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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1963
Page
1
Bruce Griffith was re elected president of the Lac du Bonnet Minor Baseball League at the annual meeting in the Municipal Hall on Monday evening April 22. About 60 sport fans attended, showing strong support for the league and its executives.
Victoria Beach reports Easter visits and travel among residents including Hamp- ton Martin and Jonnson families. Local baseball notes cover minor league teams, equipment purchases, field building, uniforms, and a transistor radio fundraiser. Registration for players 18 and under is set for April 27 at Dorie Holm or L Cherrey offices as Lac du Bonnet Lions plan a July tournament.
The Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre reduced its executive from 20 to nine at its April 17 meeting as attendance waned and Curling Club formed. A $121.56 year loss was noted, with hall rentals cited as main revenue. Lions Club sought July 1 use for $60. Legion objected to grounds use. Elections set nine directors with appointments for April 23 and future officer selection.
The Lions Club of Lac du Bonnet announces a July 1st celebration as its first major project since Charter Night. Proceeds will support local community initiatives including an air show water show baseball tournaments dances concerts and parades with floats. Details to follow as planning continues.
Belated congratulations to Kris and Mrs Van Dyke on the birth of a son Christian Johan born April 3 at Pine Falls Hospital weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces. Bruce Jacobs and wife welcome son Donald in Winnipeg. Glen Morgan and Marvin Amamanchuk joined Boy Scout duties calling themselves Knights of the open road as they trek 24 miles along the San Antonio Mines line during Easter vacation, camping at six mile interval patrol camps and crossing swollen streams.
Congratulations to Billie Reynolds on another university scholarship. The column notes local families visiting, a Great Falls Water Ski Club season opener banquet on April 26 with Ron Beaudry’s orchestra, and various Easter visits. Reports cover a Curling Club annual meeting on April 24, a federal election result for Dr Joe Slogan in Springfield, and minor car collision involving Mrs Solinsky near Powerview with no serious injuries.
The village of Great Falls advances on a new community hall by Kraft Construction Co. A large basement, auditorium, stage, chapel, cinema projection, modern kitchen, washrooms, and basement bowling area are planned. Development hinges on finances and volunteer support from residents and the community club.
A large crowd gathered at Whiteshell Baptist Church Monday evening, April 15, to honor Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Henschell on their 26th wedding anniversary. Their youngest daughter pinned a corsage, Ron Bertch served as master of ceremonies, and a two tiered wedding cake centered the table. The program included songs, poems, speeches, and a piano accordion duet. They received a telegram from Edith in Ontario, and a kitchen table with eight chairs was presented. The couple thanked guests as a luncheon concluded the evening.
Congratulations to Rev and Mrs A Epples on the birth of a son at Whitemouth Hospital on April 17. The 4H Garden and Potatoe Club met with 12 members, with public speaking by Fren Steiner Glen Klapprat Laurie Gesell and Rhona Steiner. A social followed with the 4-H Clothing Club. Various local visits and Easter gatherings were noted. A Board of Trustees meeting reviewed teaching staff for 1963-64. A baby shower honored the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Papeppti with 18 guests. Don’t miss the April 27 Fun Fair and the April 26 Whitemouth curlers dance. Norway reported 1962 salmon and sea trout catch of 4 206 tons, the richest to that date.
Condolences extended to the families of Armand Desilets, Reid, and Anderson. Grandparents welcomed births for Don O Malley and Larry Pasaluko families, and for Darlene and Ed Pictor. Novelty Curling Bonspiel closed with D McDonald rink winning. smorgasbord enjoyed by curlers. High C Teen Club held a monthly social at United Church. weekly meetings with chaperons and speakers. Easter holidays celebrated with churchgoing and visits. Deepest condolences to J B Robinson’s family. Baby showers honored Aime St Pierre and Erpie Cyr at home.
Mrs Comarten thanks Ken Mackie and Manitoba Paper Co for help after barn fire that destroyed the barn and contents including two sow pigs and twenty piglets, plus lumber. Neighbours praised. Births include a baby daughter for Sharon and Jack Coote on April 15. Ateahs celebrate a baby daughter. Pine Falls residents visit Winnipeg and McGregor relatives. Garnet Pennell family Easter visit to McGregor. Mrs Louis Huhn to Los Angeles to visit daughter nursing in hospital. Farewell party honors Clayton and Miss Sands leaving Pine Falls. Rhena Harrison Easter visit to Stonewall. Sympathy extended to A B Robinson family Pine Falls on loss of husband and father.
A sparse entry notes legislative activity tied to Bass with references 1259 and 60. The terse fragment hints at a bill or docket item affecting representation or committee actions without detail. Entities include Bass and numeric identifiers 1259 and 60.
Renewal notice requests readers check date numerals on their Leader copy and mail remittance. It lists rates: $3.00 one year, $4.00 outside Canada. two years $5.00, $6.00 outside Canada. New subscribers are directed to use the same form with address.
Rain or shine a good crowd gathered at Whiteshell Baptist church on April 16 to hear the Jubilee Choristers of Edmonton Alberta directed by Prof. E Link. The program featured choir numbers a ladies trio and a Carey life play with a child friendly Joshua the Battle of Jericho rendition.
Constable Allan Hayden-Luck of Bissett Manitoba, formerly Lac du Bonnet and Emerson, helped a four man RCMP team retain the Metro Winnipeg Shooting Trophy for the RCMP. The squad faced 20 pistol teams from Winnipeg police forces and CPR CNR police. Hayden-Luck, a top RCMP marksman, was on last year’s winning team and trained 11 years with the standard .38 service revolver.
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