Safe-Driving Week Aims to Cut Canada Highway Toll
Canada announces national Safe-Driving Week from December 1 to 7 1956 sponsored by the Canadian Highway Gallery Conference. Quebec Minister of Transport and Communications Mr Rivard says 85 percent of highway deaths stem from driver error and citizens must act locally to reduce accidents in this seven day campaign with support from Prime Minister St Laurent and provincial premiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Op Gi
Publica
Rita Dad
Canada
Erie
Rivard
Quebec
Transport and Communication
Ottawa
British Columbia
Bryce
St. Laurent
Sacred Heart Church Bezoar Draw and Local Social Notes
The Sacred Heart Church at Garson held its annual bezoar on November 3 with prizes including an electric razor, oak end table, and TV lamp among many items won by Garson and nearby residents. Garson School held its Talent Night on November 16 with winners led by James Lafontaine. a Legion Hall party celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Stanley J. Wazney on November 17. An accident at Wozney's store on November 20 caused a dented truck and minor injuries from a flying glass shard. Obituaries note the November 20 passing of William F. Earle, longtime Garson resident and former mayor. Additional items include community updates on residents’ employment, a brush party at Mrs. Rennie’s home, and birthday notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Garson Parish Hall
J. K. Wasney
Garson
Karen Rodzinski
Gerald Clancy
Windsor
Collin
Carrie Sternat
Highland Glen
A. Dureski
Tyndall
Steel Medicine Chest
Brian Fill
Winnipeg
Legion Hall
Stanley J. Wazney
Wozney
J. Germuda
Nelson River Construction Co
William F. Earle
Earle
Gillies Quarries
Doris
Seven Sisters Falls community notes and Western Final fond memories
The Seven Sisters Falls column reports a clothing drive for the United Church Mission at Norway House raising 158 pounds in good condition items. It thanks contributors and lists local residents Mrs. Carl Birston Mrs. Edna Thomson and Mrs. F. King. It also covers a ten day visit by the Craig and Kuhn families to Rush Lake Swift Current Coronation and Moosomin, a West division Grey Cup pride and a football pool with Kon Dratuk winning ten dollars and Dick Gittens taking the full prize of fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Institute For the Blind
Carl. Birston
Edna Thomson
F. King
W.A
Carl Birston
United Church Mission
Norway House
Jack Craig
Julius Kuhn
Willie Kuhn
Rush Lake
Sask
Swift Current
Coronation
Alberta
Garry Kuhn
Craigs
Kuhns
Moosamin
Rube Hicock
Hicocks
Steinbach
Whitemouth
Eskimos
West
Canada
Edmonton
Seven Sisters
Manitoba Fur Researchers Develop New Vaccine
Manitoba fur researchers at Fort Garry campus report last year’s vaccine protects mink against enteritis. Dr James Kirk, at the station since 1936, marks the 20th anniversary of the lab’s opening. In 1955 13,000 doses were created, followed by 25,000 doses this year to curb outbreaks and protect the province’s leading fur industry.
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Manitoba
Fort Garry
R. J. Kirk
Tom Mainman
Clausetion Gernice
Robert James Kirk
University of Manitoba
Ontario Veterinary College
Canada
Seed Fair Highlights 4-H Clubs at Beausejour Show
Under fine weather the Annual Seed Fair at Beausejour showcased Brokenhead Agricultural Society exhibits including 4-H Seed Grain Clubs from Brokenhead Thalberg Cloverleaf Tyndall Brightstone and two outside clubs Teulon and Arborg. Judges praised seed quality with multiple club members winning oats barley and alfalfa prizes. Grand Champion went to Gerald Antinus Thalberg with a trip to Brandon Provincial Fair awarded to Gordon Repula reserve. Beausejour and area displays received top honors in education soil conservation and weed control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenhead
B. Litkowski
O. Mastaller
B. Lewko
P. Kozina
Tyndall
Sweet Clover
L. Peitch
J. Peitch
St. Owens
Brightstone
Toulon
Dencross
Arboryub
Thalberg 4H Club
Gerald Antinus
Gordon Repula
Brandon
Brokenhead Seed Club
Arborg Seed Club
Thalberg
G. Koster
B. Litkowich
J. Trombo
P. Kindefora
P. Litkowich
A. Pleskacz
Springfield Social Crediters Rally In Beausejour Meeting
More than a hundred supporters met at the Legion Hall in Beausejour to back Social Credit, with Bernie Rempel of Portage la Prairie asserting Conservatives now serve eastern financial interests. An executive was elected to organize the Springfield Federal Riding and St. Clements and Springfield provincial ridings, with plans for nominating conventions to follow.
