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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1960
Page
1
The Bernie Lake area hosts one of the world’s large rare metal deposits with ore shipped to Germany and the United States as officials defend ongoing development costs. Mines Minister J G Cowan backs the process amid rising interest and claims of about $1 million already spent, with independent prospectors entering nearby claims.
Dr. R Giesbrecht investigated after an explosion near Beausejour following a likely gas incident. Police reported a struggle to rescue Caroline and there was no decision on a post mortem or inquest at press time.
S N Jones heads Mapitobe Chambers as president since 1959 with vice presidents D K Friesen Frank Price and M M Zunic. J W Wade serves as secretary of the Manitoba Province and Convention. The presentation occurred at the Friday lunch.
The Legion Hall hosted the new Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting on April 19 with 17 members present. Mrs. R Waters reported on plans for the April 30 district rally. delegates named were Moses H Dancut and A French. The group planned coffee service, head-table cards, and poppy purchases, with bus funds totaling 79.53 and a bank balance of 149.39. Jean Tabak joined via initiation. lunch followed.
Mrs. Rudy Zeemel and Mrs. Dan Wardrop attended the Manitoba Ladies Curling Association annual meeting on April 22 as Lac du Bonnet delegates. The M L C A reports 26 affiliated clubs with 1451 members in city clubs and 3891 members in rural clubs, totaling 170 affiliated Manitoba clubs. The Eaton Company sponsorship ended and Manitoba voted to join a newly organized national association. the first round robin will be in eastern Canada.
About 150 friends gathered at the Rice Lake Community Hall on May 19 to bid Mrs Father now St farewell on starting a new life. The Prysazniuks promised to visit and hoped to find as many friends in Winnipeg as in Bissett. Steve has worked for the San Antonio Gold Mine for 19 years and their four children Eleanor Iris Vicky and Harold have all attended school here. Lunch was served by the committee.
The Lac du Bonnet Home and School's meeting reported a $390 Red Cross donation. A noon meal ran from November 3 to December 16 and January 4 to April 1. Members thanked volunteers and students, noted upcoming events including May 27 commencement, June 10 4-H sewing club day, and May annual meeting plans.
A Seven Sisters community hall event honored Mr and Mrs Nick Szwago on their retirement after long service with Winnipeg Electric Company since 1911. Whist winners included E Carruthers and W Kristofferson, with A Krampetz MC. Gifts from company, district ladies, club, and hospital guild acknowledged the couple.
A coroner's jury met Monday night at Whitemouth Municipal Hall to inquire into the accidental death of Basil Hawranik and brought in a verdict of accidental death.
The Seven Sisters Falls Square Dance Club held a social on Saturday April 23 in the Community Hall Falls Great Falls Winnipeg. Chairman J Callum welcomed guests as square dancing and old time dances were enjoyed. The highlight was a set called by D Wardrop of Whitemouth. Mr and Mrs Jorgensen and Mrs Bridges of Whitemouth assisted. Lunch followed, served by social convener E Howcroft and club ladies.
The Canadian Foresters announce a house to house canvass in Lac du Bonnet on April 28 29 and 30 to support Cancer Research as a national objective. This is a new local effort in the area though the national drive has raised significant funds across Canada in recent years. The campaign urges residents to contribute for cancer patients and emphasizes checkups and support programs.
Mike Tokar escaped through a bedroom window to save his wife and child from smoke at 4 45 am Sunday in Lac du Bonnet. He opened the front door to evacuate them and notified the fire department, which battled the four hour blaze with Lac du Bonnet volunteers. The house built years ago by John Bruneau with sawdust insulation proved stubborn to extinguish as flames spread through the roof. The origin is unclear though the bathroom is suspected. the home and contents were insured. The ruins and smoldering debris remained Sunday evening.
Se Oe Pee aa Papee See Ee Bes Mr and Mrs Harold Laurent visit with her parents over the holidays. Mr and Mrs John Hlady visited in Winnipeg as guests of their daughter and son in law. Ella and Miss Jean Grey visited Mrs K Petterson over Easter. Miss Grey taught at Whitesmouth School last year. William Aitkenhead thanks Whitemouth Anglican W A for hospital fruit gift. A seven classroom school including science and auditorium is proposed for Whitemouth Collegiate. The male chorus of Luther Theological Seminary Saskatoon sang sacred songs at Redeemer Lutheran Church Whitemouth on April 19. Lutheran Ladies Aid hosted lunch. O A Braun visited Winnipeg over Easter. D A Huetten stayed a few days in Holland Manitoba. Whitemouth Lutheran Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Lee Steiners in May. Henry Wallingh am and wife enjoy a three week California vacation. Charlie Hunt and family of Winnipeg were guests of Julius Bencharski weekend. Continued on Page 8
An aged observer contrasts today’s ubiquity of radio and television with past times, noting how youth take these marvels for granted while older generations recall their novelty. He recalls a 1950 Stanley Cup final memories, the rink, players, and the thrill that defined early televised sports.
Dr Joe Slogan discusses waste disposal at Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment. He notes 5 percent of operating costs fund safety, environmental controls, and radiation hazard management, with careful handling of gases liquids and solids to prevent environmental release.
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