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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 20, 1957

Page

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Powerview Council Maps Waterworks Plan and Relief Policy

Powerview council approves a preliminary survey for a waterworks project to cost about 1056, with total project estimates between 100000 and 200000, to be reviewed by property owners after the report. The meeting also notes juvenile court cases, limits relief to direct council orders, audits, and accounts totaling 3030.07 including local and regional salaries, services, and hospitals.

E. P. Sherstone Engineering Consultants Wardrop and Yates Winnipeg Powerview St. Boniface A. V. Ashley Alex Rupert Pine Falls Garage T. Contois Arthur Dufour Aurel Wilcott Z. Papineau Leonard S.D Childrens Aid Society Town of Selkirk Pine Falls Olive Iwanick Manitoba Power Co J. F. Turcotte Willson C.N. Express W. K. Warman Ed Wilson Vital Statistics Pine Falls Hospital St. Boniface Hospital S. Lazaruk Armand Desilets

Seven Sisters Falls Social Roundup Wide Manitoba Visit

Seven Sisters Falls residents share a busy period with relatives in Moosejaw Pine Falls and Winnipeg. Art King hosts family from Moosejaw while Ewart Carruthers prepares for school. Jim Braun and Jim Taylor move to promotions in Great Falls and Seven Sisters Plant respectively.

Pointe du Bois Engagements and Weekend Travels

Congratulators to Miss Margaret Eby now of Winnipeg and Mr. Robert Knox on engagements. Mr and Mrs Wm Roscoe with Tony Hawkes and Eddy Roscoe visited Foam Lake and Hudson Bay with relatives. Ted Hawkes weekend in Minneapolis. youths stay with Winnipeg relatives. Sanger couple at summer cottage. Herb Eby and Mrs Nell Parks visiting relatives. Joe Kon family at Clear Lake, Fisher Branch, Winnipeg. Sympathy to Bill Wasylenchuk on wife’s passing. Rev Maxwell presented an electric frying pan by J ApRichard for Vestry and Ladies Auxiliary.

Margret Eby Pointe du Bois Winnipeg Robert Knox Wm. Roscoe Tony Hawkes Eddy Roscoe Transcona Foam Lake Sask Hudson Bay Ted Hawkes Minneapolis Joe Kon Chris Clear Lake Fisher Branch F. W. Maxwell J. Apritchard Vestry and Ladies Auxiliary

Weekend Visits Highlight Community Socials and Travel

Mr and Mrs Bell and family spent the weekend at their summer home. Mr and Mrs Arthur Quesnel and family drove to Pine Falls for the weekend. A new hall dance drew a strong turnout with attendees from Pine Falls and Bissett. Mrs John Meade and family Mrs Edward Lemard and family and Mrs Winnie Phillip joined Arthur Quesnel in traveling to Bissett for medical treatment at the Bissett hospital.

Mrs. Bell Arthur Quesnel Pine Falls Bissett John Meade Edward Lemard Winnie Phillip Bissett Hospital

Lac du Bonnet Juniors Shine at Manitoba Water Skiing Tourney

Six Lac du Bonnet competitors joined event in Morden before 7000 spectators. Ron Kabaluk placed third in junior boys trick riding, with Hart Brown and Ben Rogers close behind. Thea Terra took third in Senior Ladies trick, while Bill Buerkett won the boys’ overall title. Local clubs from Betula Lake, Selkirk, and Lake Manitoba supplied champions across divisions. The Manitoba Water Skiing Association elected new officers Lyle Wilson president Dennis Crook vice president Barbara Trausch secretary treasurer. Next year’s meet moves to Minnedosa Bissett. Other notes mention travel, visits, and summer teaching assignments in Manitoba communities.

Lac du Bonnet Morden Manitoba Ron Kabaluk Hart Brown Ben Rogers Thea Terra Bill Buerkett Janice Muirhead Betula Betula Lake Club Ralph Orr Selkirk Club Archie Tuchkowsty Lake Minnewasta Manitoba Water Skiing Association Lyle Wilson Betula Lake Dennis Crook Lac du Bonet Barbara Trausch Minnedosa

Community Notes Highlight Visits and Local Trips

Bissett residents share travel and family updates. G Reynolds visit Winnnipeg daughter Wilda bound for University of Toronto. Lyman Van Ultiet guests at Caswell. Happy Lake camp weekend. Adven cabin at Caribou Lake. St Anthony’s mission plans August 23 meeting at Mrs Barton’s home. Neill Campbell back from hospital. Andersons return from Sask journey. Willard back to University of Manitoba. Marlene returns from Banff to teach at Charleswood. Prysazniks return from two week holiday visiting Arborg and Riverton. relatives meet after twenty years at Hnassusa Beach. Judy Bankskie visits from Winnipeg. Fult family trips to Winnipeg and Pine Falls. Ian O’Conner visiting Lac du Bonnet. Don Baker family at Long Lake cabin.

