Notre Dame Whist Drive Raises Funds in Community Hall
A successful Notre Dame church fundraiser whist drive took place in the Community Hall Wednesday evening. November 13 saw 23 tables active with more possible if space allowed. Irene Lavole won the ladies prize, Evelyn Picard the consolation. Jack Park achieved the men’s high score, his second main prize. Oscar Nemo won the menu consolation, Wilfred Lavole the door prize. Jos Sparman auctioned two cakes bid by Rev Fr Beaudet and Clem Houlanger. A campron donated by Mrs. M E Wentz of Pinawa was bought by the auctioneer. Fr Beaudet thanked all and the event ended with launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac DI Bonnet
Notre Dame Church
Naw
Irene Lavole
Evelyn Picard
Jack Park
Jack
Oscar Nemo
Wilfred Lavole
Jos Sparman
Fr. Beaudet
Clem Houlanger
M. E. Wentz
Pinawa
Local social notes from Winnipeg and area residents
Community members report visits and gatherings across Winnipeg and nearby towns. Families share travel updates, house guests, school substitutes, and condolences. Notable names include Lin nell, Mason, Bruca, Stevenson, Sawer, Braund, Knecht, Hudson, Cousins, McGibbon, Doreen Walden, GIllies, Isett, Melnick, Holmes, and Bartley.
Schultz visits home from Manitoba with university peers
A. Schultz of the University of Manitoba is spending the weekend at his home. He is accompanied to Seven Sisters by Leonard Prancef, also of the university, who will visit with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs H. Steeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schultz
University of Manitoba
Leonard Prancef
University
H. Steeves
Visiting relatives and local notes in the community
Elma C Wendeborn and Mr and Mrs N Misturka of Toronto visited relatives here. Miss T Pajunen of Winnipeg spent the weekend with her parents. Mrs F Woodruff and son Billy left for Marathon Ontario. Mr and Mrs W Chanway of Winnipeg visited his parents. M Evanochko left for Fort Erie for winter employment. With 29 trapping licenses sold, woodland furs may be in demand. M Dodyk and J M Sitar are nominated for Ward One councillors. Clarence Zavaruk Walter Evancho and Wilfred Proceviai spent Saturday in Winnipeg, with piano accordion lessons and roller skating afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Zavaruk
Walter Evanochko
Wilfred Proceviai Spenl
Winnipeg
Walter
Whitemouth church holds Armistice service and Parents Day
A Whitemouth United Church Armistice service featured Rev J Hunter of Chalmers Winnipeg and a children’s choir. Parents Day at Whitemouth School showcased parental interest amid talk of a new, better equipped school. Local notices include visits, illness, and community events with several residents traveling, working, or recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
J. Hunter
Chalmers United Church
Whitemouth
Mary
Johnny
the United Church
Joe Hunter
Chalmers Church
Winnipeg
Scotland
Hunter
Pointe du Bois Community Notes and Visitors
The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Marys Church met at Mrs Pactons with 24 attendees to plan financing for church flowers and a bazaar on November 19 including home cooking and a white elephant table. Future meeting set for January 14, 1947 at Mrs Andersons home. Winnipeg visitors Mr and Mrs F Malloy stayed with Mr and Mrs E J Willson. A list of weekend visitors and locals appears, noting residents returning, moves, and travels to Winnipeg and Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Pacton
C. G. Anderson
G. Dawson
K. Hodge
F. Malloy
Winnipeg
E. J. Willson
Weekend Guests List in Great Falls Social Notes
Great Falls social column records weekend visits by Mrs. Prendergast and daughter Denise to her sister and brother in law the Gauthiers. Mr. and Mrs. Fargey stay with Mrs. Fargey’s parents the Magnussons. Anne Howes returns from Winnipeg to spend time with her parents the Lew Howes. Warren Sinnock visits his parents the G W Sinnocks. Verna Bjarkman, from Winnipeg, spends the long weekend with her parents in Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Thompson
Jimmy Thompson
Harry Monkman
Ted Peterson
Great Falls
Mrs. Prendergast
Olive Bernard
Denise
Jules Gauthier
Anne Howes
Winnipeg
Mrs
Lew Howes
Warren Sinnock
G. W. Sinnock
Verna Bjarkman
Brothers Reunite After 35 Years in Lac du Bonnet Visit
