Fire destroys Lac du Bonnet poultry building
A blaze of undetermined origin destroyed a 200 by 24 feet Bonnie Poultry farm building four miles east of Lac du Bonnet on October 25. About 4000 two week old chicks were lost. The fire was noticed at 9:00 a.m. by Ed Ericksen. Insurance covered part of the structure remodeled last summer. Manager John Lindgren said rebuilding would occur if the foundation remains sound, this fall or next spring.
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Bonnie
Lac du Bonnet
Ed. Ericksen
John Lindgren
Bonnie Poultry Farm
Negligence Charged in Pointe du Bois Boat Disaster
A coroner's jury at Pointe du Bois found operator negligence caused a June boat tragedy that killed sisters Victoria and Geraldine Courchaine near Lampray Falls. The inquest urged life jacket laws for all boat passengers and cited overloading of a 13 foot 4 inch craft with 800 pound capacity carrying about 1300 pounds.
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Pointe du Bois
Victoria
Geraldine Courchaine
St. Adolphe Man
Lamprey Falls
John Januska
Isobel Street
Winnipeg
Boat Company
Geraldine
Harvey Chase
Strathcona Street
Richard Giesbrecht
Beausejour
Conservative Annual Meeting in Winnipeg 1959
The Progressive Conservative Association of Manitoba held its annual meeting at the Royal Alexandra Hotel in Winnipeg on October 22. Premier Duff Roblin addressed hundreds outlining government development plans. Afternoon forums covered organization, with Hugh J. McLeod elected president and Paul Nimchuk joining the provincial executive. Delegates heard Dr. Slogan and MLAs Bjornson and Klym discuss recent parliamentary highlights, and many met Prime Minister Diefenbaker and cabinet members during supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Conservative Association of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Duff Roblin
Manitoba
Hugh J. McLeod
George Hutton
Progressive Conservative Association of
Paul Nimcchuk
Anola
Springfiel
Nimchuk
Dr. Slogan
M.P
Oscar Bjornson
M.la
Lac du Bonnet
Frey Klym
Springfield
Bjjornson
Klym
Diefenbaker
Agriculture
D. Harkness
A. Hamilton
Trade and Commerce
G . Churchil
Come To Church Inaugural Augustana Lutheran Service Day
The Rev Morris Green leads a new congregation with services at 9 45 a m Sunday School pastor’s class at the parsonage 11 00 a m Divine Worship with baptisms confirmations and organizational rites conducted by Pastor L Floyd Lewis Calgary regional director of American Missions and Pastor Otto A Olson Jr Saskatoon Canada Conference president will preach a sermon A 1 00 p m banquet at Memorial Hall for members and friends and a 3 00 p m first business meeting at the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Floyd Lewis
Calgary
Alta
Board of American Missions
The
Augustana Lutheran Church
Otto A. Olson, Jr
Saskatoon
Sask
Canada
St. John’s Anglican Church All Saints Day Schedule
Service times for St John’s Anglican Church list 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion and Sermon 10:00 a.m. Junior Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Primary Sunday School and nursery at St Mary’s Church with affiliations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's Anglican Church
ALL Saints
Agricultural Societies Meet at Beausejour
Beausejour hosts annual conference of eight Manitoba agricultural societies in Ukrainian Hall. Garnet C. Dicks of Toulon presided as delegates and guests gathered from Beausejour Arborg Ashern Stonewall Toulon Selkirk St Vital and Wemouth area. Winnipeg speaker Dr Christianson urged progress. D. C. Foster of Winning led sessions. N Kubish named district director for next year. A noon turkey dinner was served by ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selkirk
St. Vital
Whitemouth
Beausejour
Manitoba
Garnet C. Dicks
Toulon
W Golembioski
Brokenhead Society
Larson Dr. Christianson
Winnipeg
Bissett Community Club Returns Officers For New Season
