Future Road Works Needed in North East
Armour Mackay reports on an extensive 1964 65 highway program in North East outlined by Walter Weir Minister of Public Works. It details needed projects including relocating Hwy 4, opening the Pinawa Lac du Bonnet Bird Lake Pine Falls loop, double highway sections, a Pine Falls bridge, a main market road from Libau Dencross to Lac Bonnet, extending the Whiteshell Central road to Bird Lake, and plans to reach Little Grand Rapids for forest access and tourism growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North -East
Walter Weir
P Public Works
Houch
North-East
Seddons Corner
Seigs Corner
Brereton Corner
Whitemouth River
Elma
Pinawa - Lac du Bonnet
Bird Lake - Bissett
Manigotogan
Pine Falls
Pte. du Bois
Bird Lake
Garner Lake
Winnipeg
Pinawa - Lac du Bornet
Ontario
Manitoba
Beausejour
Guil Lake
Lac du Bonnet
RM Lac du
Nutimik* Lake
Forbes Lake
Little Grand Rapids
Wallace Lake
Bissett
Winnipeg River
Island Lake
Little Grand
Family Lake
Fishing Lake
Community Wall Takes Shape And Fun Fair Nears
The new Community Wall partitions rise with birch veneering nearly finished. The big Fun Fair and Brand opening is planned for the evening of November Sth with food, games of chance and fair atmosphere. Volunteers are urged to help carpenters and electricians. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are work days. Barry Baker has left town to attend St Johns Anglican School for boys in Selkirk, with return visits hoped for. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Lars Olsen on the birth of a son at Pinawa hospital, the first baby born there. Cub Master Gunner Postnicks and Assistant Lars Olsen reported successful sales of taffy by the cubs, with profits reinvested in activities and thanks extended to town residents. We note the death of Mr Raoul Cyr of Pine Falls on October 24 after a lengthy illness, with sympathy offered to Mrs Jim LeRoy and the Cyr family. The Bowling league standings show Alcid Bruneau’s team tied for top with Richard Thomas on 25 points. Thomas crew includes Clara Bracken, Evelyn Harpin, Andy Harpin and T. Thomas. Jim Taylor’s crew sits second with 22, while Fred Haverlock and Lionel Coulombe tie for third at 21. Dagney Bleakney leads the ladies with high game 250 and high average 181. Jack Bracken and Frank Wenski share men’s high game at 273, with Wenski holding the high average at 202.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raoul Cyr
Pine Falls
Jim LeRoy Om
Cyr
Alcid Bruneau
J. Huhn
Delores LeRoy
Miep van Meirle
Barbara van Dyke
Richard Thomas
Thomas
Clara Bracken
Evelyn Harpin
Andy Harpin
T. Thomas
Jim Taylor
Fred Haverlock
Lionel Coulombe
Dagney Bleakney
Jack Bracken
Frank Wenski
New Car Showing Draws Good Crowd at Pine Falls
A large crowd attended the new car showing at Pine Falls Motor Products on Friday afternoon and evening, with samples of all models on display. Manager Don Rapley called the event a success and said it would likely be repeated annually. Fifteen prizes were awarded to viewers including J. Bonekamp D. J. Wilde Mrs. Paul Dupont Marcel Pitre Don na McFadden Sandra Hanvey Mrs. H. Richardson Mrs. L. Bartlett Paul Dupont Gordon Earle Art Lyndh J. A. Pollocis Paul Fisher and Art Witte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls Motor Products
Don Rapley
J. Bonekamp
D. J. Wilde
Paul Dupont
Marcel Pitre
Donna McFadden
Sandra Hanvey
H. Richardson
L. Bartlett
Gordon Earle
Art Lyndh
J. A. Pollocis
Paul Fisher
Art Witte
River Hills Holds Meeting of Farmers Union
The River Hills Local 118 of the Manitoba Farmers Union met at River Hills School on Monday October 21 for officer elections. President Elmer Altstadt was re elected by acclamation along with Vice President Ernie Klaprat and Sec Treas Mrs Alex Henschell. Other officers named included Arthur Merke Educational Director Oscar Noel Legislative Director Bill Altstadt Hog Director Lonnie Knopf Livestock Director Milton Kroker and Recreation Committee members Alex Henschel Mrs Margaret Merke Mrs Lilly Rohrig and Lorne Knopf. The meeting closed after several resolutions were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Hills
Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Elmer Altstadt
Ernie Klaprat
Sec.Treas
Alex Henschell
Arthur Merke
Oscar Noel
Bill Altstadt
Lonnie Knopf
Milton Kroker
Alex Henschel
Margaret Merke
Lilly Rohrig
Lorne Knopf
Laymen's Sunday Observed at Bissett United Church
The Bissett United Church marked Laymen's Sunday on October 20 with three laymen leading parts. John Minton read scripture, Eddy Adolf offered the pastoral prayer, and Frank DuVal preached on I am the light of the world. The service echoed Fosdick sentiments about laymen shaping Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett United Church
John Minton
Eddy Adolf
Frank DuVal
DuVal
Golfers Wind-up Successful Season at Pine Falls Club
Pine Falls Golf Club held a wind-up dance and prize presentation in the Legion Hall marking the season as its most successful. President J Reichart announced winners including Ayla McLeod as Ladies Club Champion, Irene Matthews and Marg Tolefson as two-ball foursome, Marg Ford and Anita McFadden as Silver Tray, Ayla McLeod and Marie Andrews as Bronze Tray, plus several most improved and year’s top performers. In the men’s divisions, R Harrison won the Club Championship with M Matthews runner-up and multiple flight winners listed. K Krueger and K Neal each scored a hole in one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls Golf Club
Legion Hall
J. Reichart
S. Brown
Ayla McLeod
Irene Matthews
Marg Tolefson
Marg Ford
Anita McFadden
Marie Andrews
Margaret
Irvin
Pearl Fredericks
Irene Dugard
H. Thibodeau
A. McFadden
R. Harrison
M. Matthews
C. Cook
E LaFrance
R. B. Dahl
R. Kellett
W. Boivin
W. Kochak
Pine
Mrs H Kristofferson Celebrates 70th Birthday in Lee River Hall
A large crowd gathered October 26 at Lee River Hall to honor Mrs Hannah Kristofferson on her 70th birthday. She has lived in Pinawa since marrying Otto Kristofferson in 1916. Guests included old-timers in the 70-year group and her three sons Walter Harry and Hubert with families. Corsage presented, cash gift given, luncheon organized by Mrs Axel Bloomquist and committee, with music by Paul Ryplanski and Bill Golaboski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee River Hall
Hannah Kristofferson
Kristofferson
G. Larson
Pete Frank
O. Hanson
P. Apsit
A. Baird
Walter
Great Falls
Harry
Gimli
Hubert
Pinawa
Mirs
Axel Bloomquist
Paul Ryplanski
Bill Golaboski
Safety Urged Among Forest Producers
A Manitoba Forest Products Association meeting at Lac du Bonnet on October 21, 1963 urged safer practices in the forest industry. Directors Ed Munro A A Trapp and E B Randle led discussions on open auction timber sales, settler permits, and continued saw timber use. Safety measures and lower accident costs were emphasized with WCB officials outlining cooperation plans. Attendees approved a safety push and invited all producers to the November 14-15 Marion Hall annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Forest Products Association
Memorial Hall
Lac du Bonnet
Ed. Munro
A. A. Trapp
E. B. Randle
Trapp
Manitoba
Forestry
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Randle
Workmen's Compensation Board
Peter McSheffery
Harry Young
Workmen’s Compensation Board
C.B
WCB
Manitoba Forest Product Association
Munro
Marion Hall
Lac du Bonnet H. and S. reorganizes executive slate
The Lac du Bonnet Home and School Executive Committee reorganized after drop-outs. Officers include President J. L. Brown, Vice-President E. Grierson, Secretary Mrs. S. Melnick, Treasurer Mrs. P. Klassen, Membership Conveners Mrs. W. B. Griffith, Program Conveners Mrs. V. Nespur and Mrs. A. Atkinson, Social Convener Mrs. J. Augustine, Members at Large Mrs. R. Zeemel and Mrs. M. Campbell, Teacher Representative Mrs. M. E. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
