Beausejour Forms Lions Club With September Meeting
Tor Winton of the Lions visited Beausejour last week to survey interest for a local Lions club. A September 28 meeting at the municipal hall outlined Lionism aims, with 18 members signing in. J Robertson elected secretary treasurer, Ed Gretsinger chairman for the November charter meeting, Oscar Russell named Tail Twister, signaling the club’s upcoming activities.
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Tor. Winton
The
Lions
Beausejour
Lions Club
Mr. Winton
A. Greenberg
J. Robertson
Ed. Gretsinger
Oscar Russell
John Weidman 69 Dies in Lac du Bonnet Area
John Weidman an old time resident of the Lac du Bonnet district died at St Boni face sanatorium on September 27 at age 69. The funeral was held at Lee River cemetery on Friday with many relatives and friends in attendance. Renshaw funeral home handled arrangements.
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John Weidman
Lac du Bonnet
St. Boniface Sanatorium
Lee River Cemetery
Renshaw Funeral Home
Death notice for Mrs. William Armstrong at Chapleau Ontario
Mrs. W. Armstrong is mourned in Chapleau Ontario as one of the town’s oldest residents since 1892. She died after a stroke, leaving husband, sister and brother and two sisters living in Winnipeg and Chapleau. funeral held Thursday with Rev. Canon Sims officiating.
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W. D. Halliday
Lac du Bonnet
William Armstrong
Chapleau
Ont
Margaret Wilson
Winnipeg
Annie Pellow
Mrs Mary Lesko Rites in St Boniface Church
Mrs Mary Lesko aged 74 died September 25 at St Boniface hospital. Funeral at Thalberg Greek Catholic church with burial in Greek Catholic cemetery. Renshaw funeral home oversaw arrangements. She came from Austria 56 years ago settling in Thalberg district. Survived by two sons Mike and Steve four daughters M Gasolako T Gasolako F Roman W Woligroski and 15 grandchildren.
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Mary Lesko
St. Boniface Hospital
Thalberg Greek Catholic Church
Renshaw
William John Patterson Rites Held in Pine Falls
Reverend A C Houston presided at the September 28 funeral service for 75 year old William John Patterson in Pine Falls United Church. He died September 25 in Pine Falls hospital and was buried in the local cemetery. Pallbearers included S Velie J Lyons J Heinkel J Sawdhyn R Arthurs and C Groves. Born Manitoulin Island Ontario he homesteaded in Dauphin before moving to Pine Falls and was employed by the Manitoba Paper.
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A. C. Houston
Pine Falls United Church
William John Patterson
Pine Falls
S. Velie
J. Lyons
J. Heinkel
J. Sawdhyn
R. Arthurs
C. Groves
Manitoulin Island
Ont
Patterson
Dauphin
Manitoba Paper
Obituary Summary of Local Resident and Family Survivors
An obituary notes a longtime machinist who retired two years ago and was predeceased by his wife in 1947. Surviving relatives include a son Louis of Pine Falls, a daughter Mrs. William Caldwell of Brandon, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Louis
Pine Falls
William Caldwell
Brandon
Michael Kolody Dies at 65 in Springwell Home
Michael Kolody died at his Springwell residence on September 19 in his 66th year. He had lived in the district since 1932. Burial followed September 22 at Springwell cemetery with Rev. S Richardson officiating. Renshaw funeral home managed arrangements.
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Michael Kolody
Springwell
Mr. Kolody
Springwell Cemetery
Rev. S. Richardson
Renshaw
Leader Editor Appears on Radio Show From Toronto
A. W. Hanks editor and publisher of The Leader spoke on the Toronto radio program Whats Your Beef, criticizing young people for their lack of interest in community affairs. He also reportedly appeared on a national network Monday evening. Hanks has been in Niagara Falls for two weeks representing the Manitoba Division at the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association convention.
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St. James
A. W. Hanks
the Leader
Toronto
Hanks
Hunting Season Opens for Big Game in Manitoba
Manitoba officials announce the 1948 big game hunt runs from November 22 to December 2 with moose regulations unchanged and deer hunting expected to be strong in the south. Elk hunting by Manitoba residents is allowed under a special license in a prescribed area.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Woodland Caribou Protection Tightened Near Riding Mountain
Officials extend closed season on Woodland Caribou and increase protection for Barren Ground Caribou around the Riding Mountain area. Sport hunting is banned except by special licenses for bona fide northern settlers who may take one animal. A Dominion biological survey aims to assess population trends for proper management.
