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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 15, 1947

Page

2

Mrs Paranka Kelluk Elma Dies After Twenty Years In District

Mrs Paranka Kelluk a Ukrainian native and resident for over twenty years died April 5 Funeral service is set for Monday April 7 at 2 pm at the Ukrainian church in Elma with burial in the local cemetery She is survived by her husband Alex and two daughters Mrs Thomas Gulenchyn of Elma and Mrs Alex Dak of Huntington Park California USA

Elma Paranka Kelluk Ukrainia Kelluk Alex Thomas Gulenchyn Alex Dak Huntington Park California U.S.A

Mrs. Dora Bandola Dies at 73 in Elma District

Mrs. Dora Bandola aged 73 and a Ukrainian native who lived in the district for thirty years died April 3. A funeral service was held at Stony Hill church and burial followed in Stony Hill cemetery. She is survived by husband Kost four sons Joseph of Farlane Ontario Peter and Mike of Elma and John of Edmonton plus three grandchildren.

Dora Bandola Elma Ukrainia Stony Hill Church Stony Hill Bandola Kost Joseph Farlane Ont Peter Mike John Edmonton

Golden Bay Woman Fractures Leg In Wagon Fall

Mrs Schmidt 83 of Golden Bay was riding to Beau sejour when she slipped from a wagon on Tuesday April 8 fracturing her leg She was taken by Russell's Ambulance to the General Hospital in good condition The wagon driver was her grandson E Stobert

Beausejour Schmidt Golden Bay Russell's General Hospital E. Stobert

Lost delegates from wage conference head to Montreal

Four delegates Jack Dean Jack French Ernie Coote and Roy Perry left for Winnipeg en route to Montreal when they discovered tickets only Calgary bound. Dean rode the Montreal train alone while the others faced a frantic bid to re route. The tale ends with the Calgary bound group still pondering their mistake and a moral about directions.

Montreal Calgary Jack Dean Jack French Ernie Coote Roy Perry Winnipeg Ernie Roy Alta Jack

Quote by Mary Baker Eddy on the Bible as guide and dictionary

The statement credits Mary Baker Eddy with describing the Bible as the learned man’s masterpiece and the ignorant man’s dictionary. It presents the Bible as both revered knowledge and practical reference for all readers.

Mary Baker Eddy

Youth Pioneers Build Gas-Driven Model Plane

Jack McMahon of Lac du Bonnet completes a gas engine powered model plane with a 58 inch wingspan and a 34 inch length. He purchased the kit and engine with savings from groceries and schoolwork. The lad plans test flights when weather allows and promotes cooperative, constructive hobby activity among youths.

Jack McMahon Lac du Bonnet Jack J.W.W

Pine Falls couple feted on 30th wedding anniversary

A large gathering at Pine Falls Chateau honors Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kahle on their thirtieth anniversary. Guests praised hospitality, enjoyed piano music by Mrs. Jessie Anderson, a midnight buffet, and a surprise gift of a walnut coffee table.

Pine Falls Chateau Hall E. J. Kahle Mrs. Kahle Sturgeon Falls Ont Jessie Anderson M. W. Turner Kahle Turner Mr. Turner Mr. Kahie C. Dean B. A. Kashinen W. Johannson E. D. R. Bissett Messrs G. Mulligan L. Seguin

J Thomson Elected President of Whitemouth Legion Branch

A Canadian Legion Whitemouth Branch held a March 27 meeting to elect officers for the coming term. Elected: President J Thomson, Vice President A Braund, Secretary Treasurer R Webb, Executive H Cousins C Hunt Dr Stein del J Graig R B Latta F Ans and A Bartley.

Canadian Legion Bes.l. Whitemouth J. Thomson A. Braund R. Webb H. Cousins C. Hunt Dr. Steindel J. Graig R. B. Latta F. Ans A. Bartley

Initiation of a Local Correspondent

A first time correspondent recalls a day spent shadowing Jack Wade and learning local news duties. They visit a dry cleaners a garage and a neighbor’s fence while observing various tasks and asking if overalls and tools are provided or must be supplied.

