Lac du Bonnet Council Wraps Busy Session 1954
Lac du Bonnet council held a regular meeting approving road and drainage actions. Evar M. requested a one mile drain east of Sec 33-14-11E. a bylaw to open up the drain was not pursued and $25 was paid to M. Alkine for time and travel. Reeve Wojciechowski was named to the Selkirk Health Unit Board. Polling places for the October 22, 1954 municipal election were set and several public works and cemetery road projects authorized with various payments approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Alkine
Reeve E. Wojciechowski
Apes
R. M
Lac du Bonnet
Selkirk
Brightstone School
Brookfield
Municipal Hall
Lac du. Bonnet Village
Landerville School
Brookfield School
Municipal Bo
Cemetery Road
Riverland School
Newcombe
Manitoba
E. Wojciechowski
W. R. Belluk
Kondratiuk
John Pko
M. Brezino
E . J. Dzinkowski
Waters Construction
Orkmen
Paare
John Choma
S. Peterson
L. Sikora
1. Aeberg
MacLeod
Viking Motors
Imrial Oil
Lavoie Sales
Postmaster
Brokenhead
Atone
City of
Nnibeg
R. Shaw
Hospice Tache
Children's Aid Eerie
Dr. L. G. Gunne
F. Teare
Victor Davidston
H. R. Eader
A. D. McRae
Drache & Matlin
Willson
Standard Press
Can. Pacific Railway
Peter Bruder
Chas Os
Beausejour Jaycees Plan Second Annual Town Meeting
Beausejour Jaycees announce plans for their second annual town meeting to be scheduled between nomination day and election. Invitations will go to Mayor, town council, secretary treasurer, and eventual candidates to air views alongside current and retiring councillors. Mayor Larson to report on past year.
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Beausejour Jaycees
Treas
Urer
Larson
Jaycees
George Tatlock
Tatlock
Junior Chamber
Luther League Meet Held at Beausejour
The 25th Manitoba District Luther League convention met in Beausejour September 5 and 6 drawing about 60 delegates and visitors despite rain. Rev O Winter led Sunday service. new executive includes W Zieske president Lucille Ocelkers vice president Marlene Kurbis secretary Irene Hassman treasurer. A fellowship hour followed. Monday featured luncheon by Theran ladies and a concluding banquet with Rudolf Schewe as master of ceremonies and Rev Weise as guest speaker.
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Manitoba
Luther League
Beausejour
Arthur Metz
O. Winter
S. Rosenquist
W. Zieske
Lucille Ocelkers
Marlene Kurbis
Irene Hassman
Church School
Theran
Rudolpf Schewe
Rev. Weise
G. Stebbe
Maria Galay
R. A. Hayes
Powerview Residents May Petition Hydro Electric Board
The Powerview village council meeting on September 15, chaired by Mayor H. J. Parent, discussed erosion damages and a petition to the Manitoba Hydro Electric Board. If approved, the petition will be shown to affected property owners for acceptance or rejection. Debates covered grader workers' compensation, insurance, and several village actions including street lighting and approvals of payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powerview
H. J. Parent
Manitoba Hydro Electric Board
Ime
Manitoba Urban Association
Marilyn Thomas
Arthur, Bruce
H. Richardson
Joseph
Students Elect Council At White Mouth Consolidated
The White Mouth Consolidated School elected its Student Council last week. Marvin Lange was chosen president, Joe Sudietsky vice president, Helen Zojac secretary, Mary Zojac treasurer, Francis Bynski boys sports rep, Ernie Brown editor, and Katherine Steiner social convener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
Consolidated School
Manitoba Farmers Union District 10 to Sponsor Comedy
District 10 of the Manitoba Farmers Union will sponsor a three act comedy in Beausejour Town Hall on November 20 under the direction of Mrs Anne Laneway of St Quin. The directorate plans to have the cast of In Walked Judy travel to Whitemouth Lac du Bonnet Seven Sisters Pine Falls and other districts for Union member entertainment in North Eastern Manitoba.
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Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Beausejour
Anne Laneway
St. Quens
Judy
Whitemouth Lac Dus Bonnet
Seven Sisters
Pine Falls
Pends
Manitou
Criket Fighting Favored Game in India
A brief note recalls cricket fighting as a popular pastime in India, highlighting its cultural presence and spectator interest during historical periods.