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Riding Mountain National Park
Far North
Near North
Dominion
Truck Overturns Wrecking Car Injures Three on Highway 1
On Friday September 25 a truck loaded with quarried rubble overturned on No 1 highway half a mile east of Rivercrest injuring three. Gordon Rumley driver swerved to avoid a following trailer before braking failed causing the load to overturn into an oncoming car. All three injured were taken to General hospital with varying conditions. Stemalschuk released October 2 while Zolondek remained under observation.
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No. 1
Rivercrest
R.C.M.P
Gordon Rumley
Jones
Mike Stemalschuk
Frank Zolondek
Garson
General Hospital
Mr. Stemalschuk
Mr. Zolondek
Manitoba Beekeepers Convene at Marlborough Hotel
The Manitoba Beekeepers Association will hold its annual convention at the Marlborough Hotel in Winnipeg on Tuesday and Wednesday October 26 and 27. Provincial apiarist E C Martin says the two day program includes educational talks demonstrations business sessions social functions equipment displays and a honey competition.
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Manitoba Beekeepers’ Association
Marlborough Hotel
Winnipeg
E. C. Martin
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Martin
Beausejour wedding joins Paulishyn and Hunter families
Evelyn Barton and John Paulishyn wed at United Church Beausejour on September 18 at 5 30 p m Rev G S Watson officiated with music by J Sutton and song by Donalda Robertson The bride wore white satin with seed pearl detailing and a seed pearl tiara red roses carried The couple will reside in Winnipeg with a reception at The Tartan and both families noted local ties and attendants named.
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Beausejour
Riverview United Church
Evelyn Barton
William Hunter
John Paulishyn
A. Paulishyn
G. S. Watson
J. Sutton
Donalda Robertson
Helen Hunter
Donna Hamm
Gene Poulain
Jack Dumans
Peter Fahr
Paulishyn
Winnipeg
Pretty wedding in Lac du Bonnet for Irene Lavoie and Bert Gille
Irene Lavoie and Carl Bertil Gille were married at the Roman Catholic rectory in Lac du Bonnet on September 30. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Father E Paradis with Therese Tinant as bridesmaid. The couple left Friday for an extended motor tour after a family breakfast at the bride's parents.
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Lac du Bonnet
Irene Lavoie
Carl Bertil
Bert) Gille
Therese Tinant
Miss Tinant
Wilfred Lavoie
E. Paradis
Wedding at Beausejour for Margaret Oneschuk and Stephen Klym
Margaret Oneschuk, daughter of Mr and Mrs P Oneschuk of Sand Hill Manitoba, marries Stephen Klym, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Klym of Ladywood Manitoba, at Holy Ghost church Beausejour. The couple exchange vows on September 18 with Rev J Carmylo officiating. bridal attire features satin gown with sweetheart neckline, orange blossom crown, and bouquet of bridal roses and bouvardia. Attendants include Pauline Klym and Elsie Oneschuk. groomsmen Gordon Mikeliew and Fred Haverlock. The reception follows at Ladywood Parish hall.
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Pauline Klym
Elsie Oneschuk
Gordon Mikeliew
Fred Haverlock
Ladywood
Geologists Visit at Bird River
Frank Shepherd, secretary of the Western Metal and Mining Company, S B Chamberlain, chairman of Vento Mines, Dr E D Davidson and W L Hammer stedt visited Bird River over the weekend at Mr and Mrs Hilding Johnsons. They toured the Vento Company property twelve miles north of Bird River Post Office and noted potential for a major development project dependent on Cat Lake highway improvements.
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Frank Shepherd
Western Metal and Mining Company
S. B. Chamberlain
Vento Mines
E. D. Davidson
W. L. Hammerstedt
Hilding Johnson
Bird River
Vento Company
Stevenson
Great Falls Weekend Visitors and Local Notes
Mr and Mrs Jerry Moran of Chicago visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Stuart Randal. Danny Wilds dog was run over and bit his hand. he was treated at Selkirk hospital by Dr Reid and has recovered. W Doherty returns after Deer Lodge hospital stay as Badminton club hosts open evening signaling season start and player interest. Ed Johnston went to Winnipeg and is at General hospital in poor condition.
