06 Apr 1965
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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1965
Page
1
Renewal form explains date numerals after address indicate due date. Includes subscription rates: $3.00 one year, $4 outside Canada, $5 two years, $6 outside Canada. Encourages new subscribers to use form and enclose payment. notes Audit Bureau of Circulations rules and 30 day arrears limit.
The Lac du Bonnet Legion at its March meeting arranged a Sunday April 11 luncheon for Pee Wees and Tom Thumbs hockey teams. A film night raised 310 dollars for victims, to be shared by Mrs. Baldes and S. Peterson. New members G Wright and E Dzinkowski joined, with A McLeod welcomed. A fish sale and ham bingo are planned to raise funds, with several officers and delegates named.
The Lac du Bonnet Legion Scout Group committee met with Scout leaders Dennis Thibault and Ray Fetterly to reorganize and centralize finances. The new Scout committee includes R Waters as chair and A Wood as secretary treasurer, with V Hardy, Mort Torrance, and G Wright as executives.
A Boy Scouts district organizational meeting was held at the RCAF base on March 27 with leaders from surrounding areas attending. The district committee will include a president vice president Bruce Sinclair secretary Wm Albright treasurer F G Hacquoil and two members from each group committee. Meetings begin quarterly with the first in late June. The district will assist groups as needed and a caboree and jamboree are discussed. Transportation remains with group committees on group level and with the district for district events. Financing ideas include group assessments and district council decisions. A fund raising approach and regional staffing are debated as not enough Scouts exist to form a regional area. The current setup links a2 to the Provincial level with limited benefits such as Whiteshell camp usage.
Mr. W C Hardy of Lac du Bonnet was re elected president of the New Democratic Party Association at a Friday meeting in the Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall. Other officers elected included W Zarecki as vice chairman Mrs G Hardy as secretary treasurer and an executive committee comprising S Hrysio E Nilsson J Bracken E Dobrucki P Sikora J Duchinski O Fors J Wolgrocki and E Larsoui. The gathering heard reports on party activity over the past year and calls for political education ahead of upcoming elections. A card party followed with prizes awarded to several members and friends while lunch included a bake sale auction run by Frank Binda drawing praise.
Pinawa residents welcome thawing snow and fewer mud problems as paving plans shift. Vanier Avenue remains unpaved for truck access to a new development. Construction of the new high school progresses and the shopping centre moves toward central town. Condolences to the Bjornson family. A lighthearted note on a boy’s piggy bank and a tale of nickel findings. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Green on a Winnipeg hospital birth. The Boy Scout district council met at the BCA F station with delegates from Great Falls, Lac du Bonnet, Pinosa and Beausejour. Agassiz chosen as district name and a district badge approved. Continued on Page 6.
Local notices report visitors and weekend trips among Victoria Beach residents. Birth announced for Bert Trainor's family. Pneumonia and hospitalizations mentioned with recovery wishes. Social visits include Renville Turcotte and several Winnipeg shopping trip details amid spring rain and poor road conditions.
Miss M Morley Provincial Librarian will address the Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association meeting on Tuesday April 13 in the Collegiate auditorium She will discuss Regional Libraries and how they can be best utilized providing information for use by attendees
The text defines weekly papers as community mirrors and voices of the people. It praises editor proprietors for publicizing truth and local news from villages, social items, and rising concerns such as schools and taxes, highlighting their role in reflecting district sentiment and serving regional welfare.
Congratulations extended to Mr and Mrs Mike Martin on the birth of son Michael 6 lbs 9 oz March 26 at Beausejour hospital. Mr and Mrs Peter Yarmill of Selkirk welcome daughter sister for Brian. Kenora native Clarence Magnus welcomes daughter. Susanna Rafalant of Selkirk visited family here. Elma boys beat White Mouth 3 to 1. Elma girls lost 3 to 0 at Whitemouth March 26. Marian Ivanaczko and Ada Michelin of Redditch visited L Russell family. Mrs George Proceviat of Vivian staying with daughter during hospital stay. Birthday greetings to Mverline Kurian and Christine Podolchuk.
The Canadian Highway Safety Council urged motorists to check their cars for spring during its annual April May drive running from April 1 to May 31. S. E. Swallow of Oakville Ontario, CHSC safety chair, advised have vehicles thoroughly inspected by trained technicians to prevent road accidents. Swallow, Ford Canada director of service, notes wear and tear goes unchecked with self adjusting components.
Lac du Bonnet Golden Hawks defeated Paper Kings 6 to 4 to win the Bantam B crown in Pine Falls on March 31, the second game of a best of three series after winning game one 12 to 4 on March 27 led by Norm Cherrey eight goals. Pine Falls scorers included Gelinas Smith Vielleux LaFrance and Cherrey with multiple assists. Hawks’ assists credited to Hanton Melquist Ukrainec and Horbatiuk. Warrant officer Tom Prest presented the RCAF trophy as Hawk captains Dancut Melquist Horbatiuk accepted. Postgame celebration included drinks and lunch. coach praised the season.
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