Former Springfield MP Sinnott Dies in Tractor Accident
John Sylvester Aus Sinnott a former Manitoba Liberal MP for Springfield from 1945 to 1953 died in a tractor accident near Beausejour at age 55 His body was found by Stan Wilgosh The former reeve of Brokenhead served twice in office and had discussed a return to federal politics before his death Funeral services were held at Beaur United Church Survivors include his wife Florence two daughters Rose Marie Zielke Ann two sisters and a brother
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Manitoba
House of Commons
John Sylvester Aus Sinnott
Beausejour
Spud
Daytonia
P Pisch
the Tribune
Sinnott
Stan Wilgosh
Brokenhead
Mr. Sinnott
St. Owens
Manitoba Agricultural
Colegee
Springfield
Bea Cur United Church
P. Henningson Offici
Renshaw
Beausejournes
Florence
Rose Marie Zielke
Winnieg
Ann
Annie _Marsdin
Kinley
Sask
Kathleen Glenn
Saskatoon
Gordon
Windsor
Ont
Seven Sisters Garden Winners Named at Judging Contest
Mrs. L. Trindall won top prize in Seven Sisters Annual Flower Garden Judging Competition held on Wednesday August 10. Winnipeg judges Mr. Tanner and Mr. Wood spoke on gardens while Manitoba Hydro board member D. M. Stephens presented prizes. Runners up included Mrs. Picard and Mrs. Kristofferson among others. ten attendees received $10 awards. Refreshments were served at the community hall by Mesdames Howcroft C Howcroft and M Kristofferson.
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M. Picard
K. Kristofferson
E. Saver
R. Krampet
G. Cousins
C. Frantz
Mesdames Howcroft
C. Howcroft C. Precious
M. Kristofferson
Helen Ortwein crowned Champion Garden in Great Falls
Helen Ortwein won the 1960 Champion Garden title in Great Falls for a combined display of vegetables, annuals, perennials, and a well kept lawn earning 82 points. Second place went to Jessie Erickson with 81, followed by Mrs G Vantoever with 79.
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Helen Ortwein
Great Falls
Winnipeg Electrics Co
Pine Falls
Seven Sisters
W. Tanner
W. Emerson
Winnipeg
Ortwein
Stevens
W.lawson
Rs. S. Melnick A
E. Jansson
Pine Falls Horticultural Show Draws large entries
The Pine Falls Horticultural Society annual garden show at the skating rink recorded 703 entries on August 12 with strong Home Grounds and Home Grown Fruit participation. Judges named winners across multiple classes including Gladiolus, Dahlias, and vegetables, with entries expected to push to the Manitoba Society and upcoming International Flower and Garden Competition.
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Pine Falls Horticultural Society
Winnipeg Society
Manitoba Horticultural Society
W. Emerson
Moore Kocis Wedding at Bissett United Church
A wedding occurred Saturday August 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Bissett United Church linking Jane Kocis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kocis Sr., with Walter Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Moore. Rev. Wray officiated, organist Mrs. G. Lucas played, and a reception followed at Rice Lake Community Hall for about 200 guests.
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Monty Vedoux
Fred Moore
Jack Finnbo Gason
Rice Lake
Barney Gray
Dowie
Reta
Ellnipes
Roy Kepron Wins Pine Falls Open
Roy Kepron of Elmhurst won the Pine Falls Open with a 36 36 72 over nine holes on a windy day. A record crowd of 247 golfers attended the event and toured the new clubhouse. Jerry Morrissey won the professional's event with 74 and $50, while Joe Tachan shot 75 for $30, with Gordie Lenton and Ed Bowman also among top finishers in various flights.
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Roy Kepron
Elmhurst
Pine Falls
Sunda
Duane Salloum
Fred McFadden
Joe Reichart
Cess
Charlie Metherall
Red Ahrensbach
Red Halpin
Ken Neal
Art Brown
Jerry Morrissey
Rossmere Gent
Joe
Gordie Lenton
Selkirk
Silver Falls Couple Honored on Their Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Silver Falls were surprised with a thirty fifth wedding anniversary party at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Safruik. About 40 friends from Pine Falls Great Falls and nearby attended. The event featured gifts, a lawn sing along led by Mrs Grace Huhn, a toast by Glenn Oakes, and a reflection by K C Fergusson. A thunderstorm followed, echoing 1925.
