Lac du Bonnet lawn party and town notes July
On Monday evening July 15, Sheilagh and Alastair Jeffrey hosted a lawn party with colored lights and music from a gramophone. About 25 guests attended including Mrs B Lundquist and children Barry and Beryle. Others visited Lac du Bonnet, some touring the RCAF Air Show. The Eagle Cafe changed hands to Don Quong of Winnipeg. Local updates cover school board election of A Arsenault, prep on new school, and a parade of residents visiting Winnipeg, Red Lake, and Des Moines. The village incorporation notices were posted, and St John’s Anglican church held a christening for John Andrelmnas. Local cadets returned from two weeks at Cadet Camp amid plans for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheilagh
Alastair Jeffrey
Eagle Cafe
Jim Sing
Jim
Lac du Bonnet
Don Quong
Winnipeg
Don
W. S. Kennard
A. Arsenault
J. C. Bietting
Cecil Dillabough
Harold Park
Percy Zeemer
Eddie
Melvin Zikman
Jack Tomlinson
May Pfiefer
Marjorie
May
Theresa O'Brien
Portage la Prairie
Whitemouth News Roundup From Local Families and Events
A busy week in Whitemouth features visits from Alymer Griesbrecht and Alymer Goossen, quilting sessions for charity, and birthday celebrations at the Anderson home. Weddings and travel notes include Miss Greta Shapland wedding in July to T Mattson of New York City, plus locals attending events in Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Fort Garry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greta Shapland
F. Shapland
Holiday Beach
Lac du Bonnet
T. Mattson
New York City
Miss Shapland
Canadian Pacific Airways
Winnipeg
Private yachtsman to resume sea life this winter
Mr. Mattson, once an officer on the private yacht Elfrida before the war, plans to return to the sea and spend about a month in Florida this winter. Maureen Arsenault hosted friends after a show on the 12th for her birthday, and Ian Reid hosted a party for younger guests the following Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mattson
Elfrida
Florida
Maureen Arsenault
Ian Reid
Mr Westron Leaves Post For Red Lake Duties
A local notice notes Mr Westron leaving to assume new duties at Red Lake. A singing event accompanied the farewell with Tom Harrison's "Meet me tonight in Dreamland" drawing praise. Mrs V B Latta family and Miss Edna Osborne join Mr and Mrs Syd Latta Shelley as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lake
Tom Harrison
Dreamland
Westron
V. B. Latta
Edna Osborne
Syd Latta Shelley
Newcombe Lettonia Visitors and Local Holiday Scenes
Mrs E H Anderstedt Mrs J Ulman and her twins Mary and Judith visited Pinawa. Alice Mathews and Helen Lags din are home for holidays. Albert Johnson returns from Port Radium and may not go back north. Several families welcome a baby boy in Pine Falls, while others travel to Bissett and Elma. Mr and Mrs Kuva welcomed a son July 8 at Pine Falls Hospital. Arnold Urban receives best wishes from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Johnson
Port Radium
Walter Kuva
Pine Falls Hospital
Newcombe
Elma
Married at home and July party for Johnston couple
A couple wed at home on July 14. July 20 at Newcombe School House a surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnston with luncheon and gifts from the district led by Vyvyan Burnside. Mrs. Johnston, formerly Helen Ericson, was a bride elect. dancing followed a grand evening as friends thanked organizers including Grandma Wold and Gordon Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcombe
Bill Johnston
Grandma” Wold
Burnside
Vyvyan
Lavender
Gordon Carlson
PLAYING FOR HEALTH PROMOTES FITNESS THROUGH FAMILY CHEQUES
Ottawa urges Canadians to use some family allowance cheques to buy sports equipment. Officials of the Physical Fitness Division of the Department of National Health and Welfare say fun and fitness go together. The message emphasizes health as a national goal and notes the program pays to be healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of National Health and Welfare
