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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 09, 1946

Page

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Pad Circulahon LAC DU BONNET to RED LAKE OUTSIDE POINTS

A fragmented list shows district advertising points across Manitoba towns including Lac Du Bonnet Pine Falls Beausejour Whitemouth Janow Seven Sisters Pointe du Bois Great Falls St George Brightstone Lowland Springwell Pinawa Bird River Lettonia Bissett Red Lake, totaling 905 district representatives and 1105 overall with 135 office copies.

Lac DU Bonnet Pine Falls Beausejour Whitemouth JANOW ELMA Seven Sisters Pointe DU Bois Great Falls ST. George Brightstone Lowland Springwell Pinawa Bird River Lettonia Bissett Red Lake

Newspaper warns subscribers about barking dogs

The Patriot warns that undisciplined subscribers with watch dogs on porches may forfeit home delivery, while in Rivier Hebert Nova Scotia Garfield Stevens finds a six foot wingspan eagle in his wild cat trap, still alive during his daily trap check.

Charlottetown Patriot River Hebert N. S Garfield Stevens Stevens

Veterans get break on city land for homes

Prince Rupert residents will be offered city owned land at 50 percent of assessed value to deter land speculation by veterans. In Woodstock a parlor car passenger reacts to a bullet through a window. A Toronto woman locates a lost purse with police notified. A 90 year old Dundalk woman survives a hemorrhage aided by a collie. Regina sees farmers painting barns for tax deductibility and record crops. In La Biche Ned Seenum returns a long unpaid grocery bill from 1921 with thanks.

Prince Rupert B.C Woodstock Ont Toronto Here Dundalk, Ont Sam McCulloch Regina Saskatchewan LA Biche Alta Ned Seenum White Fish Reserve

Pine Falls Plans For A Community Fitness Program

A March 29 meeting in Pine Falls, urged by the Provincial Department of Health, outlined a broad community fitness program. Speakers Hart Devenney and George Nick presented plans to involve churches, clubs, organizations, schools, and other groups, with a May 2 follow up to appoint representatives and refine aims ahead of a public meeting.

Department of Health and Public Welfare C. B. Davies Stan Powell W. S. Jackson Leo le Blanc John Campbell B. van Malsen Miss E. Hoffman Ben van Malsen Hart Devenney George Nick Nick Pine Falls Devenney

McKenzie Taylor Wedding in Pine Falls and Selkirk

Ida Lylene Tay lor daughter of John S. Tay lor and the late Mrs. Taylor of Pine Falls wed Alexander Ross McKenzie son of Mr and Mrs H D J McKenzie of Mapleton Manitoba. Ceremony conducted by Rev R S Montgomery at the bridegroom’s parents home with Jens Magnusson and sister of the groom as attendants. The couple will reside at Mapleton.

Pine Falls Selkirk Ida Lylene John S. Taylor Taylor Alexander Ross McKenzie H. D. J. McKenzie Mapleton Man R. S. Montgomery Jens Magnusson McKenzie

Conversation Improves Demeanor More Than Wit

A quote attributed to Joseph Addison notes that good-nature enhances conversation and lends an amiable air to the countenance, being more pleasant than mere beauty. The observation contrasts social ease with aesthetic charm.

Joseph Addison

Lac Dy Bonnet Curlers Team List Readout

Reading from left to right Lac dy Bonnet High School curlers Beckrew Irene Park Gen Brown Verna Brown Mr Mroz principal Sheilagh Jeffery Shirley Ghentelt Florence Springman Sheila Hollingsworth Maureen Arsenault Aan Yore Plorence Swets Front row Kenneth LeVasseur Mervin Zikman Percy Zeemel Eddie Zikman Alastair Jeffery

Lac Dy Bonnet High School Beckrew Irene Park Gen Brown Verna Brown Mr. Mroz Sheilagh Jeffery Shirley Ghentelt Florence Springman Sheila Hollingsworth Maureen Arsenault Aan Yore Plorence Swets Kenneth LeVasseur Mervin Zikman Percy Zeemel Eddie Zikman Alastair Jeffery

Motorist Smiles Again Over St Andrews Locks Approach

Federal government will spend 65000 dollars to straighten the West approach to St. Andrew's Locks. The move follows years of advocacy by J. M. Turner and now J. S. Sinnott MP for Springfield. Trucks and cars on the Trans-Canada Highway east route welcome the upgrade.

St. Andrew's Locks J. M. Turner

Great Falls Social News and Local Returns

Bob Oakes arrived home March 28 from Fort William after guarding POWs at a Great Lakes Paper Company Wood Camp. He went to Winnipeg April 4 for discharge, while brother Stan returned the same day to resume work with the Provincial Government Survey. Elmer Parsey came home from Prince George April 30 to visit family after Ronald Parsey’s discharge and return to studies. Spring arrives early as March 27 pansies bloom despite lingering snow. Walter French spent four days with family in Lac du Bonnet. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Margaret Johnston was held March 29 in Anderson Hall. Mrs. E. Fallis spent the weekend in Winnipeg. M. Samwald left Great Falls March 29 for Winnipeg. Miss R. Spencely visited G. O. Ortwein's home. Beaver Club hosts a Silver Tea for the Junior Red Cross in Anderson Hall on April 5.

Bob Oakes Fort William Great Lakes Paper Company Bob Winnipeg Stan Elmer Parsey Prince George B.C R. Parsey Ronald Red Cross Beaver Club Anderson Hall

Local Winded Guests Visit In Elma And Beyond

Mrs H Choronzy returns to Elma after wintering with her son Rev H Choronzy at Lethbridge Alberta. Mrs L Lariviere of Winnipeg visits parents Mr and Mrs P Leegus. Miss Mildred Brigham of Winnipeg visits sister Mrs A Boretski. Mr and Mrs Wacina travel to Ontario for a business trip.

