Local elections spark races across three municipalities
In all municipalities except Whitemouth a December 31 vote will fill vacant seats. Mayor Stan Laz aruk opts out. Lawrence Berthelette James L Desilets and Charles W Philip seek the mayoralty. Two council seats contested by Paul Al arie Wm Denysiuk Roland Duval and Rene Papineau. Whitemouth reports acclamations for two councillors Ward 1 Wm Kurian and Ward 3 A A Malkoske returned. Lac du Bonnet sees one ward vote October 19 with Ed Hopko and Ed Sikora filing. Ward 3 J Grewinski re-elected by acclamation. Village of Lac du Bonnet fields three candidates for two seats as R Waters and M Kabaluk seek re-election and Al Campbell vies for the new annexed subdivision seat. Paul Lavoie elected by acclamation for a one-year term. Acclamations, appointments, and elections fill remaining vacancies across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
Stan Lazaruk
Lawrence Berthelette
James L Desilets
Charles W. Philip
Paul Alarie
Wm. Denysiuk
Roland Duval
Rene Papineau
Wm. Kurian
A. A. Malkoske
Lac du Bonnet
Ed. Hopko
Ed. Sikora
J. Grewinski
R. Waters
M. Kabaluk
al. Campbell
Paul Lavoie
Gertrude V. Hardy
Art E. Hunchak
Stanley P. Greschuk
Celia Hoban
T. G. Wawryshyn
R. McIntosh
Dr. W. Bilynsky
Lac du Bonnet C of C Hears Survey Report
The Lac du Bonnet Chamber of Commerce heard a Department of Industry and Commerce survey showing 44 replies and calls for improvements in stores, streets, fire protection, and service speed. A town constable, rest rooms, and litter reduction were urged. A plan to meet with Hon. Sterling Lyon and a delegation was set, and a slate of candidates was organized for council and school trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
R. Butchart
M. Kabaluk
G. Ambrose
B. Wood
W. Hardy
Pinawa
Sterling Lyon
O. Bjornson
Postal Service
Winnipeg
G. Campbell
Charles
R. Poston
Hutton
Ag. Rep
Berens River Wharf Contract Let by Federal Government
The federal government awarded a 47526.10 contract for a Berens River wharf in Manitoba. Macaw and Macdonald Ltd of St Boniface reported the winning tender from six bids. The project continues summer work with an approach built by day labour, employing about 93 local workers. Total wharf cost expected to top 65000 dollars.
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Berens River
Man
Macaw and Macdonald Ltd
St. Boniface
Manitoba
No Early Election Predicts Slogan Opens Parliament Visit
Dr. Joe Slogan and Mrs. Slogan traveled to Ottawa for the new Parliament opening. They hosted a cocktail party for sixty members and wives of the Springfield Progressive Conservative Association at the Slogan home in Selkirk. Dr. Slogan thanked supporters for campaign work and predicted no early election, praising organization, volunteers, and the three Springfield PC women’s associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Slogan
Slogan
Ottawa
Springfield
Progressive Conservative Association
Selkirk
Dr. Slogan
P. C
Church Men To Serve Dinner At Thanksgiving Fellowship
The Lutheran Church of the Cross plans a Thanksgiving Fellowship Dinner after the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday October 14. The Legion hall hosts the event with two turkeys cooked by men and potluck side dishes by church members. Men serve and clear up. entertainment includes games and sing-alongs to help members and friends become better acquainted.
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Lutheran Church of the Cross
Legion Hall
Whitemouth Couple Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ed Malkoske were honored by relatives and friends at their home on Saturday September 29 to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Henry Steiner presented the couple on behalf of the large assembly with a dinner set and best wishes. The evening concluded with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Malkoske
Henry Steiner
Municipality Receives PFAA Funds and Ward Drainage Updates
The Lac du Bonnet municipality reports PFAA payments totaling 155,320 dollars since 1939, with 42,408.50 dollars paid to rate payers in 1961. At a council meeting on October 2, delegates discussed road E23-15-9 repairs, beaver flooding, drainage inspections, culvert extensions, gravel spreading, and private work patrols. The council approved beaver control efforts, poison bait stations at specified locations, and five coyotes bait stations with Mines and Natural Resources. Taxes to begin January 1, 1963 and delinquent MHSB accounts to Small Depts Court for collection were noted.
