La Sentinelle, 1 octobre 1942, Supplément

—r-1 Supplement — LA SENTINELLE — 2 octobre 1942 Dans l'usine de minerai, M Moïse Boucher répond aux questions de Son Excellence.Mr.Moïse Boucher answers some questions tor His Excellency in the Ore Plant.Le Gouverneur-Général est acclamé lors de sa première visite dans la région du Saguenay Son Excellence félicite les ouvriers à Arvida et Shipshaw de leur importante contribution à l’effort de guerre R.E.Powell reçoit sa commission de Lieutenant-Colonel Honoraire dans le Régiment du Saguenay «TV TOUS faisons tous partie d’une équipe ', fut la décla-ration significative de Son Excellence, le Gouverneur-Général du Canada, à la population de la région du Saguenay lors de sa visite de l'usine d'aluminium à Arvida et de la Centrale d'énergie, en voie de construction, à Shipshaw, le mercredi le 16 septembre.Venant pour la première fois dans cette région, le Comte d'Athlone fut acclamé partout sur son passage par les milliers cl ouvriers d Arvida et de Shipshaw, lorsqu il visita ces deux importantes entreprises de guerre.Son Excellence était accompagnée de ses aides-de-camp, le Colonel Willis-O'Connor, et le Capitaine L.Gower, aussi du Brigadier G.F.Vanier, commandant du district militaire No.5.Le groupe fut re?Hic Excellency is well pleased with the pile of aluminum ingots in process of King shipped from Arvida and made from power produced bv the Saguenay River which previously went to waste.Excellence admire les rangées de lingots d alumir expédiés hors d Arvida et fabriqués grâce à la pun riuue, autrefois inutilisée, de la rivière Saguenay The Band of Le Regiment du Saguenay, t of the Bandmaster, Mr.J.VC'.Boily, gave at Arvida and Chicoutimi.la direction du chef de La Fanfare du Régiment du Saguenay musique J.W.Body, se fit valoir à Arvid.If, both Mr.J.A.W.LaBelle pleased His Excellency greatly when he introduced Mr.Philippe Pedneault who was Kirn on the site now occupied by Arvida Works.Mr AlKrt Dams, General Foreman of Potrooms 40-45, recounts some of his 28 years experience with the Company.M.AlKrt Danis, contremaître général des Cuves 40-45.raconte quelques souvenirs des 28 ans qu’il a passés au service de la compagnie.À JO ¦¦¦¦mil PiiLJ rît#,.i «JH Vf»*** K '* f ¦ } fs» m rA m $ >y> 1 * -wif * V./ ./ \« ntiihHi.Oilolvr J//./, /'^V_ Son Excellence pcsse en revue les défenses d'Arvida: Ci-dt u inspection de la 18ême Compagnie de la Garde des Vétérans du Canada, sous le commandement du capitaine Peter Bell.Ci-de^oui lors des manoeuvres de la l'ème Batterie Anti-aérienne, sous le commandement du major Jules Plamondon.Dt gauche à Jro/tt le lieutenant-colonel J.R Samson, commandant des défenses d Arvida; le major Jules Plamondon et le comte d Athlone.His Excellency reviews the Arvida defences: Aboi c Inspecting the 18th Company.Veterans Guard of Canada, under the command of Captain Peter Bell Louer left Viewing manoeuvres of the 17th Anti-Aircraft Battery under the command of Ma|or Jules Plamondon.Left to r/^hl Lieutenant-Colonel J.R.Samson, Officer commanding the Arvida defences; Major Jules Plamondon and the lari of Athlone The Governor-General acclaimed on first visit to the Saguenay District His Excellency praises the workers at Arvida and Shipshaw for their important contribution to the war effort R.E.Powell is presented with commission as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel in Le Regiment du Saguenay W' are all part of a team ", was the significant message of His Excellency, the Governor-General of Canada, to the people of the Saguenay District during his visit to the aluminum plant at Arvida and the Shipshaw power project on Wednesday, 16th September.Making his first appearance in the area.His Excellency was acclaimed everywhere along the route by the thousands of Arvida and Shipshaw workers as he visited these two important war enterprises.His Excellency was accompanied by his Aides-de-Camp, Colonel Willis-O’Connor and Captain L.Gower, as well as Brigadier Ci.P.Vanier, commanding Military District No.*).The party was received at Arvida station at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning by Lieutenant-Colonel J.R.Samson and Mr.R.E.Powell, President of the Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd.Mr.Powell was accompanied by officers of the Company, some of whom were Mr.A.C. I.ii Sentinelle October 2nd 1942 1 1 Cheers from men on the job highlighted His Excellency's visit to Shipshaw.saluèrent le passage de Son Excel vivats et des acclamations à Shipshaw.To many of those he questioned, he reiterated the important role which aluminum plays in the war effort, emphasizing how proud each one of the workers should be who participates in one way or another in the production of this essential metal.It is Johnston, Mr.G.W.LaMountain, Mr.F.W.Bruce and Lieutenant-Colonel J.A.W.LaBelle.Keen regret was expressed that Princess Alice had been unable to participate in the visit.Her Royal Highness holds a spot dear in the hearts of us all, made only stronger because it was she who christened :he corvette H.M.C.S.' 