First survey marks Manitoba Saskatchewan boundary northward
The Manitoba Saskatchewan Boundary Commission advances the first survey of the northern border. A 20‑man team from both provinces will chart 125 to 130 miles by March with two‑way radio links to Lac du Bonnet. L. E. Boutilier leads the Manitoba side. the joint effort funds split 4.1/3 among Manitoba Saskatchewan and Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Witney
Mines and Natural Resources
Anitoba
North West Territories
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Lac du Bonhet
Str
Witney
Reindeer Lake
Lynn Lake
Loon Lake
Flin Flon
Manitoba-Saskatchewan
Westray
Pas
Mr. Boutilier
Thompson
Grand Marais Notes and Local Happenings
Mabel Champney leaves for Winnipeg for the winter and will reside on Broadway near Balmoral. Mrs. Cameron returns from an extensive east visit at seventy plus, looking refreshed. Telephone crews extend lines to new homes. Lawrence Rupert's Pine Falls orchestra to play at the Social Hall on Dec 3. Whist crowds grow, school bake sale funds Xmas gifts and tree. Anne Johnson ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Dooley subbing. Winnipeg visitors stay weekends at Oak Ave. Ducks seen over lagoon on Nov 24. Thorncliffe Ave property to change hands to Mr. Mallard Sr. Martin Spreen changing bush camp job. Stan Leschuk buys a bigger truck. wife and child relocate to city. Hart funeral in Winnipeg hospital.
River Hills Community Notices and Births
Betty Gustavson and Gus Sieg of Birch River visit River Hills friends. Winnipeg Falls South School held Remembrance Day with Rev. Gellert Benediction. Birthday greetings to Mrs Adolf Buttner and Gordon Lips on Nov 24. Shirley Lips and John Zoldy birthday mentions. Get well wishes to Mrs Normar Zink and Mrs James Hanke. Ed Sicg birthday surprise. Martha Kuhn and Gus Neuman home from Winnipeg hospital. Welcome newborn Martin Miles Henschell on Nov 16 at Whitemouth Hospital. grandparents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Gustavson
Gus Sieg
Birch River
River Hills
Winnipeg Falls South School of
Gellert
Adolf Buttner
Gordon Lips
Winnipeg
Normar Zink
Whitemouth Hospital
Martha Kuhn
Gordon Henschell
Martin Miles
Catherine Ann
Fred Henschel
S. Kondratuk
Otter Falls
Whitemouth Home Destroyed by Fire
The home of Mr and Mrs G Schulte and family in Whitemouth was completely destroyed by fire last Thursday. Believed to have started in the chimney, nothing was saved. The house, partly insured, had been occupied by the Schulte family for about two years after moving from Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Schulte
Whitemouth
Gus Zirk
Winnipeg
United Church W A Elects Officers
Ross United Church W A White mouth held its annual meeting at Mrs. Charlie Andersons home on November 17 with record attendance. Elected to office were president Mrs. M Hay vice president Mrs. E Poston secretary treasurer Mrs S S Balanyk membership Mrs S Penner visiting sick committee Mrs McLean work committee Mrs Ada Cousins and Mrs Joyce Cousins lunch committee Mrs Charlie Anderson and Mrs W Hutchinson. A vote of thanks was extended by Mrs D A Huet to past president Mrs M Wardrop for her work during the past two years and the money raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross United Church
W.A
Whitemouth
Charlie Anderson
M. Hay
E. Poston
SS. Balanyk
S. Penner
McLean
Ada Cousins
Joyce Cousins
Atomic Energy Head To Meet In Winnipeg
J Gray president of Atomic Energy Company of Canada Limited will outline plans for the White shell Nuclear Research Centre on December 8 before Manitoba manufacturers distributors contractors businessmen labour and university officials. Hon Gurney Evans minister of industry and commerce said Gray accepted an invitation to speak at a Fort Garry hotel luncheon at 12 noon. Evans expects several hundred attendees. Letters went to organizations and firms. Evans said the information from Gray would interest many Manitoba concerns and a question period will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteshell
J Gray
Atomic Energy Company of Canada Limited
Manitoba
Gurney Evans
Industry and Commerce
Gray
Fort Garry
Evans
Department of Industry and Commerce
Community notices from Powerview area events
