Vancouver police probe alleged dog smuggling ring
Police investigate alleged dog smuggling ring operating from freighters calling at Vancouver crews reportedly land chow pups for illegal sale. Vancouver pickets worked a five day week outside mills during BC lumber dispute. Pitcairn Hogg KC urged clerks and solicitors to cut legal jargon in by-laws at Municipal Officers Convention. Regina firefighters responded to an alarm box to find an apologetic visitor who claimed he came to mail a letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
British Columbia
Victoria
Pitcairn Hogg, KC
Municipal Officers’ Convention
Regina
Thief Returns Rusty Bicycle After Stolen Car Case
In Chaplin Sask a local thief, claiming a fair exchange, stole Tom Rudy's 1990 model automobile from in front of Rudy's home and allegedly left a rusty bicycle as part of the exchange. No further details on charges or outcomes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaplin
Sask
Tom Rudy
Regina man aims hose at pocket in front yard incident
A Regina resident accidentally sprayed water into his own pocket after turning to answer a friend while watering the front lawn. In Hamilton Ontario, Miss Montreal contest entries by three girls challenge Miss Canada officials, with Montreal Mayor Houde deferring selection to local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Hamilton, Ont
Hamilton
Camilien Houde
Montreal
Kenogami Mayor Bradet Re-elected by Acclamation
In Lake St. John district town Kenogami Que Mayor J Q O Bradet and the entire municipal council win re election by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. QO. Bradet
Lake St. John District
Salmon Run Shrinking Along Gaspe Peninsula
Salmon runs in the Gaspe Peninsula and Bay of Biscay are reported smaller than last year despite activity along the coast. In Charlottetown, police court officials note witnesses kiss the Bible too enthusiastically when sworn in. The Bible bears lipstick imprints on the ninth verse of Psalm 140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglastown
Que
Gaspe Peninsula
Bay of Biscay
Charlottetown
Dr Cody Re elected Leader Of Canadian Scout Council
Dr H J Cody, chancellor of the University of Toronto, was re elected president of the Boy Scouts Association by the Canadian General Council in Ottawa on June 1. He was nominated by the Chief Scout. Also elected were Gerald H Brown as honorary Dominion Secretary and W R Creighton as honorary Treasurer. Governor General nominated J F M Stewart as Dominion Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Cody
University of Toronto
Boy Scouts Association
Ottawa
Cody
J. F. M. Stewart
Toronto
Dominion
Gerald H. Brown
W. R. Creighton
Pine Falls Community Clothing Drive Surpasses Goals
The Pine Falls area reports 24 cartons weighing a quarter ton to Headquarters in a National Clothing Five effort aiding European suffering. Rebekah Lodge volunteers sorted and packed while local stores added stock, with warm coats and children’s wool garments plentiful. Collections continue as residents check for further donations to spare for final shipment.
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Pine Falls
Rebekah Lodge
Canvamera
Jet Plane Big Attraction At Stevenson Field Day
The Royal Canadian Air Force will showcase its latest aircraft at Stevenson Field on July 12 and 13. The Meteor jet fighter, fastest country RAF type, will perform in the No 2 Air Command Air Show in Winnipeg, with ground tours for spectators. The Meteor features Rolls Royce Derwent engines burning kerosene at high speed, limiting flight time to about one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Air Force
Stevenson Field
Herne Bay
England
No. 2 Air Command
Winnipeg
RCAF
Edmonton
Canada
Turky Research Ltd
Wedding of Marguerite Crease and Rev T H Staughton
The marriage was solemnized at St John s Cathedral Winnipeg at 4 p m on Wednesday July 3 in the presence of Reverend Oriel and Bighep Lofthouse. The bride wore midnight blue shadow sheer with a milan straw hat and a corsage of Sweetheart roses and white sweet peas. Mrs S S Square served as matron of honour and Charles Atcheson as best man. The bride was given away by her brother Fred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Atcheson
Fred
Reverend and Mrs Broughton Plan Move to Keewatin
Ushers Earl Rose and Ken Lowe assisted at a reception at Moore's. After a motor trip to northern points the Reverend and Mrs. Broughton will reside at Keewatin.
