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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 06, 1948

Page

2

Obituary for Beausejour Man John Palamarchuk

John Palamarchuk of Beausejour died March 16 aged 685 in Manitoba. Funeral held March 4 at Ladywood Greek Catholic church with Fr J Carmylo officiating. burial in Ladywood cemetery. Renshaw funeral home handled arrangements. He was born in West Ukraine and came to Canada 50 years ago, living in Ladywood before moving to Beausejour to reside with his son Michael. His wife died several years ago.

John Palamarchuk Beausejour Ladywood J. Carmylo Renshaw Mr. Palamarchuk Ukraine Canada Michael

Double Funeral For Merke and Kuhn In Whitemouth

Lena Merke 63 of Whitemouth and her brother Ludwig Kuhn 85 of Seven Sisters died within hours of each other on March 20. A double funeral was held March 24 at Gruberts Corner Lutheran Church with Rev Judt officiating. Interment followed at Whitemouth Falls cemetery. Russell’s Beausejour handled arrangements. Mrs Merke leaves four daughters and five sons. Mr Kuhn leaves three daughters and three sons.

Lena Merke Whitemouth Ludwig Kuhn Gruberts Corner Lutheran Church Judt Whitemouth Falls Russell Beausejour Merke Hulda Bankery Roy Richard Albert Charlie Otto Mr. Kuhn John Pommer Ed. Hanks George Berrick Julius Bill Ben

Mrs Hlady of Brokenhead Dies in 80th Year

Mrs. Steve Hlady and Mrs Pauline Hlady of Brokenhead mourn the passing on March 26 in her 80th year. Funeral held March 29 at Greek Catholic church Brokenhead officiated by Fr J Carmylo from Beausejour. Burial followed in Brokenhead cemetery with Russell's funeral home Beausejour handling arrangements.

Pauline Hlady Brokenhead Fr. J. Carmylo Beausejour Russell Hlady

Widow from Austria Resided Fifty Years in Broken Head

An Austrian resident living in Broken Head for five decades dies leaving a husband Steve and 8 children Mary Nellie Annie Fred Peter Mike John Paul. The sons serve as pallbearers in the service.

Austria Brokenhead Steve Mary Nellie Annie Fred Peter Mike John Paul

Obituary of Minnie Schmidt at Lydiatt Church

Mrs Minnie Schmidt 86 of March 19 at the home of her granddaughter March 23 at 2 p m at the Lydiatt Pentecostal church Rev Kowalski officiated and burial was in Lydiatt cemetery Surviving are one daughter Mrs Nettie Stobert and a son Otto 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren

Minnie Schmidt Beausejour Lydiatt Pentecostal Kowalski Lydiatt Cemetery Russell Nettie Stobert Otto

Beausejour Pioneer John Hicks Dies at 88

John Hicks longtime Beausejour resident and former railway worker died March 29 at age 88 after a period of ill health. Born in England he came to Canada 63 years ago and helped build the railway through the Rockies. Funeral April 1 in Beausejour with Canon Hughes officiating. burial in Beausejour cemetery.

John Hicks Beausejour Winnipeg England Canada Rockies Russell Canon Hughes Frank Black Ed. Gretsinger Anton Strecker J. P. Kielback C. Turner G. Meyers D. Smith Nelson B.C Harry Jones Alberta Hicks

Mrs. Elizabeth F James of Lydiatt Dies at 79

Mrs. Elizabeth Frances James 79 of Lydiatt Manitoba died at Misericordia Hospital Winnipeg on April 1. Funeral from Mordue's on April 5 at 1 30 p m interment Elmwood Cemetery.

Elizabeth Frances James Lydiatt, Man Misericordia Hospital Winnipeg Mordue Elmwood Cemetery

Michael Morski, Pioneer of the District, Dies

Michael Morski died on April 2 at his home, ending a long career as a district pioneer. He was widely known for community leadership and local service.

Michael Morski

Curling Season Ends With Wind-Up Dance

The Lac du Bonnet Curling Club closed its season with an Easter Monday dance and awards. J. D. Campbell’s rink won the Claman Cup. Spar man team claimed the Merchants’ Trophy. Tom Wood led the closing bonspiel. North Eastern Manitoba Spell and North Eastern Ladies Spiel were hosted, with plans for a larger rink next season.

Lac du Bonnet J. D. Campbell J. Choma Alf Hallick Cy Smith Sparman Joe E. Chapman Manitoba

Pioneer 88 Dies in Landerville Area

Mr Morski born in Ukraina aged 88 came to Lac du Bonnet in 1907. He lived in the Landerville district 37 years and shared stories of pioneer days. Survived by wife one son John of Lac du Bonnet two married daughters twenty grandchildren nine. Funeral from Notre Dame church Lac du Bonnet at 1030 am Monday April 5 Renshaw funeral home in charge.

Landerville Morski Ukraina Lac du Bonnet John of Notre Dame Church Renshaw Funeral Home

Officers Appointed For Beausejour Baseball Club

The Beausejour Baseball Club organized on March 31 naming J. S. Sinnott M P and G. E. Olive M L A as honorary patrons. H. Drysdale was chosen president with J. Shuster as secretary treasurer and manager C W Shields. C G Gerle was coach with B Gerle as mascot and Gordon Trithart also listed.

