Lac du Bonnet notices and local events recap
Local Lac du Bonnet items list gatherings and visits including council and Home and School meetings, Harvest tea and bake sale by St. John's W A, Salvation Army drive by Legion ladies, church conference travel of Rev L C Fryer, relatives visiting from Vancouver and Nova Scotia, Bud Bjornson accident update, Russell high school opening Major Pratt Collegiate, Dodman visitors, and October parish activities such as rummage sale bazaar and Little Helpers event with church group planning.
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Baca
Lac du Bonnet Lekers
Teesday
St. John’s
Macduff debate on Canadian competition and reforms
The piece discusses Canadian antitrust limits and a shift toward allowing mergers to improve efficiency. It notes President De Young and the Productivity Council pushing for public education and safeguards, while the government hesitates to act before elections. It reports on a press conference where Justice Minister Fulton signaled study of proposed rationalization plans.
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de Young
The
Productivity Council
Canadian Labor Congress
Justice
Dave Fulton
Proach
Fulton
Bridal shower honors Miss Karen Delbridge
Mrs V Erskine and Mrs Harry Hunt hosted a bridal shower for Miss Karen Delbridge at Mrs Julius Bencharski’s home on September 21 with 32 guests. Miss Chapman presented a corsage and kitchenware as gifts amid a social evening of celebrations.
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Harry Hunt
Shelagh ‘Chapman
Julius Bencharski
Karen Delbridge
Miss Chapman
Birthday greetings and local happenings in Seven Sisters
Seven Sisters residents note birthday celebrations for Master Kerry Reid who turned eight on September 29 and Mrs L Kinghorn who celebrated October 1. A card partywas held at Mrs Kinghorns home. The Kretchmers and family returned from a Ontario trip, reporting hot weather. A black bear intruder has been visiting town, causing excitement by damaging apple and plum trees. Charlie Hills guests included niece Miss Clara Lex.
Church Paint Purchase Promoted by Mrs K Long
Mrs K Long introduced the plan to buy paint for interior church work. The note highlights her role in presenting the initiative and coordinating materials for the project.
Anniversary and family visit shared among Hill and King kin
Charlie and Em celebrated their 23rd anniversary on Sunday October 1. Guests included Elien Patterson from Chicago and a large company: Mary Rerie Jack and Margaret Hill Rudy and Nel Hill. On Sunday September 24 Mr and Mrs Fred King hosted a family dinner for Roses two uncles and visiting cousins. Present were Gilbert Smith of Prince Rupert BC Sam Smith John Guesvine Kenny Sullivan of Winnipeg Dora King and family of Lac du Bonnet Alan Dales and family Thompson Man and Keith Kenny and Erle King. Also Mr and Mrs Fred King Jr Heather of Ashern Man.
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Elien Patterson
Chicago
Illinois
Hill
Mary Rerie
Jack
Margaret Hill
Rudy
Nel Hill
Charlie
Fred King
Roses
Gilbert Smith
Prince Rupert
B.C
Sam Smith
John Guesvine
Kenny Sullivan
Winnipeg
Dora King
Uac du Bonnet
Alan Dales
Thompson
Man
Keith
Kenny
Erle King
Fred King Jr
Heather
Ashern
GM of Canada Oshawa uses up to 1.4 million pounds of castings
In a single year the tool and die department at General Motors of Canada in Oshawa consumes as much as 1,400,000 pounds of castings, reflecting the plant's scale and material needs.
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General Motors of Canada
Oshawa
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Morris
Mrs. Jenkins
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Wey Oe
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Slivan Lake
Alta
Ruby Edenberg
San Berdeeno
California
Macduff
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Orville Hond
Ross United Church
Mrs. A. Sinclair
Stella Glowaki
Mr. M. Glowaki
Whitemouth
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Eddie Buss
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CGIT
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Valerie McLean
Edna Hlady
Gerrie Amerongen
Valerie Henderson
Haye
John Jenkinson
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Rudy Noel
Bob Fraser
Tom Melnick
General Motors
Calgary
Lake Louise
Banff
Steve
Yula Balanyk
Rosemary and
Pat
Kerry Reid
L. Kinghorn
George Kretchmer
Hamilton
Ontario
Manitoba
Charlie Hill
Miss Clara Lex
Esso
Peter Klassen
Lou Huhn
Pine Falls
Harold Cousins
D. J. Currie
Bissett
J. Lesko
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Lac du Bonnet
Lakers Ski Club
Holiday Beach
Carnation Milk
PEAS
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Libby
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