Community News Roundup From Lac du Bonnet Region
Local notes report seed corn seed sharing from Bertha in New Zealand and garden plans. Red Cross Valentine Dance raises 71.16 with Freddy's Orchestra and many volunteers handling lunch, tickets, decor, and cleanup. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. E. Chapman on birth of Bruce Johannes. Badminton club trips to Pine Falls and Sinnott Trophy playoff results for Lac du Bonnet rink. Postmaster Cliff Brown attends 1st CMR battalion reunion in Winnipeg area.
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Meroo
Stanley Kowald
Daughier Bertha
New Zealand
Slusic
Freddy
Yirs. A Rosenberg
S. Tomlinson
Madson
A. McIntosh
A. Arsenault
A. Park
P Swetz
A. Usackis
Strasdin
M. McMahon
W. Peterson
RK. Zeemel
A. Dancyt
J. C. Bietting
R. J. Malloy
F. Shewfelt
C. T. Mitchell
J.C. Uhlman
Art Rosenberg
E. Chapman
Bruce Johannes
Pine Falls Hospital
Dianne
Lac du Bonnet High School
George Brown
Beausejour
Lac du Bonnet
Pine Falls
Seven Sisters
Billy Peterson
Farrell LeVasseur
John Cederlund
Cliff Brown
1St. C.M.R
Marlborough Hotel
Cliff
Lac du Bonnet Curlers Host Beausejour Rinks
Lac du Bonnet Lady curlers hosted two rinks from Beausejour on Sunday February 24. Inter club visits are praised for sport and friendship as results could not be reported due to press deadline. Municipal Council met February 22 to approve an agreement with Winnipeg Electric Co for a 446000 assessment on company property, to be ratified by Legislature.
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Lac du Bonnet
Beausejour
Winnipeg Electric Company
Lac du Bannet
Valentine Party at Lac du Bonnet High School a hit
The February 13 school party hosted by the Hall with Legion use featured whist in the evening, dancing at 9 30, and a spot dance won by Irene Park and Audrey Bjork. Prizes went to Verna Brown, music by Mr Duffly and Mrs Velie, and guests included Dave Blake Rik Barker and others.
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Lac du Bonnet
Legion
Verna Brown
Irene Park
Audrey Bjork
Duffly
Jean Velie
Dave Blake
Don Payne
Megan Lloyd
the Bank
Phyl Park
Sparman's Garage
Rik Barker
Casey's Inn
Mroz
Mr. Mroz
Bretting
Hrenchuk
Kuryk
Valentine whist drive and dance in Pointe du Bois
A strong turnout for the Valentine whist drive despite the cold, with prize winners named. Afterward, Val Hawkes and his orchestra played for the dance. Local visits include Mrs. Martin of Belmont and families visiting Lac du Bonnet and Winnipeg area relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. More, Jr
W. A. Lodge
E. D. Anderson
A. N. More Jr
D. Spadini
Val Hawkes
Womens Auxiliary Meeting at St Marys Church in Pointe du Bois
An invitation invites members to form a Women’s Auxiliary for St Mary’s Church during a visit to Pointe du Bois. Mrs Garrett offers her home for a Saturday meeting on March 2 at 3 00 p.m. The Pointe curlers display a North Eastern Manitoba Bonspiel memento with rink participants, personnel and prize winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Pointe du Bois
Garrett
Manitoba
Warble Fly Control Effort Advances in Lac du Bonnet Area
Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture has run a multi year program to stamp out warble flies. Agricultural representative C. S. Prodan spoke at meetings and aided farmers by providing warble fly powder at cost. Powder is now available again at the elevator. farmers should call for supply promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Agriculture
C. S. Prodan
Lac du Bonnet
Seven Sisters Falls Social Notes
Mrs G M Ambrose left February 19 for Govan Saskatchewan to visit her ill mother. Mrs Stan Gittens spent two days with her parents at Whitemouth and took her father E Henderson to St Boniface Hospital by ambulance. Mr and Mrs A S Williams and Ted Braund left for Winnipeg, Mrs Williams remaining to care for daughter Marion sick with the flu. all wish Marion a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Gittens
Whitemouth
E. Henderson
St. Boniface Hospital
Henderson
A. S. Williams
Ted Braund
Winnipeg
Bill's rise noted as he aids new song’s fame
A United States listener recorded and promoted a Canadian song author credited certificate. The song quickly gained popularity and Bill played a key role in introducing the new song to the world. After Japan capitulated he returned to Canada. His refined voice and deep understanding from his career suggest he will successfully interpret songs with broad appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bill
Japan
Canada
Elma celebrates silver wedding of R Mymryk couple
Mr and Mrs R Mymryk of Elma celebrated their silver wedding on February 16. Both born in Austria they moved to Canada about 28 years ago and settled on their Elma farm. They have seven children in Canada and a public reception at the local hall awarded them a purse of 90 dollars and a silver set.