Ottawa
Dominion
Public health advisory urges diphtheria toxoid for preschoolers
In Ottawa the Department of National Health and Welfare warns parents of pre school children that diphtheria remains a public enemy. It urges inoculation with diphtheria toxoid, preferably in the first year, and advises keeping in constant touch with physicians as toxoid is the only safe defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of National Health
Wefare
Ottawa
Department
Surprise farewell party for B Westron hosted by Bryk couple
A surprise gathering was held at the Bryk residence to bid farewell to B Westron, honoring their departure with friends and neighbors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Westron
Exports Vital for Canada as Postwar Farms Rise
Sixty years ago a large portion of Canadians were needed to feed the rest, but now fewer than a quarter are required to operate farms. The country moves into the postwar era with agricultural plants geared to 40 to 50 percent above prewar production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Retired Farm Couple Welcomed To Beausejour
Mr and Mrs Peter Wilgosh long time residents of Beausejour were honored at a dinner party hosted by family and friends on June 30 to mark their move into town. A birthday greeting was sung for Mrs Margaret Wilgosh who turned 56 on June 25. Guests included the Wilgoshs relatives and neighbors who presented the couple with an electric radio as they begin life in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Wilgosh
Beausejour
Margaret Wilgosh
Wilgoch
Metro Kazino
August Fuerst
Julius Wilgosh
Wm. Renshaw
Nick Stelmack
Julius Kazino
Joe Kogut
Wilgosh
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By Jack Wade
B. Lundquist
Barry and
Beryle
Jeffrey
C. M. Holmgren
Barry
Pinawa
Alastair
F. Kurtinis
E. Bissell
Betty Christie
Toronto
St John's Rectory
R. Arsenault
Bietting
Zeemel
Fred Duffly
Bob Wool
Tom Wood
Bert
Pine Falls
Don McLaren
Inperial Oil Agency
Omer LeVasseur
Ostende
Omer
Navy
Doug McLennan
Lac du Bennet
Ken McCuaig
Ken
George Freedy
Wtff
Eddie Richards
Bert Clarke
Pointe du Bois
Clyde Eggleston
Des Moins
Iowa
Mr. Eggleston
St. John’s Anglican Church
John
John Andrelmnas
Springwell
E. K. Bissell
Walter Hunchak
Jos. Galay
J. H. Pitre
John Edolf
Mrs. Cohen
Whitemouth
T. G. Erskine
Charlie Petterson
Mrs
Mike Melnick
Wilson's Tourist Park
Alymer Griesbrecht
Alymer Goossen
Morris, Man
Mrs. C. E. Griesbrecht
D. M. Wardrop’s
Fred Anderson
H. Ans
Mary Boychuk
Mrs. J. Marteniuk
Mary Hamenick
Lou Merke
Vancouver
Bartkowski
Mrs. Halpers
Brent
August Klepatz
B.C
Harold Cousins
Ford School
Donalda
Letain
Jimmy Thompson
Jimmy
Emerald Isle
Mrs. Thompson
Fred Rivers
Alex Locht
the Baptist Church
Wilson’s
Mrs. Rae
A. Menu
Gen. Smith
Stonewall
Anita Dupas
Sandy Cousins
Bonnie
Bonnie Experimental Farm
Man
A. LeVasseur
Mr. O. Ericksen
Riverland
Bennie Hatchery
Springman
Buenos Aires
Cristina
Maria Fernanda
Maria
Carlos
Lettonia
E. H. Anderstedt
J. Ulman
Mary
Judith
Alice Mathews
Helen Lagsdin
Helen
United States
Edrans
Hilda and
Mildred Johnston
Hans Erickson
Doctor Reid
Norma
Norman
Curtis
Irene Wold
Teddy Anderstedt
Alex Reid
Betty
Bissett
Albert Larson
Larson Wiil
Mrs. Waisonen
Brian
Mrs. Erber
Chicago
Arnold Urban
Sponse
The
Springfield Leader
Ruth Bogie
Jim Loughgrin
Don Bogie
Bea
John Birsneck
Helen Lagstien
Alma Ulman
Frank Sherrin
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Institute Review
Tony Bryk
Mid-West Produce Co. Ltd
Igeneral Blacksmithing and Welding
Beatty Bros
White Rose Gas
I. Zikman
Victor
Columbia
Blue Bird
Rowe Radio Electric
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