'Arvida ", which is now proudly living up to its name in the Royal Canadian Navy.Immediately after having greeted the crowd gathered at the station, the Earl of Athlone got into his car and the procession, with an escort of provincial and military motorcycle police, went in the direction of Arvida Works.The provincial police were under the command of Captain Emile Pelletier.The Earl Chats with the Workers All morning was taken up visiting the Aluminum Works, during which His Excellency was fascinated by the immensity of the buildings, the numerous processes and the efficiency of production.During his passage through the plant, he stopped to speak with the men to ask questions on their work and to congratulate them on the results.The Earl spoke in irreproachable French and for this gesture alone was given a spontaneous sympathy, which added to the general admiration of which he already was the object.M.Paddy Hawes, ingénieur en résidence de la Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd., à Shipshaw, répond aux questions que lui pose le brigadier G.P.Vanier.A gauche, le lieutenant-colonel J.R.Samson.Paddy Hawes, Resident Engineer of the Aluminum Gimpany of Canada, Ltd.at Shipshaw, answers some questions for Brigadier G.P.Vanier.On the left is Lieutenant-Colonel J.R.Samson.* * * ¥ 12 /.i Stnlintlli-, (Ktol\i _’//«/./^V_’ Son Excellence répond aux vivats His Excellency acknowledges the d'un groupe d'ouvriers travaillant cheers of the enthusiastic workers au barrage, à Shipshaw.on the headblock at Shipshaw.oeuvres when squadrons ol planes, coming from a neighbouring airfield, flew overhead to pay tribute to His Excellency and to the workers who are helping to manufacture the aluminum needed to make more planes.M R E.Powell explique en détail les plans de Shipshaw au gouverneur-général.Mr R E Powell goes over details of the Shipshaw project w ith the Governor-General.The Earl Stresses a Symbol you especially,-' he said, "who are making the tremendous effort in the production.You who, by your incessant work, help make it possible for our armed forces to relentlessly attack our enemy.The Arvida Defences After reluctantly leaving the Works, for time was pressing, at 12: IS p.m., the procession went through the City of Arvida to get a quick view of the model community.The route taken showed His Excellency the Vaudrcuil Camps, the filtration plant, the schools, the business and residential sections.His Excellency was then received by Lieutenant-Colonel J R.Samson.Officer Commanding the Arvida Defences.After reviewing the lHth Company, Veterans' Guard of Canada, under the command of Captain Peter Bell, the Governor-General inspected a detachment of the 17th Anti-Aircraft Battery under the command of Major Jules Pla-mondon.The Governor-General witnessed defence man- It was during these manoeuvres that His Excellency commented on the invisible link between the workman, whose part is sometimes overlooked, and our armed forces.These airplanes, which you see above us, are made with aluminum,” he said.I should like to take advantage of this occasion to say once more how the people who produce aluminum, directly and indirectly, may well be proud ol the role they play in the national effort necessary lor victory." Luncheon at Shipshaw Immediately after the inspection of the defences, the group went to Shipshaw where, at 1 :00 p.m., His Excellency was received by Mr.A.().Hawes, Resident Engineer of the Aluminum Company of Canada, Etd., and Mr.Frank Mullins, General Superintendent of the Foundation Company of Canada, Ltd.Following a luncheon—which earned compliments from His Excellency for the hostess ol the Staff Dining Room the Governor-General, equipped m v i—" • , •-* " J WBÊÊÊÊÊ Nu ¦ A M kl 1 I J B i^âÉs^i Lit Sentinelle, October 2ml, Iv-t2 Witnessing manoeuvres at the General Tremblay 1 raining C-entre at Chicoutimi.Both rows, left to right—Captain E.Pelletier.Representative of Attorney-General’s Department, Quebec; His Worship, Mayor G.H.Smith of Chicoutimi; Mr.R.W.Snow; Mr.A.C.Johnston; Mr.G.W.LaMountain; Mr.F.W.Bruce; Mr.A.Talbot, M.P.P.; Mr.E.V.N.Kennedy; Mr.R.E.Powell; Captain L.Gower; Brigadier G.P.Vanier; Lieutenant-Colonel Willis-O’Connor; His Excellency; Lieutenant-Colonel Jules Landry and Lieutenant-Colonel J.R.Samson.lost no opportunity to cheer His Excellency.Many men on the project will long remember his sincere praise of the collective and individual war effort in this area.Amazed at Speed Visibly impressed by the speed with which the job was going forward, the Governor-General