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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 19, 1947

Page

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30 Day Duck Season Reduced Bag Limits

Season dates and bag limits for ducks geese esots rails set north and south of several parallels with noon start times through fall. Delta Waterfowl Control Area included. Goose daily limit three, possession six, season nine. Coots and rails daily fifteen, possession thirty, season sixty. Special prohibition on boats for Whitewater Lake migratory birds. Wilsons snipe Hood duck closed season.

57Th Parallel 53Rd Parallel St7th Delta Waterfowl Control Area Delta Waterfowl Control Lake Manitoba Rat Creek Delta Lake Francis Whitewater Lake W.P.M

Dominion Manitoba Pact concludes decade of talks

Premier Stuart Garson signed the Dominion Manitoba pact marking over ten years of negotiations. The five year agreement runs 1947 to 1952 with quarterly payments from 1947 to 1952 and a guaranteed minimum annual amount of 13 540 038 including subsidies. The first 1948 payment is estimated at 14 446 396 and the peak subsidy year reached 8 137 957. The province vacates income taxes personal and corporate succession duties corporation taxes railway taxes.

Stuart Garson Manitoba Dominion Ottawa D. C. Abbott Finance

Aviatrix Marlyn Thibedeau Flies Back to Home Town

Martlyn Thibedeau, a 4 registered student pilot, returns to the Sault Ste. Marie area after training in West Virginia. She plans to complete 38 flight hours to obtain her license with instructor Earl Snyder Jr. and Dane Williams. She enjoyed a four hour flight from West Virginia to Chicago. Her goal is to continue flying between Sault Ste. Marie and Sault Michigan, challenging local pilots.

Martyn Thibedeau Pine Falls Sault Ste. Marie Marlyne Thibedeau Marlyn Thibedeau Marlyn Man Manitoba West Virginia Dane P. Williams Clarksfield, Nitro West Vir Sault Earl Snyder, Jr Snyder Chicago Thibodeau Sault, Michigan

Pine Falls Couple Wed At St John’s Presbyterian Winnipeg

A wedding 4 p m August 9 at St John’s Presbyterian Winnipeg joined Edna Joy Webb and William Frederick Brunn in a ceremony officiated by Rev A F Howick. Attendants included Marguerite Gannon and John Sabrinsky. Guests from Pine Falls included Mr and Mrs E Tanner.

Pine Falls St. John's Presbyterian Church Winnipeg A. F. Howick Edna Joy Jack Webb William Frederick William Brunn Marguerite Gannon John Sabrinsky Moore's Clear Lake E. Tanner

Surprise Shower for Mrs Stebbe in Beausesjour

Mrs N Ru mak Mrs S Ridley and W Manchester hosted a surprise shower for Mrs L Stebbe at her home on Wednesday evening August 13. The guest of honor who was a bride on June 26 received two pictures. Guests included Mrs W Shields Mrs R Hayes Mrs H Lippman Mrs D C Sprott Mrs R Stebbe Mrs D Selch Mrs R Orr Mrs D Welch Mrs N Korolyk Miss J Bush Miss H Bush and Miss E Campbell.

N. Korolyk J. Demarco S. Rumak Z Ehinger Misses J. Bush H. Bush E. Campbell

Riverside Aces Struggle in 12-3 Sunday Loss

Riverside Aces lost 12 to 3 to Shea's Brewery of Winnipeg on the local diamond. Errors plagued Riverside while Shea's hit a home run that drove in two. A second game at 6 30 p.m. was canceled due to intermittent rain.

Riverside Aces Pine Falls Shea Brewery Winnipeg Aces Styon Shean Bouchard V. Prost P.lieu C. St. Croix R. Lavalee R. Rupert R. McKieve S. Bruno E. Beaulieu G. Beau Sheas

Lightning Ravages Whitemouth Farm Losses Reported

A severe storm struck Whitemouth killing two cows and multiple sheep on Fred Wittenburg’s farm. The incident highlights agricultural damage from the tempest.

Whitemouth Fred Wittenburg

Delegation seeks Lac du Bonnet hospital district

A Lac du Bonnet delegation urged the council to form a new hospital district centered on Lac du Bonnet, including power plants and transmission lines in Unorganized Territory. Critics cited cost and urged full inquiry on October 10 court of revision date.

Lac du Bonnet J. A. Duffly J. W. Wade A. Blomquist Fred Horbatiuk M. F. Mikolaychuk

Dramatic Wind Storm Grounds Transport Aircraft at Lac du Bonnet

A Department of Transport plane berthed at Lac du Bonnet broke loose in a Saturday afternoon wind storm and was driven ashore. It struck a shore section where debris caused maximum damage. Floats punctured. a full inspection follows to assess further damage.

Department of Transport Lac du Bonnet Fate

Daring River Rescue Saves Cliff Gregory From Drowning

Prompt action by residents near the river saved Cliff Gregory a Slave Falls construction worker from drowning near the boat house. Russell Sanger leaped in with his shoes off to reach Gregory, assisted by Warren from a skiff, and Gregory recovered after a rest.

Pointe DU Bois Cliff Gregory Slave Falls Russell Sanger Gregory Warren

Thanks From Poland Letter of Gratitude for Clothing Drive

Mrs Frank Jeffrey visits from Dauphin to share a letter from Mrs Bertha Yaruszewski of Torun Poland thanking Lac du Bonnet donors for clothing collected in the National Clothing Drive. The note explains UNRRA delivery delay and asks responders to write back. Names include Hansig Bertram Henry and Mrs Bertha Yaruszewski.

