Regional Place Names List From Manitoba Area
A compact nodal list of communities and locations including Lac Du Bonnet Pine Falls Whitemouth Janow Elma Seven Sisters Pointe du Bois Great Falls St George Brightstone Lowland Springwell Pinawa Bird River Lettonia Bissett Favorable Lake Red Lake.
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Lac DU Bonnet Pine Falls
Seven Sisters Pointe DU Bois
Great Falls
ST. George
Brightstone
Favorable Lake
Red Lake
Nova Scotia War Program Expands Hand Weaving Training
Nova Scotia Foundation has started its war program for home woollen industry development in Cape Breton. Three community schools opened where hand weaving will be taught as veterans are released to bolster teaching staff.
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Baddeck
N.S
Nova Scotia
Foundation
Cape Breton
Armed Services
Temporary Malting Barley Price Policy Explained
In Winnipeg on November 16 a Marketing Committee heard Hon. J G Gardiner state the equalization payments for feed and malting barley are temporary for this year's crop. The minister promised official notification that the policy applies only to this crop, with plans to assure barley farmers for future seasons. The shortage has blocked malting barley exports, but producers are urged to maintain or expand malting varieties to regain premiums.
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J. G. Gardiner
Dominion
National
Winnipeg
T. J. Harrison
Brunner Comments From Fort Bragg Camp
Sergeant Brown is criticized by commander Jean A Brunner of the Veterans of Foreign Wars as making things worse. A witty exchange occurs at the Army camp, highlighting camp life with a joking remark about the cook.
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Jean A. Brunner
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fort Bragg
S.C
Brown
Johnny Canuck to get new civvies during repatriation
In England during repatriation Johnny Canuck can order a fresh suit from Bond Tailoring Co. The finished mufti will be collected in Canada when he returns home. The firm has secured approval to supply veterans at repat depots and deliver while on 30 day leave.
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Aldershot
Eng
Johnny Canuck
Johnny
England
Canada
Bond Tailoring Co
O.K
Mr. Canuck
Six Years of Suspense Ends as Marianne Returns Home
After seven suspense filled years Mr and Mrs L Sunde learn their daughter Marianne is coming home. Miss Sunde left Norway November 17 and earlier Canada in July 1938 to study there. She stayed with relatives in Flekhelgerd on Norway’s West coast during the war years. The family had no contact during the occupation, making this news a welcome relief.
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Pine Falls
L. Sunde
Marianne
Miss Sunde
Norway
Canada
Flekhelgerd
Aro Sukava Loses Front Teeth In Nasty Accident
Aro Sukava lost nine front teeth after catapulting through his windshield in a head on collision on No 1 Highway near Telford Manitoba on Saturday November 17. His brother Sulo was only slightly injured. Sukava's vehicle was badly damaged and towed to Whitemouth for repairs.
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Elma
Aro Sukava
No. 1
Telford
Man
Mr. Sukava
Sulo
Whitemouth
Winnipeg units moving to Britain under war orders
The Lord Strathcona's Horse of Winnipeg will depart Holland for the United Kingdom on November 28 as part of 5th Armoured Division movement orders. On November 30 the Fort Garry Horse of Winnipeg will move to Britain.
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Amsterdam
Lord Strathcona
Horse of Winnipeg
Holland
United Kingdom
5Th Armored Division
Fort Garry Horse of Winnipeg
Britain
Youth Centre of Pine Falls Appeals for Card Tables
John Campbell president of the Youth Centre of Pine Falls appeals to parents and friends for card tables for games. The Centre also seeks Ping Pong sets and other skill games to borrow or purchase, asking to contact Mr Campbell or officers with offers.
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John Campbell
Pine Falls
Mr. Campbell
Pioneer Pine Falls Lady Passes On
Pine Falls residents mourn the death of Mrs. Walter French at Pine Falls Hospital on November 20. Born in Bruce County Ontario she came west around 1912 and leaves seven surviving children plus a predeceased daughter. Funeral services were held November 22 at Pine Falls United Church with Rev. J. E. Lane officiating. Interment followed in Pine Falls cemetery.