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Jones
Silver Falls
W. Safruik
W. F. Sokoloski
Bill
Pine Falls Great Falls
Stuart Turner
Ridgeville
Grace Huhn
Jack Huhn
Glenn Oakes
Great Falls
Jones’s
K. C. Fergusson
M H.E.B
Whitemouth Pastor Farewelled by Lutheran Congregation
Nearly 200 parishioners gathered August 7 in the Whitemouth Lutheran Church basement to bid farewell to Rev. H. K. Parno and Mrs. Parno. After seven years serving Whitemouth and River Hills, Parno moves to Lampman Sask to lead a new parish. gifts were exchanged by parishioners and the Lutheran W.A. and Parno expressed gratitude and fond memories of their time in Whitemouth.
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Whitemouth Lutheran Church
H. K. Parno
Parno
Whitemouth
River Hills
Lampman, Sask
Manitoba Road Tenders Hit 11 Million Mark This July
Manitoba announces a record high July road construction tender total of about 1.5 million with ten bridges and seven grading contracts opened. Notable bids include a 166 foot Pembina River crossing, two Grand Rapids road structures, and a 12 milePTH 11 to St George project by A Schreyer & Waters Const Co Ltd. Lowest bridge bid $49,283. highest $98,412. large grading bid $274,775.
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Manitoba
Pembina River
Pilot Mound
Neelin Road
Grand Rapids Road
Morrison Creeks
Cow-Bridge Ltd
John Thompson
Gypsumville
Grand Rapids
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan River
McArthur Falls
St. George
A. Schreyer & Waters Const. Co. Ltd
Provincial Library Bid Prompts Legislative Vote
A fragmented OCR item notes a provincial library bid and a legislative action involving winners. The readable fragments hint at a municipal or provincial funding decision and possible voting or approval by the legislature. Further specifics are unreadable due to damage.
Subscription Renewal Notice for The Leader
The Leader subscription due date shown by date numerals after your address. Example 12-11-60 means November 12, 1960 the payment was due. Check your copy, mail remittance with the form, address Springfield Leader ard Street Lac du Bonnet Man. ADDRESS
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Springfield
Ard Street
Lac du Bonnet
Man
3Rd Street
Powerview Council Tackles Disturbances and Joined Health Unit
Powerview Council met August 10 with Mayor R. Cowan and councilors approving a plan to investigate complaints about a new Indian family causing late-night disturbances. The village agreed to join Selkirk Health Unit No. 16 and signed a five-year street lighting deal with Manitoba Power Commission. By-Laws 12/60 passed, highways repairs arranged, weeds to be managed locally, and Peters Puga warned to clean junk and remove chickens. Several small payments approved including Manitoba Power, Vital Statistics, and local vendors.
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Powerview Council
R. Cowan
L. Berthelette
S. Lazaruk
O. Vincent
J. Turcotte
N. Hollick
Gerald Cyr
Selkirk
Manitoba Power Commission
Department of Highways
Peter Puga
E. C. McMillan
Man. Power Commission
Manitoba
Z. Papineau
Gus & Rene
M.H.S.P
Riverview
Medal for Lac du Bonnet rescuer in 1959 blaze
William Grigota of Lac du Bonnet received a bronze bravery medal from the Royal Canadian Humane Society for entering a flame engulfed home on his hands and knees to rescue two year old Kandice Skogland on November 6, 1959. The award will be presented at a fall function. Mrs. A King, linked to the award, was unavailable at press time.
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William Grigota
Lac du Bonnet
Royal Canadian Humane Society
Seven Sisters Fastball Team Wins Trophy
Seven Sisters defeated Beausejour in the North Eastern League final series in Beausejour, winning in three straight games 22-12 5-3 and 17-11. Pitchers were Kenny King and E Malakoff with D Coyne behind the plate. Mr Bill Warren umpired all games and J Howcroft presented the trophy to coach J Callum.