On November 6 visitors from Marinal Sask greeted Mr and Mrs Phillip Bouthielier at Powerview. A family dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs Gilbert Catellier in Beausejour with Mrs Catellier a Laferte. A farewell for Mrs Anne Flett occurred November 17 as she moves to Toronto. Peter Audette anniversary celebrated November 13 with gifts for ill spouse. Kay Neisman visiting relatives and extending trip to Illinois. 4-H club leaders attended a turkey banquet with electing officers and a speech on children. Knights of Columbus drive for used toys for Xmas. K C Pine Falls and St George held a chicken Bingo fundraiser. Merle Pasaluko visited her mother in hospital. Matt St Croix won 100 in Grey Cup pool. locals Ken Lesosky Mel Laurilla and Bill Boivin attended the Grey Cup in BC. Engagement announced for Rita Chevrefils to Julius Berthelette wedding set for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Bouthielier
A. Laferté
Marinal, Sask
P. Bouthiehier
Gilbert Catellier
Beausejour
G. Catellier
A. Laferte
Anne Flett
Toronto
Peter Audette
J. Bouthielier
O St. Croix
P. Audette
Knights of Columbus
Pine Falls
Powerview
4-H
K.C. of
St. George
Mr. H. Romanow
Leo Gervais
Pine Falls Community News Roundup in November
Pine Falls residents report on a successful peanut sale by the boy scouts led by Stephen Velie, with thanks to buyers. Mrs. Fred Ford is recovering after slipping on ice. Coronation Rebekah Lodge No 41 delivered traveling emblems to Miriam Lodge No 5 by charter bus, with a Christmas bazar held November 25. Curling and skating begin at the recreation centre, with local youths spending time with families. Hopes for Mr. Hutchison’s recovery in hospital. Local visits include Miss M. Sands and Miss Joan Mulligan. I.O.O.F Lodge N 63 members attended a district meeting in Transcona. A “house warming” for Ken Mackie’s friends featured a brass wood holder. Reporters urged readers to share news and subscriptions.
Lac du Bonnet 4-H Leaders Hear E Somers in Conference
Nearly forty 4-H Leaders attended the Whitemouth area conference at Lac du Bonnet on November 21. Guest speaker Ed Somers, supervisor of Boys and Girls Clubs in Manitoba, spoke on traits of boys and girls and stages of development from childhood to late adolescence. Officers for 60 61 were elected and Mrs Warren of Great Falls named to the 4-H Leaders Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
H. Marion
Lac du Bonnet
Ed Somers
Manitoba
A. Warren
Somers
Toronto
Canada
United States
Ers
Acreage Pay For Farmers Is Extended
Western farmers who missed acreage payments due to lack of wheat board permits can now claim them under a new order in council. Eligible producers with 1958 and 1960 permits who were grain producers in 1959 may receive one dollar per acre up to two hundred dollars, upon filing an affidavit. about 5,000 more farmers may qualify. To date forty million seventy thousand dollars has been paid, and the wheat board will mail applications soon with a February twenty eighth, 1961, deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheat Board
Alvin Hamilton
Hamilton
Seven Sisters Bowling Club windup and community notes
The Seven Sisters Bowling Club held its windup at the curling rink on November 25 with a social evening and season prizes. J Klepetz captained the winning team, joined by K Higgins J Callum M Kearns A Weltz. Awards listed include mens high average J Kearns and ladies high average Mrs E Lawson, mens high single Lorne Strict, ladies high single Hilda Tittlemier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters
J. Klepetz
K. Higgins
J. Callum
M. Kearns
A. Weltz
J. Kearns
E. Lawson
Lorne Strict
Hilda Tittlemier
Weekend drownings claim two lives on Winnipeg River
In Manitoba two men died in separate incidents on the Winnipeg River over the weekend. Gordon Hirst, 48, of Lac du Bonnet, drowned after his boat capsized near Lac du Bonnet on Friday evening. His sons Glen, 19, and Allan, 22, were rescued, but Hirst disappeared before dawn’s search. Sanford Bunn, 8, of Red Lake, Ont., slipped through a hole in the ice near Pine Falls while with cousins Roderick and Wilfred Bunn. his body was recovered after dragging operations began. No inquests are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hirst
Lac du Bonnet