Albert LeVasseur and Edmund LeVasseur enjoyed a rare reunion after 35 years apart. Edmund traveled from Great Falls Montana to visit, revealing Albert’s American origin. Grandpa Brown visited from Tyndall, and Dave Blake from the local bank moved to Pine Falls briefly. The area braved a sudden cold snap ending a spell of warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert LeVasseur
Edmund
Great Falls
Montana
Maine
West
Albert
Manitoba
Brandon
Canada
Dave Blake
Pine Falls
Dave
Local visits and school vaccination noted in Milner area
Cecil Park hosted a brief visit while W G Smith is away on holiday. Mrs Tom Sarapa and son Vic tor Jeft traveled to New York to visit friends and relatives. Sid Lee Evelyn Malloy shared Remembrance Day weekend with R J Malloy. Lac du Bennet pupils received Dr Sneath for a school inoculation, tears aside, while the skating rink crew prepared to flood the rink as cold weather allows. The ground is ready for ice and electric wiring nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Park
Cecil
W. G. Smith
Milner Patrol
Tom Sarapa
Victor Jeft
New York
Lac du Bennet School
Dr. Sneath
Remembrance Day Service in Beausejour Honors Fallen
Beausejour marked the 2nd annual Remembrance Day service at the Town Hall on November 11 under Beausejour Legion auspices. L. H. Hoban chaired, with Legion members from Beausejour and Tyndall Branches present. The service included hymns, prayers, and wreaths for Navy, Army, and Airforce. An address by G. Johnson urged reflection on past sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Beausejour Legion
O Canada
L. H. Hoban
Legion
Tyndall
T. Thurlow
Moertelmeyer
Binyon
Carmylo
Gordon Morfoot
Lawrence Stebbe
Edward Englot
Navy
Army
Airforce
B. Warkentin
Fred Gray
Canadian Legion
Father
Gurka
Remembrance Day Should Be Everyday Not Just November 11
The remark argues that remembrance should be a daily practice rather than confined to November 11. It emphasizes continuous reflection and honors all who served, urging lasting recognition beyond a single state or holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Membrance
Pine Falls Junior Red Cross Dissolved Over Adoption Policy
A Tuesday meeting of the Junior Red Cross in Pine Falls discussed not adopting a European war baby, leading to the group’s automatic dissolution. Verna Perry celebrated a birthday, with plans to visit Winnipeg and join Pioneer Camp reunion activities. A general student meeting outlined Friday party plans, rings orders, and bowling curling activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Dolores Groves
Europe
Junior Red Cross
May Miller
Verna Perry
Winnipeg
Room V
Leonard Romano
Joan Fredericks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Notre Deme
Merc. C. FE
A. P. Linnell
F. Mason
L. Bruca
M. Stevenson
E. R. Stevenson
Mrs. J. Sawer
FE. Darthwaite
Austin
Man
E. F. Braund
Ted Braund
al Braund
E. Knecht
Marjorie
Allan Hudson
Joyce McGibbon
Bernice
Enid
J. L. Cousins
Enid Cousins
Tuxedo
Mrs. F. Walden
Doreen
E. Outhwaite
Lillian Isett
A. F. Bartley
Mrs. S. Melnick
Transcona
F. Holmes of
Marquette, Man
Mrs. E. Holmes
Lac du Bonnet Dry Cleaners
Elma C
Wendeborn
Mrs. N. Misturka
Toronto
T. Pajunen
Mrs. W. Pajunen
F. Woodruff
Billy
Marathon, On
Mrs. W. Chanway
Mrs. M. Chanway
M. Evanochko
Fort Erie
M. Dodyk
J. M. Sitar
T. G. Erskine
Irene Lolendeh
Lac du Bonnet
Irene
D. N. Ericson
Prince Albert
Sask
Ericson
Minnedosa
Saskatchewan
Nelson
B.C
Daniel
Covenant Church
Prairie Provinces
D. M. Wardrop
Jean Segall
David Cousins
A. H. Cousins
David
Ford Motor School
Ralph Latta
Nick Letkeman
Tony Bryck
Morris
Messrs
J. E. Laird
O. Wurster
Miss Price
City
David Aitkenhead
Lonely Dale
Lonely Dale School
Dr. Steindel
George Steiner
Mrs. Steiner
Willie Pischke
Harvey
Ernie Steiner
Kenora
Harold Miller
Henry Endler
Keewatin
Miss N. "Gardner
Dryden
Mrs. K. McLeod
Grace
Albert Karpoff
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Leo Bjorkman
Pointe du Bois
Alex Brown
E. F. Lodge
R. J. Lodge
S. Hodge
E. Petergon
G. More
J. M. Hanson
F. Hawkes
J. Walker
M. Spigelman
G. 0. Live
M. Storseth
D. Burbidge
Marcus
Mrs. W. McCaw
The
Pointe
Mrs. McCaw
A. Kerre
Hydro
Adolph
Mark Reid
Roy McHaffie
J. R. Gauthier
Therese
Omar Bernard
Baby
Robert Fargey
Mrs. Fargey
Fred Magnusson
BY Jack Wade
Grandpa Brown
Mr. and
Mrs. G. H. C. Brown
C. W. Petterson
Sid Lee
Evelyn Malloy
R. J. Malloy
Province OF Manitoba
Law Courts Building
Broadway and
Kennedy Streets
A. B. Lawford
Eduard Bran
Mid West Produce
Lac du Bonnet Egg
Malykr
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