Pitre Clark Wedding Ties Lac du Bonnet to Renate England
J C Pitre son of Mr and Mrs J H Pitre formerly of Lac du Bonnet Man united in marriage with Miss Betty Clark of Renate England on January 26 at a Roman Catholic church in West Hasely Surrey The couple expected to begin their life in March with greetings from relatives in St Boniface and other friends in the city The bridegroom’s sister Cecilia Toronto Post Office and Rita London embassy staff member plan to return home to greet the newlyweds.
Three Box Cars Derailed at Pine Falls Toward Main Line
At about 4 15 p m on Monday January 28 three box cars loaded with alpwood left the rails at the switch joining the mill run to the main line to the station. The wreck blocked the local engine from reaching the mill or the station. A CN R wrecking train with crane arrived at midnight and cleared the track by 7 Tuesday morning after a frosty night. The crew and company workers toiled without rest in freezing conditions.
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Pine Falls
C.N.R
Seven Sisters Social and Visitors Notice in Winnipeg Links
Mrs P Evans of Winnipeg arrived January 26 to visit her sister and brother in law for ten days. A hockey club dance at Community Hall featured local musicians. Local residents hosted weekend visits and attended events with friends and relatives. A Bean Supper for the Red Cross is set for February 13 inviting community turnout.
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P. Evans
Winnipeg
H. L. Ligertwood
Sybil Williams
Ruth Fryer
Margaret Atkinson
Jocelyn Jackson
Enid Morrison
Ruth Graham
Ruth Mathers
The
Medical College
Two Soldiers Arrive Home From Overseas
Only two district soldiers returned from overseas aboard the Scy this which docked Friday at Halifax Trooper C Haw rinik next of kin Mrs C Hawrinik Beausejour and Lance corporal E L Johnston next of kin W Johnston Pine Falls reported.
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Winnipeg
Scythis
Halifax
C. Hawrinik
Beausejour
E. L. Johnston
W. Johnston
Pine Falls
Pine Falls Beasts A1 Fire Fighting Outfit Triumphs in Double Fires
Pine Falls residents observed two successive fires on consecutive days. A chimney blaze in a double house was quickly contained by the volunteer brigade under Fire Chief Fred Mastin. The town’s modern equipment and trained personnel, plus regular inspections, keep safety high. A second fire in the mill coal hopper started by an electric extension cord caused limited damage with swift response by brigade members.
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Pine Falls
R. Robertson
J. Souka
Fred Mastin
F. Mastin
J. Miller
E. Wilson
W. Bird
W. Roy
Mt . Vv. M
Pine Falls Carnival Promises Speed and Spectacle
Pine Falls gears up for a February carnival with rehearsals at the rink. Marilyn Thibodeau and John Hutchison mentor local skaters while three Winnipeg stars Eileen Whalley and partner join the program for speed skating excitement. Clowns, races, and the Carnival Queen coronation cap the evening with amplified music planned.
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Pine Falls
Marilyn Thibodeau
John Hutchison
Marilyn
John
Winnipeg
Eileen Whalley
John Campbell
Soldiers Arrive in New York Aboard Queen Elizabeth
Six Springfield troops sailed Sunday into New York harbor aboard the Queen Elizabeth and expected to be home by week’s end. Names include Gunner N. Jen venn and Privates A Kamke E Kamke Libeau N Pich W Steiner P Steiner Carl Reich and A Tachinski with leave addresses Lac du Bonnet East Selkirk Whitemouth Beausejour Pine Ridge.
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Winnipeg
Springfield
New York Harbor
Gunner N. Jen
Venn
Market Quotations From Agr Dept Service
Market quotations supplied by the Department of Agriculture Market Information Service effective as of Monday noon for current prices and ranges.
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Department of Agriculture
Winter Tests Show Muskox Cameras Face Extreme Cold
Ottawa reports that Canadian Army Air Force Muskox expedition cameras undergo winterization at the National Research Council. Tests in 60 and 40 below zero show winterized models may operate when ordinary cameras fail. Frost on lenses remains a challenge, with sealed containers hoped to prevent condensation. Lieutenant H D King notes ongoing field reports from Lieut Robert Morton and Sgt Roger Racine.
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Ottawa
Muskox
Army-Air Force
Arctic
H. D. King
National Research Council
Robert W. Morton
Roger Racine
Lieut. King
Lieut
Morton
Novelty Bonspiel Promises Fun and Prizes at Curling Rink
Pine Falls hosts a Novelty Bonspiel starting Monday February 18 with three competitions and six prizes. Entries close Friday February 15, with a minimum of 16 rinks required for prizes. organizers urge early entry and rink selection at the Curling Rink.
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Pine Falls
Legion Installation February 14 at Lac du Bonnet
The Lac du Bonnet Branch of the Canadian Legion will hold its installation and presentation meeting on February 14 at 8 p.m. in the Community Hall. Provincial Secretary Alex Cairns and District Representative McLeod will attend as the charter is presented to the Branch and officers are installed.
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Lac du Bonnet
The
Canadian Legion
Alex Cairns
McLeod
Looking Back At The Bonspiel
J W Wade recounts the Pine Falls bonspiel trip to Lac du Bonnet with Ben van Malsen who woke before daylight and bought hockey sticks. The Leader staff delivered accurate coverage but a photo caption misidentified Pinawa as the winner, prompting reflection on errors and the season’s end.
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Pine Falls
Lac du Bonnet
Ben van Malsen
Campbell
Warkentin
Leader
Ben
Pinawa
Legion Branches Invite for Lac du Bonnet Milestone Meeting
Invitations go to Pointe du Bois Pine Falls and Beausejour to attend a milestone Lac du Bonnet Branch gathering. The event aims to be memorable and well attended with dues paid up before the 14th where possible.
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Legion
Pointe du Bois
Pine Falls
Beausejour
Lac du Bonnet
North Eastern Bonspiel a Success Sets Stage for Growth
Seven rinks attended with seven more promising to return for a 16 rink event next year. An advisory committee from each of eight clubs could help, new score boards and improved clocks were suggested, and a new link would be welcome. Secretaries like Roy Park earned praise for handling invitations and fees.
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Manitoba
Lac du Bonnet
Pine Falls
Beaver Lumber Company
Pointe du Bois
Winnipeg Electric
Jack Park
A. Dancut
J. D. Campbell
L. Martin
Pinawa
M. Pearson
M. E. Wentz
F. Tyndall
Pat Walsh
S. S. Square
D. Spadini
J. Apritchard
Herb Eby
Bissett
Neil McLeod
Norm McLeod
B. Bradford
K. Morrison
Whitemouth
P. R. Paulsen
H. Kendrick
K. Ciara
George Ambrose
B. H. Campbell
C. H. Romanow
R. Towler
Russell Taylor
Seven Sisters
Fred King
A. Oddleifson
W. Gillies
J. Peterson
Beausejour
B. Warkentin
C. Turner
O. Russell
M. Stepaniuk
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Seven Sisters Falls
Mrs. M. Everson
Marjorie Hudson
Marion Williams
Gwen Richter
Ted Braund
Art Braund
E. F. Braund
Lillian Peterson
Harold Vadebonceur
Mrs. J. Peterson
C. Precious
Carol
A. S. Williams
E. Holmes
Sophie Harris
W. Rimmer
A. F. Bartley
A. S. Wiliams and
H. Ligertwood
Great Falls
Red Cross
Ture
Nels Harvey
Casey's Inn
Roy Perry
By J. W. Wade
N. E. Manitoba
Nelson Harvey
Roy Park
Ripley
Jack
Neil
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