Elections in Powerview and Whitemouth return by acclamation
Municipal nominations across the province followed the pattern with many offices filled by acclamation on Wednesday October 2. In Lac du Bonnet R M Harry Olensky and councillors J Mazur and R Bellyk were returned while Whitemouth reeve Edward Wenderson faces Lorne Knopf. Ward two sees Sudletsky and McLean. ward one includes Berrick and Noe. St Clements sees three vying for reeve and multiple ward contests. Lac du Bonnet mayor Zarecki had no challenger. school trustees Rodzinski Demunyck and Sellers were also acclaimed. Powerview reappointed Hector Dupont and Frank Watson. one elementary seat contested by Desillets Guay and McLeod with Gelinas withdrawing. Election day is October 23. urged turnout for contested seats.
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R.M
Lac du Bonnet
Harry Olensky
J. Mazur
R. Bellyk
Whitemouth
Edward Wenderson
Lorne Knopf
William Sudletsky
William McLean
George Berrick
Oscar Noe
R. M. of
St Clements
Reeve
Max Dubas
Harry Blake-Knox
John Kuzminski
William Senpovitch
Gordon Burnett
Thomas Marshall
John Kolodginski
Victor Watko
Walter Zarecki
H. Dancut
P. Klassen
Consolidated School
Rodzinski
G. Demunyck
D Sellers
Powerview
Hector Dupont
Frank Watson
Salome Desilets
Robert Guay
James McLeod
Roland Gelinas
Accomplished Organist To Present Concert
Winnipeg organist Jack Sutton will perform a full program of sacred organ music at the Lutheran Church on Friday October 11 at 8 00 p.m. Sutton serves Knox United Church a major Winnipeg congregation. Welsh baritone Russel Jenkins will sing several selections and has appeared in many Winnipeg concerts on radio and television.
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Jack Sutton
Winnipeg
Lutheran Church
Sutton
Knox United Church
Russel Jenkins
Jenkins
T.V
Pinawa Forms Church Group For Sunday Services
A Pinawa church group named Pinawa Christian Fellowship formed with T Lamb as chairman. Twenty four residents heard reports and planned Sunday services led by various denominations, aiming to start on the first Sunday in November if arrangements allow. Members include Abe Petkau J E Guthrie Mrs R F S Robertson T B Lamb D W Green and J M Putnam. The group is temporary to meet current needs and expects denominational churches to form later as the population grows.
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Pinawa
B. C
United
Anglican
R.C
Abe Petkau
J. E
Sammy Brother's Keeper in Crusade for Christ
Outsiders find Lac du Bonnet in intense spiritual activity during the first week of November. From November 3 to 8, citizens are invited to reconsider their standing in light of the gospel. The message emphasizes God's fatherhood and universal brotherhood, urging love over pride and prejudice.
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Lac du Bonnet
Brotherhood of Men
Mr and Mrs Wooley Celebrate 25th Anniversary Dinner
Mr and Mrs Binks Wooley were honoured at a Sunday dinner party on September 29. Thirty seven guests surprised them to mark their 25 years of marriage at Mani tou Lodge. A toast by Mr Fred McFadden and blessings from Mr Geo Woods followed a silver dollar money tree presentation by Mrs Arlie McGuire.
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Binks Wooley
Fred McFadden
Geo. Woods
Graduation Awards Highlight Lac du Bonnet Collegiate
The Lac du Bonnet Collegiate held its annual commencement on Friday Oct 4 with Elsie Fryer and Donna Marion leading the field. Awards by grade honored top students in IX X XI with the Agassiz Division, Gold Medal, Legion Auxiliary, Home and School, and teachers' awards. Diplomas were presented by Inspector Pokrant and Board Chairman M Chambers, as Dr. Grierson spoke and officials greeted attendees. Top Grade Eleven Student
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Lac du Bonnet Collegiate
Elsie Fryer
Donna Marion
Agassiz
Joletta Brown
M. Chambers
J. W. Wade
Agassiz Board
David Kuva
Canadian Legion Auxiliary
R. Waters
Cliff Zarecki
Lac du Bonnet
L. Brown
Barry Rousseau
Stu
Lac du Bonnet Chamber Proposes Road Improvements
The Lac du Bonnet Chamber of Commerce held its fall meeting on October 1 at Casey's Inn. The roads committee will inquire about paving Highway No. 11 north from McArthur Falls to Pine Falls, older No. 11 from Milner Ridge to Lac du Bonnet, and the Lee River Pointe du Bois road. They also plan civic election publicity, consider road signs, postcards of local scenes, and area meetings with surrounding chambers. A bursary at Lac du Bonnet Collegiate is being explored, and a nominating committee was formed for 1964 officers.
