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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1957
Page
3
Victoria Beach and Whitemouth residents Mrs A Smith and Mrs T G Erskine are noted in the Springield Leader for contributions to local affairs. Their recognition highlights community leadership and civic involvement within the region.
The Fowler Report is a reform document but not the final answer for Canada’s state broadcasting. It ties reforms to a government role and calls for financing an estimated 470 million dollars over six years. Critics warn tax funding may strain pensions and essential services, preferring private enterprise for culture and sport.
Bob Thompson of South Brandon 4-H Calf Club won the Grand Aggregate at the Manitoba Winter Fair 4-H Short Course. Honorable mentions went to Hilton Armstrong Graysville and Dale Pierson Miami. Sixty five boys judged 20 classes across beef cattle seed grain and swine with displays on soil conservation farm safety chemical weed control and tractor fuels.
Pete Werhun of Saskatche wan visited his family the Werhuns. Those wishing to join the May 3 Variety show should inform Sub-district Directors Mary Kowalchuk Dencross Fred Small Lydiatt Kay Smerechynski Medika Nellie Kozier Buchan. Joe Opyce and Alex Goshulak with families travelled to Kenora Ontario to see Ed Rattai and family. Nellie Kozier celebrated April 16 birthday while niece Roy Gwaizda marked April 15 and Debra Gwaizda April 17.
The piece argues the June federal election will overshade provincial affairs and expects a fall provincial vote. It notes a Manitoba agriculture report could influence federal campaigning and questions voters about absenteeism on key votes. It laments lingering winter and harsh weather while contrasting travel fables with real storms across the U S and Hawaii.
Funeral service for Mrs J R Aikman of Charleswood was held April 3 at A B Gardiner funeral home. She died March 31 at Selkirk hospital aged 88. survived by daughter Nell, a brother William Pringle and two grandchildren. She was honorary president of the Women’s Association and member of St Giles and Charleswood United churches. Burial at Elmwood cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Four brothers from Manitoba and Ontario are named in two obituary notices. Paul Kubish 44 died in James Town Hospital Ontario after a brief illness and was buried in Beausejour Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Walter, Arvid, Norman and the others are listed as surviving kin. In Lac du Bonnet John Alfred Welin 91 died April 11 and was laid to rest in Riverland Cemetery. he was born in Sweden and lived much of his life in Beausejour and Manitoba before retiring to Riverland.
Mrs. Rafalante's daughter surprised her with a Sunday visit. Mrs Czerniawski traveled to the city on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Duchominsky visited Mr and Mrs N Ewan ochko and Mr and Mrs J H Sitar on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wasuita welcomed a TV set. Mrs Mary Sitar and her brother Mike Mociuk from Kapuskasing were visiting J H Sitar on Saturday and left for Hinton Alta where her husband works, aiming to reach Hinton on Sunday.
The Liberal candidate A B Weselak accuses rival Weselak of socialism during the Beausejour convention. The Manitoba Liberal government had supported farm programs like grain advances and price supports, while the author defends his own farm policy record and accuses Ottawa liberals of inaction and smear tactics.
The Elma school board appoints or announces a new trustee following the recent resignation of I Kowalyk. The board introduces S Podolchuki Kowalyk as the incoming member amid ongoing governance changes.
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