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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 22, 1947

Page

2

Summer residents visit Lac du Bonnet and town notes

Dr and Mrs Bruce Chown visit their lakeside home as Zikman Nurseries rushes to plant varieties. The Red Cross reports a $255.20 total remittance and Mrs K Bietting receives praise from Campaign Director R H Snyder. Various locals attend dances, weddings, and visits, with illness and travel updates, and preparations underway at the Anglican Church summer camp.

Bruce Chown Lakeside Red Cross Committee E. K. Bissell K. Bietting R. H. Snyder

School Daze In Pine Falls

An April 9 gathering at Kathy Roy’s home featured music and lunch with fond memories of Easter exam results. The Pine Falls High School Bowling team, named among finalists, includes Peter Souka Ken Randall Eileen Sharpe May Miller and Edith Bayly. Students anticipate rings pins and the spring sports season with discussions of a swimming hole and upcoming playoffs.

Kathy Roy Kathy Peter Souka Ken Randall Eileen Sharpe May Miller Edith Bayly

Tyndall Social and School Updates Highlight April Events

Michael Zaluski studies for upcoming university exams as the Garson school hosts a health clinic for children under six on April 17. School resumes April 14 with all teachers back except Miss Blaker who is recovering from a serious operation. Stella Dolennik and Dick Queen announce engagement. Local radio talent Jimmy Knowles and friends drew a capacity Orange Hall crowd. Irene Riddell leaves April 1 for a West Coast holiday. Oraille Damman visits from Stony Mountain penitentiary area. A large crowd attends a Slipper Inn show on April 18 and two veterans stage a performance tonight.

Miss Blaker

Local weekly lineup boosts town with entertainment plans

Miss Evelyn Wawryshyn sails to Havana on Friday April 18 to join spring training with the All American Girls Professional Baseball League joining Eleanor Callow Dot Fergusson Audrey Haines Jo Tallier and Dot Barr all from Winnipeg. Other notes include Dexter company moves and a pool hall upgrade plus an Easter party at L Sabat house and Stan Urbanski's health update following WWII service.

Evelyn Wawryshyn Havana Cuba All-American Girls’ Professional League Eleanor Callow Dot Fergusson Audrey Haines Jo Tallier Dot Barr Winnipeg

Elma Community Notices and Social Highlights

Birth announced for W. Stockes daughter. Visitors include Mrs A Dak of Huntington Park. Sophie Misiurka from Winnipeg visiting her mother Mrs K Misiurka. Walter Gulenchyn returns from Armstrong Ontario. Rienzo Hall dance with Dick Wendeborn Steve and Tony Stastock. Weddings notable in Winnipeg and Kenora with plans for Geraldton and Malachi. Dance postponed after heavy snow. Elsie Ninivirta attends from six miles away. Helen Beautridge of Winnipeg visits. Nick Grivich buys farm from Fred Erza. Erzas to Toronto in June.

Rienzo Hall Elsie Ninivirta Elma

Meritorious Bus Driver Service Praised by Pine Falls Writer

A Pine Falls writer lauds local bus drivers Al Stuart and Bill Misko for their courteous service. The piece highlights drivers assisting riders, guiding visitors, delivering notes and parcels, and offering rides to hospitals or after arrivals, strengthening community ties.

Pine Falls Winnipeg Sonny al Stuart Bill Misko Merit

Church Notes Fort Alexander Pine Falls Services

Church notices list Fort Alexander Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prayer meetings Wednesday 7.30 p.m. Pine Falls Sunday School 11 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday times unclear. Ladies Guild meets every third Tuesday. Rev W H J Walter, LTh, and Dur. Eng. listed as clergy.

Fort Alexander Pine Falls Ladies’ Guild W. H. J. Walter L.th. Dur Eng

Whitemouth United Sunday Schedule Posts

Whitemouth United announces Sunday activities with a 10 am Sunday School session and an 11 am Morning Service. The notice highlights the weekly worship times for parishioners and guests at the church.

Whitemouth United

Whitemouth Baptist Church Service Times

The Whitemouth Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a Morning Service at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. Fred Ohiman leads the congregation.

Whitemouth Baptist Church Fred Ohiman

St Pauls Lutheran Church Whitemouth Services Notice

St Pauls Lutheran Church Whitemouth announces Sunday School at 10 am and service at 11 am led by Pastor John Judt on April 13.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church Whitemouth John Judt

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Notice

St Pauls Lutheran Church Winnipeg Falls announces Sunday events on April 13 with Sunday School at 2 p.m. and service at 3 p.m. Pastor John Judt leads the service.

ST. Pauls Lutheran Church Winnipeg Falls John Judt

Notre Dame Parish Weekly Mass Schedule and Whist Drive

Mass during the week at o clock Friday 8 p m Stations of the Cross Sunday April 27 Mass at Great Falls 8 standard time and at Lac du Bonnet 10 S time Wednesday Whist Drive at 8 30 Fr S Beaudet PP notes parish events and timings.

Stations of the Cross Great Falls Lac du Bonnet

Intriguing Water Poem Reflects a Boy’s Daring

A poem about a boy who wades into ice cold water as snow melts. Despite growing up with higher rubber boots the feet stay wet, and his daring grows as he ventures deeper water. Contributed by T. McKEW.

Son

Visit of L Ralph Sherman at St James BeauSejour

The Most Rev. L Ralph Sherman spoke at St James Anglican Church BeauSejour on April 2 and addressed the Confirmation Service where eight received the Apostolic Rite. Rev R L Taylor of the Lord's Day Alliance celebrated and preached at Holy Eucharist on April 13. Confirmation candidates were welcomed and received first Communion then. Services include Matins Sermon and Sunday School on April 27 and May 4 with local time observed.