Beausejour

Bennsons Return From Sweden After Extended Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Benson and their sons Harvey Lorne and Wallace with son in law and daughter of O Erik, Riverland, returned from Sweden on Friday after a long stay in the Old Country. Anne and Bernice Erikson met the home-coming party in New York. The Bennsons report a very rough crossing with delays making the trip about three days late.

Mrs. Benson

Bethels Honored Before Departure to Eastern Canada

Friends and neighbors hosted a Saturday night surprise party for Mr and Mrs W R Bethel prior to their move to Winnipeg Canada. L J Pulfer presented a silver tray as a memento from guests. Attending were G W Hoban A Campbell O Russell J Bembridge William Craik C Bush H Bush Sr G Trithart R A Hayes J L Ridley Mrs J Merriman Dr H C Fishman and Jim Bethel of Winnipeg.

W. R. Bethel Eastern Canada L. J. Pulfer Bethels G. W. Hoban A. Campbell O. Russell J. Bembridge William Craik C. Bush H. Bush G. Trithart R. A. Hayes J. L Ridley J. Merriman H. C. Fishman Jim Bethel Winnipeg

Memorial Committee Talks Finance at Beausejour Hotel

War Memorial committee met on Wednesday March 31 at 8 30 p.m. in Beausejour with President A Larson presiding. E A Kielback reported on a municipal donation request and a finance plan for a rink including a $6800 outlay for rafters to be delivered soon.

War Memorial Committee Beausejour Hotel A. Larson F. Ehinger E. A. Kielback L. J. Pulfer W. W. Childe R. A. Hayes H. Drysdale F. Haye N. Genaske F. Rumak M. Stepaniuk P. Rumak

Shower for Agnes Hanson in Anderson hall

Wednesday evening, March 31, Mrs. Thorbergson, Mrs. Stuart Clark and Mrs. Phil Metzler hosted a shower for Miss Agnes Hanson. Her wedding to Martin McKeand is set for about April 8. The hall was decorated with pink and white streamers and guests enjoyed unwrapping gifts and making up the bride's book. A delicious lunch followed at a long table.

Thorbergson Stuart Clark Phil Metzler Anderson Hall Agnes Hanson Martin McKeand

Weddings Vincent Guetre at Notre Dame Lac du Bonnet

Therese Guetre daughter of Mr and Mrs Guetre Crescent Bay married Severe Vincent of St George at Notre Dame church Lac du Bonnet on Thursday. Rev Father Paradis officiated and a reception followed at the bride’s home.

Notre Dame Church Lac du Bonnet Therese Guetre

Winnipeg Wedding At St. John's Cathedral

Gratia Clare Johnson and Kenneth Newell Sutherland wed at St. John's Cathedral Winnipeg at 7 30 p m on March 18 officiated by Rev J H Oriel. The gown was white velvet with lily points ostrich plumes red roses Calla lilies and a court train. reception followed at The Homestead. The couple will reside in Lac du Bonnet where Newell runs Holiday Beach resort.

St. John’s Cathedral Winnipeg Gratia Clare Johnson Kenneth Newell Sutherland J. H. Oriel M. W. Johnson K. Sutherland Mrs Sutherland Lac du Bonnet Newell

New Canadian Army Sergeant Major Badge Unveiled

Ottawa announces a new distinctly Canadian badge for sergeant majors in the Canadian Army. The design features the Canadian coat of arms with symbols including a silver lion rampant, unicorn, fleur de lis, and the Royal helmet beneath the imperial crown. The badge differs from the former Imperial design and will be issued soon.

Ottawa

Out-of-town Guests Attend North District Event

Pink and white candles decor facilitated a gathering with visitors Mrs. Don Baker of Winnipeg and Mrs. Fred Ans of Seven Sisters joining local attendees for a regional event.

Don Baker Winnipeg Fred Ans Seven Sisters

Just One Of Those Things By T W E McKew

A speaker reflects on a snowy day as a government rotary plough speeds by, rendering a long trench-digging task quickly accomplished. He muses on the machine’s power compared to his own labor in the road and doorway context.

New Commons Takes Shape in London Reconstruction

Britain advances on the rebuilt House of Commons, using Clipsham and Portland oak. The new chamber retains the oblong form with more rooms and modern Gothic ornament, while improving ventilation and seating for all members. Symbolic gifts come from Commonwealth nations as Sir Giles Gilbert Scott leads the project.

House of Commons London Clipsham Rutland Britain Churchill Canada Australia Sir Giles Gilbert Scott Liverpool Oxford

Warrant Officers Set To Wear New Three by Two Badge

The motto A Mari Usque Ad Mare appears on a new badge measuring three inches high and two and a half inches wide. It will be worn by all Warrant Officers, Class I, replacing the RSM's badge and the Conductor's badge (RCOC) now in use.

RSM

No to Latin Says Spurgeon Quote on Speech and Will

A brief quotation from Spurgeon on the value of learning to say no. It emphasizes restraint and practical wisdom in speech and decision making. The quote contrasts saying no with the usefulness of readable Latin knowledge.

Spurgeon

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