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Seven Sisters
J. Callum
Bill Henschell
Beausejour
Kenny King
E. Malakoff
D. Coyne
Bill Warren
J. Howcroft
League
Mr Callum
K. King
R. Richardson
A. Pommer
G. Mroz
B. Morton
D.krampetz
T. Picard
G. Klapprat
Keith King
D. Bonikowsky
L. Kristofferson
Seven Sisters By ROSEMARY and PAT
Visitors from Stonewall and town residents gather for the weekend at R. Morton’s home. Mrs. Rose King departs August 7 for Wawa Ontario to visit relatives. Pontiac cars appear as locals celebrate motoring. Community Club Picnic at Dugard’s Park features races, games, free ice cream and a winning Edenborough Road team.
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Rose King
Wawa
Ontario
Percy Wardrop
Dugard’s Park
Beausejour
Seven Sisters
Elizabeth Crescent
Edenbourgh Road
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Mrs. Trindall
Champion Garden
Jessie Erickson
G. Vantoever
Anne Gittins
A. Bradley
R. Parsey
Mesdames S. G. Oakes
P. Metzler
F. Bleakney
D. Baker
A. Bracken
M. Bruneau
L. Morgan
W. Sinnock Jr
J. Mendella
C. van Mierlo
Winnipeg Electric Co
Manitoba Hydro Board
D. M. Stevens
C. Mills
W. Bert
A. Williams
W. Fallis
L. Hovey
H. Battram
F. Arseneault
Powerview
Laura St
Geo. Cyr
Dan Pasaluko
Rock
N. Smorang
Sharpe’s Point
W. Weiss
Tamarac St
F. Sokoloski
Irene Dugard
A. Jarowski
E. J.luchuck
J. Kahle
J. M. Bray
H. Ganchow
Weiss
Ernie Thomas
Fred Harrison
P. Pasaluko
W Frederick
F. Jarowski
C. A. Patterson
O. Alarie
H. Rowe
H. Chipperheyn
Luchuck
N. Rush
W. Eastscott
Nasturtium
E. Wilson
Stan Brewster
A. Albertson
N. Kush
Zinia
Wolchuk
C . Patterson
Weiss Clarki
C. Lamoureux
Bouquet
D. Pasaluko
Perenial Bouquet
T. Boiteau
N. Holick
WN. Smorang
R. Perry
N. Palamer
F. Soxkolaski
N. Weiss
C. Dean
Holick
C. Lamaroux
J. Harrison
N. Werechuk
QC. Alari
F. Jaworski
N Smorang
M. Lesin
H. Richardson
W. J. Roslyn
Barbara Howe
G. Drawson
W J. Roslyn
S. B. Robinson
W. Leslie
W. Eastcott
Smorang
Werechuk
B. Wolchuk
F. Wilcott
Ed Bowman
Kenora
Mike Pidlaski
T. den Boer
Niakwa
Don Harrison
Foss Brown
Ken Meyers
W. Nicholson
Wildwood
Rossmere
Arnie Kullman
M. Kyle
Serre
I. Nahalys
Bob MaEachern
D. Gladman
D. MacDonald
Stan Pielick
Alex Mroz
Doug Grant
Fred Ford
E. Beillick
David Romanow
Charleswood
Bary Burnett
Bill Shirk
Len Roy
Harvey Walker
Bob Fraser
R. Horvitz
Morris
Myrtle
Benjamin Bros
PTH No. 2
Rathwell
Holland
Thompson
Provinciel Lbrary
Legislative
És Winning
Canada
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Dept of Highways
Province of
Grigota
Rosemary and
Pat
Don Thomson
Gaye and
Robert of
Stonewall
R. Morton
Mrs. R. Richardson
Rollie
St. Boniface, Man
Mrs. Lorne Simpson
Gary
Monty
Grand Beach
Marcel Gagnon
Gagnon's
States
E. Ruthwait
A. Braund
Hignell
C. Precious
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