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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1960
Page
6
Community notes from Winnipeg and district describe a newborn son at the Winnipeg Maternity Pavilion on April 1, funeral, and visits. Church services at Anglican and Lutheran congregations report closures amid snow, while social events include a farewell for RCMP recruit Jim Sytnick and a 4-H Club meeting with forest conservation talks.
A meeting of parish members was held in Lac du Bonnet Manitoba on March 20 1960 at 2:30 PM to consider a resolution to form the parish and successors as a body politic and corporate under the act referenced.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Emil Smith on the birth of a baby daughter. Mr and Mrs Arnold Matthies visit Merke family and Karl Zechel. A quilting bee was hosted by Mr and Mrs E Klepatz. Mrs Richard Merke welcomed a baby boy. Get well wishes to Mrs Alfred Tiede. Birthday greetings to Mrs Roy Merke for April 10. The 4 H Clothing Club plans next meeting in April. Mrs Jack Craig Jr hosted a dinner last Sunday. William Golke celebrated his seventh birthday March 30 with friends.
Barron notes Flin Flon Bombers fighting back to avoid elimination as they trail three games to two against Edmonton. Edmonton then faces Brandon Wheat Kings for the Manitoba Junior Hockey Championship. Eskimos, Stampeders, and other Western teams receive brief rustling updates including stadium plans and player signings. A hometown curler from Atikokan and Stanley Cup playoff dates are highlighted amid a patchwork of sports notes.
The town notes rapid modernization with Ted Keith displaying a new deep freeze and Don Cowell revealing an automatic washer and dryer. Neighbors welcome Mr. and Mrs. M. Gagne and family to the district, occupying the former R. Muncer home. A pot-luck supper Friday April 8 at 7:00 p.m. invites all, and birthday wishes go to Kenny King on April 1 and Mrs. Donna Aldstadt on April 2.
The article lists a clothing sale at the Anglican Mission attended by many. It notes residents traveling by plane to Eagle and Bissett with Stanley Seymour, and others heading to Otter Lake for spring. It mentions road conditions on Wamipigow, a March 28 planning meeting for Grade X and XI graduation on May 20, and local activities including a Ladies Auxiliary gathering, a Red Cross draw won by Mrs Pa Martin, prize winners, school fees, and an April 8 bingo season opener.
Mrs Mary Smerechynski reports a first spring shower with thunder and lightning and hopes for warm days ahead. A. McKinnon visited last week with Scott and Jack returning from Mexico. Joan Rasko and Phyllis Sitar were home for the weekend. Maria Baras recovering after minor operation at Whitemouth Hospital. Good Friday service set at Ukrainian Catholic Church April 15 at 4 PM. Get well wishes to Mrs O Colich in Whitemouth Hospital. Sympathy to Lukesewich family on John Luksewich’s passing. Students busy with Easter exams. Cherio folks till next time.
Beaconia defeated Victoria Beach 9 to 7 in a Saturday night matchup at Sel Kirk Arena. Beaconia tallied late goals to seal the win as local fans cheered the high scoring contest.
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