Bellan Collegiate Opens as Province Supports Schools
The event marked the official opening of the Besusejour Bellan Collegiate with provincial funding highlighted by Hon. Gurney Evans. Guest speaker praised centralization of education, staff effort, and extended government backing for higher standards and rural industry benefits. Bellan awards gave $100 to top student and $50 to six winners as students performed musically and toured the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Lightly
K. Pothe
Agassiz
Gurney Evans
Industry and Commerce
Fred Klym
Springfield
Evans
Gever
Bellan
Joseph Bellan
Eva Juke
Stable
Richard U
Patricia Hewko
B. Warkentin
T. Donahue
Arlene Lawson
Mike Chambers
Patricia Koslack
Barbara Ostopowich
Married nurse pursues nursing amid class limits in Canada
A non resident wife, Mrs. Putkins, explains she enjoys living in Canada while her children attend school nearby and her mother cares for them during the day. She plans to graduate in three years as a registered nurse, choosing nursing as the closest path to her dream.
Pointe du Bois Ladies Farewell to Mrs. G. Lewis
The Pointe du Bois community bids farewell to Mrs. George Lewis at a Thursday hall gathering. She received a Westinghouse toaster and fry pan from the Ladies, and an electric clock neck lace and cutting board from the Ladies Legion Auxiliary. 4-H Club surprised her with a chrome ladysusan server. George Lewis’ career moved from Lac du Bonnet to Pointe du Bois then Winnipeg upon retirement of E Sterseth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lewis
Winnipeg
Bissett Celebration Honors 90th Birthday Guest
Bill Fraser was feted as the guest of honor at a Bissett gathering marking his 90th birthday. Wendy Townend sang to him, and Fraser, a noted local figure since the Rice Lake Gold Rush era of 1913, is praised as an expert in mining and a well known resident who has lived in Bissett for 26 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
Bill Fraser
Wendy Townend
Bill
Rice Lake
Obituary notices from page recall include several names
Obituary notes report the passing of individuals including individuals linked to Jasper Alberta and Vancouver Brightstone with details of funeral services in Vancouver and Winnipeg. Survivors listed include spouses children and siblings, with dates September and city names such as Beaconia Lockport Toronto and Grace Hospital Winnipeg. The piece cites burial at Balsam Bay and Brookside cemeteries and includes pallbearer names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Sydorko
Vancouver
Katerine Sydorko
Brightstone
Nettie Billon
Chris Kerr
Yuba City
California
John
Pete
Toronto
Mary
Time Before Employment and Family of 1934 Hydro Worker
The text notes the individual began before being employed with Hydro in 1934 and retired in 1956. He is survived by his widow, Fanny, who mourns his loss.
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Hydro
Fanny
Community Notes From Manigotgan Area
Reports say Manigotogan Barry Boulette injured while working at the San Antonio Gold mine and is hoped to be improving. Young Mickey Clarke broke his arm in two places after a fall from a tree. Terry Quesnel seeks the return of a lost hand tooled leather wallet of sentimental value. A lighthearted note questions honesty and comments on rain and bad roads. Mrs Louis Lemard rushed to Pine Falls hospital is recovering at home. A nasty flu bug is circulating as Mr Stewart, Anglican student minister, leaves for Winnipeg to resume theology studies.
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Barry Boulette
San Antonio Goldine
Mickey Clarke
Terry Quesnel
Louis Lemard
Pine Falls Hospital
Stewart
Winnipeg
Theology College
The
Anglican
Sale supports building of new Anglican church
Mission held a successful sale of new clothing, toys, and home cooking with coffee and hot dogs served. The ladies raised $150 for the Anglican church building project, and appreciation was extended to all participants and supporters who made the effort possible.
Wedding of Erica Rauser and Ray Hen schell at McDermot
Erica Rauser and Ray Hen schell exchanged vows at McDermot Avenue Baptist Church Winnipeg on August 26. Rev H J Walters officiated with Ruth Waltereit at the piano and Harvey Zink as soloist. Attendants included Elvera Rauser as maid of honor and Elfriede Rauser Renate Jessie as bridesmaids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henschell - Rauser
Elvera Rauser
Elfriede Rauser
Renate Jessie
Bonnie
Barbara Wass
Allen Pommer
Robin Henschel
Arthur Tiede
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Frigedaire
Philips
Lucke Sales and Service
Beausejour, Man
Esso Rad
Lucko Sales and Service
Beausejour
Cole
Cole Gray
Gnishpringfield Leader
Pointe DU Bois
Mrs. G. Lewis
Mesdames Pringer, Marsichuk
Kulczycki
E Sterseth
Lewis
George
St. Mary’s Anglican Church
Jerry
Legion Auxiliary
Stuary
Conia
Jasper
Alberta
P. Henningson
Balsam Bay
Adolph Klatt
Melford
Kenora
Ralph
Earl
Leonard
William
Beaconia
Wilfred Craigie
Alex Longbottom
Lockport
Christine
Ome
David Udd
Danvi Udd
Fanny Udd
Grace Hospital
Bardal Funeral Home
H. W. Engler
Brookside
Tuominen
Maki
Seline
Live
Saarela
Blain
Daavi Udd
Finland
Canada
Lac du Bonnet
Issoue
Oldsmobile
General Motors
Melnick’s
Whitemouth
Manitoba
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