Horses plunge to death as ferry cabins flood Halifax harbor
Two frightened horses leaped from a Dartmouth ferry stern cabin and died in Halifax harbor. Their owner H. H. Dares escaped uninjured from his car as it rolled overboard. In Welchpool Campobello Island a Roosevelt memorial cairn is planned. Drummondville reports a spike in auto and bicycle thefts with seven cars and four bicycles stolen in two days.
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Halifax
Dartmouth
Halifax Harbor
H. H. Dares
Roosevelt
Welchpool
N.B
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Campobello Island
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Campobello
Drummondville
Que
Arthabaska County
Logging Drive Plans Under Way in Douglastown
Plan logging drive in Douglastown Quebec as lumber firms on the Gaspe Peninsula prepare for the annual operation. Reports indicate the coming season should be a bumper one with firms ready to commence work shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglastown
Que
Gaspe Peninsula
Geese Fly North Over Renfrew Ontario
Northbound geese sightings in Renfrew Ontario include a flock of 250 birds observed last week as part of their seasonal migration. A lighthearted local note records birds in flight over the town with no further impact cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renfrew
Ontario
Harvesting Equipment Interchange Arranges Cross Border Crew
The plan allows operators to take their harvesting gear and a six man crew across the border between the United States and Canada. announced by R M Putman provincial director of agriculture extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
United States
Canada
R. M. Putman
Agriculture Extension
Magistrate Fines Himself For Parking Ticket
Victoria magistrate Henry C. Hall fined himself 2.50 dollars after receiving a parking violation ticket. He stated his wife had parked the family car in a driveway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Henry C. Hall
Jack Winters Farm Home Destroyed In Fire
A fire last Saturday leveled the summer kitchen and spread to the house of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Winter, one mile north of town. Strong winds fueled the blaze, which started among summer chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma
Jack Winter
Youngest Major General Joins Canadian Boy Scouts Chief
Maj. Gen. Spry resigns as Vice Chief of the General Staff to become Chief Executive Commissioner of the Boy Scouts Association in Canada. A former Scout in Calgary and Halifax he will take office on September 1. The appointment was approved by the Governor General as Chief Scout for Canada on April 30. He succeeds John A. Stiles who retires after 27 years with the Boy Scouts in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spry
Boy Scouts Association
Canada
Calgary
Halifax
John A. Stiles
Boy Scouts
Progressive Conservatives Plan Winnipeg Convention
The Progressive Conservative Association of Manitoba drafted plans for a Winnipeg convention to be held June 12 and 13 at the Royal Alexandra Hotel. Association president George H. Jones led the meeting on May 6 with R. D. Guy Jr. and Ralph Misener assisting as 400 to 500 delegates are expected from across the province. James M. MacDonell and Col. C. C. Merritt have arranged to attend as noted National Chairman and MP V C respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Conservative Association of Manitoba
Royal Alexandra
Winnipeg
George H. Jones
R. D. Guy Jr
Ralph Misener
Nana
James M. MacDonell
M.P
Col. C. C. Merritt
V.C
Softball Team Formed Under Rovers Club Sponsorship
A meeting at the skating rink on Friday May 10 organized a softball team sponsored by the Rovers Athletic Club. Ben van Malsen presided as club manager. Elected officers include Team Manager Walter Inglis Coach Tony Jarowski and Captain Gordon Mazer. Players await spring workouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovers Athletic Club
Ben van Malsen
Walter Inglis
Tony Jarowski
Gordon Mazer
Manitoba man fined for sale of used truck
M Jasmerski of Brokenhead Manitoba was fined 300 dollars in provincial police court after pleading guilty to four charges connected with a used truck sale. He paid 100 dollars for violating ceiling price, 100 dollars for false statement to the wartime prices board, 50 dollars for not forwarding a signed statement, and 50 dollars for selling a truck without a permit within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenhead
Mike Jasmerski
Man
Prices and Trade Board
Prices Board
Jasmerski
Infant Alice Marie Powell Baptized at Pine Falls Church
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs S Powell was christened during evening services at Pine Falls United Church on Sunday May 12. The baby was named Alice Marie Powell and slept peacefully after her participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HO Hum Pine Falls
S. Powell
Pine Falls United Church
Alice Marie Powell
Alice
Dominion Day Regatta and Fair Plans Set in Lac du Bonnet
Committees named for the Dominion Day sports and Agricultural Fair to be held July 1 in Lac du Bonnet. Frank Brown and Ken McCuaig lead regatta efforts with water sports and air harbor access on the Winnipeg River. Ball games directed by Ray Park and Jim Russell promise top teams from the district. Track events organized by A Arsenault, Cliff Brown, Frank Waters, and Vic Rowe. J. W. Wade heads the fair committee with prize lists forthcoming. The George Stanger Shows, Midway rides, and new kiddy attractions highlighted plus refreshment tents and advertising teams.