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R. Mymryk
Elma
Austria
Canada
Mary
Olga
Winnipeg
Steve
Sioux-Lookout
Ontario
Mike
Fort William
Walter
Minnie
Elsie
Mymryk
Bouquet For Bill by B v M
Pine Falls residents follow Bill Robertson as he rises in radio after a Bermuda debut with the Winnipeg Grenadiers. He later entertained troops in Hong Kong and a Tokyo prison camp where a fellow soldier’s song became notable. He appeared recently on Burns Barn Dance on CKRC.
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Pine Falls
Bill Robertson
Bill
CKRC
Ross Robinson
Bermuda
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Mike
Grenadiers
Hong Kong
Pacific
Tokyo
The
Elmer McKnight
Canada
Veterans' re establishment credits explained to a Winnipeg veteran
In Winnipeg a veteran visits the Re establishment Credit Division to learn how credits and benefits aid his new life. Fred Johnston, discharged from the Army three months ago, seeks a full explanation of re establishment credits and furniture purchases. A counsellor named Smith assists him, promising a complete briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Smith
Mr. Smith
Fred Johnston
Stoney Creek
Army
Mr. Johnston
Re establishment credit grant for ex service personnel
The dialogue explains a non repayable grant for ex service personnel with honorable discharge. Volunteers accrue credit from enlistment to discharge, while ex N R M L A service personnel receive credit for periods in theatres of war. The grant equals 7.50 for each 30 day period plus 0.25 per overseas day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.r.mla
Canada
Labour For Canadian Crops Will Be Secured
German prisoners of war in Canada may stay at Dominion farms to aid next harvest. Labour Minister Mitchell will decide after an April review. First group to depart Canada sails February 14, with lumber camps staffed to season end. Agricultural group head Hannam urged keeping prisoners for farm work.
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Dominion
Mitchell
Canada
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
H. H. Hannam
Toronto Scouts Cite Three Excuses for Absence
Cubmaster W H Smith notes sickness absence from town and conducting a symphony as valid reasons for missing Pack meetings. Michael Spivak, nine, conducted the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at Massey Hall, swapping his ocarina for Sir Ernest MacMillan's baton, while his father Elie Spivak serves as concert master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Smith
Toronto
Michael Spivak
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Toy Symphony
Michael
Massey Hall
Ernest McMillan
Elie Spivak
Toronto Symphony
Boy Scouts of Woodstock war salvage drive aids blitz victims
The Woodstock New Brunswick Scouts collected over 600000 pounds of salvage during the war. Receipts topped 3000 dollars with 1000 dollars sent to British Boy Scouts who lost their homes in the blitz. Local charities also benefited from the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Woodstock
N.B
Classified Advertisements Rate Card
Advertisements under this heading show charges of 35 cents minimum for each insertion of 3 lines or less and 10 cents per additional count line. Approximately five words fit per line.
Wholesale fish price list from Oh sherbrook St Winnipee
A merchant price sheet lists wholesale rates for various fish and seafood. Items include salmon, trout, herring, cod, haddock, mackerel, and shellfish with prices per pound, per dozen, or per sack. Includes raw terms like dressed, headless, skinless, and smoked. Bottom line invites wholesale price inquiries.
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Sherbrook St. Winnipee
Unclear product claim from vague advertisement in Winnipeg listing
An advertisement markets Goodes Female VMs claiming relief from delayed and painful periods. It mentions a 3% Dustpatch and sites Tower trag Ltd at Sst Mountain Ave in Winnipeg, but details are poor and reliability unknown.
Personal Divorce Matters Unveiled by Detective Service
Confidential investigation note cites Investigation Service Co. of Winnipeg at 207 Avenue Ride as the complete detective service handling a private divorce matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnvestigation Service Co
207 Avenue Ride
Winnipeg
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Doha
Merkin Ltd
Vencouver 8.C
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Leyteson
T. B
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Shragge Metals Limited
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W. Whitelock
Kelwood
Stephen Foster
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VM. Strand
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Universal Grain Loader Co
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Dodge & Desoto Cars Parts and Service
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