Mrs. H. Choronzy Elma Rev. H. Choronzy Lethbridge Alberta L. Lariviere Winnipeg P. Leegus Mildred Brigham A. Boretski

Local Notes On Travelers And Visitors

Mrs. W Flanagan heads to Roland Manitoba to visit her mother in law for two weeks. P Smorong from Ena Ontario visited his mother Mrs A Smorong here last weekend. Mrs F Manskey of Winnipeg former district resident visited Mr and Mrs E Jokinen. John Saik of Favourable Lake Ontario read to Elma to visit his father 3P Saik. Winnipeg saw Mrs W Semeriack and daughter Miss Mary Yachnicki Mrs S R Bazay Mr and Mrs O Hautamak i P Chanway and J Barski among week’s visitors.

M. Samwald Great Falls J. L. Samwald Winnipeg P. Smorong Ena Ontario A. Smorong F. Manskey E. Jokinen John Saik Favourable Lake Ontario Elma Saik W. Semeriack Mary Yachnicki S. R. Bazay O. Hautamaki P. Chanway J. Barski

Startling Stork Proverbie Race Ends With Baby Finch

A race from Lac du Bonnet to Pine Falls Hospital ended when the stork delivered a baby boy at the hospital door. Mr and Mrs E Finch and the car driver faced detours and delays but the stork reached the hospital first. Both mother and baby are well and the father and driver recover from shock. The driver vows a plane for future races to avoid corner cutting.

Ben van Malsen Pine Falls Lac du Bonnet Here Great Falls Finch

Lac du Bonnet Council Considers Rest Room and Bus Stop

Lac du Bonnet council met April 2 with Reeve Wojciechowski and five councillors. Discussion focused on a proposed rest room and bus stop with bus firms offering 15 dollars monthly each, J Rempel offering a 60 dollar monthly building, and a counter proposal for municipal and UV D contributions. A Lowland residents petition urged an all weather road from Lac du Bonnet to P H No 1 via Drain T area and ratepayers debated Drain T drainage plans and seeking arrangement with authorities.

J. Rempel Mr. Creaney U.V.D Lac du Bonnet P.T.H. No. 1

Drain T into Catfish Creek West Drain proposal and council accounts

The council weighs engineering options to cut Drain T by a lateral into Catfish Creek West Drain to relieve flood from land drainage. Residents allege overloaded creeks and no outlet, while others urge municipal drainage for sections 33-15-10 East. Delegations seek district engineer meeting. accounts totaling 997.50 are approved including numerous individuals and organizations.

Compensation Board R. Karklin Armco Ltd J. Sparman A. Buhay M. Buhay M. E. Campbell A. Usackis Ed Anson Pioneer Store P. Swetz

Village Committee Plans Year of Improvements in Lac Du Bonnet

At Municipal Hall on Monday April 1 the Village Committee outlined a year of upgrades including street grading and regular maintenance, ditch cleaning and deepening, replacing culverts, and extending concrete sidewalks. They will tackle drainage on the highway from McIntosh to Fifth Street, shape and gravel McIntosh Street, raise a sidewalk on First Street, and finish a block of sidewalk each year. Garbage service will be expanded with three approaches, including faster removal, homeowner cooperation on containers, and proper handling.

Lac DU Bonnet Lake Ave McIntosh Street Minniwawa Street Third Street First Street Department of Public Works Fifth Street Board of Trade

Beausejour to Get 20 Bed Hospital Under New Health Plan

Regular Beausejour Board of Trade meeting heard about Manitoba health plan aims to serve urgent rural needs. Doctors Jackson and Donovan spoke on health units, diagnostic and hospital services, and the need for a district hospital with three facility grades. Hospital Council offered guidance on implementing the plan.

Beausejour Board of Trade J. Bellan W. F. Jackson Ottawa Jen Out Jackson Beausejour Brokenhead Manitoba Donovan B. Warkentin Board of Trade

Village Clean Up Campaign Advances Nuisance Grounds Plan

A village meeting set goals for better unloading on nuisance grounds with cooperation over enforcement. A bulldozer to level ground was proposed to speed unloading and maximize space. Punitive action planned for future dumping, with gate closure if violated. Frank Brown urged partial rent for a Rest Room, and W A Creaney to work with the Council on shared funding.

Bage Frank Brown Board of Trade W. A. Creaney

Beausejour Court Hears Three Local Theft and Liquor Cases

Magistrate L. S. Matlin presided at Beausejour weekly court. Daniel Joyce of Winnipeg pleaded guilty to bicycle theft and night breaking and entering at homes in Tyndall and was sentenced to two years suspended with a $500 good behaviour bond. William Heppinger of Molson was fined $20 and costs for consuming liquor in a public place.

Beausejour L. S. Matlin L Molson

Thibodeau Gould Engagement Announcement

Mr and Mrs F T Thibodeau of Pine Falls Man announce the engagement of their second daughter Betty Jane to George Edward Gould son of Mr and Mrs W G Gould 144 Bert ran St St Boniface The wedding will be at St Stephen's Broadway United Church on Saturday May 4 at 4 o'clock.

F. T. Thibodeau Pine Falls Man Betty Jane George Edward Gould W. G. Gould Bertran St St. Boniface St. Stephen's Broadway United Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Canada EAGLE McKenzie—Taylor Betty Jean Helen Fergusson Walter French Frank Courchine Agnes Hansen B. J. Thorbergson Margaret Johnston Mrs. E. Fallis Miss R. Spencely Mrs. G. O. Ortwein By C. Wendebera Mrs. Wacina Stork Bird Lac du Bonne Council Chicago Aveid Dieappelnten Springfield Springfeld St. James, Man Springfield Leader P.O. Adéra
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