J. L. Brown
E. Grierson
S. Melnick
P. Klassen
W. B. Griffith
V. Nespur
A. Atkinson
J. Augustine
Whitemouth Couple Honoured at Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Rudy Klepatz of Whitemouth were feted at home by relatives and friends for their silver wedding celebration on Sunday October 20. William Schultz spoke for the assembly, wishing them happiness and success ahead. A buffet supper and musical entertainment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Klepatz
Whitemouth
William Schultz
Pine Falls Collegiate Art Show Draws Local Attendance
Pine Falls Collegiate Student Council opened an art show last Thursday featuring twelve works from the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Local residents attended, and the council plans future viewings of Canadian art across contemporary, impressionistic, and abstract styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
Local Family News From Victoria Beach and Nearby
Victoria Beach residents share weekend visits with relatives in Grand Rapids and Port Arthur. Calvin Anderson returned from Grand Rapids where employed. Pat Hampton Bob Grotke and Mrs Hampton visited H. Monkman and Diane’s surprise birthday at Mrs H Monkman’s home. Linda Denwich stayed with Louis and Denise Denwich. The Monkman family hosted weekend visits from Grand Rapids and Olafson households. Dan Anderson and Bert Anderson traveled with spouses to Port Arthur to see Frank Matt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Anderson
Grand Rapids
Pat Hampton
Bob Grotke
Hampton
Tom Shier
Bissett
Linda Denwich
Louis den- Wich
Mrs. Monkman
Tom Olafson
Mrs. H. Monkman
Dan Anderson
Bert Anderson
Port Arthur
Frank Matt
Subscription Renewal Form Springfield Leader
Springfield Leader notices readers to renew their subscription via a renewal form sent to subscribers. Address details include Ard Street Lac du Bonnet Manitoba and related contact information for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ard Street
Lac du Bonnet
Man
3Rd Street
Enthusiasm Mounts For Crusade for Christ
Faithful gathering builds for the Crusade for Christ set November 3 to 8 at area churches. Pastor Paul Olson of Minneapolis will speak at the Lutheran Church of the Cross on questions about God with special music and nightly services plus morning prayers and Holy Communion throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church of the Cross
Paul Olson
Minneapolis
God
Christ
Luther League
Seven Sisters
Safe Hallowe'en pointers for child safety
The Canadian Home and School and Parent Teacher Federation offers tips to protect children on Halloween. Use light colored costumes with short hems, nonrestrictive masks, flame resistant fabrics treated with borax boracic acid, reflectorized tape, and glitter. Kids should use sidewalks with a flashlight not a candle, avoid bike riding after dark unless lit, and respect others while attending safe community events.
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Home and School and Parent Teacher Federation
Hallowe'en
Hallowe’ En
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Armour Mackay
Stan Gittins
Barry Baker
St. John's Anglican School
Selkirk
Barry
Lars.Olsen
Pinawa Hospital
Gunner Postnicks
Lars Olsen
Gunner
Farmers’ Union
United Church
North America
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Jesus
Roman Empire
H. Kristofferson
Lac
Bonnet
Victoria Beach
Traverse Bay
Mildred Hampton
H. Monkman
Diane
Canada
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Lutheran Church
Anglican Church
Pastor Olson
Augustana Seminary
Ilinois
Pastor Paul Olson
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