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Pine Falls
Pine Falls Hospital
Walter French
French
Bruce County
Ont
West
George White
Medical Corps
Fort William
Arthur White
Lorna French
Winnipeg
Jack French
Jack Huhn
C. James
Rainy River
W. Bees
Dryden
Newcombe by Mrs EB H Anderstedt and others
John Birzneck and E Anson went to Anson Lake to do some prospecting and set traps. Wishing them the best of luck. Miss Dorothy Alksne the teacher at Maple Creek spent the weekend at a parent event with Jo Alksne.
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Newcombe
EB. H. Anderstedt
John Birzneck
E. Anson
Anson Lake
Dorothy Alksne
Maple Creek
Oe Paren R. Rs
Jo Alksne
Canadian War Cemeteries Officially Listed Abroad
The Canadian government lists overseas war cemeteries for Second World War dead. In northwest Europe concentration aims by December 1, eight cemeteries will hold Canadian dead, with additional plots in Sicily, Italy, and 26 British sites. No Canadian remains return home. France sites include Beny sur Mer Caen and Dieppe. Belgium, Holland, and Italy host numerous designated cemeteries and scattered graves from campaigns and battles.
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Ress
Europe
Candian
Sicily
Italy
Germany
France
Beny Sur Mer
Normandy
Caen
Capiquet
Orne
Bretteville Sur Laize
Mandeville
Falaise
Seine
Dieppe
Calais-Boulogne
Calais
Cap Gris Nez
Boulogne
Agira
Ortona
Anzio
Ancona
Assisi
Cassino
Faenza
Florence
Forti
Minturno
Montecchio
Nalles
Salerno
Bari
Barletta
Bolsena
Campobasso
Catania
Cesena
Foggia
Monte Albana
Rome
Sangro River
Santern
Narrow Escape Severn Zollman Capsizes in Windigo Narrows
Oswald Zollman faced a near death when his motor powered canoe sank in icy waters in Windigo Narrows. He stood on tip toes to keep above the ice as waves filled the craft, then swam to shore and trudged two miles home in wet gear. The missing canoe remains unfound due to freeze up and ongoing search delays.
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Mr. Zol
Mr. Zollman
Big
Whitemouth and Birch River Clubs Dress Poultry Show
Whitemouth River and Birch River poultry clubs held a joint dressed poultry show in Medika Man Ukrainian hall on Wednesday November 21. Prize winners included M Kulyk Birch River and J Pastuschyn Whitemouth River in cockerel class while Dadrecki and Jennie Pastuschyn led display judging with Eaton Co Ltd handling marketing and grading. A committee to market dressed poultry was elected with Marion Lozinski as president and Steve Smerechynski as secretary.
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Whitemouth
Birch River
Medika
Man
Whitemouth River
Beien Manayv Wee
Danatad Bar
T. Eaton Co. Ltd
Winnipeg
M. Kulyk
Birch River Club
K. Chudyk
B. Lylyk
Jean Pastuschyn
A. Smerechynski
Whitemouth River Club
O.C. Turnbull
C. S. Prodan
Prodan
Marion Lozinski
Steve Smerechynski
Kay Chudyk
V. Karpik
T. Samee
Mike Turchyn
Samee
Hadashville
Greater Winnipeg Water District
Tragic Morning Fire Destroys Neyedli Home in Beausejour
Fire swept the Whitemouth area last Friday morning destroying the home of Joe Neyedli. Joe and his brother John, and sister-in-law Mrs Jack Neyedli were hospitalized with burns. Mrs Neyedli in critical condition, Joe fair, John minor burns. Neighbors rushed them to Beausejour and then Winnipeg for treatment. All furnishings and clothing were lost.
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Whitemouth
Joe Neyedli
Joe
John
Jack Neyedli
Not-So-Sweet World Java Strife Delays Sugar Find
Clashes between British and Indonesian forces in Java block shipment of a 1.6 million short tons sugar hoard found weeks ago. First loads intended for America are delayed as skirmishes near major shipping hubs prevent loading. Agriculture Secretary Clinton P. Anderson confirms the stockpile and notes two thirds in bags with the rest in bins.