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Legion Hall
Beausejour
Thurs
Social Crediters
Bernie Remple
Portage la Prairie
Progressive Conservatives
Western Canada
Manitoba - Ontario
Springfield
B.C
Canada
Liberals
C.C.F
St. Clements
L. Schlamp
Tyndall
Paul Trapp
Fred Badke
River Hills
Hugo Shaffrett
Isobel Scholz
Green Bay
J Modrzej
Subscription Renewal Form Instructions
The notice explains how to read date numerals on the address copy to determine due status. It gives an example 12-11-56 for November 12, 1956 and urges readers to check subscription, and mail remittance with the form.
Mrs Frank Brown Addresses Council of Women
Mrs Frank Brown mayor of Lac du Bonnet spoke at the Manitoba Provincial Council of Women in the University Women's Club at their 7th annual meeting on Women in Municipal Affairs. She argued women can handle public office, urged ongoing civic involvement, and noted taxes fund improvements while emphasizing informed voter action.
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Frank Brown
Lac du Bonnet
Manitoba Provincial Council of Women
University Women’s Club
Lac: du “*Bonnet
Manitoba Provincial Council
Hallowe'en
Brown
Ladywood 4-H Club Parents Night Highlights Awards
The Ladywood 4-H Club held a Parents Night at Rattray School on November 2 with speeches poems dances songs films and slides despite bad weather. 4-H Leaders S Bahry W Golembioski and M Gmiterek received Leader Pins. A raffle listed Nebbie Golembioski Herb Hogterg Johnny Weber Allan Tromba Marie Struss Johnny Omichinski Steve Bahry Szarewski Eddy Homennik Toney Kabaluk Carol. Nuttu Lunch followed. attendees enjoyed the evening.
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Ladywood
Rattray School
A. A. Trapp
S. Bahry
Wm. Golembioski
M. Gmiterek
Nebbie Golembioski
Herb Hogterg
Johnny Weber
Allan Tromba
Marie Struss
Johnny Omichinski
Steve Bahry
Szarewski
Eddy Homennik
Toney Kabaluk
Carol
Lac du Bonnet Legion Ladies Plan Christmas Party
The Lac du Bonnet Legion Ladies Auxiliary planned their annual Christmas party for December 15 at the Legion Hall. Members approved Mrs. L. D. Patterson's membership and initiated her. They thanked Mrs. A. French for placing the mothers' wreath on Remembrance Day and reported on Card Party and Poppy Day Tea results. Donations were sent to St John Ambulance, CNIB, Cancer Fund, and the Winnipeg Legion Christmas Tree Committee. A 1957 officer slate was nominated by a committee of Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Dancut, and Mrs. Atkinson. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Lac du Bonnet
Legion Hall
L. D. Patterson
A. French
C. LeVasseur
Vancouver
St. John Ambulance
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Legion Christmas Tree Committee
Winnipeg
Cancer Fund
A. Woods
B. Dancut
A. Atkinson
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Gladys V. Leiman
Garson School
Gare School
Donald
Hazelridge
Cloverleaf
James Lafontaine
Leonard Banash
Petond
Weselak
Dick Sinclair
Elvis Presley
Chris Malmstrom
Hamilton
Ontario
Garaway
Alex Sobowitch
Churchill
Alex
Kasmir Rodzinski
Bird River
Res. W. Zinn
H. H. Forster
Cowceiber
Seven Sisters Falls
Stan Gittins
Leon Kondratuk
Dick Gittins
Carrol Precious
Manitoba Fur
Ydeerels
Brating
Annivemars
Manitoba Gov
Howski, W. Golembioski and
Wilfred Golembioski
F. Tomila
Elma
A. Ottenbriet
R. Lanoway
W. Omichinski
F. Burkhardt
L. Kohare
W.W.C
Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
3Rd Street
Mrs
Council of Women
Lac du Bonnet Legion
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