tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post8594173821777262889..comments2024-03-23T08:13:12.713-07:00Comments on Growing Up in Verdun ,Montreal & Information: The Verdun Spy Mystery - rerunUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-59504179918873405222011-02-05T09:01:03.000-08:002011-02-05T09:01:03.000-08:00Intrepid .........has nothing to do with this thre...Intrepid .........has nothing to do with this thread,however on this day back in 1980 Intrepid was awarded the Order of Canada,.....the spy (Canadian by the way) was instrumental in the forming of the CIA ,as well as the model for the James Bond character,but how's this, these photos we share each day,may have had there beginnings due to his efforts as well.......<br /> - Today's Canadian Headline... <br />1980 THE MAN CALLED INTREPID IS HONORED<br />Hamilton Bermuda - Sir William Stephenson is awarded the Order of Canada; the ailing Winnipeg-born engineer pioneered digital wireless photo transmission. He worked for British intelligence during World War II under the code name Intrepid, and was the personal contact man between Churchill and Roosevelt.<br /> <br /> -"Nothing decieves like a Document"--William Stephenson (lends creedence to 'Don't believe everything you read') except this of course................hahahahahah Cheers !! HF&RV<br /><br /> Now this guy was not lazt,checkout his resume:<br />Sir William Stephenson (1896-1989 )<br />WWI fighter pilot, WWII spy master <br />born on January 11 1896 in Winnipeg, Manitoba <br />died January 31 1989 in Bermuda <br />during WWI he was a Sergeant in the Canadian Engineers <br />was badly wounded during a gas attack in 1916. <br />in1917 he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps <br />shot down 12 planes before he was shot down and captured by the Germans on 28 July 1918 <br />during WWII he was made head of British Security Coordination, headquartered in New York <br />was knighted and received the Presidential Medal for Merit from the United States for his counter-intelligence work during World War II <br />portrayed by David Niven in "A Man Called Intrepid" <br />books: <br />A Man Called Intrepid, by William Stevenson <br />Intrepid's Last Case, by William Stevenson <br />The True `Intrepid', by Bill MacDonaldLes Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-501092310902112132010-11-09T16:38:32.000-08:002010-11-09T16:38:32.000-08:00Anyone remember the Velvet resaurant on Wellington...Anyone remember the Velvet resaurant on Wellington in the 40's/50's?????john allisonhttp://winnie3rdavenue.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-35377094617894808532010-11-09T14:51:22.000-08:002010-11-09T14:51:22.000-08:00Bill,
In 1952 I lived at 857 Galt across the stree...Bill,<br />In 1952 I lived at 857 Galt across the street from the Bannantyne school near Bannantyne so you where just a few blocks from my home. However, I was 22 years old at the time. It's a small world.<br />GuyGuy Billardhttp://shgverdun.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-3529158268007472182010-11-09T13:20:37.000-08:002010-11-09T13:20:37.000-08:00When I wrote the original "The Verdun Spy Mys...When I wrote the original "The Verdun Spy Mystery" article about five years ago, people provided some comments at the time but there was nothing that solved the "mystery." Thank you, Maggie, for restarting the "investigation." <br /><br />My curiosity about this spy came from my being seven years old in 1952 and living on Claude Avenue between Church Street and Galt Avenue. Since reading the book "For Services Rendered" by John Sawatsky, I have often wondered if while going to Bannantyne School, the YMCA on Gordon Avenue and playing in the area streets, I might have been rubbing elbows (so to speak) with a real life spy as he locked up his photography shop for the day.<br /><br />On one hand, I must say I am delighted that the mystery of the location of Verdun's Soviet spy has now been solved. On the other hand, I have to admit to being a little disappointed that he wasn't just around the corner...<br /><br />And thank you to everyone who participated in solving the mystery.<br /><br />Bill P.Bill Pentecosthttp://4113claude.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-28080623179568644912010-04-05T11:16:39.000-07:002010-04-05T11:16:39.000-07:00Photo from Google Maps, appears on the neat Coolop...<a href="http://lesf.multiply.com/photos/album/56/Net_News_etc#22" rel="nofollow"></a><br /> Photo from Google Maps, appears on the neat Coolopolis site,the story has intrigued them as well..maybe we will find out more info through their resources ...... HF&RVLes Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-38032005059989747342010-04-05T10:38:42.000-07:002010-04-05T10:38:42.000-07:00Same story line, with mention of David Soboloff re...Same story line, with mention of David Soboloff returning to Russia & never seen again,.his code name was Gideon, & there is mention of his owning a photography studio in Verdun:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LhgiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7aUFAAAAIBAJ&dq=spy%20soboloff&pg=5857%2C1476563">http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LhgiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7aUFAAAAIBAJ&dq=spy%20soboloff&pg=5857%2C1476563</a><br /> HF&RVLes Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-14648864540696212902010-04-05T10:31:37.000-07:002010-04-05T10:31:37.000-07:00Here is one article from the Montreal GAzette ,tha...Here is one article from the Montreal GAzette ,that at least mentions the name David Soboloff who acted as a double agent......blah blah blah......