War tour through Metz and Verdun ends with reflections
The account describes a Canadian air and army party visiting Metz including a stop at 34 Rue de Frescoty and a Lac du Bonnet couple, touring Verdun’s fortifications, trenches, and cemeteries. It recalls German and French farming, battlefield archaeology, and a final French dinner before returning to Ottawa Toronto and Winnipeg. It notes 200 Canadian scientists receiving cancer research support from the Canadian Cancer Society across 23 universities and centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zweibruken
Marville
Metz
R.C.A.F
Wm. Rae
Don G. Fry
Ottawa
Lac du Bonnet
Ben
Barbara Rogers
Rue de Frescoty
Frescoty
Bazaine
The
Canadian Cancer Society
Whitemouth Community News Highlights and Events
Whitemouth Anglican Church held a baptism for Murray William Hudson on March 28 with Godparents Lorne Molinski and officiant Rev. Canon L. Fryer. A bingo is planned April 10 at the Municipal Hall by the community club. Local notes include travels, birthdays, 4‑H activities, a bake sale, and a March 27 wedding anniversary in the community. Direct cancer assistance to 22,064 patients was reported by the Canadian Cancer Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth Anglican Church
Murray William
Hugh Hudson
Lorne Molinski
Canon L. Fryer
Lac du Bonnet
Whitemouth
Ralesinte Home and School Association
Ne Suns
The
Canadian Cancer Society
River Hills News Roundup of Births Weddings and Deaths
Congratulations to Mr and Jerry Lange Gustafson on the birth of a baby boy. Get well wishes for Mr Gust Kretchmer and Mrs William Steiner who was recently home from hospital. Edna Herzog returns home soon from Winnipeg hospital after lengthy stays. Birthday wishes to Mrs L Beyer and Mike Kleptar. John Beaser and Erna Beyer report buying a summer cottage along Lake Erie. Blood donation drive at Beausejour town hall April 1. Ronald Arthur Gellert born weighing 9 pounds 14 ounces. Sympathy to Mrs Sarah Cunnings on husband’s death. Funeral service held March 31 with Lorne Henschel as pallbearer. Please send news updates. Dairy Cup winner Mrs Arnold Golke for best quality milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Herzog
Winnipeg
L. Beyer
John Beaser
Erna Beyer
Tonawanda
New York
Lake Erie
Erna
Canada
Beausejour Town Hall
A. Gellert
Terrace
B.C
Four Powerview Drivers Fined for Stop Sign Violations
Four Powerview drivers faced fines and costs after failing to obey new stop signs in Powerview. William Kokko paid 6.60 including costs for running Church Ave. Gunnar Osterman was fined 5 plus 2.80 costs for the same intersection. Lanny Cavers paid 5 and 2.80 costs with his mother presenting for him. David Martin paid 7.00 and 2.80 costs for failing to stop before entering the highway at Clark's Corner. Ephram Courchene, driver of a truck lacking required equipment, paid 15.30 fine and costs. the vehicle owner was noted as potentially responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powerview
Justice of the Peace
L. Sunde
William Kokko
Church Ave
Gunnar Osterman
Lanny Cavers
H. A. Laing
David Martin
Clark's Corner
Speeding and equipment charges in Lac du Bonnet area
Constable H A Laing reported repeated vehicle defects leading to a ticket for Courchene while Edward Kemball paid 14.80 for speeding into St George on March 20. Henry Pelland was remanded for Lac du Bonnet court after a not guilty plea. George Peters failed to appear and a bench warrant issued. Clarence Zabolotny paid 10.30 for improper equipment. William Sprincheski of Lac du Bonnet was remanded to April 24 for sentence on impaired driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Laing
Sunde
Courchene
Cst
Laing
Edward Kemball
St. George
Henry Pelland
Lac du Bonnet
George Peters
William Sprincheski
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D. G. Crook
Barbara
France
Barb
Virdun
United States
Bob Edwards
Air Force
Europe
Toronto
Tirlemont
Belgium
Mary Brandt
Sally Hildebrandt
Pasadena, California
Alex Brandt
Ray Godin
Oldenburg Lutheran Church
Darcy Marie
Gary Gesell
Alfred Machel
H. L. Hartman
Emil Slymkewicn
Jeff
Tom Melnick
Harold Gesell
Walter Steiner
Stanley Penner
Art Stevens
Bobbie Henderson
Donna McDougald
John Hlady
Beausejour
Whitemouth Hospital
Charlie Anderson
Edmonton
Calgary
Vancouver
Joe Bryck
Prince George
Lake Louise
Kimberley
Ed Maikoske
Lena Bencharski
V. Erskine
Marlborough Hotel
Progressive Conservative Association of Manitoba
Ed Lange
Julius Wallingham
Victor Bencharski
Violet Abraham
Don Cowell
Thompson
Judy
Ed Malkoske
Springfield Leader Limited
Praont
River Hills
Marge Knopf
Mr. and
Jerry Lange
Nce Gustafson
Gust Kretchmer
William Steiner
Elsie
Arnold Golke
Canadian Safeway Milk Department
Clarance Zabolotny
CHIP
Oldsmobile
Delta
Lavoie Motors Ltd
Melnick
Cbc-Tv
General Motors
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