08 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1947
Page
1
The United Church club room hosted a March 27 social for the Junior Women's Association. Entertainment included whist, piano music, a musical competition and an Easter bonnet contest. A full course banquet preceded a Chinese auction to raise funds for the Manse. Proceeds supported the WA Manse fund.
Disbandment of the Veterans Guard of Canada announced in the House of Commons leads to dissolution of three Manitoba and Western Ontario units with notable records. No. 22 Company and No. 23 Company previously served at internment camps in Ontario and at POW camps in Espanola and Angler, with members also guarding prisoners and aiding in labor. The Winnipeg formed unit, No. 10 Company later renumbered, provided guard duties at Shilo Camp and Red Rock internment camp, among others, and contributed veterans from 1914-18.
The Manitoba Government unveiled a bull purchase assistance policy in the legislature. After April first the state will cover 20 percent of the bull price up to an $80 grant, with price type and quality approval by the Live Stock Branch. Applicants should contact their agricultural representative or the Live Stock Branch in Winnipeg. The annual cattle breeders sale at Brandon on April 3 offers a chance to buy herd bulls and qualify for the program.
The column bids farewell as Ken Hanks takes over as district representative next week. The paper acknowledges limited time but expresses confidence in Ken’s local office in the LeVasseur building and continued reader support from advertisers and news contributors.
The author praises the combined effort of the staff and local correspondents on a provincial weekly and looks forward to mail day. They anticipate more spare time for hobbies but fear the coming heat as snow melts and lawn mowing returns, noting the sun and high temperatures ahead.
A March 22 ceremony at Mrs. F. Nelson Tyndall home united Lilian Marge Riley Nelson and Earl Clifford Nelson. Rev. Fred Roberts officiated as Roy Nelson served as best man and Miss Katherne Cass attended the bride. The couple planned a reception and early plans to visit the bride's parents before departing for British Columbia.
Bernice Pulfer eldest daughter of Beausejour couple wed Arthur Lawlor of Kenton Man at United Church in Winni peg on Saturday April 5. Rev Donneley officiated. Bridesmaid Olive Kulba of Winnipeg and best man George Lawlor. Reception at Peggy's Pantry. Newlyweds to reside at 101 Mayfair Avenue Winnipeg.
Pine Falls volunteers push a Red Cross drive aimed at raising 500 dollars by Saturday April 5. If contacted by a canvasser, residents are urged to donate and help meet the urgent need. Committee members include D. C. Reid N. Walton Mrs G Stewart Don Munro Bert Dimock Mrs Jessie Anderson M Dansereau Mrs E Thomas Bert Wood Read George Ches Lukasowicz L Lafrance and Alex Iwanick.
A new Explorers group for junior members ages 9 to 11 from Pine Falls churches is formed under Rev J E Hunter Mrs R Gret singer Mrs D Munro and Doug las Lauchlin. Meetings are Mondays at 7 15 pm in United Church club rooms with ceremonies business worship handwork recreation. Officers named include Donald French Chief Explorer and Donald McDonald Recorder. An initiation ceremony occurred at the March 31 meeting.
In the fourth week of Manitoba's session seven more bills passed third reading with five private bills advancing toward the Lieutenant-Governor's assent. The measures include amendments to the YMCA Act a acquisition of London and Western Trusts by Canada Trust one Niakwa Country Club capitalization change and incorporations for the Ice Club of Greater Winnipeg and the Dafoe Foundation. Also moving were a Brandon City agreement validation bill regarding the Bran don Winter Fair buildings and a bill ensuring Veterinary Scholarship Funds do not lapse at fiscal year end.
After worship led by Rev J E Hunter Mrs Gretsinger assisted by Mrs Munro and Douglas Lauchlin directed the ceremony. Each initiate recited the Explorer Purpose as the group hymn This is my Fathers World was sung. Insignia was presented by Tommy McCullough and Bery Wilson before Candlelight Service. Benediction followed a shared motto and a tasty lunch concluded the day.
The ninth annual birthday dinner of Coronation Rebekah Lodge No. 51 was held Saturday night March 29 in Pine Falls. Guests included Pine Falls Lodge No. 63 members and their spouses, with many others. the banquet table stretched the club room, decorated in lodge colors. the Ladies’ service provided a delicious dinner and songs. pies followed a hearty main course.
Deanne Petrus, age six from Lac du Bonnet, captured first prize at the A C T Amateur finals in Winnipeg with 2726 votes for her rendition of My Best to You. The event drew more than 4000 spectators and included a banquet at the Marlborough Hotel after the program.
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