Lac du Bonnet News Missing Letter Sparks Brief Silence
The Lac du Bonnet column explains last week’s issue was delayed due to a missing letter, delaying local items from Vancouver visitors Mrs Cupit and Mrs Binda, staff changes at the Pioneer Store, and relief from the Manitoba Government Air Service retiring director J C Uhlman. The note thanks volunteers for handling the ration book rush and notes five Norseman aircraft in MGAS service.
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Lac du Bonnet
Garth Pickell
Leader
P. Binda
Molson
G. Binda
Regina
Frankie
J. C. Uhlman
Manitoba Government Air Service
Montreal
Whist Drive and Vegetable Auction at St John’s Parish Hall
Social notice for Monday September 23 at 8 p m features a Whist Drive Vegetable Auction and Refreshments in St John’s Parish Halls with all invited to buy tickets and attend. A subsequent item reports the wedding of Henriette Tinant to Clarence Lintot at Notre Dame Church Lac du Bonnet officiated by Rev Beaudet with plans to reside in Winnipegosis after a short honeymoon.
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Winnipegosis
Pointe du Bois Community Notes Mixed With Travel
Mrs. Carl Specht and family reside in the Pointe du Bois house vacated by Mrs. Holliday. Roy Browell faces a long rest at home. Wade Douglas-Norman born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Boyd. J H Brownell rejoined RCAF at Trenton. Four new prefabricated houses near completion along the river. Mrs. Gray returns looking well. Mrs. J Boyd arrived home with baby Wade Douglas-Norman.
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Carl Specht
Carl
the Pointe
Holliday
J. Boyd
Wade Douglas
Norman
J. H. Brownell
Trenton
Fall colouring prompts curling rink maintenance plan
The local Curling committee senses upcoming duties as signs of activity appear around the rink. The building shows weather staining while the new club room siding contrasts with the rest, suggesting a brush-wielding program to refresh the veneer and stucco finish.
Wallace Frank and others regain health in Winnipeg visitations
Wallace Frank is in Winnipeg General Hospital with a touch of pneumonia but progressing favorably. Kenny Texmo returns from Winnipeg after a weekend visit to his father A Texmo, also a patient in hospital. Other visitors and residents report meals, travel, and local social news around Pinawa including visits by Dr Charles McKenzie and family, and birth of Denise Prendergast in St Boniface Hospital.
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Wallace Frank
Winnipeg General Hospital
Frank
Winnipeg
Wallace
Kenny Texmo
Great Falls
A. Texmo
Texmo
P. Prendergast
Denise
St. Boniface Hospital
Prendergast
Olive Bernard
Bernard Wannacott
Judge Prendergast
C W N A Chooses Greafell Editor As New President
Halifax delegates at the 27th annual Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention heard D. Leo Dolan of the Canadian Travel Bureau report 2,006,000 tourists spent about 233,000,000 in 1946. Dolan urged editors to boost Canada’s postwar tourism appeal as CBC commentator John W. Fisher projected a bright future and urged editors to convince people of Canada’s destiny.
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Halifax
Dominion
D. Leo Dolan
Canadian Travel Bureau
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Canada
John W. Fisher
CBC
Weekend Visitors and Local Notices at Elma Area
Leo Leeyus and Donald McKinnon visited their Winnipeg and Brandon homes respectively. A Welcome Home party for Wi Zavada drew over 200 at Elma Hall. Juno school reopened with Miss Pauline Steciuk in charge. Other visits include H Farianchuk from Vancouver and several Winnipeg guests. Dorothy Chamess became night operator at CNR depot.
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E. H. Eburne
Winnipeg
Jonald York
Montreal
W. Loveridge
Elma Hall
Zavada
Juno School
Pauline Steciuk
Meleb
Man
Dorothy Chamess
Sudbury
Ont
C.N.R
Electrification Of Farms Progress Report In Manitoba
The 1946 farm electrification drive advances despite material shortages and rain delays. July saw 3,375 poles set and 211 pole miles built, with 49 farm taps and three towns Arden Bethany La Broqurie connected. A 3,000 crossarms order aims to mitigate BC supply gaps, while interior wiring remains a critical bottleneck. Readying urban and rural sites, 754 dwellings 113 garages 89 stores and more go under construction with 219 businesses expanding.