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Lac DU Bonnet
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Frank Brown
Ken McCuaig
Ray Park
Jim Russell
A. Arsenault
Cliff Brown
Frank Waters
Vic Rowe
West
J. W. Wade
H. Springman
George Stanger
St George Wedding Unites Pereux and Tremblay Couple
Marie Helene Pereux and Rene Tremblay wed at St George Roman Catholic Church on May 14 in a ceremony led by Rev. J A D McDougall. About 135 guests attended a Pine Falls reception before the couple departed for Cochrane Ontario to begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. George
Marie Helene Pereux
Mathurin Pereux
Rene Tremblay
Jos. Tremblay
Pine Falls
J. A. D. McDougall
G. DeRuyck
St. Theresa’s Church
A. Minvielle
Winnipeg
Odile St-Pierre
Dora Pelland
Therese Pereux
Jean Pereux
Laurien Smith
Alain Pereux
Noela Bouvier
Cochrane, Ont
Beatrice Barski Weds Stanley Reich in Ladywood Church
Beatrice Barski daughter of Mr and Mrs C Barski married Stanley Reich son of Mr and Mrs J Reich at St Peter and Paul Church in Ladywood. Reverend Father Letowski presided. Sister Josephine Barski served as bridesmaid while Albert Reich stood for the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladywood
Beatrice
Pine Falls Officer Receives Empire Decoration
Flying Officer C A Farmer of Pine Falls was among seventeen Royal Canadian Air Force officers decorated at a special investiture at No 2 Air Command St James for distinguished service. F O Farmer received the Order of the British Empire from Lt Gov R F Williams during Air Cadet celebrations last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Farmer
Pine Falls
Royal Canadian Air Force
No. 2 Air Command
St. James
F/O Farmer
R. F. McWilliams
Manitoba
May meeting notes of St John’s Anglican WA quilt draw
The May 6 gathering at Parish Hall started with hymn prayers and a Bible reading. Mrs. Bissell presided and the quilt draw was held with Mr. Bissell drawing. Belle Fraser of Great Falls won. Hosts were Mrs. Henry Park and Mrs. J. Wade.
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St John’s
W.A
Bissell
Belle Fraser
Great Falls
Henry Park
J. Wade
Farmers Urged to Secure Wheat Board Permits Early
Farmers must obtain Wheat Board permits to market the new grain crop. Elevator agents have new permit books and farmers should visit local elevators after seeding to secure them. Old permits expire July 3st. new books are valid from August 1st, so early action avoids last minute rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheat Board
Home and School Association Holds May Meeting at Municipal Hall
The Home and School Association met in the Municipal Hall on May 13 with Mrs. Zeemel presiding. Topics included the May 23 dance, a new Garden Club lead, an upcoming X Ray survey discussion, graduation exercises on June 12, and nominations for officers to be mailed by May 20.