L. Ralph Sherman St. James Church R. L. Taylor Lord’s Day Alliance St. Jamies Beausejour

Pine Falls United Church Services Schedule

Rev John E Huncer minister leads Sunday worship at 11 00 a m with Sunday School Bible Class. Evening service at 7 00 p m. Young Adult study group at 8 15 p m. Trail Rangers mentored by Mr C Rempel meets Wednesdays at 7 00 p m.

John E. Huncer Adul Trail Rangers C. Rempel

Church Services and Sunday School Schedule

BT St John Anglican Church holds Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 00 am Evening Prayer at 7 00 pm led by Rev E K Bissell Incumbent Full Gospel Mission conducts Morning Worship at 11 00 am and evening services at 8 00 pm Chorus and lessons for youth on Thursdays Beausejour Sunday School at 7 30 pm Garson and Gilbert Johnson Student Minister oversee local services and Sunday Schools

Lac du Bonnet United Church Services Beausejour Garson Hall Gilbert C. Johnson

St Joseph’s Church Sunday Mass and Evening Prayers

St Josephs National Catholic Church lists Holy Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday and Evening Prayers at 8:00 p.m. on the same day.

ST. Joseph’s National Catholic Church

Church as Usual Sunday Service at 7 P.M.

A typical weekly church gathering continues with services every Sunday at 7 p.m., inviting parishioners to attend and participate in worship and community activities.

Pointe du Boils Sunday Schedule

Morning prayer and sermon follow Sunday School at 11.00 am after 10.00 am Pointe du Boils service. Evening prayer at 7.00 pm led by Rev. E. K. Bissell the incumbent.

Pentecostal Church Listings in Beausejour and St. Ouens

Gospel services at Beausejour Wednesdays at 8 p.m led by Rev Oscar Vouga at St. Ouens. St. Ouens holds services Sundays at 2 30 with Sunday School at 1 30 p.m. Evangelist Robt Dripps referenced.

Beausejour Oscar Vouga ST. Ouen Robt. Dripps

Seven Sisters Social Notices Show Regional Guests

Miss M Campbell of Transcona visited Seven Sisters with Mr and Mrs G Hillman last week. Mrs P Evans of Winnipeg and Miss J Langille of Toronto were guests of Mr and Mrs H Ligertwood. Mrs W Lewis and family visited Winnipeg and Birds Hill this week. Mr and Mrs H Oddleifson visited relatives in Winnipeg. Several couples visited Winnipeg for a day including Mr and Mrs Rougeau and others. Mrs A F Bartley traveled to Winnipeg for a few days returning Friday evening. Mr and Mrs S Melnick of Pinawa visited Seven Sisters recently.

W. J. Wood M. Campbell of Transcona G. Hillman P. Evans Winnipeg J. Langille Toronto H. G. Ligertwood Mrs. H. L. Oddleifson Rougeau A. S. Williams J. Howcroft K. Schultz C. Precious A. Hobson E. Richter H. Salar M. Everson A. F. Bartley Mrs. S. Melnick Pinawa Seven Sisters

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. 5 Kennard Zikman Nurseries David Rodney Pine Falls Hospital John J. W. Cederlund Brother Eric Vancouver Canadian Pacific Air Lines Eddie Chapman Mark Wentz Mike Belan Mike Lynne Fairbrother Shirley Shewfelt Tommy Wilkins Larry Martin M.G.A.S Dan Cupid Helen Haggart Joe Sparman Jack Wade Manitoba Curling Association The Granite Bill Lumsden Lac du Bonnet Curling Club W. J. Tetley Port Arthur Curling Club Mrs. Kirby Mrs. Fanum W. Zikman H. J. Russell Florence Schyer Ronald Barrie Mrs. Wise Florence the Athletic Association Pete Picard Alf Gretsinger Harold Silver Lodge C. Richmond Ian Harkness Cliff Royal Canadian Navy Shirley Delabough Lorna Dianne Grandma Tom Breem Shore Acres Tommy le Vasseur Phyllis Park Phylits Hectorine le Vasseur Terry Tinnant Phyl Ostende le Vasseur Fairbanks-Morse Canada Fairbanks-Morse CO. Limited Ole By LA. Wawryshin Michael Zaluski Garson School Tyndall Jimmy Knowles Orange Hall Irene Riddell West Coast Irene Oraille Damman Stony Mountain Penitentiary Slipper Inn Mrs. H. Little E. C. Nelson Port Coquitlam B.C Johnny Lucek J. Kissen E. Wenzoski A. Winkler Anna Kristiansen P. Pasieka Herman Carl Winkler Moose Jaw St. Michael’s College L. Sabat Orthodox Church Mrs. H. Davis Mrs. Jensen Davies Victoria T. Weselake Teddy S. Urbanski Stan Deer Lodge Hospital Elma Co. E. Wendeborn Mrs. W. Stockes Mrs. A. Dak Huntington Park, California Thomas Sitar Sophie Misiurka Mrs K. Misiurka Walter Gulenchyn Armstrong Ontario Dick Wendeborn Steve Tony Stastock Hugh Hawthorn Tomni Pajunen Kenora Geraldton Jimmy Murphy Mary Yachnicki Malachi Helen Beautridge Mrs. P. Kolega Nick Grivich Fred Erza Church OF England Notre Dame Parish P.m FR. S. Beaudet T. McKew ST. James Anglican Church BT. John's Anglican Church Marys Anglican Church Seven Sisters Falls Mrs. M. Everson Sussex Alex Taylor Hatchery Furby St Man Radcliffe Hatchery R.O.P. S Wd H New Kebels Tomo Soecaal Customana
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