Jack Wade

Curling Club Semi Annual Meeting in Lac du Bonnet

A Curling Club meeting in Lac du Bonnet discussed the interim financial statement presented by President J. W. Wade in Dr. I. W. Sneath’s absence. A building committee of K McCuaig T J Wood J Sparman and J W Wade was named to study link plans and report next meeting. Wade and Sparman were appointed delegates to the Manitoba Curling Association annual meeting in Winnipeg on April 16.

Mr. Wade Mr. Sparman Manitoba Curling Associaton Winnipeg

Lac du Bonnet Forms Hospitalization Insurance Group

A start has been made on organizing a Hospitalization Insurance group at Lac du Bonnet in connection with the Manitoba Hospital Association. The minimum group is twelve persons, including heads of families and singles. Residents can leave names at the Municipal Office or nearby posts.

Lac du Bonnet Manitoba Hospital Association

Pioneer Families Wed at Pine Falls and Great Falls

In a solemn Nuptial Mass at St. Theresa's Pine Falls on Thursday April 10 Jeanette Lavallee and Paul Gauthier united in marriage. Bride wore white satin and net with pearls and red roses. ceremony by Rev G De Ruyck. Afterward couple hosted open house in Chateau hall Great Falls with 300 guests. couple to reside in Vancouver.

Father G. de Ruyck St. Theresa's Catholic Church Pine Fails Great Falls Jeanette Louis Lavallee Pine Falls Paul Gauthier J. R. Gauthier Boniface Guimond Gauthier Chateau

Start Made On Unknown Subject

A minimal note says a start can be made immediately though details are scarce. More information will follow when the subject is clarified.

Warning to Advertisers From W S K

A reader recalls a local store owner balking at advertising. He says a past Leader ad drew so many customers he couldn't fish the season, illustrating the power of publicity and the advertiser’s dilemma.

National Barley Contest Names 1946 Canada Champions

Four finalists from Manitoba Alberta and Saskatchewan competed for 25 000 prizes at the Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon. George G Elias of Haskett Manitoba won 1000 for the national malting barley champion with a carload entry shipped from Winkler to Albania on February 22. Other winners included George W Johnson Sylvan Lake Alice Bradley Portage la Prairie and John A Wylie Norquay Saskatchewan with 300 and 200 respectively.

Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan The Brewing and Malting Industries of Canada Brandon Federal James G. Gardiner Canada George G. Elias Haskett Elias UMRA Albania Winkler George W. Johnson Sylvan Lake Alice

Lac du Bonnet Legion appoints new officers

The Lac du Bonnet Legion Branch 164 held its April meeting at the Municipal Offices and unanimously elected new officers for the year: M. M. Torrance president, G. H. C Brown 1st vice president, R. Freund 2nd vice president, D. Blake secretary treasurer, and W. S. Kennard sergeant at arms.

Canadian Legion Lac du Bonnet M. M. Torrance G. H. C Brown R. Freund D. Blake W. S. Kennard Ladies’ Auxiliary

Run Away Horses Cause Mixups in Beausejour

Beausejour reports two runaway horse incidents last Tuesday. In the morning Alex Meyers’ team pulled free from a hitch breaking reins and struck a telephone pole. Meyers escaped injury and the wagon was guided home. In the evening Adolphe Briese of Lydiart lost control. the driver sustained facial cuts needing stitches.

Beausejour Alex Meyers Alex Mr. Meyers Adolphe Briese Lydiart Pntrol

Manitoba Premier Announces Public Debt Reduction to 108 Million

Premier Garson told the Manitoba Legislature in the 1947-48 budget speech that public debt has fallen by 646,951 since April and now stands at 108,246,581. He noted a drop of over 21.9 million from the 1940 peak and outlined plans for a sinking fund to retire dead weight debt within 24 to 35 years.

Manitoba Garson Treasury

Lesson in Reading Exemplars From History

A compact reflection notes that example teaches more effectively than rules, citing figures from Gilbert West and Spenser. The piece frames doctrine through observed conduct, urging practical learning over formal instruction.

Gilbert West Spenser

Also Mentioned on This Page

Garson Tyndall Ladywood Whitemouth Seven Sisters Falls Pointe DE Pinawa Points Mrs. Paranka Kelluk Jack and Model Pres Whitemouth Legion Branch W S. Kennard Sparman Joe Curling Club W.S.K Lac du Bonnet Legion Vimy Ridge Padre S. Richardson S. A. Tomlinson E. J. Coates Branch 164 V.M
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