Shiny buttons, old guard, and Canadian nationalism
Commenting on Winnipeg military history and immigration policy, the text notes the Winnipeg Light Infantry’s merger with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, then shifts to a broader view of Canada’s multicultural heritage and naturalization. It recalls a swearing-in ceremony where Education Minister Miller spoke on Canadian freedoms and nationhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Guard
Winnipeg Light Infantry
Manitoba
Royal Winnipeg Rifles
Europe
Miller
Canada
Language Barriers and Canadian Unity Debate
A writer argues against a French Canadian designation in Canada and notes language use in Manitoba schools. The piece compares Canada to the U S melting pot, urging unity and reflecting on naturalization language requirements and national division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Manitoba
Canada
U.S
U. S
Brokenhead Society Notes Yield Local News
Sunday visitors at the Mroz home included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dutka and Randy of Winnipeg plus Miss Olga Kabaluk visiting from Winnipeg. Detroit visitor Dave Holigroski arrives for holiday at his mother Mrs. M. Holigroski’s home. Ted Mosquin returns to the University of Manitoba for fourth year in Agriculture after summer at Clear Lake. Lena Stefannik and Walter Janzyn engagement announced earlier. A house warming for Mr. and Mrs. William Gmitroski held September 5 with attendees from the district. Victoria Mosquin and John Mosquin return to West St. Paul teaching posts for a third year. Mr. Mosquin resumes principal duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mroz
Joe Dutka
Randy
Winnipeg
Dave Holigroski
Detroit
Michigan
M. Holigroski
Ted Mosquin
University of Manitoba
Clear Lake
William Gmitroski
P. Shumilak
P. Benzig
K. Shumilak
L. Roshko
Johnny Golembioski
Victoria Mosquin
John Mosquin
West St. Paul
Mr. Mosquin
Whither Away: A Note on Youth Vandalism and Trend of the Times
The piece laments rising vandalism and mob hoodlumism among youths from eight to early twenties. It criticizes mothers missing home guidance, cites University of Toronto antics, Brandon vandalism, and Winnipeg high school game disturbances. It decries Sunday sports replacing family time and urges reverence for Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
The
University of Toronto
Brandon
Winnipeg
North Eastern Manitoba Teachers to Meet at Beausejour
The North Eastern Manitoba Teachers Association will hold its annual convention in Beausejour at the school auditorium on Thursday and Friday October 7 and 8. Speakers include L D Baker on Child Guidance, Mrs B Warkentin on Bermuda, G W Leonard on Enjoy History, H A Craig on English for grades four and five and Grade eight geology, H Deverney on Physical Education, and Alistair Stewart on Canada's New Place in World Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Eastern Manitoba Teachers Association
Beausejour
L. D. Baker
Provincial Normal School
B. Warkentin
Bermuda
G. W. Leonard
Lydiart
H. A. Craig
San Antonio
H. Deverney
Winnipeg
Beausejour H and J Officers Elected for New Term
At the Beausejour Home and School Association fall meeting the new staff replacements were introduced. Officers include president Sid Meltger Ist vice president Mrs B Warkentin 2nd vice president H Colmer treasurer Mrs J Funk corresponding secretary E Borza recording secretary W Horodyski public relations Mrs A Tolesko with Mrs M Rumak W Novak and Capt J L Rynning as general executive. Lunch followed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour Home and School Association
Lorraine Wilgosh
Sandy Tolesko
M.gunson
Sid Meltger
Ist
B. Warkentin
H. Colmer
J. Funk
E. Borza
W. Horodyski
A. Tolesko
M. Rumak
W. Novak
J. L. Rynning
Seven Sisters Community Club discusses new show equipment
The Seven Sisters Community club held a general meeting to elect a nominating committee for the upcoming annual meeting on Oct. 15. President H Leith chaired with Lil Kinghorn recording secretary. The committee includes M Everson J Gibbins and Mrs Cousins. Leith outlined a plan to purchase new picture show equipment for decision at the annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters Community Club
H. Leith
Lil Kinghorn
M. Everson
J. Gibbins
McDiarmid Named Manitoba Lieutenant Governor in 1950s
John S. McDiarmid former minister of mines and resources in Manitoba government has been named lieutenant governor by Prime Minister L. St. Laurent. He assumed office August 1 at age 70 after a 28 year political career including 21 years as cabinet minister and 4 terms as MP for Winnipeg South. He led provincial mining development and served as railway commissioner and provincial secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. MecDairmid
Mines and Resources
Manitoba
L. St. Laurent
McDiarmid
Winnipeg South
Perthshire
Scotland
Canada
Winnipeg
