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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1963
Page
9
Pine Falls Chamber of Commerce discussed sponsoring a community Clean-Up Campaign and covering publicity costs at the April 2 meeting held in Manitou Lodge. They also backed a Get-Out-The-Vote effort and agreed to aid Emerson Chamber selling tickets for a playground fundraiser.
The Lac du Bonnet Chamber of Commerce discussed a potential golf course at their April meeting held at Casey's Inn. AECL representative J L Gray noted no immediate plans and that lands west of the river could be leased, with private capital funding construction. A local business group may take over cost studies for an outdoor playground while Chamber Week publicity tasks and a film presentation from J Sparman of Hawaii were also noted.
Whitemouth Hospital Guild met April 1 at Mrs Robt Fraser’s home to plan a Fun Fair at the Elementary School Auditorium on April 27. Betty Thomson and Lois Malkoske represented Whitemouth in an amateur hour at Hadashville, with several dance acts. Other local notes include hospital stays, quilting bees, a curlers supper and a municipal hall dance set for April 26, plus visits from Winnipeg residents. Continued on Page 8.
Easter season wishes go to readers as Emma Pommer of Winnipeg visits relatives. Palm Sunday confirmands are listed from River Hills Lutheran Church with one baptism anniversary noted. Local families from Winnipeg Grand Marias Beausejour and Winnipeg send visitors, births and moves are noted, and neighbors welcome new residents and trips to Vancouver and Toronto.
The Conservative candidate Dr Joe Slogan widens his lead over Liberal Archie Warren by 3686 votes as 137 of 144 polls report. NDP and Social Credit lose votes. Liberals gain. Local turnout runs 74 percent. Speculation clouds leadership and cabinet future post election as no party wins a clear majority and May votes loom.
The Seven Sisters Hockey Club hosted a bean supper and Bingo Friday to raise funds for new uniforms. Players helped serve and clear, with kitchen duties led by Mrs. R. Morton and assisted by several members. Prizes were donated by local businesses, and thanks were extended to volunteers and donors for a successful fundraiser.
The spring thaw can flood farms roads and fields carrying dirt and contaminants into wells and streams that supply drinking water. Test well water for purity regularly and during pollution threats. Boil water or use commercial purifiers before drinking or washing food.
The notice explains how to read date numerals on the Leader subscription form to determine the due date. It instructs readers to check their copy, mail remittance with the form, and allows one week for arrival, requesting notification if the issue does not arrive.
Manitoba residents 16 and over will pay $2.25 for angling licences this year while non residents face $6.50. The change aligns with expanded fish management and stocking programs including kokanee fingerlings, muskies, trout and splake. The Whiteshell hatchery will gain a cold water pipeline to enable year round operation, with stockings planned for Duck Mountain, Cranberry Portage, Flin Flon, Whiteshell and other areas.
Members of the Lac du Bonnet Curling Club gathered at Memorial Hall on Saturday April 5 for their wind up. W Zikman led his rink including Russell Hrysio Roland Tokar and Ollie Brown to win the main group trophy.
Manitoba announces trout fishing opens April 15 in designated waters with May 18 general angling season. Dip nets allowed April for coarse fish for personal use. No minimum size limits. Regions list designated trout waters by Whiteshell, Eastern, Southwestern, Western, Northwestern, and Northeastern areas.
ERIC VALDEMAR SVDIER 67 died April 2 at his home in Bissett Manitoba. Funeral April 5 at 2:00 p.m. United Church Bissett with burial at Bissett Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. ANGELA MARIE KLAPPRAT infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Klapprat Beausejour died April 3 with graveside service April 5 at Beausejour Cemetery. Russell Funeral Homes Ltd. in care of arrangements. JOHN ROBERT MCKAY 81 died March 30 Beausejour Hospital husband of Kate McKay Lockport. Service April 2 2:00 p.m. St Thomas Anglican Church Lockport with interment at Tyn Cemetery. Survived by wife three sons and five daughters. Russell Funeral Homes Ltd in care of arrangements. Continued on Page 8
Older retirees living alone may neglect meals due to disinterest in cooking for one. Proper selection and preparation matter as life extends. Exercise helps appetite, and a simple routine of walking before meals encourages eating. In good weather, light meals with soup or tea and cookies form a pleasant weekly habit for nature lovers in parks or rural areas.
The club bonspiel finals crown K King and team members B Manness H Tittlemier and P Whitley. They beat G Berrick R Krampetz A Henschel in the final. Third prize goes to G Kretchmer and fourth to F King. Second event winners are G Klapprat E Honke M Manness and A Ross. Runners up are C Precious E Lawson C Howcroft P Morton. Third event winners are A Frantz J Lyon W Lehman R Klapprat with R Reid L Kondratuk K Mundt K Dorl and others. Consolation prize to B Mundt. Curlers end season awaiting next year.
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