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Java
America
Clinton P. Anderson
U.S
Allied food officials weigh sugar distribution plan
Officials gave no formal statement on proposed sugar distribution. Early reports in Canada hoped the Dominion would receive 4.2 percent, the basis used for our withdrawals from the Allied sugar pool.
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Allied Food
Canada
Dominion
Allied
Whitemouth Goodfellows Banquet Held at Municipal Hall
Whitemouth Goodfellows Club held its annual banquet at Municipal Hall on November 20 with 95 attendees. Mrs. D. M. Wardrop served the meal, A. H. Cousins gave the address, and speakers included W. Malkoske G. Turner W. Sinclair and H. L. Kendrick. Community singing followed with H. L. Kendrick M. Steiner and E. Malkoske at the piano, then dancing to music by G. Dahlin Murray Thompson and R. Jorgenson.
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Whitemouth
Whitemouth Goodfellows Club
D. M. Wardrop
A. H. Cousins
W. Malkoske
G. Turner
W. Sinclair
H. L. Kendrick
M. Steiner
E. Malkoske
G. Dahlin
Murray Thompson
R. Jorgenson
Canadian weapons on secret list at V J Day reveal armor shell
Several outstanding weapons developed by Canadian scientists during the war were on the secret list at V J Day. Among these are a sensational armor piercing shell and a new 20mm anti air craft system, details shielded by wartime security.
Dumbest Horse in St Marys District
Old Jessie a plowhorse owned by James Griffin of Motherwell has no competition as the dumbest horse in the district. She mistook a canary cage covered with a white sheet in the Griffin home for a block of salt and shoved her head through a glass window to lick it.
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ST. Mary’s
Ont
Jessie
James Griffin
Motherwell
Griffin
Wojciechowski Defeats Lavoie In Race For Reeve
A large crowd gathered at Municipal Hall as returns showed Edward Wojciechowski elected Reeve, narrowly leading Omer Lavoie and others. Ward 1 councillor Joe Mazur and Ward 4 councillor J C Bietting won, with 72 votes for H D Parker.
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Lavoie
Wojciechowski
Brookfield
Ed. Wojciechowski
G. F. Teare
Joe Mazur
Conrad Mazur
Edward Wojciechowski
D. Holyk
J. C. Bietting
H. D. Packer
Amphibious Vehicle Upgrade Promises Military Leap
A concept combining cannon design with waterproofing technology could convert military land vehicles into amphibious craft. The approach aims to broaden operational versatility by enabling water crossings without separate transportation units.
Welcome Home to Pat Walsh in Winnipeg
Sgt Pat Walsh, 13th Field Battery, arrived in Winnipeg Friday to a family welcome. Relatives from Pinawa and Lac du Bonnet joined the homecoming, with social events and a Santa Claus parade plan noted. Also mentioned are other returning service members, and local visitors from Pinawa and Winnipeg.
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Pat
Pat Walsh
13Th Field Battery
Winnipeg
H. Leith
Pinawa
P. Bloor
Martin Wade
Lac du Bonnet
Walsh
Modern goods wait for wartime gains in radios and cars
Opinion pieces urge patience on purchases to curb inflation and push for modern roadways and integrated systems. Wartime research informs new products, while electric power and provincial projects promise better service. Traffic deaths prompt calls for serious safety awareness.
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Armstrong
B.C
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Montreal
Ees
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Sask
P. C. Brown
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Holley
Edmonton
J. Canuck
Sunde Family
Pioneer
Belgium
Leopold Canal
Ghent
Breskens Peninsula
Nerrow
Oswald Zollmen
Cance
KENT
Eaton's
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Malkoske
Yvonne B. Fena
Les Invalides
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Republican Moverment
General de Gaulle
Poochy
Ontario
Elgin County
Wallacetown
Reeve
Willie Allestad
E. Dobbin
Maureen
Mrs. Dobbin
M. Pearson
R. C.A.F
Vancouver
F. Shanks
A. Krampetz
British Columbia
Kamloops
Manitoba
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Campbellton
N.B
Tribune
Digby
Courier,ee
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Springfield Leader
Springfield
St. James, Man
P.O
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