Manitou and Prince George visitors stay at Bird River area
Lac da y 8S. Reamar and family from Manitou along with Mrs J E Ongman of Prince George BC visit the homes of Mr and Mrs S Texmo and Mr and Mrs John Ongman. Frank Reinhardt closes Rod and Gun Lodge early due to Texas return. Hans Tageson hosts birthday gathering. Mayor Oscar Kershstein of Bird River stays overnight at A Mathews home. Dr Cornelius summer camp at Bird River Falls progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clu Johnson
Dennis and
Denene
Manitou
S. Texmo
J. E. Ongman
Prince George, B.C
John Ongman
E. Rosenholm
Frank Reinhardt
Frank
Texas
Oscar Kershstein
Bird River
Mrs. A. Mathews
Cornelius
Bird River Falls
Log dwelling progress and civic notes in Lac du Bonnet
Bob Sedin and Charlie Osis are completing a spacious log dwelling ready for occupancy. Mayor Mike Danylchuk opened his new premises on June 21 attracting many visitors. Fraser Brace Construction Co. hires Joe Fredette and Anton Pfeifer for a Labrador project. Mrs Albert Arsenault celebrated a birthday with the Ladies Auxiliary lunch and activities on June 24. St Johns Anglican W A hosted a successful Garden Tea on June 21 at Mrs L G Gunnes home. prizes were awarded for cutwork and a doll. England’s first organized Christmas festival reportedly held at York in 521 A D by order of King Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sedin
Charlie Osis
Mike Danylchuk
Lac du Bonnet
Joe Fredette
Anton
Curly) Pfeifer
Labrador
Fraser Brace Construction Co
St. John’s Anglican
W.A
L. G. Gunne
Bill Smith
Madsen
England
York
Arthur
North American Railroads Cut Fatal Accidents Over 50 Years
In half a century railroads slashed fatal accidents by 56 percent, underscoring progress in safety. The reflection notes the past cannot be changed, yet future improvements remain possible to prevent repeats.
Canada at 85: youth with growing strength and vision
The writer marks Canada’s 85th anniversary of Confederation, urging pride and ambition. He cites Royal Bank figures on radio, cars, theatres, savings, newspapers, and electricity, noting a high living standard and room for growth, while calling for bold plans and national purpose. He recalls Bruce Hutchinson’s warning that timidity must end as the country matures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Royal Bank of Canada
Canada
Bruce Hutchinson
Morse Sends First Telegram From Washington to Baltimore
On May 24 1844 Samuel Morse transmitted the first telegram from Washington to Baltimore marking a historic leap in communications. The event established Morse code as the standard for rapid long distance messaging and showcased the new telegraph system to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Morse
Washington
Baltimore
Cromwell shower marks engagement in local ceremony
A shower for Eleanor Evertoski and Joe Wandowich followed by reception at Ladywood Ukrainian hall on June 21. Bride to be received a corsage, groom a white carnation, and a chrome kitchen set awarded by Archie Trapp amid 150 guests. Also notes engagement notice, house-building trips, and a Cromwell Green Oak baseball score 12 4 with Fathers vs Sons reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladywood Ukrainian Hall
Eleanor Evertoski
Joe Wandowich
Winnipeg
Phyllis Mroz
Joe
Ed. Evertoski
Archie Trapp
Lumber Strike in B C Costs Million Daily
The coastal lumber strike in British Columbia involves 32 000 I W A CIO CCL members and costs the industry $1,000,000 daily. Operators estimate $500,000 daily wage losses while the union cites equal lost production. Both sides refuse to budge after failed talks on a 35 cent hourly wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
International Woodworkers of America
Cio-Ccl
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lac da
Reamar
Hans Tageson
Pajunen
Oak Ave
Anton Maicher
Beausejour
Russell Funeral Home
Manitoba
Lake View
la du Bonnet
Lou Sauve
Mgr
S.W
Wood Bros
Combine
Minneapolis
Henri E. Belair
Walbec Theatre
Lorna Doone
Richard Green
Barbara Hale
Johan Payne
Dennis O'Keefe
Husky Bobby Williams
Hamilton
Derek Riley
Port Dalhousie
Ont
Williams
U.S
Albert Arsenault
Cromwell
M. Evertoski
Ladywood
Eleanor
J. Wandowich
Clarence Baker
Roy Wiedman
Mrs. A. Baker
Thalberg
Green Oak
B.C
Keystone
Manitoba Power Commission
H. Barkwell Treherne
Man
United States
M.T.S
Prase
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