said in his message to the people of the distria, "I am delighted to be here today,” and went on to discuss the relationship and teamwork existing between the construaion men, whose efforts result in more power to make aluminum, the men producing aluminum for military equipment, and the fighting forces who use the equipment after it is made.Lors des manoeuvres au Centre d’Entrainement Tremblay, à Chicoutimi.Les deux rangées, de gauche à droite—le capitaine E.Pelletier, représentant le ministère du procureur-général, à Québec; Son Honneur, le maire G.H Smith, de Chicoutimi; M.R.W.Snow; M.A.C.Johnston; M.G.W.LaMountain; M.F.W.Bruce; M.A.Tallvit, M.P.P.; M.E.V.N.Kennedy; M.R.E.Powell; le capitaine L.Gower; le brigadier G.P.Vanier; le lieutenant-colonel Willis-OConnor; Son Excellence; le lieutenant-colonel Jules Landry et le lieutenant-colonel J.R.Samson.with a set of plans, proceeded on a tour of the projea.Mr.Mullins acted as guide on this tour, explaining the purpose of the vast project to his Vice-Regal visitor.Keenly Interested The Governor-General and his party appeared keenly interested during his tour of the canal, the control gates, tunnels, future power plant and other phases of the gigantic construction job.The Vice-Regal visitor expressed his appreciation of the vital and tremendous undertaking, not only to the members of the party, but to the many workmen he met along the route.He missed no opportunities to chat with the workmen on their jobs: the men, in turn.Cedes sous—Le gouverneur-général passe en revue les troupes au Centre d’Entrainement Tremblay, sous le commandement du lieutenant-colonel Jules Landry, pendant que la fanfare du Régiment du Saguenay joue une marche militaire.Below—The Governor-General inspects the troops at the General Tremblay Training Centre, under Lieutenant-Colonel Jules Landry, to the accompaniment of music by the Band of Le Regiment du Saguenay. 14 I ,i Stutntcllï.(ktobcr JnJ./^V_’ En passant dans les ran.«s.à Chicoutimi, Son Excellence s arrêta pour parler à quelques soldats et les félicita de leur excellente tenue.Visits the Chicoutimi Training Centre His Excellency arrived at the General Tremblay Training Centre at Chicoutimi about 4:15 p.m.where he was received by Lieutenant-Colonel Jules Landry and his officers.After a short visit to the Mess, the group went on the parade ground where the Training Centre troops exhibited their military knowledge for the next three-quarters of an hour.From the handling of arms and formation marching to obstacle running and bayonet attacks, the soldiers made an excellent impression on the Governor-General and the crowd of spectators by their precise movements.Lieutenant-Colonel R.E.Powell Receives His Commission At 5:15 p.m., Lieutenant-Colonel J.A.W.LaBelle.commanding Le Regiment du Saguenay, and his officers received His Excellency as well as civilians and military men of note from the region.Among those present were His Excellency; Monseigneur Melançon, Bishop of Chicoutimi; His Worship G H.Smith.Mayor of Chicoutimi; Mr.Antonio Talbot, Provincial Deputy; Brigadier G.P.Vanier; Group Captain Parker and the officers accompanying the Governor-General.It was during this reception that the Governor-General personally handed to Mr.R.E.Powell his commission as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of Le Regiment du Saguenay, upon the request of Lieutenant-Colonel J.A.W.LaBelle who explained: "Last year the Officers of Le Regiment du Saguenay, realizing the great interest shown by the President of the Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd., in the welfare and development of the Saguenay region and wishing to express their appreciation thereof, recommended the appointment of Mr.R.E.Powell as the Honorary An His Excellency passed through the ranks at C hicoutimi, he stopped to chat w ith the soldiers, displaying appreciation of their neatness and bearing.Lieutenant-Colonel of their unit.His Excellency praised the Regiment and its new honorary colonel and, the ceremony over, the group returned to Arvida.During the inspection of the Arvida Defences, as well as at the Chicoutimi Training Centre and at the présenta tion at the Mess of Le Regiment du Saguenay, the music was furnished by the band of Le Regiment du Saguenay under the able direction of Bandmaster J.W.Body and was greatly appreciated by the Vice-Regal party as well as by ail the spectators.There were many fine compliments about it.Visits The Saguenay Inn Even before taking some rest, the Governor-General made a thorough visit of I he Saguenay Inn, admired if' essentially French Canadian decoration, French Canadian homespun curtains and other examples of handicraft.A few minutes later, the Earl and his escort returned to the Arvida railway station where, in presence of an enthusiastic