Regatta Promises Big Show at Lac du Bonnet on Dominion Day
Winnipeg Canoe Club to field war canoes four and shells at the morning regatta with special CPR train service planned for July 1. The event features sail and motor boat races aquaplaning swimming diving and other aquatic events drawing thousands to the biggest sports day in Northeastern Manitoba. John G Ellstrom, a Lac du Bonnet resident and former Justice of the Peace, returns from a long travel span, reflecting on his life from Sweden to Alaska, with hopes of a safe trip home and a return to Lac du Bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Canoe Club
C.P.R
Manitoba
John G. Ellstrom
Lac du Bonnet
Sweden
Mr. Ekstrom
United States
Seattle
Yukon
Alaska
Whitepass
Mr. el
Bissett Community Party Highlights and Local Scores
A Wednesday evening shower for Bernice Halfidson, bride elect, featured gifts from Sharron Seeward and Sheila Matthewson and a mauve hydrangea centerpiece. The note mentions a C.G.I.T. tag day that funded five girls to Camp Brereton, a six team volley ball tournament, and a fallibile rain barrel incident. Local baseball league updates cover Rangers, Maroons, and Nifties standings with players Taylor Waterbury Minton Hawrush Svensen and Guerts. Also noted are travels to Island Lake for Ken Toms and a RC A F nursing sister Thelma Clendenning and Burnside’s Winnipeg trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
Bernice Halfidson
Sharron Seeward
Sheila Matthewson
J. Halfidson
W. Combe
L. Pedlow
J. Robinson
H. Dember
T. Matthewson
B. Gray
J. Wegle
S. Miller
A. Branson
J. Williams
N Ready
H. Scott
C. Leeward
J. Minton
P. Dawson
J. Simpson
M. Taylor
E. Chavin
C.G.I.T
Camp Brereton
Flat Rock
Bissett Baseball League
Rangers
Bill Taylor
Lafe Waterbury
Peter Tanchak
Maroons
Johnny Minton
Bace
Nestor Hawrush
Laurels
Morty Svensen
George Mac- Donald
Martin Guerts
Faithful Service Canon Conferred On W H J Walter
Rev Canon Walter received the degree of Canon at the Kenora Anglican Synod in June honoring 33 years of missionary service in Fort Alexander Split Lake Cross Lake Norway House and other missions His work includes Sunday services at Pine Falls and regular visits to the Sunday School and midweek prayer meetings in Pine Falls His travel by horse and buggy or bicycle amid sub zero winters is noted with appreciation. Mrs Lougheed returned to Sault Ste. Marie after visiting Pine Falls. Two tea events honored Mrs Lane and Mrs GretSinger with gifts and thanks from the Pine Falls community. Mr and Mrs Dudar visited Red Lake and Red Rock traveling by air to Kenora and Lac du Bonnet and touring a gold mine and ore mill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
W. H. J. Walter
Kenora
Ont
Lofthouse
Keewatin
Walter
Canon Walter
Canada
Fort Alexander
Fort Nelson
Cross Lake
Split Lake
Norway House
Caron Walter
Ladies’ Association of
The
Pine Falls United Church
J. E. Lane
E. Gretsinger
United Church
Thurday
D. McCulloch
M. Irvine
R. John
H. E. Spence
John Dudar
Red Lake
Nick Dudar
World Food Supplies and Crop Conditions Reported
Complaints of excessive moisture in Western and Southern Europe accompany new crop ripening. UK feed rations to be sharply reduced next winter to conserve protein and grain. Global grain production in 1945 fell about 15 percent from 1935 39. Brazil reports a record corn surplus of 25 to 30 million bushels. Argentina experiences excellent rains for wheat seeding.
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Europe
United Kingdom
Ukraine
Brazil
Broomhall
Elma and Wendeborn social notes and greetings
Elma by C. Wendeborn and updates from Dick Wendeborn and Steve Stastock who plan a summer on McKenzie Island Ontario. Local visits include A Yacula Winnipeg H Choronzy M Demski M Janiuk hospitalized after a June 19 accident. Farewell party for Mr Wachna attended by 150 hosted by Stastock Evanochko Wendeborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wendeborn
Steve Stastock
McKenzie Island
Ontario
Pointe du Bois Legion Visit and Community Updates
Pointe du Bois by Alex Pointe du Bois notes the Legion baseball team’s June 16 game at Lac du Bonnet and a brief mention of a possible score. Construction of two prefabricated houses began June 14 with two more to start next month. A. Brown joined Rev. E. K. Bissell at the twenty first Synod in Kenora. Miss Klien vacationing at Slave Falls, Ronald Preece injured by a stone throwing causing five stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointe du Bois
A. Brown
E. K. Bissell
Diocese of Keewatin
St. Albans Pro
Kenora
Miss Klien
Slave Falls
Ronald Preece
Reid
Success The Talent Of Success Quote
A compact quotation highlights Longfellow on success as doing what you can do well and doing well what you do without seeking fame, emphasizing practical excellence over recognition.
Classified Rates Advertised in Five-Word Line Units
The notice states advertising charges of 15 cents for each three line insertion or a minimum, and 10 cents for each additional coast line, with approximately five words per line.
Dr Goodes Female Pills Ad for Delayed Periods
An advertisement offering triple strength Dr Goodes Female Pills for delayed and painful periods. Claims thousands of satisfied users with relief and lists Tower Drug Ltd at 84 Mountain Ave, Winnipeg, charging $3 postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Goodes
Tower Drug Ltd
Mountain Ave
Winnipeg
Divorce Matters Investigation Service Notice
Confidential divorce matters flagged for investigation by a private detective service located at 907 Avenue Building Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rvice Co
Avenue Bidg
Winnipeg
Miscellaneous For Sale Listings From Winnipeg And Lac Du Bonnet
For farmers magneto repairs and parts with a one year guarantee and free estimates offered by Wilson Auto Electric at 242 Main St Winnipeg. An entire stock and fixtures of a restaurant listed by Jim Sing in Lac du Bonnet. McClary Electric range with four burners and oven in wood condition priced at 35. Rawe Radio Electric also listed in Lac du Bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Auto Electric
Main St
Winnipeg
Jim Sing
Lac du Bonnet
McClary
Rawe Radio Electric
Lac du Bontnet
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B. Malyk
2Nd Street
Highway
Kay's Beauty Parlor
Rowe
Radio Electric
I. Zikman
Prop
Lac du Vonnet
By Martha Wegie
Ripley
Wee Marlene Hague
Mommy
Ken Toms
Island Lake
Ken
Gordon Bragg
Thelma Clendenning
R.C.A.F
E. H
Hugh) Lougheed
Sault St. Marie
A. Krueger
J. Aseltine
Aseltine
Lane
Gretsinger
Tracy Sheet Metal
Red Indian Gas and Oils
A. Arsenault & Sons, Props
D.D.T
the Beaver Lumber
George Stanger
Elma By
C. Wendeborn
Leo Leeyus
Mrs
J. H. Leeyus
Mrs. M. Semeriak
A. Yacula
S. Yacula
Mesdames
H. Choronzy
M. Demski
M. Janiuk
Edward
L. Boretski
K. Waskiuchuk
J. C. Winter
A. Anderson
McMunn, Man
S. R. Bazay
A. Zadorozny of
Lewis, Man
Ophir
Man
St. Boniface Hospital
Alex
Titan Tractor
Carlson
Core
Paul Rivera
Mes
Brown
Pop
M. Nicholson
Springfield Leader
Bonnie
Bonnie Experimental Farm
U.S
Canadian Travel Bureau
of Trade & Commerce, Chews
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