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Lac du Bonnet
Civic Committee
Education as road to leadership centered on character
Former Lac du Bonnet Collegiate principal Mr. K Long urged that education must be a lifelong road not a destination. He warned that schooling alone does not ensure success and that ascent to ambition requires discipline, manners, and moral conduct.
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K. Long
Lac du Bonnet Collegiate
Long
Mr. Long
Great Falls Community Hall progress and fund drive
The Great Falls report notes ongoing work on the community hall with electrical wiring about a third done and partitions to install. Warren Sinnock raised 100 for the Building Fund from World Series pools won by Heinz Ehlers Marilyn Kearns Danny Wilde and Liz Van Meirle. A cook book fundraiser is planned and the combined opening and fun fair is set for Friday November 8 at 7:30 p.m. The bowling league is near midseason with four teams active in the schedule.
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Warren Sinnock
Heinz Ehlers
Marilyn Kearns
Danny Wilde
Liz van Meirle
Pinawa Organizes Fire Brigade
The nucleus of the Pinawa Voluntary Fire Brigade met in the public school auditorium on Monday evening October 7. Local administrator E Lundman outlined the Brigade’s purpose and role. Members named include W B Schmidt L Johnson J Noble H McAllister O E Acres R O Sochnski P Kingston W D C Fitzsimmons RC Day J H Allen D Graham and J E Guthrie. Banham chairs the Fire Advisory Committee Lamb heads training and operations. A membership drive was approved with Kingston Schmidt and Day elected to the committee. Allen elected Brigade Treasurer.
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Pinawa
T. Lamb
P. Kingston
W. Schmidt
R. C. Day
H. J. Allen
WNRE
Les Johnson
J. Guthrie
Pointe du Bois Martins Honoured at Retirement Party
A retirement party at Pointe du Bois Community Hall honored Mr. and Mrs. P Martin. They received gifts including an easy chair and a lamp, with toasts and thanks from the community. Mr Martin's service began as a mechanic in 1931 and he became foreman in 1949, with five children in attendance.
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P. Martin
Pointe du Bois
T. Wittenberg
D. Bryden
J. Smith
E. Bricknell
Martin
Mr. Martin
Flo Hodge
Marie
R. Tester
Pointe
Jan
D. McCormick
Winnipeg
Gerald
Debby
John
Navy
Larry
Reesa
Subscription Renewal Form for The Leader
The notice explains subscription due dates by date numerals such as 12-3-63 and urges renewal with enclosed payments. It lists annual rates for Canada and outside Canada, notes Audit Bureau of Circulations rules on arrears, and provides a form for new subscribers with address details and payment options.
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Springfield
Canada
Carpenters Strike At N-Power Site
Ninety carpenters walked off at the Pinawa atomic site after negotiations over pay and benefits stalled. They seek $2.60 per hour from $2.25, plus a 4 percent vacation pay, travel time, board, and show up time. Labor Minister Obie Baizley was called in as talks continue with Malcom Construction and others affected.
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Nintey Carpenters
Pinawa
Obie Baizley
Russell Robins
Malcom Construction
Drake Construction Co. Ltd
Louis Ducharme and Associates Ltd
Pearson Construction Co. Ltd
Lac du Bonnet Home and School Plans Winter Activities
The Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association held an executive meeting at the Collegiate on October 1. They chose the film Family Circles for the November program and outlined a Christmas Concert in early December. They invite adults to join handicraft classes via Mrs. A Atkinson by phone 2500, with tentative Wednesday evening sessions if enough students enroll, cost depending on teacher payment, and many classes offered through the Extension Service Department of Agriculture.
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Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association
Edythe Brown
A. Atkinson
Dpartment of Agriculture
Atkinson
Legion Holds First Fall Meeting in Lac du Bonnet
Legionnaires convened September 24 at the Legion Hall as the rink committee reported summer vandalism damage to the rink with broken windows. The group planned repairs, lighting improvements, and fencing, plus a $250 sports fund grant application. Remembrance Day events were set, and the next meeting was scheduled for October 27 with ongoing monthly sessions.
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Lac du Bonnet
Royal Canadian Legion
Legion Hall
Legion
B. Griffith
Lions’ Club
Binda
R. Enright
Department of Health
R. Foubert
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Crusade For Christ
Pine Falls
Mrs. Binks Wooley
Arlie McGuire
Manitou Lodge
Sandra Taylor
Barry
Chamber of Commerce
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R. Dyne
Lac dy_ Bonnet
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Great Falls
Stan Gittins
Martins
3Rd Street
Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Carpenters
N-Power
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