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Commission
Arden
Bethany
la Broqurie
Steinbach
British Columbia
Manitoba
The
Power Commission
St Johns Anglican Women's Auxiliary Holds Fall Meeting
The St Johns Anglican Women's Auxiliary met at the Parish hall on Monday September 9 with twenty five members present. President Mrs E M Bissell led planning for fundraising the Christmas Bazaar and the Harvest Festival service on September 22. The church will be decorated September 21 at 3 p.m. Donations of flowers fruit or vegetables welcome at the Rectory. A whist drive and Harvest produce sale are scheduled for September 23 followed by refreshments at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
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St. John’s
E.B
Dack Baby Richard George Born in Grace Hospital
Mr and Mrs W G Dack of Bissett are parents of a baby boy named Richard George born Saturday at Grace hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Dack of
Bissett
Richard George
Grace Hospital
Vital Role For Reserve Army
Winnipeg reports that Reserve Force units of MD 10 begin a new training season and will play a vital role in reorganizing the service. Manitoba commitments include line divisional corps and army troops, with lessons from the recent war guiding new functions while preserving traditions. Seasoned units with strong World Wars I and II records form the backbone of the army under the updated Reserve Force framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
MD 10
Manitoba
Cadets Return to School as New Recruits Arrive
Senaims Pointe du Bois reports Cadets back from summer break with promotions and new recruits. A house party featured Bea Preston and friends including Vic Simpson and Donnie Boyd. Roy Brownell remains ill, wishes for recovery by Christmas. Manual training starts Thursdays, 3 to 4 pm, in the basement manual room. A wiener roast is planned within two weeks as children enjoy the school swing at recess.
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Bea Preston
Leona Livo
Dorothy Allen
Eileen Preston
Mary Mickolaychuk
Irene Allen
Jean Holliday
Lone Wolves
Vic Simpson
Donnie Boyd
Roy Brownell
Canadian Newsprint Capacity Highlighted in Global Market
Canada supplies nearly all the world’s major newspapers with newsprint. Its production capacity dwarfs rival countries, standing about four times larger than any other nation.
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Canada
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S. Capit
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Mrs. Cupit
J. C. Bietting
Pioneer Store
Mesdames
Bissell
Rosenberg
Wilkes
R. McIntosh
A. McIntosh
Watkins
Currie
Hollingsworth
Dobbin
I. Zikman
Home Insurance Co
Walter Beckta
Lac DU BO
Pointe du Bois
Alex Brown
E. Preece
Raymond, Ronald
Mrs. Fryer
Mrs. T. Malmer
M. K. McLeod
Miss McLeod
Mrs. Gray
Tracy Sheet Metal
Cederland
Expert Radio Service
Rowe Radio Electric
Pinawa
Mrs
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Mrs. Miller
Mrs. A. Krampetz
Charles McKenzie
L. McKenzie
Pinawa Guest House
Walter
Alvin Kelly
Jack Chalmers
Dave Finker
Clark McLennan
Minnedosa
Dauphin
Paul Ryplanski
J. Richard
C.W.N.A
Greafell
Elma
C. E. Wendeborn
Leo Leeyus
J. H. Leeyus
Donald McKinnon
Brandon, Man
A. McKinnon
S&s
Gordon Bandola
Elma School
Farlane, Ont
Mrs. J. Bandola
H. Farianchuk
J. K. Evanochko
J. Bazay
P. S. Kalin
S. Stastock
T. Kolba
J. Saik and
S. Dubecki
West Hawk Lake
Olga Novicki
Mrs. T. Novicki
Cyral Leegus
Ghost River
Ontario
William L. Doyle
University of Chicago
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Senaims
Mildred Lodge
Donnie
Yes
Labor-Progressive Party
Springman
Springman’s
Pian
Poe
Dept. of Health and Public Welfare
Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
HOM
Ivan Schultz, K.C
Minteter
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