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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1964
Page
1
Renewal notice for The Leader suburb address Lac du Bonnet Man urges subscribers to mail $3.00 for one year or $5.00 for two years with form. States Audit Bureau of Circulations rules on arrears and asks new subscribers to use a separate address line.
The Manitoba Hydro Glee Club from Winnipeg gave a well received show at Seven Sisters Community Hall on Friday April 17. The program featured six European folk tunes then four Superbcan and Hammerstiens Carousel. Highlights included Tim Kretschmer of Seven Sisters with Rustic Dance scoring 85 at a festival, soloist Carol Barnes performing three numbers, and young Cindy Kretschmer singing Miss Polly had a Dolly. The Lac du Bonnet Beatlettes joined with impersonations of the Beatles. Proceeds benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
A Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Ladies Auxiliary rally drew 92 attending in Lac du Bonnet on April 18. Transcona girls received the Petley Shield for the year's membership gains while 200 people enjoyed an evening supper, speech by Mrs. Edie Erlich, and music from Elmwood Legionnaires Orchestra.
Whitemouth notes celebrate birthdays and anniversaries from April with the town hall dance on April 24. A Fashion Spring Show and Bake Sale is planned for May 2 under the Whitemouth Hospital Guild. Community members attend conventions, concerts and social events while planning fundraisers for library books and hospital support.
D Anderson and his rink led by D Prust and Joan Niemi won top honours at the Pointe du Bois Curling Club wind-up on Friday April 17. Prizes awarded across multiple competitions included luggage, lanterns, beverages, lamps, barsets, and cases of Coke and 7-up, with special prizes for game of the year and a Lady and Gentlemen curler draw.
The Lac du Bonnet Red Cross Blood Clinic on April 14 registered 175 donors with 22 deferred. Thanks were voiced to Mr. McIntosh of the Agassiz School Division for the auditorium, to Principal R. Dyne, to the Home and School Association, and to the many volunteers led by Mrs. A. N. ae and committee members for their efforts.
The Whitemouth 4-H Melody Mixers Food Club held a buffet lunch at the Whitemouth Collegiate on April 7 with Miss Marie Anderson the District Home Economist judging progress. Tables set by Candice Nightingale Patricia Rystephanik with cookies Barry Cousins hamburgers Wendy Erickson Rodney Noel pies Zena Bilynski. Lana Bilynski could not attend.
Mrs Stella Roscoe and families from Rennie hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Win Roscoe and Mr and Mrs T Henley. The Pointe du Bois Community Club presented Fabulous Dancing Waters with ballet and tap by Pointe du Bois and Pine Falls schools under Miss A Stephanie. Mothers sold lunch after the show.
A large crowd gathered at the Bissett Community Hall on Saturday evening April 11 to honor Mr and Mrs J Minton who are leaving for Pinawa where John has accepted the position of hospital Administrator. The couple received a corsage and a silver chafing dish and purse from the community. John served as Chief Mine Accountant and held church and school roles. Gertrude assisted in church work and the Home and School Association. The committee in charge included Mrs Hay and others.
Last Sunday the Bissett United Church bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. John Minton during service. Rev M Wray noted John's service on boards including the Official and ACTS, and Mrs Minton's quiet work as an anonymous steward. Eleanor was also missed from the community.
The Great Falls Community Club approved a code governing hall use by sponsored groups. An adult Teen-Canteen sponsor committee was formed with Marilyne Kearns Anna Sutherland Evelyne Lemire and Fred Kalinowaky chosen. The club reports about 75 memberspaying $1 monthly and $2500 in the bank after expenses.
A canine competitor collects numerous ribbons across Manitoba and the Northern United States through a series of field trials. The dog’s achievements highlight consistent performance across varied terrain and events, reflecting strong training and versatility.
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