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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1947
Page
2
Mrs. Joe Prette Whitermouth, one of the district’s oldest residents, died April 21. Sons and daughters were at her bedside. Funeral at United Church April 24 with Rev. Steenson officiating. Burial in Whitemouth Cemetery. She was 33, born September 17, 1946.
The Pine Falls community extends sympathy to Alan McFadden on the death of his mother Ester McFadden at her Emerson Manitoba home on April 17. She was 86 and an early Manitoba resident who lived in Emerson since 1885. She was the widow of Dr H D McFadden a former Manitoba provincial secretary who died in 1935.
A Ratepayers Meeting at the Municipal hall on Monday April 14 elected Karl E. Curry and William Henderson to the Whitemouth School Board. A fairly large crowd attended.
On Tuesday April 15 A St. Pierre lost a farm building and its contents in a noon blaze. The fire destroyed one hundred young chickens a quantity of feed tools and various other items stored inside the building.
The letter notes spring arriving with two yellow dandelions at Laurence Frayne's, robins on the village green, and a bobby sex parade. A bold young lady’s big blue balloon bursts loudly, drawing smiles. Rodger Pereux displays a shiny maroon Dodge as a spring highlight.
A farewell gathering in Lac du Bonnet marked Holly Hollingsworth leaving the CPA L to join Algoma Steel as private pilot in Montreal. He has logged 9,800 air hours and over a million miles, famed for Mercy Flights and rescues, with Bud Jones’ disappearance case among his notable rescues.
The Food Club of Lac du Bonnet hosts an Achievement Day in the Community hall on May 5 at 2:30 PM. Exhibits include first and second class projects and culinary demonstrations by the girls. A Manitoba technical film showing local work will be screened with our own girls featured.
Guides in Lac du Bonnet welcomed Mrs. J N Semmens provincial commissioner and Miss Marjorie Hoskin field secretary to a school meeting. They praised rapid progress and foresaw a Brownie Pack soon. Mrs Russell Waters led the Guides with Ramsay Mc Intosh as lieutenant, and the group were later hosted at Mrs J C Uhiman's home.
Lavina Staerk of Whitemouth wed Steve Wergeau of Narciss in a April 11 ceremony at South Lutheran Church. Rev J Judt officiated as guests dined in Municipal Hall after a reception for about ninety with an orchestra, attending bridesmaids and flower girls.
A Lac du Bonnet notice reports Mr. Kennard’s first budget for the April 22 issue was lost in transit. The Lac du Bonnet ads section is notably blank in that issue, with the lost budget leaving only later items and the editor still missing.
The Brew ing and Malting Industries extends the National Barley Contest for 1947 with entries due by June 15. Mail entries to provincial chairmen in Manitoba Sask at Regina and Alberta. Rules largely mirror 1946, with printed copies available from elevator operators and local agricultural reps.
A fire of unknown origin last Friday razed the home and contents of Mr and Mrs Pete Bruneau Jr in Crescent Bay. Pete, at an auction when news arrived, and his WWII veteran wife faced loss as the wind storm prevented any salvage. Neighbors offer sympathy and temporary shelter arrangements.
A Manitoba Hospital Service Association group is formed in Beausejour with enrollment opening on May 7. Local representative Nathan Genaske leads the effort as applications are now being received.
A Ruskin quote asserts that no pay alone makes a good soldier teacher artist or workman, highlighting that virtue and skill come from beyond earnings. It emphasizes intrinsic value over monetary compensation.
The C P Air Lines annual break up party at the Lac du Bonnet Community Hall drew about 200 guests including Winnipeg visitors by car and bus. Fred Dufilly and his band provided music for dancing while local guests recalled memories. rumours of Lac du Bonnet base transfers lingered as many faces may soon be absent.
The Pine Falls branch of the Canadian Legion sponsored a Friday April 18 dance in Chateau hall with Eddie Franks and his orchestra providing music. It was their second Pine Falls appearance, the hall crowded to capacity. Lunch was served and festivities continued into the early morning. Committee in charge: Bert Dimock Laurence Taylor Francis Kolesnick and Mike Bachynski.
The town reports a theft of poultry netting from the Tyndall baseball field back-stop. The note recalls an earlier break in at the rink house that removed the stationary engine. Citizens are urged to report any information to committee members for action.
The excerpt honors a sentiment from Mary Baker Eddy praising faithfulness as a cherished memory.
Pine Falls ten pin league held its annual play-offs at Chateau Alleys on Thursday April 24. Four teams Solly's Country Clubs Electricians and Legion competed with Country Clubs led by Jim Munsie winning by eight points over the Electricians. Final four team totals list Country Clubs 3367 Electricians 3359 Legion 3243 Solly's 3036. Season now ends with Wind-up party to be announced.
Cloverleaf Young People’s Club held April 19 at Ladywood Parish Hall with poor attendance due to weather. A dance followed. a May 3 concert and dance are planned at Anola Hall. Edward Shick named Cloverleaf postmaster. a new Cloverleaf school is planned. judges split a debate 50 50 on Education Is Necessary for Personnel Success.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports average occupied farm lands in Canada at $32 per acre in 1946, up seven percent from 1944–45 and 28 percent above the 1935–39 average. Farm product price indices rose 83.5 percent since 1935–39 while farm input prices increased 45.4 percent. increases occurred across provinces except Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, which fell slightly.
At the War Memorial Committee meeting in the Municipal hall on April 22 the town's 2000 donation will bring the fund to about 7000 for starting the recreation centre project. Drewle Bros. are drawing plans for a 100 by 200 feet centre and construction will begin once approved. The open meeting attracted public interest.
The Pine Falls Five Pin league held its wind up at the Chateau alleys on April 23 with four teams Pal mers Cootees Fords and Soukas vying for the cup. Peter Souka led his High School squad to 3682 in four games winning by 165 over Ernie Coote’s team which totaled 3517. The banquet will close the season Saturday night with awards presented.
A collection of brief items notes visitors to Winnipeg from Pinawa Seven Sisters Falls and Deer Lodge Hospital updates. Mentions include Miss Eleanor Shanks Mr. and Mrs F Shanks Mr and Mrs M E Wentz Mrs Margaret Nelson and Mr Beulah retirement and a 1936 Ford. Also notes whist drives by Pinawa Recreation Club and wedding congratulations to Garth Pickell and his bride. Leonard Gibbins wounded in WWI and hospitalized in Winnipeg as he recovers with family support. Inspirational quotes from Stevenson and Cicero.
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