Our Late King George VI A Model Of Duty And Character
Editorial reflects on King George VI as a steadfast, self disciplined leader shaped by family, sea service, and Christian duty. It praises his precept and example guiding Britain and his people through wartime strain and personal sacrifice. The piece recalls his Winnipeg remark dated May 24 1939 urging youth to keep hope and pursue life as a pioneering adventure.
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King George VI
George VI
George
Winnipeg
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth II Anadians Recall Her Youthful Visit
Canadians mourn the death of a beloved king as Queen Elizabeth II begins her reign. The piece recalls her warm return as Princess Elizabeth, expresses sorrow for the royal family, and offers heartfelt sympathy to the Queen, Queen Mother, and Queen Grandmother, ending with a hopeful cry of Long Live the Queen.
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Queen Elizabeth II
Princess Elizabeth
Canada
Elizabeth II
Pine Falls Teenage Night activity planned by town ladies
In Pine Falls the Recreation Association organizes teen entertainment with help from Mrs F Legall. Representatives from each group will assist and chaperone. Friday night teen events run from 9 to 12 with two hostesses per week. Fifty youths have joined and a 50 cent membership plus 30 cent weekly fee aims to fund gramophone records and activities such as sleighing.
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Recreation Association
F. Legall
River Hills Briefs in St. Joseph and Whitemouth Hospitals
Mrs. A Liebreich underwent an operation at St. Joseph hospital Winnipeg last week. Brenda Klepatz remained a patient at Whitemouth hospital for several days. Eddie Mroz is at St. Pauls.
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A. Liebreich
St. Joseph Hospital
Winnipeg
Brenda Klepatz
Whitemouth Hospital
Eddie Mroz
St. Paul's
River Hills Hockey Beats Seven Sisters 6 9
River Hills defeated Seven Sisters 9 to 6 in a boys hockey game last weekend with the Bennys scoring four goals. Visitors to River Hills included Bob Hankey Miss Ann Golke and Mr and Mrs A Duncan while Irvin Grabke drove a new Chevrolet from Oshawa and Gordon Lips was hospitalized in Whitemouth for a ruptured appendix.
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River Hills
Tin Town
Seven Sisters
Bennys
Bob Hankey
Ann Golke
A. Duncan
Stan Gittins
Stan
Selkirk
Ritchie Gittins
Ritchie
Geography Road Map of Canada Carried by Freight Trains
Freight trains across Canada illustrate the geography of the dominion and its vast production and distribution networks. Each train, a consortium of cars from many railroads, transports a wide array of products across provinces and borders.
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Canada
Dominion
This Human Pageant by Dr Robert Barney
The article traces the name Israel through biblical and modern figures, highlighting Benjamin Disraeli as Britain s Jewish prime minister. It links Israel to British policy in the Near East, Suez, and Russia, arguing the modern state could aid Britain amid tensions with Egypt and Moscow. It praises Disraeli s actions defending Turkey and countering Russian aims, and notes Hawkshaw and de Lesseps in canal history.
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Great Britain
Suez Canal
Russia
Turkey
Britain
Near East
Benjamin D'Israeli
Israel
Egypt
United States
Kremlin
Iran
John Hawkshaw
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Hawkshaw
de Lesseps
Constantinople
Disraeli
India
Dardenelles
France
Europe
Asia
Isaac D’israeli
Vivian Grey
Tancred
Endymion
the Longmans
Maidstone
House of Commons
Gladstone
Berlin
Bismarck
London
House of Lords
Earl of
Beaconsfield
D'Israeli
Lac du Bonnet Midgets Rally In Beausejour Clash
Lac du Bonnet midget hockey team traveled to Beausejour to face the Beausejour midgets after previously beating them 7-1. The Beausejour rematch followed a February first period where Lac du Bonnet led or held a decisive advantage, underscoring sportsmanship in the contest.
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Lac du Bonnet
Beausejour
Seven Sisters Fall In Busy Curling Week
Seven Sisters curling club hosted guests from Granite Strathcona Fort Garry Winnipeg Electric Pine Falls Lac du Bonnet Great Falls Whitemouth and Beausejour as both men and ladies teams enjoyed a lively run. Fred King led his rink to a third prize while Lac du Bonnet faced Beausejour in a tough playoff. Lac du Bonnet beat Bisset on the road with strong support and warm hospitality from weekend hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bennet
Cliff Brown
W.S. Kennard
Seven Sisters Falls
H. Leith Elma C. Wendeborn
Whitemouth
T. G. Erskine
Tyndal
L. A. Wawrysbyn
Beausejour
W. W. Childe
Cromwell
Phylis Mroz
River Hills
L. Rempel
Powerview
J. T. Turcotte
Pine Falls
W. T. Mansell
Pointe du Bois
Diane Apritchard
Glenfields
Olga Kabaluk
Brokenhead
Evelyn Krawchuk
Thaiberg
W. Ferens
St. George
Noella Bouvier
Glenmoor
Roland Otto
Molson
Z. Sabat
Seven Sisters Curling Club
Granite
Strathcona
Fort Garry
Winnipeg Electric Co
Lac du Bonnet
Great Falls
Fred King
F. King
C. Precious
T. Frantz
Art King
Bisset
King Charles I Secured Ice Cream Secret From France
In the 1600s King Charles I of England paid a French supplier a pension of 500 pounds annually to keep the ice-cream recipe secret, ensuring the secret remained guarded from competitors.
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Charles I
England
Beaver pelt used as currency in early Canadian history
The beaver pelt, a symbol of Canada and national emblem, served as a form of currency in colonial Canada, reflecting early trade practices before modern monetary systems.
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Canada
Grand Marais clubs host winter dances and rink opening
Grand Marais social club finished winterizing the hall and plans Wednesday whist drives and a Valentine dance on February 15 with a draw and Valentine box. The local sports club opened an open air rink by the school after fundraising, and a February 3 game vs Beaconia ended 17 to 8 with good sportsmanship.
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Grand Marais
Nick-Nacks
Beaconia
Raymond
Archie
Maple Leaf Gardens
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Ottawa
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College
Irvin Grabke
Oshawa
Ont A
Gordon Lips
Vincent Massey
Viscount Alexander
Robert Barney
Jacob
Rube
Hospital Guild
Norma Carruthers
Charlie Precious
Tony Frantz
Jack Kearns
Grant Watson
Johnny Usakis
Wineberg
Fornier
Robert Kost
Jimmie Russel
Ted Mikalichenk
Norman Malyk
Herman Kaatz
Bud Bjornson
W. S. Kennard
Dan Malyk
Frank Curry
Cliff Maguire
Drache, Matlin and
Weselak
Municipal Hall
Joseph Bellan
Beausejour, Manitoba
Chiropractors
Drs. Davidson & Baizley Chiropractic Clinic
Somerset
Leonard L. Portnoy
Boyd Building
Morley R. Shuckett
Ipey
Eves
Kensington
Portage Ave
Ici
Parle
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