The Rice Lake Community Club held its annual meeting with officers re elected by acclamation. Officers named include President W Hawrysh First Vice President J C Gibson Second Vice President C Harper Secretary Gosselin Assistant Secretary W L Campbell Treasurer Vandermeer Assistant Treasurer Stadke Theatre Manager W E Combe Club Council RousseaU Adolf Walter Moore Molinski I Berscheid Stadke. Mrs L Campbell and Vandermeer reported. Berscheid chaired nominations. A motion classified all pictures as general or adult when shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice ‘Lake
W. Rousseau
Adolf
Walter Moore
Molinski
I. Berscheid
Stadke
L. Campbell
Vandermeer
Berscheid
Notre Dame Parish Holds Loyalty Dinner for Fund Drive
More than two hundred Notre Dame Parishioners attended a loyalty dinner at Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall on October 25 launching a joint fundraising campaign across Great Falls Pointe du Bois Seven Sisters districts. Elected and honorary chairs spoke on canvassing efforts, hostesses were praised, and a printed booklet by Dennis Crook received compliments. A film titled How to Canvass was shown after remarks and a closing prayer by Father U E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall
Great Falls
Pointe du Bois
Marles Gresh
Milner
Eddie Beaudette
G. Binda
Albert Arsenault
H. Bonekamp
N. Jenvenne
Beaudette
Adeline Zaleski
Theresa Fournier
Louise Fournier
Dennis Crook
Springfield Leader
Art Marr
Goodway
Father U. E
Bride Betty Baird Weds Leonard Aitkenhead in Winnipeg
The wedding occurred at Rosedale United Church Winnipeg on Friday October 9 with Rev W Fraser officiating. Betty Baird wore a gown of big tulle and chantilly lace and carried Talisman roses. Attendant Bernice Cable wore marine nylon and taffeta with matching accessories. The groom was attended by Norman Buss. A reception was held in Fort Garry. The couple will reside in Winnipeg after a wedding trip to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosedale United Church
Winnipeg
Betty Baird
Leonard Aitkenhead
William Aitkenhead
Whitemouth
W Fraser
Bernice Cable
Norman Buss
Fort Garry
States
Aitkenhead
Pine Falls Eastern Star Aids Korean Boy Sung Jai’s Hope
Sung Jai, a young Korean boy in Pusan, faces hunger despite a seamstress mother’s work. Foster Parents Plan, via Pine Falls Chapter No 56, provides eight dollars monthly plus food and clothes, aiding his schooling as his family fled North Korea and war.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Choi Sung Jai
Sung Jai
Pusan
Hannah
North Korea
Seoul
Chejoo Island
Yung II
Sung II
Pine Falls
Order of the Eastern Star
Foster Parents’ Plan Inc
Montreal
United Church Fowl Supper at Al Bissett Church
The Bissett United Church W.A. hosted its annual fowl supper on Saturday October 24 with eleven members of the Deere Lodge Branch of the Canadian Legion in attendance. Mr M Parsons introduced F Carter president of the Deere Lodge branch who thanked Bissett residents for Poppy Fund support and explained how funds aid veterans. Senior citizens of the townsite were guests of the V.A. and meals were delivered to those homebound. The W.A. praised all who helped the event succeed and noted the participating boys and girls. Mr M Parsons served as master of ceremonies.
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Bissett United Church
W.A
Deere Lodge
Canadian Legion
M. Parsons
F. Carter
Bissett
V.A
Mr. M. Parsons
Home and School Association Meets at School
The Bissett Home and School Association held its October meeting in the school with Mrs. W Gillespie presiding. Reports by secretary Mrs. J Minton and treasurer Mrs. C Harper were heard. plans for an M A C drive on October 30 were set. a daylight screen for the school will be purchased. Mr Hennessey outlined school work and timetables while Mr Keddie described winter sports and indoor activities. lunch followed and the next meeting is scheduled for November 17.
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Bissett Home and School Association
W Gillespie
J. Minton
C. Harper
M.A.C
Hennessey
Seven Sisters By Rosemary and Pat
Little Pamela Murray has been visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A Frantz for the past two weeks. The Seven Sisters Ball Players look pretty flashy these days.
