Dick Willett conducted Last Post and Reveille. Comrade Chaplain J Masson led the service.
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Chateau Theatre
Pine Falls Legion Branch No. 64
C. A. J. King
Reveille
Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
King
Dick Willett
J. Masson
St Johns Ladies Hold Monthly Meet in Lac du Bonnet
The St Johns Anglican W A met November 3 at 8 PM in the Parish hall Lac du Bonnet. Mrs E McLeod and Mrs A Brown praised the Little Helpers party. The Junior W A organized and will run the white elephant table at the bazaar. Planning for the bazaar whist and canasta at the Community hall on November 1 was completed. Lunch served by Mrs Mc Coy Mrs R Waters and Mrs R McIntosh.
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St. John’s
W.A
Lac du Bonnet
E. McLeod
A. Brown
Officers elected by Pine Falls Legion branch 64
Pine Falls Legion branch 64 elected officers on November 7 at the new Legion hall. Officers to be installed at the next monthly meeting include president F McFadden and vice presidents G Sadler W Macleod secretary H Thomson treasurer G R Halpin financial secretary A R Towler chaplain R C Masson and sergeant at arms W P O Connors. Committee chairs are entertainment F L Morton house Reg Towler building S W Jackson finance G R Halpin publicity A R Askin.
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Pine Falls
Canadian Legion
Legion Hall
F. McFadden
G. Sadler
W. Macleod
H. Thomson
G. R. Halpin
A. R. Towler
R. C. Masson
W. P. O’connor
F. L. Morton
House
Reg. Towler
S. W. Jackson
A. R. Askin
Correction to St. Pauls Lutheran dedication service
The Leader corrects last week’s report on St. Pauls Lutheran church dedication at Oldenburg. Guest speakers were Rev. W. R. Raths of The Cross Lutheran church Winnipeg and Rev. T. H. Becker of Grace Lutheran church Winnipeg.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Oldenburg
W. R. Raths
the Cross Lutheran Church
Winnipeg
T. H. Becker
Grace Lutheran Church
Cleaning Fluids Warn of Dangers in Homes
This note warns that cleaning fluids such as carbon tetra chloride fumes are dangerous and can cause death in closed rooms. It advises using cleaners in well ventilated areas or outdoors to reduce risk.
Premier Campbell addresses Springfield Liberal meeting
Premier D L Campbell spoke at the Springfield Liberal Progressive Association gathering at Beausejour, praising hydro electrification, low taxes, and provincial progress. He pledged watchdog status on freight rates, highlighted farm hydro benefits, and outlined party leadership and regional elected officers.
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D. L. Campbell
Springfield
Liberal Progressive Association
Beausejour
Campbell
William Lucke
M. L.A
St. Clements
A. F. Trapp
M.la
Brokenhead
Hydro
Manitoba
Dominion
Lac du Bonnet Council Considers Public Health Outline
Village meeting led by Dr. L G Gunne MH O reviewed citizens health needs and actions. Rodzinski complained about waste dumping. council to follow up. Hotel licence recommended for Lac du Bonnet Hotel Company for premises at CPR right of way Brightstone Road. payments list itemized including Dr L G Gunne and other locals.
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L. G. Gunne
M.H.O
S. Rodzinski
Council
McIntosh
Lac du Bonnet Hotel Company
Lac du Bonnet
Canadian Pacific Railway
Brightstone Road
Pine Falls community notes show cancer drive gains
The Rebekah Lodge conducted a cancer fund drive under Mrs. E. Cotte and netted 314.75, up from last year's 162. The library committee listed thirty new books for distribution. Coronation Rebekah Lodge No 51 hosted a visit from Rebekah Assembly President Mrs. M. Cowan and companions. Twenty seven members met with Lawrence Frayne to discuss starting a Glee Club, inviting interested locals.
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Rebekah Lodge
E. Cotte
Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodge No. 51
Rebekah Assembly
M. Cowan
Lawrence Frayne
Manitou Lodge
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Grand Beach
Pointe du Bois
Bird River Corner
R.M. Springfield
Selkirk
Ste. Anne
Steinbach
United States
Middleboro
Morden- Sprague
Red River
Regerve
The
Powerview Council
J. F. Turcotte
Oliva Vinette
J. S. Morkin
Land Titles Office
Frank Lafrance
H. Richardson
Department of Public Works
J. Turcotte
Steve Zabolotny
Manitoba Telephone
J.F.T
Pine Falls Legion
McCoy
R. Waters
R. McIntosh
Provincial Library
Legislative
St. James, Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Inglewood
Portage
D. J. Campbell
Provincial
Hydro Commission
O. Ducharme
Lewis
A. Zadorozny
J. Case
Janow
N. Kurian
T. Kolba
Rennie
H. Sorenson
J. Devlin
Whitemouth
J. Hlady
D. Wardrope
Molson
D. Wenzowski
H. Bennington
Lydiatt
W. Loeb
C. Huber, Jr
Cloverleaf
P. Bell
A. Hilldebrandt
Seven Sisters
R. Richter
G. Rerich
Premier Campbell
Col. J. Revie
Dallas Taylor
Dale Ave
Joseph Bellan
W.W.C
Victor David
Man. Power
Dr. L. G. Gunne
G. F. Teare
Lac du Bonnet S.D
Man. Comm
R. M. Lac du Bonnet
R.M. Lac du Bonnet
Eugene Lavoie
R. A. McIntosh
John Choma
Viking Motors
Hospice Tache
A. Usachis
H. R. Eade
Drache & Matlin
J. I. Morkin
W. T. Mansell
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