Stanford Bunn
Red Lake
Ont
Winnipeg
Mr. Hirst
Glen
Allan
Jim
RCMP
Russell Funeral Home
Beausejour
Sanford Bunn
Mary Jane Bunn
Pine Falls
Roderick
Wifred Bunn
Winnipe g personal counsel marks first meeting
Bissett M Wray travelled to Winnipeg for a University of Manitoba Medical Auditorium personal counsel last week the first of its kind in Winnipeg. St Louis guest J Schottenhaml stayed with C Strasser a week enjoyed deer hunting. Local visits include Ollie Bell Roy McNabb Lyle Sutherland Ian Myron Selkirk and Ed Lea Pfrummer Winnipeg Fortage. Bruce Robinson Winnipeg hunted with little luck. Mary Jane Lucas fractured ankle likely in cast until Christmas. CGIT Explorers bake sale tea rummage sale white elephant December 3. Rice Lake Ladies Curling Club elected new officers and hosted luncheon. Rice Lake Bowling Club wind-up saw Malinski team first and Gibson team second. high averages noted. News urged: phone or mail club updates. W.A. United Church to meet December 6 at 8 p.m. visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. M. Wray
Winnipeg
University of Manitoba Medical Auditorium
1961 Moose Season To Be Listed Early
Manitoba hunters will receive early notice of the 1961 moose season as the Game Branch launches an aerial survey ahead of last year. Minister C H Witney said results and season details will be available by March 1 1961. The program expands to new areas including Gypsumville Grand Rapids road, aiding planning for holidays and hunting logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
C. H. Witney
Mines and Natural Resources
Gypsumville
Grand Rapids
Whitney
Safe-Driving Week Set for Nov 30 to Dec 7
Canada launches Safe-Driving Week with a goal of zero deaths but expects 45 fatalities during the campaign. The Canadian Highway Safety Council urges motorists and pedestrians to show care, noting individuals can prevent many accidents. Executive Director W Arch Bryce appeals to all drivers and walkers to consider safety at all times and refrain from blaming others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Highway Safety Council
Council
W. Arch Bryce
Mr. Bryce
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Man
Sask
Mrs. W. Kowalchuk
Mabel Champney
Broadway
Balmoral
Mrs. Cameron
Lawrence Rupert
Anne Johnson
Mrs. Dooley
F. Kalecagal
Thorncliffe Ave
Chanene
Tinkler
Mr. Mallard Sr
Martin Spreen
Stan Leschuk
QO. Hart
Lena Lips
and Marie Buttner
Shirley Lips
Mrs. L., Lips
Arthur E. Beesem
Carl Beosem
Fisherton
Cathine Funk
Peter Hanzel
Gary Morz
Delbert Beosem
Elowne Kuhn
Mrs. H. Fieglek
James Hanke
Kathy
Ed Sicg
John Zoldy
Gus Neuman
United Church
Atomic Energy
Olive Swanick
Kay Neisman
Marge
Joe Dankowski
Kay
Illinois
Mesdames M. Shea
P. Chikowsky
E. Gibson
Olive Twanick
Dept. of Education
Mr. Somers
Merle Pasaluko
Matt St. Croix
Ken Lesosky
Mel Laurilla
Bill Boivin
B.C
Oliver Chevrefils
Rita
Julius Berthelette
Romain Berthelette
By Win Woods
Boy Scouts
Stephen Velie
Fred Ford
Mrs. Ford
Coronation Rebekah Lodge No. 41
Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 5
W. Sharp
Rebekahs
Chateau
J. Mitchell
C. Frederick
D. Farmer
W. Sokolosky
I. Davies
R. Arthurs
Pine Falls Recreation Centre
Gordon Sokolosky
Mrs. W. Sokolosky
Harry Hutchison
Winnipeg General Hospital
Mr. Hutchison
Miss M. Sands
Mrs
Jack Sands
Joan Mulligan
Gordon Mulligan
The
Manitou Lodge
1.0.C.F. Lodge
Transcona
Ken Mackies
Supervior
E. Somers
Rosemary and
Pat
Mrs. F. King
C. Buss
I. Rerick
Carol Solnes
Buss
Carol
Alvin Harrison
William Dorland
Kelsey
Bill
Mrs. A. Krampetz
Marlene
Vancouver
West Coast
J. Howcroft
W. Lawson
Brenda Kuhn
Sandra Krampetz
Leona Altstadt
Carol Howcroft
Sylvia Harrison
Red River
Meston
Provincial Library
Legislative
Dinnip
Han
Springfield
Sid Street
Audit Bureau of Circulations
3Rd Street
Bissett
I. M. Bowyer
J. Schottenhaml
St. Louis
Missouri
C. Strasser
Hanas Bell
Ollie Bell
Roy McNabb
Lyle Sutherland
Ian Myron
Selkirk
Mrs. Cook
Mary Jane Lucas
Mrs. Lucas
Miss S. Bryan
Mrs. Hawyruk
CGIT
Rice Lake Ladies Curling Club
Bjornson
H. Kirkwood
T. Shier
G. Gray
F. Chambers
J. Doyie
Biornson
Gillespe
J. Wood
C. Harper
Rice Lake Bowling Club
Malinski
M. Malinski
LaBossiere
A. Standke
Manual Malinski
Gibson
Wood
Fults
C. Gibson
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