Pine Falls Ice Carnival a Resounding Local Triumph
A rousing Pine Falls Ice Carnival on February 23 24 drew a full crowd for Queen Marion McCulloch and a host of performers. Winnipeg guests Miss Eileen Whalley Cass Tobin headlined acts with Marlyn Thibedeau John Hutchison delivering standout numbers. Local skaters Rae Ann Gretsinger Spud Guinn Lorne Gretsinger performed thrilling routines while Roy Perry spearheaded the event.
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Pine Falls
Try
Frank Thibodeau
Bruce Halpin
Marion McCulloch
E. Silver
Irene Lidstone
Juliet Coulombe
Beverley Windsor
Beverley
Marion
Irene
Juliet
Perry
Rae Ann Gretsinger
John Hutchison
John
Winnipeg
Soles
Mes Reta Baker
Caroledeau
Verna Per
May Miller
Carole Thibedeau
Rae Hutchison
Marlyn Thibedeau
Marlyn
Winnie
Sokoloski
Yours Truly
Rae
Eileen Whalley
Manitoba
Cass Tobin
Miss Whalley
Mr. Tobin
Spud Guinn
Mickey Lalor
Lorne Gretsinger
Vicky Sokoloshki
Icky
Mike
Neressa Cameron
Marlyn Thibodeau
Johnny Campbell
Roy Perry
Roy
Ben van Malsen
ST. George
Shirleys
Welcome Home Veterans and Local Visits From Winnipeg to Ghost River
Local notices recount soldiers Nick Noga Johnny Koralewich and others returning from overseas and on short leaves with families Mr and Mrs J Noga Mr and Mrs A Korale w ich Mrs H Kurian and daughter Lorna visiting Dryden Ontario. J Ducharme of Redditt Ont visits Elma and plans hospital treatment for a stomach ailment.
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Nick Noga
Mr. and
Ee J. Noga
Ick
Johnny Koralewich
Oveseas
Mrs
A. Koralewich
Johnny
J. Ducharme
Redditt, Ont
Mrs. T. Nowicki
Pretty Shower for Mrs Lavallee in Pine Falls
Miss Clara Vincent hosted a bridal shower for Mrs. Robert Lavallee on February 27 at the home of Mrs. Wm Hibbert. Twenty two guests enjoyed pink and white decor, gift basket presentation by Miss Alice and Miss Annette Vincent, Bingo games, and a luncheon assisted by Mrs. W B Dimock.
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Robert Lavallee
Clara Vincent
Wm. Hibbert
Alice Vincent
Annette Vincent
W. B. Dimock
Examinations Begin At Great Falls High School
Great Falls High School students start exams on Monday February 25 and continue through March 8. Teachers note the June exams are the remaining challenge. The school borrowed a radio to hear the Quatre heures Francais program about a French dentist with realistic sound effects. Broadcasts will continue each Monday.
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le Soupir
FALLS By Betty Jean Therbergs
Ronald Parsey returns to Great Falls on February 23 after a trip to Iseas. Local visitors include Bernice Bjorkman Sybil Bjorkman Ray Cairns and others at the Bjorkman and Magnuson households. A Valentine Dance on February 22 featured Freddie's Orchestra and benefitted the Red Cross with proceeds.
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Bernice
Sybil Bjorkman
Ray Cairns
Leo Bjorkman
Great Falls
Pres Ore
Freddie
Jules Gauthier
Stan Oakes
Beavers
Red Cross
Buried at Libau C Ozol Was 70 Veteran and Mason
C Ozol died February 6th at the home of his niece Mrs L Lindenberg in Rapid City. He was buried at Libau family plot. He served 29 years with Hudson’s Bay Co. and was chief engineer on the S S Distributor. He was a 32nd degree Mason and wintered in Libau since 1901. He is survived by two Libau brothers and several relatives. Seven Sisters Curling Club sent its rink to Pinawa February 24th for the Winnipeg Electric Trophy play off.
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E. Wanag
H. D. Packer
C. Ozol
L. Lindenberg
Rapid City
Libau
Ozol
Hudson’s Bay Co
S.S
Seven Sisters Curling Club
Pinawa
A. Qoddliefson
C. Precious
F. King
M. Thompson
P. Walsh
J. Thompson
L. Mid
Curling Match Ends 12-5 as Pinawa Defeats Lac du Bonnet
Diecote and A Erickson, along with Mrs B Lundquist, visited sister Mrs F Jeffries for a week. A curling game Sunday night saw Pinawa beat Lac du Bonnet 12 to 5.
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Lac du Bonnet
Pinawa
Ontario Township approves universal veteran cash grants
Brooke Township Ontario voters back a bylaw to grant cash payments to all returning veterans from all forces and the merchant marine. Overseas service earns 100 dollars plus 100 a year for five years if resident. Canada service 50 dollars yearly plus 50 for total disability. Next of kin receive grants for fallen residents. The council says the plan will draw former residents back and help re establish them.
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Ontario
Brooke Township
Merchant Marine
Canada
Veterans Begin Farming Courses Under Land Act Plan
Thirty five veterans enrolled in a concentrated course at Ontario Agricultural College as preparation for their own farming ventures under the Veterans Land Act. They study practical farming subjects with VLA qualification to aid full time farming after discharge.
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OAC
Ontario Agricultural College
Veterans’ Land Act
VLA
Winnipeg Branch Offers Out of Town Counseling for Veterans
The Winnipeg rehabilitation branch runs an out of town counseling service for veterans living outside the city. Applications for education or vocational training get prompt attention and transportation is provided to Winnipeg or visiting centers. Engineering is the favored course for veterans at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
University of Manitoba At
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