Local Lac du Bonnet notes and returning service men
Community news from Lac du Bonnet shows Dan Wardrop planning a North sawmill post retirement, Bud and Lorraine Jones sailing to Vancouver, and Pte Mitch Fournier Elmer Kalinin and Sgt Pat Walsh returning from overseas. Happy Home front tales mix with Santa parade excitement and a class bazaar at Municipal Hall plus store holiday displays.
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Dan Wardrop
Manitoba Forest Service
Mitch Fournier
Camerons
Emdr
Elmer Kalinin
Artillery
Pat. Walsh
1St Survey Regiment
Queen Elizabeth
A. Fourner
Rita
Mitch
St. Boniface
Elmer
Pine Falls Hospital
W. A. Walsh
Pinawa
Winnipeg
Pat
Couple Leaves for Fort William to Join Royal Bank Spouse
Local note records Lou and her husband departing for Fort William where he works for the Royal Bank after leaving the RCAF in the city. Friends extend best wishes for their new home and life together. The piece also mentions a school holiday, Winnie Nichols visiting Winnipeg, travelers John Pfiefer John Miron and Cecil Dillabough, Harold Gretzinger’s discharge from the RCAF, Herm Kaatz on sick leave, and curling ice prep by Harry Park and Alex Dancut as they anticipate upcoming play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort William
The
Royal Bank
Lou
RCAF
Winnie Nichols
Winnipeg
John Pfiefer
John Miron
Cecil Dillabough
Whitemouth residents host visitors and locals travel notes
Whitemouth and Winnipeg linked by visits as Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aitken head and Dave Aitkenhead visit Whitemouth. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McLean travel to Winnipeg to meet son Bill, recently arrived from Overseas with the Camerons. Various locals host relatives for weekends and attend business and travel in Manitoba and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Aitkenhead
W. Aitkenhead
Dave Aitkenhead
Winnipeg
Whitemouth
W. J. McLean
Bill
Camerons
City
Mrs. C. Wolfe
Community notes sketch Winnipeg weekend travel and events
Falls Mrs Chas Hill traveled to Winnipeg while Albert Braund spent last weekend there. On Sunday November 18 A S Williams visited his ill father S Williams in Winnipeg. Others visited Winnipeg, attended a second community hall dance with Freddies Orchestra from Lac du Bonnet, or spent time in the city for hospital visits, leave, and social clubs. The Red Cross annual meeting occurred with officers elected for 1945 and a call for continued civilian clothing production. Large turnout, executive changes, and local welfare notes frame the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Williams
Winnipeg
S. Williams
F. King
Freddy
A. Oddleifson
Freddies
Lac du Bonnet
Canadian Red Cross Society
Berts
J. E. Dugeau
J. E. Peterson
E. F. Braund
J. E. Willick
G. L. Carr
U.N.A.R.A
J. Craig
Enlistment Surge for Canadian Forces During War
During the war 1,611 men and women came from the United States to enlist with the Canadian forces. Sixty percent of these volunteers joined the RC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canadian Forces
The
Thousands of young Americans eligible for Canada army discharge benefits
Thousands of young Americans who fought in Canada’s army air force and navy are eligible for discharge benefits totaling more than $3,000. The listing notes eligibility for veterans who served and received discharge from Canadian forces during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Army
Air Force
Navy
Winnipeg Woman Granted Divorce From Carl Karkling
Rangthild Lyster Karkling of Lac du Bonnet was granted a divorce from Carl Karkling of Winnipeg in Winnipeg court before Mr. Justice Donovan on Wednesday. They wed in Winnipeg on March 22, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Justice Donovan
Rangthild Lyster Karkling
Lac du Bonnet
Carl Karkling
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By Jack Wade
Bud
Lorraine Jones
Vancouver
Pine Falls
Suring
Sheila
Dianne Hollingsworth
Lynne Brown
Eddie Atkinson
Martin Wade
Santa
Mom and Dad
Portage Avenue
Gladys Boikman
Gladys
Mary Wood
Mrs. G. T. Wood
Doug. Ingram
Doug
Red River
Stuart
Lakeview Cafe
Pte
Art de Vellars
Brandon
Mrs. A
Dsc UT
Charles Yore
J. W. Cederlund & Son
Lac OU Bonnet
Bonnie
Bonnie Farm
MR. A. Lavasseur
Man
Bonnie Hatchery
Beausejour
MR. D. Erickson
Riverland
Serry
Thor Electric
Beatty Bros
Sparman
F.O.B
Charles St
Atc
Gps
Weasel Prairie
Rabbit Jack
Bush
Moree
Eau R.S.R
Louise Steas
Main ST Whaimmipec
Harold Gretzinger
R.C.A. F
Herm Kaatz
Harry Park
Alex Dancut
Malkoske
A. P. Brautigam
Fe Paulsen
Harper Construction Co
J. Turner
Minnedosa
G. Turner
Lou Wieber
Ray
Kenora
Fred Anderson
Cpl. J. Walker
Mrs. W. Sinclair
Janet
Archie Wardrop
Mrs. J. Swindell
W. F. Carson
Mrs. G. Turner
M. Steiner
J. Keinke
E. Malkoske
Judith
J. Knopf
Portland
Oregon
Mrs. M. Everson
Chas. Hill
Albert Braund
Joy Craig
Do Jenner
Mrs. J. Craig
Enid Cousins
United College
Cpl. J. L. Cousins
Souris
Hugh Fraser
Hugh
Mrs. Fraser
Alex Raines
Te Army
Jean Deakin
Fleming
Saskatchewan
G. M. Ambrose
Edna Ans
Mrs. E. Holmes
Actionists
Ernie Ritchter
Fred Oxholm Jr
Frances Steeves
Oy King
Games Bendt Oxholm
John Peterson
H. Steeves
Mrs. Geo. Hillman
Ofinnipeg
H. Campbell
Melvin
Stan Gittens and Sons
Richie and
David
Shirley Hudson
Wnnipeg
Mrs
del Cramer
Baldur
Del
LAC
Burns & Co., Limited
Santa Claus
Springfield Leader
St. James, Man
Springfield
Rowe Radio Electric
Carter
CHEV
Pontiac
DODGE
Plymouth
Lakeview
M. Donglehuk
5Th Street
Fainstein
Bannerman Avenue
Hard
Borebank Street
Mink
Shubert
Pacific Ave
Pratita
Edmonton
Pioneer
Healtho Egg & Poultry Distributors
Chambers St
Winnipeg, Man
Beaver Lumber
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