Community events and notices from Lac du Bonnet area
A compiled update lists local meetings and events at Municipal Hall and parish venues including Well Baby Clinic, Lutheran LCW at Mrs. Fred Peterson's home, and the St. John's Anglican W.A. The district happenings cover council sessions, curling social trips to Pointe du Bois, visits by residents to Winnipeg and Florida, charity card party proceeds for an Odd Fellows elevator, local travel to Lions Club and expo activities, a bridal shower and bonspiel results, plus sympathy for a fire tragedy and Red Cross drive reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
St. John’s Anglican W.A
Lutheran L.C.W
Fred Peterson
Lac du Bonnet
Whitemouth Community Notices And Celebrations
A Whitemouth notice sheet covers a February 16 gathering by the Melody Mixers at Mrs. Harry Nelsons home with a toboggan party. It thanks workers saving a fire damaged home and notes local deaths, engagements, birthdays, a couples anniversary, births, and a RCMP marriage milestone. It lists hospital stays, ironed details on church meetings and a March 5 World Day of Prayer at Ross United Church with James Finlayson named as student minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nelson
Melody Mixers
Ross United Church
D. M. Wardrop
James Finlayson
Winnipeg
Fire destroys barn used for mushrooms near Elma
A recently destroyed barn at Elma, believed caused by an overheated stove, was used for mushroom growing. Neighbors report ongoing illness keeping children home from school after a Valentine party. Community notices include births, marriages, travel, hospital visits, and upcoming Elma Hall bingo and raffle on February 27 with donations noted for the catechism students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Hall
Beausejour Interviewed 4-H National Award Hopeful Judy Dunwoody
Pointe du Bois resident Judy Dunwoody travelled to Beausejour for an interview tied to the 4-H National Awards. Wishing her good luck. Also noted are Mrs. Gerry Martin visiting her parents, a speedy recovery for Mrs. Shand at Pinawa hospital, and R. Magnusson recovering after surgery in Selkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Raven
City
Judy Dunwoody
Beausejour
Judy
Gerry Martin
Mrs. J. Laurie
Six Watches Mark Shipboard Day By Eight Bells
A shipboard day is divided into six watches each lasting eight bells. The system marks time aboard with bells signaling the end of each watch and the progression through the 24 hour cycle aboard the vessel.
Continental shelf area equals Africa’s land area
A geoscience note states that the continental shelf adjoining Earth’s landmasses spans a region whose area matches that of Africa, underscoring a striking similarity in scale between submerged and continental expanses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Human Lungs Functioning at High Pressures
A study reports human lungs function perfectly at pressures more than double normal air pressure. Researchers note no adverse effects on gas exchange or oxygen uptake, suggesting potential for high altitude or hyperbaric applications.
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Walbec
Connie Francis
Jim Hutton
Barbara Nichols
Kay C. Flippen
Yvette Mimeux
Paula Prentiss
Danny Thomas
Edward Judd
Martha Hyer
Panavision
Tom Jones
Albert Finney
Susanna York
Casey’s Inn Hotel
W. Zarecki
Manitoba
South Subdivision
Walter Wozny
Lav du Bonnet
Ed Sharkey
W. Hardy
R. Freund
Bert Wood
Pointe du Bois
Roy Perry
Pine Falls
Bill Dorland
Kay
Inlaw
M. Meyers
Mel Wold
Bill Zikman
Eugene Lavoie
Ramsay McIntosh
Riviera Beach
Florida
Lorraine
Inga
Eugene
Captain Alex
Robert Godman
Calgary
California
Ottawa
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Montreal
Trenton
Marville
France
Germany
Dennis
Irvin. Grabke
Bemidji
Lions Club
Ricky Sommerfeld
Our Legion
Joe Nesper
Ray Foubert
Ted. UK
Rainec
Russell Waters
Gordon Weiss
Ray Enright
George Campbell
Edith Kochanowski
Billy Bryk
Mellie Campbell
Dorothy Waters
Audrey Weiss
Lil Karprawy
Ann Baldes
Roland
Goodway
Beaver Lumber and Van’s Allied Store
Lakeview Hotel
Mr. V. Hardy
NDP
Union Centre
Alta Atkinson
Winnipeg South Prog. Conservative Association
Girl Guide House
O. Bjornson
Whitemouth
Theresa Ehm
Henry Alpers
Jean Sinclair
Albert Pischke
Pischke
Alex Rerie
Irene
Anne Herda
Betty Juenkie
Mrs. Amerongen
Whitemouth Hospital
Steve Balanyk
Balanyk
Stewart Armstrong
Peterystephanik
A. E. Webb
Percy Smart
Bennie Gloacki
Robert
Mrs. Fraser
RCMP
Don Miskiewicz
Manitoba Hydro
William Henderson
Reeve
Ed Henderson
Mrs. Pearl Stelko
Harry Zarachynski
Jean Parisian
Mrs. Mitchell
Iris Vivian
Len Russell
Kenora
Redditt
Andrew Sranoczko
Minaki
Ontario
Maurice Ducharme
Sioux Lookout
Mrs
Frank Dell
Mrs. I. Dubel
Marlene Kurian
Mike Martin
Pat’ Kozak
Mrs. Connor
Rita Stebelko
Margaret Proceviat
Les Passia
Rita
Mrs. J. Dubel
Royal
Royal Bank
A. S. King
Mrs. Stella Roscoe
RED Cross
Russell Funeral Homes
Goodway Restaurant
Pinawa
Air Base
Second Street
Calvin Magee
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited
Laundramat
James Petrus
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