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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 22, 1947

Page

7

Mrs John Hardy of Rennie to Celebrate 85th Birthday

Mrs John Hardy of Rennie Manitoba will mark her 85th birthday on Saturday April 26. She has not been in normal health and has been confined to bed for several weeks according to Leader representative Mrs T G Erskine at Whitemouth. Friends join in congratulating her on reaching 85 and hope she will be well enough to celebrate.

John Hardy Rennie Manitoba T. G. Erskine Whitemouth Hardy

Drysdale Sylvester Wedding in Carman

Frances June Sylvester and Wilfred James Drysdale wed Saturday April 5 at the Sylvester home Carman. Rev C H Hetherington officiated as the couple departed for Kansas City Mo and plan to reside in Carman.

Frank Sylvester Carman Frances June Wilfred James Drysdale H. E. Drysdale Beausejour C. H. Hetherington Dorothy Sylvester Hubert Peterson Anne Patterson Edward Stanley Winnipeg Drysdale Motor Kansas City

Whitemouth Council Urged to Pay Debenture Debt

Reeve Ed Henderson presided over the council meeting as Councillors Kellins Large Siter and Rerick attended. The School Board urged the quick payment of debenture debt blocking the new Whitemouth school construction with hopes of no delays in payoff within a week or two.

Whitemouth Ed Henderson Tony Kellins Ed Large J. M. Siter George Rerick

Guidance on Safe Weight Reduction From Doctors

Doctors urge professional guidance for losing weight to avoid health risks. They say the body needs certain foods and advise individuals on affordable cuts. A gradual limit of about a quarter pound per day is suggested, with age differences noted.

Theatre project advances in Lac du Bonnet area

Walter Beckta starts work on a new theatre as spectators gather and a naming contest is anticipated. An adjacent brick veneer enlargement of Mike Danyluk's garage proceeds, removing a long standing eyesore on the town’s northern approach.

Walter Beckta Walter Emil Larson Mike Danylchuk

Mrs. Booker Honored by Pine Falls Ladies

On April 9 the Senior Women's Association of Pine Falls United Church hosted a social evening in Mrs. W D Booker’s honor. Mrs. W Lauchlan presented a cameo pendant as thanks for Booker’s devoted, generous service to the association.

A. A. Krueger The Pine Falls United Church W.D. Booker W. Lauchlan W.A

Missing garden gate prompts Beausejour appeal

Residents in Beausejour report a prank October 31 removed Mrs. B. Warkentin's garden gate leaving no clue to its location. As spring arrives and gardening resumes she appeals for information on the unattached gate with no questions asked.

Hallowe'en B. Warkentin

Ready Made Family to Play Pine Falls Theatre

The Ready Made Family comed y will be staged at the Chateau Theatre on Friday May 2 and Tuesday May 6 under Pine Falls United Church Sunday School. Miss Ethel Hoffman directs with ten tap dancers planned between acts and a musical trio by Laurence Frayne in a moonlit setting. Proceeds fund a 16 mm projector for Visual Religious Education.

Chateau Theatre Pine Falls Hoffman Mary Arnott Laurence Frayne

Ready Made Family event aims to boost Visual Religious Education fund

Brown and John Campbell back the venture and watch its progress with keen interest. Miss Hoff man and the cast have spent weeks preparing a show that promises a memorable evening. A capacity crowd is expected as the community supports the Visual Religious Education cause through The Ready Made Family.

Re- Brown John Campbell

J Damman Heads Tyndall Ball Club's New Executive

The Tyndall baseball club held its annual meeting at the Legion rooms on Friday April 10. J Damman was elected president joining S Homan as vice president William Currie as secretary treasurer A Winkler to manage with H Winkler as coach N Chercoe chairs the committee to improve playing grounds and netting at first and third base lines to reduce accidents The group pledged active support to become a worthy league contender.

Tyndall Baseball Club Legion Rooms J. Damman S. Homan William Currie A. Winkler H. Winkler N. Chercoe

Safe Reading Advice on Eye Conservation Issued

Ottawa releases guidance on eye care with a small book now published for distribution through Provincial Health Departments. It notes eye function suffers when brightness contrasts are high and warns against reading in sunlight, as glare can cause discomfort and reduce visual efficiency.

