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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1958
Page
6
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting took place in Lac du Bonnet on April 13 at 8:00 p.m. A tea and program were presented, with refreshments served and all welcome. Neighbors and relatives from Fort William, Regina, Brandon, Winnipeg, and Riverland joined in Easter visits, baby showers, and congratulations across several households.
Fully modern five room house with hardwood living room floors, all heat, sewer and water included. Lot size 50 by 150 feet. Contact H Arsenault Lac du Bonnet phone 401.
Local families hosted relatives over the Easter holiday while students returned home from nursing and normal schools. Detours include Dancyt baptism in Whitemouth with multiple godparents, and a push for a spring cleanup as officials consider a community campaign. Residents note thawing lakes, early summer cottagers returning, and preparations for the May 17 fishing season.
Mr and Mrs Astwood of Winnipeg spent the weekend with their daughter and family. Mr and Mrs E Semple.
Miss Robin Brown of Winnipeg was among weekend guests in town visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, during the sociable trip.
College guests stayed with the Hawrysh family and sang in the choir at the United Church during Easter services. R. Kergeris drove to Bissett for the visit.
Family gatherings occurred as Elvin and James Anderson returned from Salkirk with plans for James to work at Monk Lake. D Kunze visited from Winnipeg with Doris Kunze and daughters, who then returned home. G Krause and son Ronnie fell through ice 18 miles from Bissett but reached camp two miles away and were fine. United Church W. A. held a meeting April 2 in the vestry with Mrs. I M Bowyer presiding and members set to craft items for a fall bazaar and to start a second W A cookbook edition.
The text notes a church service on April 13 followed by film showings at the school. Mesdames Lim n Ratcliffe A Rechtingale attend and the next meeting is May 7.
Mrs C Cameron and Mrs A Rach led Red Cross efforts in the community. Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Dick Wonnacott left for Armstrong Ontario. Families such as Mr and Mrs Fred Reckseid ler, Mr and Mrs Fred Orvis, and the Knoxes arrived or returned for the summer. Winnipeg visitors include Mrs A C Young and Sam Wilson. Easter holidays were spent by Mr F E Finkler at the Walden cottage. The Knox family will stay on Hillbrow Ave. Bryan and Florence finish their school year here. Bingo Thursdays at the Social Hall support the School Dental Clinic. Teachers run the event. all welcome. cash prizes. Cliff Thomas and family visited Selkirk to see his ill mother last Sunday.
Reports say Mr Dunnett is much improved in health since a heart attack last month. Mrs Dunnett visited last week with her daughter and son in law from Winnipeg. Wild geese were sighted on March 31 signaling warmer weather to stay.
Mrs L Meade has returned home from the hospital and Bill Meade, who recently broke his leg, is doing well. For five cents you may have your name on his cast. Mrs Frank Roulette took her baby Mark to Bissett hospital for medical treatment. Dr Kennedy was here Wednesday as it was needle day for the children.
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