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The Way We Were:

Lt. Colonel Carl Bertrand commandant of the 433rd combat squadron: The 433rd combat squadron flight has a new commandant, Lt. Colonel Carl Bertrand, well known in the district. The command of the famous squadron has been transferred to him by Col. Roger Lacroix, commander of the 10th air-base of St.Hubert, who especially came for the event.

Colonel Bertrand has noticed that the 433rd squadron fulfills one of the most difficult tasks in the Canadian forces. The 433rd squadron is able to go anywhere in the world.

Colonel Bertrand is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Bertrand of Davidson, Quebec.

$2,500 raised for hospital by Shawville Snowmobile Club: The Shawville and District Snowmobile Club marathon held last week has raised over $2,500 in pledges, all of which will be donated to the Pontiac Community Hospital for needed equipment in the children’s ward.

Forty seven brave snowmobilers started on the hundred mile trek which took them through Quyon, Wolf Lake, Ladysmith, where a hearty hot dinner was served by the Thorne Recreation Association and free gas and oil refills which had been donated by Imperial Esso, Shawville Milling, Young’s Car Wash and Campbell’s Welding; then down to Sand Bay and back to the agricultural hall in Shawville for a supper served by club members.

Prizes for the youngest finisher, Barry Bean, the oldest, Keith Bean, and the one with the most pledges, Jill McDougall, were presented during the dinner.

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