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Crease
Earl Rose
Ken Lowe
Moore's
Broughton
Keewatin
Johnston Erickson Newcombe Garden Wedding
The Erickson home hosted the wedding of Helen Erickson to Bill Johnston of Edrans with Reverend Richardson officiating. The bride wore white sheer lace with an Auburn hat, surrounded by gardenias and American Beauty roses, attended by her sister Irene and best man Albest Larson. Mrs Gunnar Frank played music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston — Erickson
Larson
Gunnar Frank
Milk freight rates eyed by Beausejour producers protest
Beausejour Local Milk Producers' Co operative Association held a June 14 meeting in Municipal Hall to demand a five cent rise per hundred pounds in milk freight rates for the Winnipeg milk shed. Wm Storsley chaired with L Weselak as secretary. Wm Elliot of Stonewall spoke on rates and the dairy co op's two year financial report cited generous wartime Utility Board pricing. Holmes and Sons provide current milk trucking services in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Dairy Farmer's Co-Op
Holmes and Sons
Milk freight rates and future milk supply discussed
N. H. Holmes said they were not interested in raising milk freight rates and would maintain good service. Mr. Elliot spoke on past and future milk price trends and warned of a serious milk shortage in Winnipeg this winter due to adverse weather, urging full support for milk producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Holmes
Elliot
Winnipeg
Manitoba TB Survey Delivers Strong Yet Flawed Results
The Manitoba Tuberculosis Survey conducted in Beausejour from June 18 to 25 X-rayed 3715 residents, hailed as the district’s most successful yet but noted room for improvement. Gratitude extended to staff J Gibson, E Calley, and G Wangley, with Miss Bowman and J Bellan organizing, and Women's Institute and local volunteers handling registration. The effort relied on Christmas Seal fundraising, urging continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Manitoba T. B
J& Gibson
E. Calley
G. Wangley
Falls visitors at weddings and hospital, Seven Sisters notes
Falls residents list guests and moves about from Winnipeg and Deer Lodge Hospital. Mr and Mrs J Craig plus son Jack attended Beth Jenner’s wedding in Winnipeg. Albert Braund visited from Winnipeg. Jack Kearns discharged, still off work. Ray Hudson and Winnipeg guests with H Hudson family. Bud Braund vacationing at home. Oxham brothers left for six week summer school in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kearns
Seven Sisters
Deer Lodge Hospital
Ray Hudson
Winnipeg
Ray
Mrs
H. Hudson
Fred
Bendit Oxham
Local Visit Notes and Travel in Manitoba and Ontario
In Tuxedo we wish the boys the best of luck. Mrs A F Bartley spent two days in Winnipeg this week. Gena Raines of Winnipeg visited grandparents Mr and Mrs W Raines last weekend. Mr and Mrs Bonnella of Winnipeg and Mrs Jessie Holmes visited Mr and Mrs E Holmes for the long weekend. Mr and Mrs E Holmes left July 2 for Kenora Ontario to visit friends for four days. Mr and Mrs H Ligertwood motored to Winnipeg Thursday and back the same evening with Mrs Fraser, her mother, joining them for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Bartley
Winnipeg
Gena Raines
Mrs. W. Raines
Bonnella
Jessie Holmes
E. Holmes
Mrs. H. Ligertwood
Mrs. Ligertwood
Mrs Fraser
Mrs Pauline Feitz Dies at 77 in Beausejour Manitoba
Pauline Feitz aged 77 died June 15 at Selkirk General Hospital born in Poland 1848. Married 1890 to August Feitz immigrated to Canada 1891 settled Altona Manitoba retired 1941 in Beausejour. Eight children Ludwig Calgary Ida Moore Nelson William Chicago Otto Yorkton Albert Calgary Emanuel Stoughton Saak H Otto Glenmoor Eric Madison. Funeral at Beausejour Lutheran Church with Rev Winters and Rev Beausejour officiating burial in local cemetery. Russell Funeral Home arranged.