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Rosemary and
Pat
Pamela Murray
Mrs. A. Frantz
Seven Sisters
Subscription Renewal Notice for The Leader
The Leader asks readers to check renewal dates shown on address copies, renew within 30 days of arrears limits, and mail $3.00 for one year or $4.00 outside Canada with the enclosed form. New subscribers should use the updated form and allow one week for delivery.
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Canada
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Springfield
R M of Lac du Bonnet Elects New Reeve
The Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet reports Ed Wojciechowski trailing Harry Olensky but narrows the gap to 30 votes as results come in. Local races include Ward One where Joe Mazur defeats John Garlobinsky and Beausejour's mayoral contest won by Bert Larson.
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Lac du Bonnet
Ed. Wojciechowski
Harry Olensky
Olensky
Lowland
John Grewinski
Harold Waite
Wojciechowski
Joe Mazur
John Garbolinsk
Beausejour
Bert Larson
Oscar Russell
Powerview
Oscar Vincent
Frank Watson
Philippe Dupont
Marcel Berarg
Albert Pe
Seven Sisters Cardinals adopt blue jackets with red bird emblem
The Seven Sisters Cardinals debut blue jackets with a red bird emblem on the sleeves, paid for by the Ball Club. Belated birthday wishes go to Miss Vicky Kretchmer who turned three on October 13 with a party. The hospital guild plans its annual Fun Fair for Friday November 13 and members should attend the November 2 meeting to finalize preparations. The Seven Sisters United Church W A held a pancake social and bake sale on October 2. Winnipeg visitors, Mr. and Mrs C McEachern and Roger, stayed with Mr and Mrs Ron Munro over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters Cardinals
Ball Club
Vicky Kretchmer
Seven Sisters Hospital Guild
W.A
Seven Sisters United Church
C. McEachern
Roger
J. Dallas
Winnipeg
Ron Munor
Beausejour Post Office Extends Lunch Hour Closure
The Beausejour Post Office will now stay open from 8 30 am to 5 30 pm, restoring the lunch hour open period after a Chamber of Commerce request. No new staff. six extra hours supplied by a part time worker. Current team includes three full time employees led by Post Mistress Mrs C M Laurie.
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Post Office Department
Beausejour
C. M. Laurie
Pine Falls and nearby residents share Thanksgiving notices
Vacationing Wayne Windsor in Pilot Mound. Smarang and Rush group back from California. Pfefferle Mysak duo headed to Fargo. Palamer family visited by Stella and Winnipeg kin. Louise Pepin recovering from tonsil operation. Lucien Mormond receiving farewell gift funds after Fred Rousseau’s request. Lucien recovering well from fire accident. Thanksgiving tales include Bumstead family visit, Wilcott geese, Doull and Rowe news, Steinbach Winnipeg trip, Pelland Pereux visit, Leonard School teachers’ Beausejour convention, Jane MacFadyen and mother visit Pine Falls, Brook es and Naherniak with Ballod in Lac du Bonnet. Six new house trailers arrive then move toward Bissett area. CGOL T girls decorate United Church and gift to Fort Alexander Hospital children.
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Conservative Association
Lutheran Church OF the Cross
Morris Green
Parke Age
ST. Mary's Church
Comedienne
Pam Hyatt
Argo
Dick Shatto
CBC
Arborg, Ashern
Stonewall
Community Club
Notre Dame Parish
DE Soto
Chrysler of
United Church
al Bissett
Home and School Association
3Rd Street
Man
R.M
Bert Yates
Victor Watko
John Wasio
RM of
Oscar Noel
George Rerick
Mrs
Olive Swanick
Wayne Windsor
Pilot Mound
Mrs. N. Smarang
Mrs. N. Rush
California
Bob Pfefferle
J. Mysak
Fargo
N. Palamer
Stella
Louise Pepin
Fred Rousseau
Lucien Mormond
Fred
Lucien
Jimmy Bumstead
P. Bumstead
Manigotogan
Olivier Wilcott
Const
J. Douell
H. Rowe
Doull
Larry Pasaluko
Steinbach
Leonard School
Jane MacFadyen
Hillside
Jack Broookes
Wm. Naherniak
Grandpa Ballod
CGO
Irls
Fort Alexander Hospital
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