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P.F.A.A
McKinnett
Lac du Bonnet
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Don
Council
M.H.S.P
General Public Works
Department of Agriculture
Wat
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Crown Pine Falls Meeting
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Area 7 under the Manitoba Grand Lodge plan their Fifth Annual Regional Meeting in Pine Falls on October 13. Attending lodges include Hiawatha Minnehaha Manitoba North Star Winnipeg and Transcona Selkirk Stonewall Pine Falls.
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Independent Order of
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Area 7
Grand Lodge of Manitoba
Pine Falls
Hiawatha
Minnehaha
Manitoba
North Star
Winnipeg
Transcona
Selkirk
Stonewall
Odd Fellows
United Church Ladies
United Church
Rebekahs
Manitoba Paper Co
Legion Hall
Rebekah Assembly
Rebekah
Bro. D. Welsh
Virden
Grand Lodge
D. Bingham
Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba
Silver Falls Couple Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Carlson of Silver Falls Manitoba marked their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday Sept 14 the day of his 82nd birthday. Married Sept 14 1902 in Malmberget Sweden they moved to Broadland Manitoba in 1922 and back to Silver Falls in 1952. Their family includes daughter Mrs. Frank Carlson two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Carl J. Carlson
Silver Falls
Man
Carlson
Malmberget
Sweden
Broadland
Manitoba
Frank Carlson
Alexander Heshka
Transcom
Carl Roy Carlson
Powerview
Subscription Renewal Notice for Springfield Leader
The Springfield Leader at 3rd Street Lac du Bonnet Man invites renewals. Enclose the subscription fee of 3.00 for one year 4.00 for outside Canada 5.00 for two years or 6.90 outside Canada with payment to continue delivery.
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Springfield
3Rd Street
Lac du Bonnet
Man
Canada
Fluoridation Discussed At Pine Falls Chamber
Dr. Gerald Wright outlined fluoridation background and noted a cavity problem among local children. He cited foreign experience showing up to 60 percent cavity reduction from fluoridated water and estimated a rough cost of 100 per person yearly. A fact finding committee on fluoridation was formed. The meeting also covered traffic survey results, firearm concerns, and a Christmas lighting contest with committee appointments and prize continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Wright
Pine Falls
Dr. Wright
L. Thornton
G. Wright
S.W. Jackson
L. E. Seguin
J. Desilets
Manitou Lodge
T. N. McLenaghen
Mr. Desilets
McLenaghen
Firearms
Randall
Chamber
Powerview
St. George
E. Randall
M. Bonekamp
Hovey
Married Men Victorious In Football Classic
The Married Men defeated the Single Men 30 to 0 at the Great Falls Ball Park in the annual football classic on Sunday October 7. Rich Gittins directed the offense with two other touchdowns by Frank Wenski and two more by Gittins. Wenski and Gareau each intercepted passes, and two kicks were blocked as the Married Men took a 3-2 edge in the five year series.
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Great Falls Ball Park
John Veats
Denny Ryan
Frank Wenski
Rich Gittins
Verne Peichle
Gittins
Treffle Gareau
Rollie
Three-town Minor Hockey Group Plans League Meet
A pre season gathering at the Great Falls curling rink saw reps from Great Falls St George and Lac du Bonnet discuss forming a tri town hockey league for midget tom thumb and pee wee ages. An organizing meeting is set for October 19 to finalize details and entry.
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Great Falls
St. George
Lac du Bonnet
Bob Oakes
Herb Minter
Allan Brackden
George
Charlie Harbottle
Sevier Vincent
Rockie la Roche
Bruce Griffith
Sid Charles
Tom Thumb
Mrs E Malkoske Heads Whitemouth Hospital Guild
The Whitemouth Hospital Guild elected officers at its October 1 meeting at Mrs Alex Hill’s home. Officers include President Ed Malkoske and vice presidents W J Smith and G Y Despins with roles for secretary and treasurer among others. A fall supper is set for November 10 at Municipal Hall and the next meeting will be November 5 at Mrs A Shevchuk’s home.
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E. Malkoske
Whitemouth Hospital
Whitemouth
W. Bilynsky
Gus Klepatz
Ways and Means
H. Steiner
A Hill
Restenphanik
M. Hay
D. M. Wardrop
Pete
A. Shewchuk
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R. M
Agassiz
C. of C. Hears Survey Report
Nick Surewiec
Mike Gradowski
Beavers
Mike Zawislak
Alex Kost
B. Tokar
K. Szelendek
Steve Hrysio
Emil Lussier
Ray Fetteriey
Manitoba Forest Service
Ward
J. P. Molinski
Dan Fosty
Frank Stupak
Roy Fiebelkorn
Ney
A. J. Apsit
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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