crowd, the Governor-General took leave of his hosts, saying once more how important was the production of aluminum in the war effort.His Excellency expressed regret that he was unable to spend another day to see Port Alfred, Chute-a-Caron and Isle Maligne but promised to come back.It was amidst the ovation of the largest crowd ever seen at Arvida station that the Vice-Regal train departed at five minutes to eight for Quebec, taking with it the distinguished silhouette of the Earl of Athlone, Governor-General of Canada, as he waved gcxid-bye from the rear platform of his train.His visit will long remain in the memory of the men and women of Arvida and Shipshaw because it gave to their work an official acknowledgment and brought sincere congratulations from a satisfied chiet Scultuelle, October 2nd, 1^-tJ I .it Message from the Governor-General to the workers at Arvida and Shipshaw, 16th September, 1942 wT AM delighted to be here to-day, and I am most grateful to the Aluminum Company of Canada for inviting me to visit Arvida and Shipshaw.In the course of my journeys in Canada, I have had an opportunity of seeing many of the great industrial achievements which constitute what we call Canada s contribution to the war effort ’.I hey are tremendously impressive, and they are something of which all Canadians will, I am sure, feel justifiably proud when Canada’s war effort is placed on record.I am convinced, however, that none of them is of greater importance than yours, because so many other industries and war supplies depend on the continuous production of aluminum.I ‘ you take a rough survey of the course of the war, I think you will find that the skies are brighter than they were a few months ago.The Battle of Midway was a resounding success for the United States Forces.In Egypt, Rommel’s armies of Libya have been Au cours de la journée, à Chicoutimi, Son Excellence présenta à M R.E.Powell une commission de lieutenant-colonel honoraire dans le Régiment du Saguenay.Ci-de s sut, de gauche à droite—le capitaine de groupe Parker; le capitaine L.Gower; le brigadier G.P.Vanier; Monseigneur Me-lançon, évêque de Chicoutimi; M.R.E.Powell et Son Excellence.Later in the day at Chicoutimi, His Excellency presented Mr.R.E.Powell with his commission as Honorary Lieutenant - Colonel in Le Regiment du Saguenay.Aboie, from left to right— Group Captain Parker; Captain L.Gower; Brigadier G.P.Vanier; Monseigneur Me-lançon, Bishop of Chicoutimi; Mr.R.E.Powell and His Excellency. 16 Supplement — LA SENTINELLE — October 2nd, 1942 checked on the un threshold of the Nile Delta.In Russia.the Germans have not vet reached their objective in the Caucasus.Our anti-submarine war has made-marked progress and our aeroplanes have been ranging far and wide over Germam and spreading widespread destruction among the German war industries.Now these achievements are of course primarily due to the courage and skill and devotion to a great cause of our sailors and soldiers and airmen and those of our Allies.But no amount of courage, no amount of -'kill and no amount of devotion would have availed if adequate supplies of weapons and equipment had not been forthcoming.That is where you come in.You are justified in taking credit for your share in the production of those weapons and supplies which have enabled our forces to resist and attack our foes.But Vic ton is still a long way ahead.Not until we can produce the munitions of war in overwhelming quantities shall we he able to crush the life out of the vast organization which the enemy still has at his disposal.W e are all part of a team.Our men at the front are reads and willing to face danger and death to defend their homes and vour homes and children.I he least thev expect of you is that you should be prepared to face anv hardship for the same purpose.I hey assume.and the\ rightly assume, that you will do nothing to deprive them of the arms which will put them on an equal footing with the enemy.They are certain and 1 am certain that in this tremendous responsibility \ou will never let them down.1 know, too, that they will never let you down.And so 1 wish vou well in your great task, and 1 thank vou for the splendid assistance you have given and are continuing to give to Canada and the Allies as a whole.1 am glad at last to have seen one of the most vitallv important industries in the arsenal of the I’nited Nations.” ATHLOi\E.» » » « '< « a#- fUSai W * - 2k k '1 i- • Pour terminer sa visite au royaume du Sa^ucnas .Son Excellence s arrêta au Saguenav Inn où certains articles des Arts et Métiers canadiens-français suscitèrent son admiration.The conclusion ot the Governor-General s visit to the Saguenay was marked by a visit to The Saguenay Inn where he inspected and expressed admiration for the fine examples of French Canadian handicraft.