Lac du Bonnet community notes and sports update
A Lac du Bonnet and area digest covers birth of Martin Stewart Fidler born Jan 26 in Manitoba, local hockey match loss 9-5 to Great Falls, rink delays, and growing team form. Also notes on visitors, Valentine events, dances, and residents’ weekend travels and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Fidler
Lac du Bonnet
Channing
Man
Martin Stewart
Red
Betty
Great Falls
Teddy Henley
Harold McMahon
Falls A shower honors Francis Steeves at Williams home
A personal shower for Francis Steeves was hosted by Mrs. A. S. Williams and Mrs. G. M. Ambrose with 23 guests. The Friendly Fellows Club met February 1 at Geo. Berrick’s farm to nominate officers for March 4. Seven Sisters Falls Curling Club earned the Springfield Leader trophy at Lac du Bonnet with F Kingskip, A Frantz, J Sauer, and Syd Ellis praised for hospitality and sportsmanship. Several local families moved away, including the Melnicks to Pinawa and the Steeves to St. Vital, with farewell gifts given. Francis and Freddy were honored by Sunday School and Church with a portable radio and a sing‑song farewell at the Williams home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Steeves
A. S. Williams
Williams
G. M. Ambrose
Francis
Friendly Fellows Club
Geo. Berrick
Geo. Berrick’s
Seven Sisters Falls
Lac du Bonnet
F. Kingskip
A. Frantz
J. Sauer
Syd Ellis
Springfield
Seven Sisters
Springfield Leader
Bissett Club Launches Interest Groups and Charitable Drive
Starting Sunday February 23 the Bissett Young People’s Club begins four to five week Interest Groups led by local volunteers. Interior Decorating led by Mrs Hegler Amateur Photography led by W Hergler and a third group plans a community recreation centre. The club will host lunches at the Curling rink to fund three months of aid for an orphaned European child and celebrate a growing town effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
Bissett F
Europe
Beausejour rink claims Eastern Manitoba High School title
Beausejour wins the Eastern Manitoba High School Bonspiel held Saturday defeating Seven Sisters 10 to 3. Alvin Hayes skip led Beausejour to repeat as champions and claim the J. S. Sinnott Trophy for the second straight year, with Whitemouth and Seven Sisters also competing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Hayes
Manitoba
Ken Watson
Howard Woods
Whitemouth
Seven Sisters
Beausejour
Bill Gillis
Shirley Hudson
John Pederson
Ronnie Cinq Mars
Ernie Steiner
George Sinclair
John Swiatkoski
Earl Sinclair
Jim Fenning
Ray Gretsinger
Chmielnicki
J. S. Sinnott
Local Community Bid Farewell To Mike And Family
A heartfelt leave taking notes gifts and good wishes for Mike missing from the store and curling rink with his pickup brush described. C Precious presented a table lamp and the sentiment Our loss is definitely someone else gain echoes as families start new surroundings. Bartley returns to Winnipeg after ten days with his parents and visitors join in the week’s social entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
C. Precious
Salvation Army appeals raise funds in two centers
Dr W H Gibbs, chairman of the Salvation Army campaign, reports Seven Sisters subscriptions totaling $44.05 and Tin Town contributing $26.65. He thanks the Home Front Appeal committee for the strong showing from both centres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Gibbs
Salvation Army Campaign For
Seven Sisters
Tin Town
Home Front Appeal Committee
Jesus Teaches Universal Love Beyond Race and Rank
A Geikie quotation highlights Jesus transcending nationality and prejudice to teach equality and universal love without regard to race merit or status.
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Jesus
Twin Calves Born Within An Hour At Tom Sarapu Farm
On February 2 at Tom Sarapu's farm in Lac Du Bonnet two sets of twin calves were born within one hour. The first cow delivered twins, and a second cow delivered twins before 9 am. All four calves are healthy and the owner expects to benefit from the beef market.
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Lac DU Bonnet
Tom Sarapu
Valentine Tally Ho Parade At Pointe du Bois
High School hosts annual Valentine Tally Ho event led by Mildred Lodge. Feb 13 at 8:05 p.m. Mikolaychuk’s tractor and sleigh transport students through town as helpers push late arrivals onto the sleigh amid deep snow drifts and brisk winter air.