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India
Sewage System Upgrade Underway in Lac du Bonnet
Pictured workers Henry Borger and Sons install a new sewage system in Lac du Bonnet at an estimated 125000 with village share around 44000 and Hydra Electric Board funding the rest. A backhoe repairs a water main break as rain leaves streets muddy and council plans paving with curbs after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Henry Borger and Sons
Hydra Electric Board
Hydra Board
New Store Owens In Beausejour
Beausejour welcomed Lewis Jewellers as a new store on Saturday September 18 with bright displays and a large turnout despite rain. A surprise party followed after closing for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. The venture, including residential quarters, is valued around $15 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Lewis Jewellers
Lewis
Cromwell Swine Club Formed At Ladywood Farm Meeting
A meeting at Wm. Omichinski's farm at Ladywood organized the Cromwell Swine Club to secure a quality site from Manitoba Agriculture on a rental basis. Officers named were Anton Ottenbreit president, S Peluk vice president, E Peluk secretary treasurer. A farm grain sanitation program was urged to prevent losses and contamination from insects, with a Canada Agriculture study noting grain insects in Prairie granaries. Practical steps include elevating movable granaries, cleaning, repairing structures, applying lime and approved insecticides, and storing seed grain separately to keep grain dry and pest free.
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Wm. Omichinski
Ladywood
Cromwell Swine Club
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Anton Ottenbreit
S. Peluk
E. Peluk
Sec
Treas
Prairie Provinces
Canada Department of Agriculture
Prairies
Winnipeg River Bridge Under Construction
A 100 ton Lac du Bonnet bridge section slipped while being raised delaying traffic for two days. The structure spans the Winnipeg River four miles from Lac du Bonnet and will be raised 4 ft 2.5 in to provide clearance for boats as Lac du Bonnet water rises for a hydro plant. Expected completion is October 15 with 24 workers plus additional crews on temporary approaches and scaffolding.
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Lac du Bonnet
Winnipeg River
Holiday Beach
Meirth
Falls
Rawley
McCrack i
Hydro
United States
Winnipeg
McArthur Falls
Gordon McLure
H. G. Acres
fCompany
MaCaw and MacDonald Construction Co
McCaw and Macdonald
Whitemouth Hospital Guild Begins Fall Meetings
The Whitemouth Hospital Guild met at Mrs. William Ilbrandt s home on Monday September 13 with fair attendance due to other community gatherings. New officers were elected and plans discussed for a door to door campaign for Cancer Research and a fowl supper on October 16 to raise funds for hospital equipment. The next meeting will be at Mrs. G Aitkenhead s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
William {Ilbrandt
Building Construction Rates Rise in Beausejour This Year
Almost a quarter of a million dollars has been spent in Beausejour on building construction this year, reflecting strong activity in the local industry. City records show high costs and numerous projects across residential and commercial sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Beausejour Collegiate Plans Busy School Year
Beausejour district gears up for a busy fall and winter with a proposed Glee Club and Debating society. Beausejour Collegiate Institute Association President J Gunson endorses student activities, with committees formed for yearbook, social events, sports, and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Kunz
Beausejour Collegiate Institute Association
J. Gunson
St Johns Anglican W A resumes season in Lac du Bonnet
Seventeen members attended the first meeting of the season in the Parish Hall on Monday September 13. President Mrs. G Ambrose welcomed four new members. The devotional period themed Harvest Time led to plans for a Harvest Sale and card party on Monday September 20 in the Memorial Hall. Lunch was prepared and served by Mrs. F Shewfelt, Mrs. C Hodgkins, and Mrs. D Crook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
W. A
G. Ambrose
Memorial Hall
F. Shewfelt
C. Hodgkins
D. Crook
Duke of Edinburgh Praises New Kitimat Scouts
Michael and Pat O Carroll now of Kitimat B C formerly of Lac du Bonnet were praised by the Duke of Edinburgh as they joined Wolf Cubs. The royal visitor met Kitimat Scouts Guides Brownies and Wolf Cubs on his arrival from Kemano and urged the new chums to earn uniforms and work hard. The O Carrolls moved to Kitimat in July where their father works for Crawley and McCracken caterers, after previously serving with the same firm at McArthur Falls.
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Michael
Pat’ O’carroll
Kitimat
B.C
Lac du Bonnet
Canada
Duke of Edinburgh
Kemano
Cubs
O’carroll
O'Carroll
Crawley and
McCracken
McArthur Falls
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R. M. Lac du Bonnet
Hydro Electric Board
Vincent
Vincent Street
Ard Landry
Vincent St
No. 11
Church Ave
Justin Normand
Albert Leclerc
Manitoba Paper Company
Safinick Bros
J. Turcotte
M.F.U. District No Lo
Owens
F. Slevinsky
Beausejour Collegiate
Elaine Duma
Reta Schmidt
Orraine Tronda
Evelyn Lanoway
Ron Meyer
Leona Borsa
Cliff Gussie
Lorraine Weilgosh
Alfred Plishke
Marie Schultz
Gordon Trithart
Margery Mariash
Ron Hlady
Winnie Trapp
Carl Galay
Bernice Kianski
Bill Froelich
Lilian Beley
Vic Galay
Audrey Ren
Consumers Consolidated
Lake of the Woods Company
Beausejour Cooperative Elevator Association
J. Kines
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