Elliot Lake James Simpson Ronnie Dick Shier Tommy Cal Simpson Pine Balle Wine de OO Oo Bisset Shiar Simpson Granny Simpson Gen Churchill Neil Campbell H. Anderson Wesley Sask Charleswood Steve Prysaznik Iris Vicky Arborg Harold Riverton Hnassusa Beach Judy Bankskie Winnipeg Prysazahui F Fult Ian Austin O’conner Pine Falls Danny O'Conner Bissett Andy Bjork, Sr Byland Lac du Bonnet Great Falls Don Baker Long Lake

Harborys Leave Windsor After Baby Shower Visit

Mr and Mrs John Harbory with Delors and Mrs Mary Pian have departed for Windsor Ontario after spending weeks visiting friends and relatives in the district A baby shower occurred on Sunday August 11 at the hosts home

John Harbory Delors Mary Pian Windsor Ont

Mrs Szywako Tops WECO Garden Contest Again

Mrs. N Szywage Szywako captured top honors in the Seven Sisters annual garden contest for the sixth consecutive year with judges from Winnipeg in attendance. The Winnipeg Electric Co sponsor marked her sixteenth straight win. prizes were awarded by D M Stephens. Out-of-town guests included several Winnipeg Electric Co officials and their wives.

Nick Szywako F. Weir W. Tanner Winnipeg Szywako Winnipeg Electric Co Pinawa Seven Sisters Mesdames Kristofferson A. Bartley J. Sauer G. Kretchmer R. Picard J. Howcroft G. Cousins H. Tindall J.fransen H. Leith A. Frantz A. Krampetz H. Griffieon E. Carruthers N. Honke S. Gittins M. Everson F. King M. Thomson K. Higgins R. Weinhold A. Kinghorn Norma Carruthers Lillian Birstow Vivian Sinclair D. M. Stephens A. H. Watson Co. Haltalin S. Whitaker W. Birt K. C. Fergusson R. Vale Ken Smith

Community Notes Highlight Debra Lynne Janczyn Birthday

Debra Lynne Janczyn celebrated with relatives and friends as presents were given. Other items mention Walter Janczyn family gatherings, Beatrice Bosak’s surprise 16th birthday party August 17, and in Winnipeg news of Oneschuk and Mroz travel. Michael Roshko helps with the baler as John Gmitrowski plans a Red Lake return.

Walter Janczyn Debra Lynne Debra Wally Oneschuk Sault Ste. Marie Winnipeg Joe. Mroz Farmis Henry Basiuk Saskatchewan Micheal Roshko Pete Benzik Michael Mr. Benzik John Gmitrowski Red Lake

Sturgeon Falls Name Marks Rich Winnipeg River Fishing Area

The Winnipeg River cuts through the southern edge of the precambrian shield and powers Manitoba. Montre al voyageurs navigated via the Great Lakes watershed to the Red River, passing Fort Alexander and Maurepas forts. Sturgeon Falls names the site where 800 pound eight foot sturgeon can be taken by anglers for the first time this year. A netting shot shows a pickerel, among many river game fish in the Bird tributaries.

Winnipeg Manitoba Great Lakes Montreal Voyageurs Old Fort Alexander Maurepas Sturgeon Falls

Elma Social News Notes From Aug 9 Visit

Elma residents Mary Smerechynsk and family visited Winnipeg on Aug 9. Mr and Mrs N Smerchynski hosted the Smerchynski party the same day. Mrs Wm Kurian and family traveled to the city on Monday. Marlene planned a Winnipeg vacation with her aunt. A new TV was installed at John Ewanochko’s home. Speedy recovery wishes go to Mr S Nowicki after July operations in Winnipeg.

Joe Smerchynski Winnipeg N. Smerchynski Wm. Kurian Marlene John Ewanochko S. Nowicki

Cloverleaf By Mrs C Gmiterek

The Cloverleaf note lists Winnipeg summer workers Shirley Warywoda Connie Mor mal Olga Sawchuk Bobby Reg ula Bobby Dubhinski Nick Mazur and die Warywoda. Families visit include Mr and Mrs Don Schade and sons Douglas and Bruce of St Jean and Mr and Mrs Stanley Phillips of Vancouver at Mrs Phillips daughter Mrs Stanley Valenta’s home. Mrs Tom Regula’s aunt Mrs Mary Walanchuk of Minneapolis spent holidays in Manitoba visiting relatives.

