Wendeborn Named Manitoba Public Health Director
Ralph E. Wendeborn of Winnipeg and former Elma resident is named Director of Public Health and Welfare Education for Manitoba, starting September 1. He brings twelve years of teaching, seven in Winnipeg, plus forest conservation work. He succeeds Dr. Margaret Nix who leaves for McGill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Wendeborn
Winnipeg
Elma
Manitoba
Margaret Nix
McGill University
Ralph
Isaac Brock School
Ladywood
C. E
Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre clears debt on curling rink
The Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre reported it is debt free including the $10,000 curling rink opened January 7 1950. After loans totaling $7,000, all debts and upkeep costs are paid with a July 1 profit of $4,500. The centre now values at $40,000 and plans an indoor skating rink with a three member committee to study feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre
Alex Campbell
Frank Hanton
Rube Cohen
Lac da Bonnet Memorial Centre
Brokenhead Fall Fair entertains despite rain and small crowd
The 26th Brokenhead Annual Fall Fair at Beausejour on Friday September 25 drew a medium turnout due to rain. Entries from many points showcased outstanding exhibits though livestock were down from prior years. A notable display by the Little Stitchers and Gold Diggers Club under Mrs D Laneway impressed attendees. Prize winners will be listed in next week’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenhead Agricultural Society
Beausejour
Little Stitchers and
Gold Diggers Club
St. Quens
D. Laneway
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated At Newcombe
Upward of 200 relatives and friends from Foston Winnipeg Beausejour Lac du Bonnet and district gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wold of Newcombe Man on Sunday September 6 to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary. A lunch and dancing followed a presentation on behalf of the community. The Wolds who moved to Newcombe 45 years ago expressed thanks to all contributors, especially Mrs Hans Erickson for the cake. It was the third anniversary cake she made for the Wolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foston
Mann
Winnipeg
Beausejour
Lac du Bonnet
Martin Wold
Newcombe
Man
William Langnaese
O. Shade
Donna Lee
Cas Meterick
St. Mary’s Church
Beausejour Jaycees Host Visiting Junior Chambers
Beausejour Jaycees gear up to host the Region No 4 Junior Chamber convention on Oct 24 and 25 with delegates expected from at least ten outside chambers and Kenora representation. Registrations start Oct 24 at 7 p.m. at the Howland Hotel, followed by Party Night events, while Oct 25 features a business session at the Beausejour curling rink. Morry Shuster coordinates arrangements. Since forming two years ago, the local Jaycees have raised nearly two thousand dollars for local charities, including the fall turkey shoot that draws Winnipeg and Eastern Manitoba visitors. this year the shoot may extend beyond one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
Region No. 4
Kenora
Howland Hotel
Beausejour
Morry Shuster
Jaycee
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Keewatin Couple Celebrate Twenty Years at Ladywood
A surprise party in Ladywood hall on September 19 honored Mr and Mrs John Szajewski of Keewatin Ontario for twenty years of marriage. They received an eight piece set of dishes and expressed thanks to all attendees.
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Ladywood Hall
John Szajewski
Keewatin
Ontario
Seven Sisters Club Elects Officers for 1953 54
The Seven Sisters Community Club held its annual meeting on September 17 and elected Howard Leith as president and Stan Gittins as vice president for 1953 54. Other officers include Mrs H E Baker secretary and Mrs A O Kinghorn treasurer with a full board and committees listed. A postmeeting lunch followed served by the social committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters Community Club
Art Krampetz
E. Braund
Krampetz
Ing
Howard Leith
Stan Gittins
H. E. Baker
A. O. Kinghorn
A. Praund
J. Howcroft
H. Solar
Ligertwood
Szynage
F. King
S. Gittins
McGibbon
Dolores Sternat Weds Eddy Peluk At St Peter And Paul
Dolores Sternat married Eddy Peluk on September 12 at St Peter and Paul church Ladywood in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Litkowski and Rev Bory. The bride wore French lace with nylon tulle. her gown featured a V neck, flypoint sleeves, and a lace bordered train. She held red roses and white carnations beneath a fingertip veil. Continued on Page 8.