<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aooxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UagFAAAAIBAJ&dq=spy%20soboloff&pg=3679%2C3592255">http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aooxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UagFAAAAIBAJ&dq=spy%20soboloff&pg=3679%2C3592255</a><br /> You will have to reuse through the article to see his name,.as always select the 'full screen' option to make it easier to read.................HF&RVLes Fhttp://lesf.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-76122478194205235962010-04-05T10:11:44.000-07:002010-04-05T10:11:44.000-07:00Maybe someone can come up with a newspaprer articl...Maybe someone can come up with a newspaprer article on the subject as I would like to publish an article in our magazine (Les Argoulets) as well as in the Messager as this type of spy mistery is always fascinating to read, specially since Verdun is involved..<br />GuyGuy Billardhttp://shgverdun.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-31766751278477898092010-04-05T04:25:36.000-07:002010-04-05T04:25:36.000-07:005362 Bannantyne was the address for the Restaur...5362 Bannantyne was the address for the Restaurant. Laurie Etiennehttp://laurie2009.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-370320579858084932010-03-31T17:20:02.000-07:002010-03-31T17:20:02.000-07:00Maggie,
Good détective work. The Aimée Beauty Shop...Maggie,<br />Good détective work. The Aimée Beauty Shop would be the closest, 5382 Bannantyne wich would be across the street from D. Soboloff who lived at 5381 and is near Argyle. There must have been something about the incident in the Guardian. This would mean going through 1952-1953 and 1954. Too big a job but I will keep it in mind.<br />GuyGuy Billardhttp://shgverdun.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-70007970396848851772010-03-31T14:58:18.000-07:002010-03-31T14:58:18.000-07:00I put the name down as Red Starky. His hair was re...I put the name down as Red Starky. His hair was redish, but I think his name was Len Starky.. ?????john allisonhttp://winnie3rdavenue.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-65089940314445773462010-03-31T11:49:45.000-07:002010-03-31T11:49:45.000-07:00Lovell 1953 Directoy
5362 Bannantyne.
Joe & Al...Lovell 1953 Directoy<br />5362 Bannantyne.<br />Joe & Alec Rest.<br /><br />Lovell 1954 Directory<br />5381 Bannantyne<br />D. Soboloff<br />PhotographerMaggie McKiernonhttp://maggiemck.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-46528154230521504202010-03-31T10:41:44.000-07:002010-03-31T10:41:44.000-07:00I have checked the Lovell's directory and foun...I have checked the Lovell's directory and found the following 5 beauty parlors on Bannantyne in 1952:<br /><br />4315 Bannantyne, Salon Allard, Tremblay, Miss J.G.<br />5312 " (near Melrose) Bannantyne Beauty Salon, Miss C. Delisle<br />5382 " (near Argyle) Aimée Beauty Shops, Touchette, Miss Aimée<br />5407 " Trudeau's Air Dressing<br />(5411 Scotch Fish & Chips)<br />6308 " Alex Beauty Parlor<br /><br />There are no Joe & Alex Restaurant. However note the last beauty parlor names Alex.<br /><br />There are no David Soboloff listed.<br /><br />That's about it, Maybe someone can come up with some links based on this information. However, beware of these so called clues as they maybe fiction.<br /><br />GuyGuy Billardhttp://shgverdun.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6464100720604662734.post-28784716626035581262010-03-31T10:27:21.000-07:002010-03-31T10:27:21.000-07:00I can't come up with any answers. Could not e...I can't come up with any answers. Could not even come up with a good guess. I do know one thing though. Red Starky, an avowed Communist, lived across the street from us on 3rd Avenue. He lived at 802. I know this because he came to out house one day and talked to my brother-in-law about joining up. He said he would send him a magazine that was published by the Communist party. After my brother -in-law received some of the magazines, he and my sister went to New York City for a visit. They flew down there, and when they got off the plane, the FBI arrested them. They took them to Ellis Island for interrogation. They separated them and put them in different wings, and questioned them extensively. After a few days of questioning, they deported them back to Canada. Yes the Cold War was on, and is was for real...that was probably 1950 or so.john allisonhttp://winnie3rdavenue.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.com