Cloverleaf Winnipeg Shirley Warywoda Connie Mormal Olga Sawchuk Bobby Regula Bobby Dubhinski Nick Mazur Die Warywoda Don Schade Douglas and Bruce St. Jean Gmiterek Mrs Stanley Phillips Vancouver B. C Phillip Mrs. Stanley Tom Regula Mary Walanchuk Minneapolis Manitoba

Stead Couple Wed in St Peters and Paul Church

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Joe Stead who wed at St Peters and Paul Church Thalberg on August 10. A reception followed at the parish hall and they will reside in Winnipeg. Stead Garden Club joined Beausejour 4-H Rally August 2, earning a Red Ribbon in the parade and second prize for the insect control display. Louie Lesosky won first prize for his agricultural demonstration on grafting and cutting.

Joe Soluk St. Peters and Paul Thalberg Winnipeg Stead Garden Club Louie Lesosky

Farewell Party For Father Borys At Thalberg Paris Hall

On August 8 a farewell gathering in the Thalberg Paris hall honored Father Borys of St. Peter on Paul Greek Catholic Church Thalberg. Parishioners from Thalberg and Brokenhead presented him a flash camera and flowers for his long service. He will reside in Selkirk Manitoba. On August 10 Mrs Steve Zakaluk and her son Benny left for Calgary to visit her daughter. Benny Matchizen spent time in Beausejour Hospital after a back injury while working at the G and M Garage.

Jim Taylor Great Falls Jim Taylors Taylor Thalberg Paris Hall Father Borys St. Peter On Paul Greek Catholic Church Thalberg Brokenhead Selkirk Man Steve Zakaluk Benny Zakaluk Calgary Alberta Benny Matchizen Beausejour Hospital G. and M. Garage

Forestry Conservation Tour Through Manitoba North Country

A Manitoba Government Air Service plane carried Forestry Conservation Officer Ron Shearer to northern communities from Lac du Bonnet on August 5 for a nine day tour. The itinerary included Bissett, Hole River, Island Lake, Oxford House, Thompson and many more. Officials from Manitoba Forest Service arranged the air travel as part of a Canadian Forestry Association effort to present films and talks on forests, fish, fur, game and water to residents, with interpreters for Indian audiences. The drive is to stress conservation, prevent forest fires and highlight the north’s dependence on natural resources for livelihood.

Lac du Bonnet Manitoba Ron Shearer Canadian Forestry Association Manitoba Forest Service Government Air Service North Country Forest Service Shearer Bissett Hole River Manigotogan Berens River Island Lake Maria Portage God's Lake Mine God's Lake Narrows Oxford House Thompson Thicket Portage Nelson House Moak Lake South Indian Lake Lynn Lake Pukatuwagan Snow Lake Wabowden Norway House Cross Lake North Ern Provincial Forest Service Prairie Provinces Winnipeg Saskattewan Alberta Lake Winnipeg Churchill Canada Forestry Association

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Powerview Council Seven Sisters Falls Art King Moosejaw, Sask Art Fred King States Allan Dales William Lawson Fred Rose King Bill Lawson Pine Ewart Carruthers City Ewart W.e.co Jim Braun Jack Kearns Kearns Mark Reid Johnny Murray Old Haste Town Tony Clara Frantz Verne Frantz Gimili Carl Warroads Minnesota U.S.A A. Birston Birstons Hugh Fraser Don. Fraser Frasers Monk’ Lake Hugh Inco, Ltd Mrs. K. Schultz Carol Howcroft Eagle River, I Mrs. F. Ziddle Mrs. J. Howcroft Sam Baker Melbourne Iowa Curtis Baker Helen_ Micke Jimmy ‘Lewis George Kretchmer Theresa Saver Stoney Mountain Joyce Pommer Mrs. Romeo Picard and Spy Romeo Str LA Roscoe Mr and Mrs. Sanger Herb Eby Nell Parks California Jude Bill Wasylenchuk Mr. and Mrs. Square Royal Canadian Army Cadets Clear’ Lake Riding Mountain National Park G. D. Bayley N. R. Fisher I. M. Bowyer By Eleanore Staska Mrs. N. Szywage WECO Elma Mary Smerechynsk C. Gmiterek Stead Gloria Soluk Forestry Conservation J. C. Uh Manitoba Government Air Service
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