Summer School Classes Run By Greek Catholic Parishes
Forty eight students attended summer school organized by the Greek Catholic parishes of Brokenhead and Ladywood from July 27 to August 8. Sessions at Ladywood hall were led by Sisters Rosalia and Metodia, with Allegra school classes led by Mr and Mrs Pancho. The program centered on Holy Communion preparation, catechism, music, and a final concert on Aug 7. A Holy Communion service for the first communicants followed on Aug 8 after a communion breakfast.
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Brokenhead
Ladywood
Ladywood Hall
Rosalia
Ss.mli
Metodia
M.L
Allegra School
Pancho
Father Borys
St Demetrius Greek Catholic Church
Lorraine Krux
Elsie Onaschuk
Adolph Woloshyn
Allegra
Martyle Shumila
Johnny Shach
Donald Chambers
Gordon Ponus
Elymer Shumila
Seven Sisters Falls visit by Winnipeg officials
Top Winnipeg Electric Co. and Hydro Electric Board leaders toured Seven Sisters Power House and townsite on August 26. D. M. Stevens and other executives stayed with residents, toured the plant, announced a major generator overhaul, and attended garden prize ceremonies.
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Winnipeg Electric Co
Hydro Electric Board
Seven Sisters
D. M. Stevens
J. W. Sanger
A. H. Watson
C. P. Haltalin
K. C. Fergusson
G. L. Carr
Mesdames Howcroft
Ligertwood
Peterson and
Gittins
Bernice
Enid Cousins
Sandra Oxholm
Marion Lewis
K. J C. Fergusson
Winnipeg Electric Company
Seven Sisters Falls
Allan Hoban Saves 2000 Bushels of Barley
Allan Hoban, Beausejour assistant postmaster, returning from Winnipeg, spotted a hay fire near a farm on No 1 highway. He alerted residents Mr and Mrs Shaffrett, raced to town, and summoned the Beausejour Fire Department. Firefighters arrived quickly, protecting barns and granaries. about 2000 bushels of barley were saved. The Shaffrets praised Hoban and the fire crew for rapid action.
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Winnipeg
H. Shaffrett
Allan Hoban
Beausejour
Kelly
Resin paper bathing suit touted as strong and cheap
A bathing suit made from resin treated paper reportedly resists disintegration when wet, equals cloth in strength, and costs far less. The claim emphasizes affordability and durability for swimmers seeking economical apparel.
Szywago Garden Wins Seven Sisters Falls Prize
Mr and Mrs N Szywago won first prize in the home flower garden contest at Seven Sisters with 93 points. Second place went to Mr and Mrs Hudson with 91 points, third to Mr and Mrs J J Sauer with 90. Runners up included Mr and Mrs J A Gibbons 88, Mr and Mrs A F Bartley 86, and Mr and Mrs J A Fransen 85. Judges included W J Tanner E Churcher C P Haltalin and K J C Fergusson with G L Carr. Many other gardens performed creditably and townspeople praised the display of beauty during the contest.
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Seven Sisters
N. Swagger
Hudson
Joe Sauer
Jack Gibbins
Bartley
J. Fransen
Span
N. Szywago
J. J. Sauer
J. A. Gibbons
A. F. Bartley
J. A. Fransen
W. J. Tanner
E. Churcher
Szywago
Seven Sisters Falls
H. Hudson
Buchan News Roundup Passages and Visits
Fred Russell enjoys a long weekend off with family, while Lawrence Russell buys a blue Chevrolet and George Hastman buys a Fargo truck. Hadashville visitors include Sophie Nieser and her children visiting Mrs Herda. Lorney Visca on thirty three day leave from Fort Osborne. Birthday wishes to Betty and Linda Herda in August. Buchan school interior painted by Herman Hastman and Smith-Siding school closed until Sept 14. David Kafka heads to Garçon for schooling. Eddie Peters and neighbors busy harvesting with George Betcher and Alfred Juenke lending help. Readers invited to send news to the Leader.
Wedding Bells As Cyr Weds Balod At Lac du Bonnet
Clara Balod became the bride of Norman Cyr of Powerview at St. John’s Anglican church on August 7 at 6 pm with Rev. S Richardson officiating. The gown featured white Chantilly lace and nylon net over satin, with a red rose, white carnation and myrtle bouquet and a tiara veil. Yolande Cyr and Joan Zeemel served as maids, David Cyr was best man, and Lee River hall hosted the reception.
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Yolande Cyr
Joan Zeemel
David Cyr
William Labolothy
William Naherniak
Lee River Hall
Annual Garden Show at Pine Falls Aug 25
Pine Falls Horticultural Society hosted its annual garden show with 491 entries across house plants, cut flowers, fruits and vegetables. Judges included Professor E. T. Anderson and F. J. Weir with Mrs. F. Brown. opening addressed by Mrs. Walter Johannson and R. Fraser. Out of 51 contestants, 46 won prizes. top honors went to J. Miller with 14 prizes. A Stevenson Memorial fund silver donation was also noted.
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Falls Horticultural Society
E. T. Anderson
University of Manitoba
F. J. Weir
Department of Agriculture
F. Brown
Walter Johannson
R. Fraser
Manitoba Paper Company
Ottawa area readers share family visits and polio updates
Glenfields Mr and Mrs Joe Ross and Mr and Mrs Alex Stone of Chicago are holidaying with Mr and Mrs S Trojanoski for two weeks. R Nikodem and C Fiebelkorn party visited Winnipeg August 23 to see Brenda Gail Fiebelkorn in hospital for polio now at Children’s hospital and due home soon. Valerie Shumilla has a slight polio. B Pearson and M Kondratiuk from Winnipeg visited F Nikodem. Olga Kabaluk on three week Winnipeg study break returns home. Joe Duma shows off his souped up car Jessie.
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Joe Ross
Alex, Stone
Chicago, Il
S. Trojanoski
R. Nikodem
C. Fiebelkorn
Winnipeg
Brenda Gail
Fiebelkorn
King George Hospital
Children’s Hospital
B. Pearson
Mary Kondratiuk
F. .Nikodem
Olga Kabaluk
M.T.S
Joe Duma
Jessie
Aromatic Tobacco Grown Now in Virginia
Virginia farmers are cultivating Turkish style tobacco gaining interest for its aroma. The development marks a shift in local crop choices as growers explore new markets and flavors.
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Virginia
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Whitemouth
Ernie
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Kenora
Bert
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Fred King, Sr
Ken Higgins
K. Schultz
Whitemouth Hospital
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Harry
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Grant
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George Hastman
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Hadashville
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Joe Ancel
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Lorney Visca
Fort Osborne Barracks
Lorney
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Linda Herda
Buchan School
Herman Hastman
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David Kafka
David. W
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George Betcher
Alfred Juenke
George
Alfred
Springfield
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
3Rd Street
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Powerview
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P. Pasaluko
Rock
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L. Shea
W. Bachynski
T. McKew
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van Malsen
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B. McLeod
Weiss
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P. Alaric
J. Miller
C. Metheral
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Werechuk
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Iwaniuk
Hicker
Glenfields
By Olga Kabaluk
Valerie Shumilla
William Shumilla
James S. Duncan
Massey-Harris Company, Limited
Harry Ferguson
Ferguson Companies
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