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St. Peter and Paul
Ladywood
Dolores Sternat
Eddy Peluk
Steve Peluk
Litkowski
Bory
Joe Sternat
Community thanks for July 1 celebration unity
The Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre executive thanks volunteers for the July 1 celebration. The event has grown into a large community effort requiring planning and day-of tasks. The paper notes the curling rink payoff and plans to improve facilities and pursue new projects with ongoing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre
Beausejour Community News And Upcoming Events
Beausejour notes report Mrs E Childe Beausejour receives a 25 year service medal from Home Insurance Company. Green Bay 322 Manitoba Farmers Union meets Oct 10 at Green Bay School with D Laneway presenting Calgary Convention insights. Red Cross Blood Donor Campaign planned Oct 3 to 10 led by W Horodyski. Beausejour School Board buys a movie projector for audio visual education. operators to be trained at Collegiate. Local residents visit, attend christenings, weddings and family events. church activities begin with tea and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Manitoba Farmers Union
W. Hastman
Beausejour
Thos. Donohue
Kaatz
Subscription Renewal Form Springfield Leader
The Springfield Leader requests renewal details for subscriptions at Leader Bidg Lac du Bonnet Manitoba. Readers are asked to confirm name address and renewal terms to continue delivery and access to current issues.
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Springfield
Bidg
Lac du Bonnet
Anniversary and Birthday Observed at Greenwald Barn
A twenty fifth anniversary party for Mr and Mrs August Petznick of Greenwald was held September 19 at their barn. Gifts included silverware an electric ash tray a kitchen clock and a corsage for Mrs Petznick. Elsie Petznick marked her sixteenth birthday with a two red rose corsage and gifts. Attendees included out of town guests and Henry Zacha captured the event on film. Music by Eddie Schnellert and friends provided the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Petznick
Greenwald
Petznick
Elsie Petznick
Elsie
Henry Zacha
Michigan
Eddie
Brokenhead District Visits and School Reopening News
Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs J Boleschuk and family, with other Winnipeg and Allegra guests. White Poplar school reopened September 4 under teacher Mr Slusarchuk. Ted Mosquin attends University of Manitoba in year three of Agriculture. Brokenhead senior students visited Ladywood school for a softball game, losing 13 to 1, both teams playing well.
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White Poplar School
Slusarchuk
Ted Mosquin
The
University of Manitoba
Brokenhead School
J. Stokotelny
Ladywood School
Brokenhead
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R. E. Wendeborn
Wendeborn
Daniel McIntyre
River Heights St. Andrew's
Flin Flon
Canada
Ingersoll Rand
Colorado University
New York
H.M.C.S. Quebec
Quebec
Magnificent
Red Cross
A.B. William Gaunt
Port Credit
Ont
Herbert Sharpless Rayner
Ray Lawson
Patrick D. Bunch
Eileen O'Brien
Memorial Centre
Peluk - Sternat
E. Childe
L. J. Pulfer
Home Insurance Company
Tweny
Joe Checop
School Board
T. Donahue
Canadian Red Cross
William Horodyski
R. V. Smith
W. Horodyski
H. Drysdale
F. Shade
George Newton
Steve Loxinski
A. Smith
Max Rainey
Ralph Smith
Terry Seifret
Vancouver
Mt If
Mrs. G. Brown
Transcona
Debby
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church of
Provincial Library
Tenapeg, Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
3Rd Street
By Margery Mariash
J. Maybroda
Maryann
Ben Tober
J. Hintz
Paul Danylo
Mrs. S. Danylo
A. Kislik
J. Hetherington
Jean
Steven Kislik
Selkirk
Peter Krawchuk
Valerie
Eleanor of
Eastdale
Joe Molinski
A. Bodnar
Judy
Tony Smith
Portage la Prairie
Paul Krawchuk
Chicago
Mrs
A. Ksiazek
N. Krawchuk
A. Molinski
William Mosquin
A. Kozier
Peter Benzik
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