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Jerry Moran
Chicago
Stuart Randal
Danny Wild
Danny
Selkirk
Dr. Reid
Badminton Club
Johnston
Winnipeg
General Hospital
Community Notes From Pointe Du Bois And Nearby
Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Robert Aikman with Mr and Mrs Claude Anderson in Pointe Du Bois. Miss Betty Nichols returned home to Dominion City for her mother's illness. Mrs C C Coombes of Winnipeg visited relatives, joined by Mr and Mrs G H Dawson. Joyce Elkine of Lettonia joins as new clerk at the local store. várias families hosted guests including the Spechts, Lillian Specht, and Agnes Knox moved to Winnipeg. About 20 guests attended a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Warren. H Eby vacationed in Winnipeg. Chester and Doreen Bake visited from Winnipeg. George Live returned home from holiday and will attend university in Toronto.
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Robert Aikman
Claude Anderson
Winnipeg
Betty Nichols
Dominion City
C. C. Coombes
Joyce Elkine
Lettonia
E. W. Allen
Provincial Library at Winnipeg Legislative Building
A brief notice from the Provincial Library reads from the Legislative Building in Winnipeg Manitoba dated January 11, 5.
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Provincial Library
Legislative
Winnipeg
Man
Subscription Renewal Notice for The Leader
The Springfield Leader urges readers to renew subscriptions, explains the due date format 12-11-47, and requests mailing remittance of $2.00 with the form. The notice mentions mail to The Leader Saint James Manitoba and provides placeholder name fields for the subscriber.
Brandon Ousts St. James From Low Fire Loss Record
The 1947 per capita fire loss among Canadian municipalities over 10,000 population rose overall, with Brandon Manitoba achieving the lowest rate of 23 cents, down from 8.03 dollars in 1946, while St James Manitoba fell from first to 86 cents per person. Thedford Mines Ontario posted the highest rate at 27.69 dollars, driven by a major fire at its stores and dwellings. Timmins Ontario ranked second with 26.61 dollars, aided by a warehouse fire.
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Canada
W. L. Clairmont
Dominion Fire Commissioner
Banner
Brandon
Man
St. James, Man
Arvida
Quebec
Kirkland Lake
St. Vital
St. Thomas
Ont
Thedford Mines
Iue
Thedford
Timmins
Ten Commandments for Safe Hunting in 1948 Season
Advice warns readers about hunting dangers and emphasizes gun safety. It lists ten rules: treat every gun as loaded, carry unloaded or action open, ensure barrels are clear, keep muzzle direction controlled, be sure of target, never shoot at what you do not intend, never leave a gun unattended, don't climb with a loaded gun, avoid shooting at hard surfaces or water, and avoid mixing gunpowder and alcohol. The piece urges hunting only wild game this season.
Canada sees record grain output in 1948 surpassing 1947
Dominion Bureau of Statistics estimates show total grain production at 372 million bushels of wheat up 31 million from 1947. Oats rise 59 million to 338 million. barley about 146 million. rye 26.3 million. Flax hits its largest since 1912 with 18 million bushels.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
Couple to Wed Honored at Lockport Party
An October 2 party in Lockport celebrated Joe Rewacki and his fiancée Miss Geraldine Hoban for their upcoming wedding on October 16. More than 200 guests attended and presented $130 to the couple, with a festive dance and refreshments.
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Joe Rewacki
Geraldine Hoban
Lockport
Low Rail Fares For Thanksgiving
Special low fares on Canadian railways announced by R H Powers vice chairman of the Canadian Passenger association. One way fare and one third for the round trip good between all stations in Canada. Tickets on sale from 12 noon Friday October 8 until 2 pm Monday October 11. Return limit midnight Tuesday October 12.
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R. H. Powers
Canadian Passenger Association
Canada
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Pinawa
Great Falls
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Mrs. W. Armstrong
W. J. Patterson
George
Queen Elizabeth
Guard of Honor
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Mike Kalody
Beekeepers Convention
Hunter
Gille — Lavoie
L. Howes
W. Doherty
Deer Lodge Hospital
Pointe DU Bois
R. E. Hawkes
Carl Specht
Pete Specht
Louis Specht
Lillian Specht
Agnes Knox
Mrs
Martin Warren
H. Eby
Ringfield
Perm
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