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Pauline Feitz
Selkirk General Hospital
Poland
August Feitz
Canada
Altona
Manitoba
Feitz
Beausejour
Herman Otto
Ludwig
Calgary
Ida Moore
Nelson
B.C
William
Chicago
Otto
Yorkton
Albert
Emanuel
Stoughton
Saak
H. Otto
Glenmoor
Man
Eric
Madison
Wisconsin
Beausejour Lutheran Church
Winters
Thalberg
Eee
Russell Funeral Home
Three Elderly Men Pass Away at Beausejour
John McNab aged 75 of Beausejour died in his sleep on June 20 after moving from Ontario 45 years ago to farm then settle in Beausejour. Rev. Montgomery led the service with pallbearers C. Turner S. Tocher E. Gretzinger H. Bush J. Larson and E. J. Lythoe. Russell Funeral Home handled arrangements. Survived by wife Frances Jane a daughter Mrs. Jackson of Moose Jaw and two sons Stanley in Vancouver and Norman of Beausejour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNab
Beausejour
Mr. McNab
Ontario
Rev. Montgomery
C. Turner
S. Tocher
E. Gretzinger
H. Bush
J. Larson
E. J. Lythoe
John Carter Dies After Short Beausejour Stay
John Carter aged 57 died on July 2 after recently arriving in Beausejour. He had been a resident for only a few months, with the notice noting his recent move and passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carter
Beausejour
Whitemouth F olks Have Fun At The Fair
Whitemouth's First of July Celebration drew a record crowd and an A dance as the Booth Committee raised 533.71 for the coffers. Highlights included the Stout Ladies race won by Mrs. Felix Carlson with Mrs. W Herzog second and Miss M Zink third, plus lively softball and Tug O War events and Tug O War crowd appeal. Charlotte Jorgenson and Arthur Gezel stood out among many prizewinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
Felix Carlson
W. Herzog
M. Zink
Charlotte Jorgenson
Arthur Gezel
Community's Backbone Serving Farmer, Townwide Support
Cobourg Onts World notes the town from butcher to baker stands ready to serve the farmer. The contribution to economic welfare is known and appreciated, reflecting broad local support and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobourg
Ont
Lac du Bonnet Fair Showcases Quality Exhibits Amid Low Entries
At the Lac du Bonnet annual exhibition officials praised high quality in the Agricultural and Domestic divisions while lamenting limited participation. Winners include M. Buhay Brighstone for multiple grains and produce categories, Mrs. F Jeffrey for canning and sewing, and Kiwanian J. M. Proudfoot sponsoring a tea silverware prize. Officials urged broader turnout, calling the event a district showcase and hoping for a bigger, better next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
M. Buhay
Brightstone
St. Miles
G. Lewis
F. Brown
F. Jeffrey
O. Madson
H. Fanum
Z. Chulka
D. Wardrop
C. Patterson
E. Wanog
L. Park
F. Lewis
R. Waters
Irma Balod
H. Yanum
J. M. Proudfoot
Walter Woods Co. Ltd
Brighstone
C. S. Prodan
Beausejour Rural Residents Mourn Two Stupacks
John Stupack of Beausejour formerly of Winnipeg CP rail shops died at home after 90 years, funeral at Russell Funeral Home with burial in Beausejour cemetery. He left a wife and two daughters resident in Beausejour. Joan Stupack born in Austria 90 years ago died July 2 at home. he moved to Canada 50 years ago, settled in Brokenhead district. Rev P Jaworski officiated at St. Marys Beausejour burial. Russell Funeral Home arranged. He leaves 3 daughters and 5 sons. wife Theadoria predeceased him three years earlier.
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Beausejour
Winnipeg
C.P.R
Russell Funeral Home
Austria
Joan Stupack
Canada
Mr. Stupack
Brokenhead
Rev. P. Jaworski
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Russell
Theadoria
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DR. Cody
By Ben van Malsen
Mrs. M. Everson
Art Braund
Mrs. B. McGibbon
Mrs. W. McGibbon
V. Martin
Deed Lodge Hospita
A. Frantz
Marion Williams
Eleanor Ellis
Bud Braund
E. F. Braund
Stout
Oldenburg Cops
T. G. Erskine
Whitemouth Scrubs
Shelley Oldenburg
Elmo
the Scrubs
Whitemouth Oldenburg
The
Scrubs
Oldenburg
Patna
John Stupack
Joan Bissett
E. D. R. Bissett
Springfield Leader
Springfield
St. James, Man
P.O
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