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Lac DU Bonnet
Home and School Association
Zeemel
Laycock
Mesdames Campbell
Bissell
Tomlinson
Bietting
Patterson
Mroz
McMahon
Bretting
Smith
May Flowers celebrate three town birthdays this May
Pine Falls notes celebrate birthdays for Mrs. Victoria Mae Sharpe Mrs. Dorothy Mae Farmer and Mrs. Marjorie Mae Smith in May They list Smith on the 18th Sharpe on the 24th and Farmer on the 26th. heartiest congratulations from LAC Aseltine arrived Thursday night from Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Mae Sharpe
Dorothy Mae Farmer
Marjorie Mae Smith
Smith
Sharpe
Mrs Farmer
Lac
Pine Falls Welcomes Winnipeg Board Of Trade Visit
About 165 Winnipeg Board of Trade members toured Pine Falls on Saturday May 11 arriving by a four coach special train at 11 15 am. They toured the town’s paper mill with guided groups and ended with a banquet in Chateau hall hosted by Manitoba Paper Co. The day included town sightseeing and leisure visits before the 5 pm departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade of
City of
Winnipeg
Pine Falls
C. B. Davies
Pine Falls Legion Band
Laurence Frayne
Board of Trade
Mr. Davies
Chateau
Manitoba Paper Co
Johnston
Jeannine Mastin
Phyllis Mastin
Janet McLeod
Terra Horvath
Eileen Sharpe
Cecile Gabiel
Mathilda Wilcott E. Silver
Ed Aseltine heads to Calgary after brief visit home
RC A F officer Ed Aseltine leaves for Calgary to join the Western command after a short holiday with his parents Mr and Mrs Jack Aseltine. Also noted is a May 14 wedding of Miss Helene Pereux and Rene Tremblay and a celebratory dance at Chateau Hall with 75 guests.
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Ont
R.C.A.F. Eastern Command
Jack Aseltine
Calgary
Alta
Western Command
R.C.A.F
Helene Pereux
Rene Tremblay
Chateau
Bella Vincent
Adile St. Pierre
Yvonne Beabien
Falls Branch Legion Dance At Chateau Hall May 10
The Falls Branch of the Canadian Legion held a May 10 dance at Chateau Hall despite bad weather. Lawrie Frayne and his orchestra provided music as a good crowd enjoyed several hours of dancing. C. B. Davies won the door prize a blue sweater. Bob failed to fit it while Mrs. Davies found a perfect fit.
Infant Sharon Steiner Died in Children's Hospital
Funeral services were held May 8 at South Lutheran Church for Sharon Steiner infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G Steiner who died May 6 in Children’s Hospital. She is survived by her parents one brother and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
South Lutheran Church
Sharon Steiner
G. Steiner
Children’s Hospital
Funeral services for Ferdinand Klepatz at White Mouth Church
Funeral services were held at White Mouth Baptist Church for Ferdinand Klepatz age 43 of Chicago killed by a truck on April 27. He leaves parents August and Mrs. Klepatz of Whitemouth, three sisters Mrs. Dumke Winnipeg, Mrs. Baber and Mrs. A Brown Whitemouth, and four brothers Gust Rudolf White Mouth Julius Chicago Edward Port Arthur Ont. Burial in the Baptist cemetery with Rev. F Schmidt officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
Whitemouth Baptist Church
Ferdinand Klepatz
Chicago
Klepatz
August Klepatz
Dumke
Winnipeg
Baber
A. Brown
Gust
Rudolf
Julius
Edward
Port Arthur
Ont
the Baptist Cemetery
F. Schmidt
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Lindsay
George Wells
Silver Fox
Regina
William Poile
Cadi
Heads Boy Scouts
Daniel C. Spry
D.S
Progressive Conservatives
M. Jasmerski
By J. W. Wade
A. McIntosh
W. Hammerstedt
R. J. Malloy
J. Sparman and
Tremblay
Pereux
Barski — Reich
Lucky Belle Fraser
By Ben van Maleca
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Sears
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Pine
F. Klepatz
The
Springfield Leader
Springfield
St. James, Man
P.O. Adéres
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