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Mikolaychuk
Des tination trip and school party with cribbage games
Students enjoyed a festive outing walking to a distant destination and back singing loudly and sharing hot buns and coffee at the school. Afterward they danced at the Community hall until midnight. Grade XI listen to Macbeth by radio on Fridays. High School students play cribbage during recess.
Elma Social Notes Hint Local Movements and Visits
Miss Julia Rafalant of Winnipeg is spending a short holiday with her parents in Elma. Mrs. M. Ducharme returns to Elma after three weeks in Western Manitoba. Winnipeg visitor Johnny Stelko spends time with his sister Mrs. S. Evach. A concert and dance for the Eima Junior Hockey Club was held at the town hall on Feb 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen Drawson
Winnipeg
Mrs. Malloy
Moosomin
Stowel
Banff
West Coast
Billy Monkman
May Pfiefer
May
Neill
Agama Rockland
Mrs. Neill
Michaud
Julia Rafalant
Winnipeg, Man
Mrs. J. Rafalant
Johnny Stelko
Mrs. S. Evach
Eima
Dick Wendeborn
Steeve
Tony Stastock
Elsie Evanochko
Toronto
Ont
Calvin Coolidge on equality liberty and brotherhood
A quotation attributing the belief in equality, liberty, and humanity to the idea of the brotherhood of man through the fatherhood of God. The speaker is Calvin Coolidge.
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Man
God
Calvin Coolidge
Record Pulpwood Cut Anticipated Despite Labor Shortage
The Foreign Trade Service of the Department of Trade and Commerce expects a record pulpwood cut this winter. Demand for Canadian woodpulp and paper products remains strong overseas and domestically. Projections for 1947 mirror last year with little chance of a significant production increase as capacity is largely maxed out.
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Foreign Trade Service
Department of Trade and Commerce
Chloroform Produced for First Time in Canada
Canadian Industries Limited has produced chloroform for the first time at its Shawinigan Falls plant in Quebec. The Department of Trade and Commerce reports ample supplies available for export. Uses include surgery solvents for fats alkaloids iodine and penicillin production and as a spotting agent in dry cleaning.
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Canada
Canadian Industries Limited
Shawinigan Falls
P.Q
Department of Trade and Commerce
Hansey Chicks for 1947 Calendar and Catalogue
Advertisement for Hansey chicks offering delivery options and a 1947 calendar and catalogue. Details include incubation capacity, weekly chick output, and prices for Barred Rock, New Hampshire pullets, and heavy Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels. March 1 to May 31.
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Hansey
Sussex
Pullets Heavy
B. Cockerels Hansey R.O.P
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paddy Parkin
Arnold Urban
Sparman
Ford Trade School
Alice Cameron
B. P. Wilks
Ladies’ Auxiliary
the Legion
Oscar Wilde
Zikman
Roland Hammerstedt
George Brown
Lorna Dillabaugh
Tan Reid
St. Paul's
I. W. Sneath
A. W. Hammerstedt
Aileen Small
Evelyn Malloy
Evelyn
Mrs. M. Everson
S. Melnick
Pinawa
Steve
A. F. Bartley
By Martha Weglo
Oscar Erickson
Nice
Oscar
Harry van Leusdan
Fred Shushack
I. Zikman
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
W. S. Kennard
P.O. Box
North Eastern Flour Mills
Canada Packers Ltd
Lac
A. A. Bartley
E. Holmes
J. Willick
J. Kearns
H. Ligertwood
Pointe du Bois
Mildred Lodge
Elma By
C. E. Wendeborn
J. K. Evanochko
Misericordia Hospital
Peter Cheop
Nick Boila
Armstrong, Ont
Helen Kurian
Mrs
N. H. Kurian
Dry Cleaners
Jay
M. F. Mikliechuk
Hansey Chicks
R.O.P
W. Leg. Med
R.O.P. S.W. Leg
W. Leg
Hansey Chick
Beaver Lumber
K. R. McCuaig
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