New Leonard School Board Members Named and Local Developments
Six candidates ran for the Leonard school board with E Kempball Omer St Croix and Denis Willcott elected as new trustees. Walter Dennison appointed secretary treasurer. Powerview foresees new license, hotel, and potential picture theatre amid growth. Jos Vincent nearing opening of general store near No 11 Highway with Mrs Albert Stevens in charge. Pine Falls Power project advances with large-scale concrete rock work and timber, expected completion in 1952.
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Leonard School
E. Kemball
Omer St. Croix
Denis Willcott
Walter Dennison
Leonard
Pine Falls
Powerview
Pine Falls Gets New Automatic Exchange This Week
The Manitoba Telephone System announced the automatic exchange will go live at 2 p.m. on Thursday February 22. An audience at the Recreation hall saw a full switchboard on stage, with demonstrations of call routing and two films on operation and telephone courtesy.
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Manitoba
Recreation Hall
Loons and Festive Treats Delight All in Town
A lively scene featuring loons, humorous hats, and a spread of soft drinks, ice cream, and a variety of cakes pleasing every attendee including the mothers, with plenty to enjoy for all.
Canadian Choctaw Code During World War I
During World War I the Choctaw language served as an army code used by soldiers in tents across the front. The language reportedly sounded like an ancient bagpipe lesson to listeners and proved effective against adversaries unfamiliar with Native tongues.
Beausejour hospital visit recalled in Glen fields column
In the February 6 Leader Glen fields column Lowland L Baumgartner recalls a brief illness with pneumonia but says he was not seriously ill after eight days at Beausejour hospital. He thanks visitors and the hospital staff, notes Louis Baumgartner’s early quitting bush work, and mentions Woodrow school Valentine celebrations with Judy Racaluko and Christian Fedun. He urges renewal of subscriptions.
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the Leader
Glenfields
Beausejour Hospital
Henry Stefaniuk
Paul Duma
Louis Baumgartner
Elma Community News Highlights Local Birthdays Visits
Peter Sidorke recovered in Whitemouth hospital after a short stay. Elsie Novicki from Winnipeg visited relatives, as did Mrs J S Evanochko of Hector. Walter Misiurka returns from Korea to spend two weeks with family before a Kenora trip. Several locals, including Eddie Winter and Mrs Frank Friesen, were listed as ill. Victoria Dubel and Eric Tomila celebrated birthdays. P S Kalin and spouse marked a silver wedding anniversary at Elma hall on February 10.
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Fromm Korea
Walter
K. Misiurka
Kenora
Ont
Max
Julius Misiurka
P. S. Kalin
Elma
Elma Hall
Breakfast Eases Morning Workload and Health
The text stresses the importance of a morning meal for busy people. Skipping breakfast leads to health troubles and reduced efficiency. It recommends rising early to have fruit juice, hot cereal or eggs with toast to improve comfort and work performance.
Horse Will Overeat When Freed To Feed Says Observation
When turned loose to feed at will a horse will eat himself to death while a mule will eat only his fill, illustrating differing feeding behavior between the two animals.
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Scott
Greenland
A. Desilets
NEW School Board
Winnipeg
Paul Fisher
Justin Normand
Norman Trude
Lamy
J. Vincent
Y. Coulombe
Juliette Martel
A. Maquin
St. Joseph Collegiate
Little Claire Desilets
Mr. Bishop
Jack
Rachel Bouthillier
W. ‘It
Mansell
Mrs
Art Fredrick
Mrs. W. Fredrick
Toronto
B.C
Verna Perry
Nesta McLeod
Hudson’s Bay Company
Joe
W. McDonald
K. I. Johnson
J. McNair
O. Jacobs
Osler, Hammond and Nanton
D. Wardrop
J. McIntyre
H. Halpin
Mac Sharpe
Chicago
K. I. Johnston
Tan
Nda
Arta
Canada
THE
Canadian Forestry
the Drewrys Limited
Lowland
L. Baumgartner
Woodrow School
Judy Racaluko
Christian Fedun
Leader
Elma By Co. E. Wendeborn
Peter Sidorke
Whitemouth Hospital
Elsie Novicki
8S. N. Novicki
Harry Choronzy
J. S. Evanochko
Hector, Man
Paul Proceviat
Richard
W. Ninivirta
Mr x
S.W.I
Walter Misiurka
H.M.C.S. Sioux
Eddie Winter
Sophie Misiurka
K. Misiukat x
John N. Proceviat
St. Boniface Hospital
Nettie
Frank Friesen
Jacob Zommer
Victoria Dubel
Mrs. K. Dowsett
Betty
K. S. Proceviat
Eric Tommila
Dodge
Dodge Regent
Dodge Kingsway
Savoy
Kiziak’s
Walbec Theatre
John Wayne
Jack Carson
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