Frank Jeffrey Daupftin Bertha Yaruszewski Torun Poland Joe Kyziak UNNRA

Four Visiting J. V. Jackson Family From Montreal

Visitors at the home of J. V. Jackson at Pine Falls include his son-in-law and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. David Vernon Jackson of Montreal and their two children John David and Helen Maureen. They arrived in Winnipeg from the east last Sunday and were met by J. J. Jackson who drove them to Pine Falls. The writer met the three generations and extends best wishes for a pleasant two weeks.

J. V. Jackson Pine Falls Jackson Montreal

Finland native Herman Hyvonen dies in Pointe du Bois

Herman Hyvonen aged forty seven died at his residence in Pointe du Bois on Sunday August 10 after a long illness. He worked for City Hydro seventeen years and was a native of Finland. Funeral services were held at St Mary's Church Pointe du Bois with burial at Brook Lands Cemetery Winnipeg. Rev E K Bissell officiated. He is survived by his widow Tilda Hyvonen.

Herman Hyvonen Pointe du Bois Hydro Finland St. Mary’s Church Brooklands Winnipeg E. K. Bissell Tilda Hyvonen

C P Station at Beausejour Robbed of 160 Dollars

The local C P R station at Beausejour was entered during lunch hour on Tuesday August 12 between 1 and 2 p.m. A door was forced and 160 dollars taken from the till. CPR investigators and the RCMP are pursuing the case with J Armstrong on duty.

C.P Beausejour C.P.R J. Armstrong R.C.M.P

New CPR Station Agent Appointed at Lac du Bonnet

L Taylor becomes station agent at the Lac du Bonnet CPR Depot on the 18th, succeeding R J Malloy who transfers to Neepawa. Formerly agent at Tyndall and Molson, he is an avid fisherman who has long vacationed locally. The community offers him a hearty welcome.

L. Taylor C.P.R Lac du Bonnet R. J. Malloy Neepawa Mr. Taylor Tyndall and Molson Lew

Change of Hands in Beausejour Garage Venture

Beausejour gains Belt Motors as new owners Ed Englot Harold Kreger and Herm Bush purchase J S Sinnott's garage. The partnership uses Belt Motors as a name from the initials Bush Englot Kreger. A grand opening is rumored as they plan new ventures.

Beausejour J. S. Sinnott Ed. Englot Harold Kregar R.c.af Herm Bush Belt Motors Bush Englot Kreger Fellas

Whitemouth Foresters Install Officers in Town Hall

On August 13 the Whitemouth Foresters No 911 held a lodge night with 96 attendees as officers were installed by S. Berridge of Brandon. High Marshal Button of Winnipeg officiated. new officers include Jorgenson, Malkoske, Bryk, Hill, Steiner, Cousins, Turner, Zirk and others.

Whitemouth S. Berridge Brandon Bro Button Winnipeg O. Jorgenson E. Malkoske Tony Bryk Ed Hill Geo. Steiner H. Cousins Geo. Turner D. Cousins A. Bieb

Allegra Girl Wins National Shredded Wheat Contest

Miss Margaret Petrus of Allegra won a national contest run by Shredded Wheat Co. She received a cheque for 108 dollars and clothing valued at 95 dollars. Prime Minister Mackenzie King sent a congratulatory message. The Allegra community takes pride in the achievement.

Margaret Petrus Allegra The Shredded Wheat Co MacKenzie King

Pine Falls Garden Show Friday Highlights Prizes

The Pine Falls Horticultural Society will host a garden show at the local skating rink on Friday evening August 22. Thirty prizes for flowers and thirty for vegetables plus home canning awards will be distributed. Judges will assess members’ plots and the care put into their house plants.

Pine Falls Horticultural Society Horticultural Society

Lac du Bonnet Yacht Club Proposed To Boost Tourism

A plan to form the Lac du Bonnet Yacht Club aims to develop the area into a regional tourist hub. Residents and cottage owners envision a clubhouse on the lake with future tennis courts and a golf course, funded by an incorporated structure with annual dues.

Lac du Bonnet Manitoba Lac du ‘Bonnet Canada

Garden Show Aims To Start An Annual Town Tradition

Judges face a challenging task as the town hosts its first garden show. Local gardeners and flower enthusiasts hope this event becomes an annual highlight, inspiring skilled growers and educating amateurs alike.

Gift Food Parcels to the U K

The Post Office Department expands a food only gift parcel service to Great Britain. Canadians sending parcels must use a yellow label and accurate customs declarations. Nonfood items or errors can delay delivery or lead to parcel confiscation at destination.

Britain United Kingdom Post Office Department Great Britain

Pine Falls Still Likes Billy Roy

The letter praises Billy Roy after he failed to win the national junior golf championship in Quebec City. It notes his talent and experience gained from competing at the major event and the benefit of watching the senior championship for future attempts.

Billy Roy Quebec City Billy V.v.m

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Ladywood Seven Sisters DU Bois Pinawa Great Falls Outside la Dionne M.P Quebec Anne Ueag Martlyn Thibedeau Brown — Webb Mrs. Stebbe Lieu Darby Bouchard John Lapin Apsit M. Pocaluyko Woodrow Stead Council John Beitting Pinawa T. Sarapu Chas. Lagsdin C. G. Holmgren Lyle Taylor Hansig Bertram Henry Ursary Whitemouth Foresters P. C. Ranger Wyard P. C. Ranger Order Noble A’ Lac DU Bonnet U.K
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