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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1962
Page
1
The Village Council voted to start daylight saving at 1 am Sunday following a fall referendum. The elementary and high schools will follow the decision, ending previous time confusion seen by residents and businesses.
A record crowd attended the Whitemouth Hospital Guild supper and sale in the Whitemouth Municipal Hall on Saturday April 14. Henry Steiner congratulated the guild for its work as turkey supper served and quilts and prizes awarded. Proceeds reached 600 dollars for hospital equipment purchases. The province plans hospital alterations this year.
The Manitoba Ladies Curling Association will hold its annual meeting on Friday April 27 in two sessions. The afternoon session starts at 1 30 p m in the Assembly Hall on the 7th floor of the Eaton building with the time advanced one hour. The evening session begins at 7 30 p m in the Investors Syndicate Building at Smith Street and Broadway Avenue. Delegates are urged to attend both meetings.
Parents urged to warn children of hazardous river ice as discarded bottles lure youngsters onto fragile ice. Officials stress constant supervision this time of year to prevent accidents and possible loss of life.
The piece notes Lib Liberal and NDP candidates for the June 18 election. Dr. Joe Slogan runs by acclamation for the Conservatives. Liberal hopefuls are Joe Perkins and Archie Warren. NDP contenders include Harry Olenski G H Enns and Jake Schultz. Predictions favor Archie Warren and Jake Schultz.
Federal and provincial authorities authorize the oral Sabin polio vaccine from Connaught Laboratories for Manitoba. The cherry syrup shot is easy to take and may provide rapid, lasting immunity, boosting protection for all three polio types during May clinics. Public health nurses distribute school cards and parents sign for children to receive the syrup doses.
The Springfield NDP chapter plans a Federal Nomination Convention on Monday April 30 at 8 pm in Beausejour Town Hall. Potential candidates include Harry Olensky and G H Enns with Jake Schultz possibly entering the race. J L Phelps speaks as guest candidate from North Battleford Saskatchewan. Ed Schreyer declines to stand.
The Springfield Liberal Association plans a Federal Nomination Convention on April 28 at the Beausejour Lyric Theatre at 1 30 p m with a guest speaker from Ottawa. Two candidates, Archie Warren of Tyndall and Joe Perkins of Vivian, have declared they will seek the nomination amid circulating rumors.
Manitoba Telephone System announces automatic dial service for Grand Beach area on Tuesday May 8. About 120 telephones will switch to All Number Calling with a 3 4 format such as 754-2391. The Grand Beach dial office serves Grand Marais Victoria Beach and Grand Beach area via Selkirk Exchange. new directory aids dialing.
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Mr and Mrs A B Robinson of Pine Falls celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Manitou Lodge and an open house at their son Harold Robinsons home. Ninety five guests signed the guest book including relatives from Winnipeg Gimli and Darlingford.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lange of Whitemouth marked their golden wedding with a Sunday April 15 banquet at the Oldenburg Lutheran church basement. About 100 relatives and friends attended as Rev. H. L. Hartman welcomed the couple and Albert Hildebrandt presided. Henry Steiner presented wishes for happiness in the new golden years. Mr. E. Lange spoke for the relatives.
The Lac du Bonnet Branch No. 164 Legion Auxiliary held a meeting on April 17. Mrs A Duncan initiated three new members Norma Charles Idella Bjornson and Phyllis Griffith. They plan to cater a banquet for MGAS on April 27 and invite the public to a September 16 film showing by the Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba. Dr Henry Beaumont and Dr Margaret Beaumont presented St John Ambulance First Aid Certificates to nine members including Evelyn Langridge Helen Semple Ella Hunter Bernice Nicoll Dorothy Waters Ted Semple Ed Sharkey Russ Waters and Alec Campbell. Six couples from Lac du Bonnet will attend the District Rally in Pine Falls on April 28.
On April 18 a group formed Lac du Bonnet Minor Baseball League. The initial executive includes President Bruce Griffith, Vice President Dori Hom, Sec-Treas Laverne Cherrey, plus Frank Hanton, J. Mayers, Baldur Holm, A Kinz, W. McDougal, Cliff Dawson, S. Charles and Roger Stine. Fourteen names to be expanded by ten more coaches and managers. Three leagues planned: Little League, Pony League, and Midget class with interlocking schedules and exhibition games. A fund drive will fund a radio transistor prize drawing at a June Theatre night.
The Great Falls 4 H Club held its twelfth annual achievement day on April 17 with district home economist Mrs Downey judging. Ribbons awarded included fourteen red and five blue. highlights included three demonstrations two baton twirling routines and a dress revue with Jeanette Lemire modeling a skirt.
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