Ottawa

Winnipeggers and visitors fill Easter week in Winnipeg

The column lists numerous visitors and residents from Pinawa Flin Flon and Winnipeg during Easter week. Names include Kenny Texmo Mrs Gibbin L Smith R Pearson A Heaney M Pearson H Ryplanski Mona Texmo A Erickson H Waite L Tinndal H Leith and daughter Margaret and others. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs R Pearson (ne Ivy Richards) at Victoria hospital on April 13. Mother and baby are doing well.

Pinawa Kenny Texmo Gibbin L. Smith R. Pearson Mrs. H. Leith Margaret Winnipeg M. E. Wentz Ivy Richards Minty Lorusson Marian

Bissett Welcomes Returning Residents and Newcomers

Local note from Bissett by Martha Weglo recounts familiar faces visiting and returning, including Nels Forsburg and crew on shaft sinking, and former residents Fred Hansen Frank Olafson Steve Thorvaldson Eddie Markusson and Beldur Olafson. Minty Lorusson's family back from Deer Lodge hospital. Henry Uda Manitoba U student joins mine work. five new babies announced amid town chatter.

Nels Forsburg Fred Hansen Frank Olafson Steve Thorvaldson Eddie Markusson Beldur Olafson Bissett

Tea Honors Mrs Booker in Pine Falls Sendoff

Mrs. W. D. Booker departs Pine Falls after twenty years as friends gather at Mrs. W. K. Spence home for tea. Guests enjoy music by Mrs. T. McKew and Mrs. Fisher, and a decorated cake. Mrs. Spence presents a leather purse containing a two dollar bill used by Booker for a subscription to The Leader.

W. K. Spence Pine Falls W. D. Booker T. McKew Holy City J. Fisher Fisher Phyllis Brand Mesdames F. Hills J. French

Welcomes to several families in recent births

Congratulations extend to Irvine Berscheid and spouse on a newborn daughter. Talbot Vialoux become parents of a baby boy joining Monty and Billie. Wendell Weeks announce a new baby sibling for Darlene. Pat Shiners welcome a daughter Irish girl Judy. John Demerais and wife welcome a baby boy. Mrs C McArthur and Clifford visit Winnipeg and Lac du Bonnet before returning.

Irvine Berscheid Talbot Vialoux Monty Billie John Hays Bing Pat Shiners Shure Judy Vialoux John Demerais David McArthur Clifford Winnipeg Lac du Bonnet

Tyndall Legion Vimy Banquet Marks WWI Commemoration

Tyndall branch of the Canadian Legion held a Vimy Ridge commemoration banquet on April 9. The event opened with a short concert and brief addresses by A McLeod, Tyndall. William Splett, Beausejour. and Col. Maxwell, Winnipeg. Dancing and lunch followed, with thanks offered to participants L Erickson, J Kostuik, A Gillis, R Morden, J Bourgeault, M Kotello and the Kantor and Hopps sisters for their contributions.

Tyndall Canadian Legion Vimy Ridge A. McLeod William Splett Beausejour Col. Maxwell Winnipeg L. Erickson J. Kostuik A. Gillis R. Morden J. Bourgeault M. Kotello Kantor Hopps

Hospitality Through Poverty Expressed by Mrs Kirkland

In a concise aphorism Mrs Kirkland notes that hospitality, like many virtues, is best shown in its purest form by those with little means. The remark highlights moral generosity among the poor as a model for society.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sylvester Itoba Cherbourg Harbor France Canada Weneedu Mrs. Booker V.M Tyndall Ball Club Red Cross L. Tinndal H. Waite H. Battram Great Falls Hans Erickson Foc J Gibson Mona Texmo Messrs. A. Erickson and Mrs. L. Tinndal Alvin Miss R. Wright 8. Leith Henry Uda Vern Sinclair Balmoral Street Henry Tyndall Legion Springfield Leader Springfield St. James, Man P.O
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