McDiarmid Brothers Lumber Co
Victoria Beach By M. M. SMITH
Melvin and Wilfred Anderson from Grand Marais spent a few days here loading two carloads of goods. Mr and Mrs Reuben Thomas of Balsam Bay and their daughter with her child from Nakima Ontario were visitors of Mr and Mrs Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin and
Wilfred Anderson
Grand Marais
Reuben Thomas
Balsam Bay
Wilma
Nakima, Ont
Four H Beef Calf Clubs Weigh Promise in Manitoba
Manitoba 4 H beef clubs discussion urges local effort to form several Beef Calf Clubs to improve beef cattle quality through breeding feeding care and management. Leaders conference set for October 30 in Selkirk to address problems and educational plans. Bulletins on pastures soils shelterbelts and forage crops available at the Ag Rep office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
T. A. Sandercock
Selkirk
Odd Fellows Hall
Steve Kowalchuk
Max Kowalek
Dencross
Ag. Rep
Local Notes on Obits and Travel for Selkirk Area
Village alphabet reports several funerals including Mrs John Spence of Wingapes and Mr John Monkman, with relatives attending in the city. Mr H G Thomas attended the funeral. Neal Turcotte was briefly laid off and is now fishing for Gary Monkman amid weather concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Turcotte
Gary Monkman
John Spence
Wingapes
City
H. G. Thomas
John Monkman
Selkirk
Local Couple Welcome First TV Set in District
Mr and Mrs Wiliam Mos quin welcomed a new addition to their home the first in the district a television set Their son Harry who with his family has taken up residence in West Selkirk installed it for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenhead
Wiliam Mosquin
Harry
West Selkirk
Hoban's Dance Pavilion Destroyed by Fire
Fire of unknown origin totally destroyed Hoban's Dance Pavilion at Hoban's Tourist Park early Sunday morning. Owner J Kolmotow sky found the building ablaze after a dance on Saturday night. he could not save contents including camp equipment and new heating and refrigeration gear. Loss estimated near twenty five thousand dollars, partly insured. The pavilion stood away from nearby cottages and did not threaten other property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoban's
J. Kolmatowsky
Weddings at Aberdeeh and Winnipeg feature Hinz and Sinnott pairs
Mariages unfold across Canada with Margaret Hinz marrying Alexander Harochaw in Christ's Lutheran Aberdeen. The ceremony at Winnipes, officiated by Rev. Weinda, includes details of gowns, attendants, and a reception. Separate Winnipeg weddings include Minnie Lefurgey-Sinnott and Irene Hus s-Yarmill with church ceremonies, postnuptial travels, and future residences noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harochaw - Hinz
Christ's Lutheran Church
Aberdeeh
Andrews
Winnipeg
Margaret Hinz
Wilhelm Hinz
Alexander Harochaw
Nicholas Harochaw
Weinda
Mary Dichert
Ruth Koff
Tabea Hinz
Hilda Hintz
Hertha Hintz
Board calls Dencross meeting to sell fence bids
The Board of Trustees schedules an Oct 15 evening session at Brokenhead school to sell tenders for erecting a new fence around the east and main grounds and to hire for janitor work and related repairs. Also notes local visits, harvest woes, and community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Brokenhead
Beausejour Boy Scouts Elect New Officers
Beausejour Boy Scout Association held a gathering last Friday to mark rising membership and activity. Elected for the new term are chairman Claude Shields, vice-chairman Peter Stepaniuk, secretary R. Ross, treasurer John Weilgosh, property executive Louis Fearst, and Scout Master Principal Mel Gunsen. Bob Embertey acts as chairman of the new Wolf Cubs group now enrolling in town and district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour Boy Scout Association
Claude Shields
Peter Stepaniuk
R. Ross
John Weilgosh
Louis Fearst
Mel Gunsen
Bob) Embertey
Wolf Cubs
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Duchess of Kent
Ontario Hydro
Niagara Falls
Hydro
Saunders
Margery Mariash
Olga Kabaluk
Lena Stefannik
Walter Janzyn
North Eastern
Alistair Stewart
Seven Sisters
Lynn Lake
North America
Manitoba Curling Association
Winnipeg Kiwanis Club
Manitoba Club
St. Charles
His
John S. McDairmid
RCAF
Victoria Beach
M. M. Smith
Springfield Agricultural Matters
Fred Slevinski
Agricultural Representative
Tom Olafson
Ben Dawson
Saffie's
Hoban
Yarmill - Huss
St. Nicholas Church
Irene Rose
Carl Huss
East Braintree
Harry Yarmill
Tyndall
Father Kamenecky
C. Bodnarchuk
Ida Huss
Mary Huss
Marjie McLean
Mike Yarmill
Mike Swirski
Ronnie Roth
Grain Exchange Curling Club
Mrs. Yarmill
Moss Spur
Man
Rita Kowalchuk
J. Antymis
Ridgeville
J. Tymchuk
A. Banish
Walkleyburg
H. Chernetsky
M. Krawchuk
Ann Krawchuk
D. Krawehile
Mike Kulbaba
Sandhill
M. Laneway
Mike Kasmerski
Norbert Arnold
Anni
Boy Scouts
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