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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 23, 1949

Page

2

Circulation Across Regions Reports Ad Count and Distribution

The document lists circulation figures for multiple regions including Allegra 16 Tyndall 2 Ladywood Whitemouth Elma 42 Seven Sisters 13 River Hills 20 Lac du Bonnet 173 Great Falls 36 Pine Falls 2 Manitoba points 176 Canada and outside 162 total paid advertisers district reps. 55 files office etc 125 distribution 1234.

Allegra Tyndall Ladywood Whitemouth ELMA Seven Sisters River Hills Lac DU Bonnet Great Falls Pine Falls Manitoba Canada

Local notes and plans from Brokenhead region

A town column in Brokenhead reports weather benefiting crops, a tomato theft, elevator activity, and a push for a fall beard contest. It notes the Brokenhead Agricultural Society fair on September 23 with prize event entries, missing prize lists, and ladies seeking goulash recipes plus shrimp wiggle. It mentions Johnny Leegus advancing to Elma chamber of commerce and memorial remembrances for early district pioneers including Thomas Kawecki.

Bert Larson Brokenhead H. L. Kawecki Beausejour Thomas Kawecki Canada Ladywood

Whitemouth Hospital SOD Turning Ceremony

A. H. Cousins led the sod turning for Whitemouth’s new hospital during a community event that also showcased a sports day and picnic. District Hospital board members and Department of Health officials joined the ceremony with a photograph noting Mr. Cousins at center.

Whitemouth A. H. Cousins District Hospital Board Department of Health Mr. Cousins

Beausejour Midgets blank Pine Falls 15 0 in home game

Beausejour Midgets blanked Pine Falls 15 to 0 on Wednesday August 17 as Norman Kellett boosts his batting average to 1.00 with five hits and four walks noted. Jerry Hoban’s team shows strong enthusiasm and future pennant potential while Beausejour won the semi final opener 17-2 against Tyndall.

Beausejour Pine Falls Danny Campbell Norman Kellett Jerry Hoban Tyndall Lac du Bonnet-Oakbank

Obituary for Waldemar Schultz in Winnipeg

The funeral for Waldemar Schultz age 23 was held at Bardal funeral home Winnipeg with Rev G Senft officiating. Schultz died in an accident while unloading logs at Sault Ste Marie Ontario leaving parents Fred and Mrs Schultz brother Gordon and sister Mrs Henry Rosentreder.

Waldemar Schultz Winnipeg Bardal Funeral Home Rev. G. Senft Sault Ste. Marie Ont Fred Schultz Gordon Mrs Henry Rosentreder Shreiber Ontario

Death of Fredrick Sieg Leaves Large Family

Fredrick Sieg, 71, longtime district resident, died at home after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, 13 children, 24 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Seven Day Adventist church on August 17 with Rev. Hendrickson officiating.

Fredrick Sieg Seven Day Adventist Church Rev. Hendrickson

Possible Tourist Park Plans Draw Attention in District

A district foresees a 60 acre tourist park for the 1950 season with 65 cottages and sandy beaches. Planner J. S. Sinnott leads the project while President Truman is rumored to be away in Washington. Ivan buys two ash trays for his counter from the USA. A. W. drops by for a surprise visit.

Truman Harry Washington Ivan U.S.A J. S. Sinnott

Whitemouth Council Adopts 1948 Audit Supplement

Whitemouth Rural Municipality council accepts the supplementary audit report revealing $1,876.64 tied to the former clerk Leo Hares theft and authorizes claims against a Band company. It also assigns $5,756.17 in old hospital debts to Canada Credit Reporter Ltd for collection and approves sale of land and property transfers.

Whitemouth Thomas Harrison Leo Hares Canada Credit Reporter Ltd M. Klywak Lewis Man R. Golke Mullins Council Land Titles Office

Whitemouth Moves to Build Bridge and Hire Doctor

The council adopted a plan to build a bridge over the creek at SW 3-12-11 with a grade up to it. Delegations from Lewis requested a ditch along the Lewis to Elma road and the secretary was told to contact Public Works. Dr. Geisbrecht of Winnipeg was recommended as municipal doctor with high references and expected to open around September 1. Prepaid hospital taxes remain in effect and the clerk will advise taxpayers on request. Audit reports for 1948 and the supplementary year are on file for public scrutiny.

Lewis Elma Department of Public Works Winnipeg Hunt

Correspondents Wanted for Springfield Leader Districts

The Springfield Leader seeks correspondents in Oak Bank Great Falls Hazel ridge Pine Ridge Beaconia Fort Alexander St George and nearby areas. Interested writers should contact The Springfield Leader Ltd 1889 Portage Ave St James Manitoba.

Springfield Leader Oak Bank Great Falls Hazelridge Pine Ridge Beaconia Fort Alexander St. George Springfield Leader Ltd Portage Ave St James Man

River Hills Hospital Guild Plans Social

The River Hills Hospital Guild held a general meeting on August 15 and decided to stage a gala on Saturday August 27 at 6 p.m. with ball games lunch bingo and a weiner roast. Proceeds go to the Hospital Fund.

River Hills Hospital Guild Hospital Fund

United Church Honors Couple Leaving Whitemouth

The United Church at Whitemouth held a farewell social for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Duncan last Sunday. Congregation presented a gift, refreshments were served, and favorite hymns were sung. Mrs. Duncan praised the Whitemouth people before the couple moves to 339 Balfour Street, Winnipeg, to live near relatives.

J. A. Duncan Whitemouth United Church R. F. Argué United College

Pine Falls Community Notes Show Local Excursions and Projects

The Pine Falls 1927 club sponsored a Grand Beach excursion on August 14 with seven coaches and a record 350 tickets sold. Readers report visits to Windsor Ontario and Kirkland Lake Ontario. A private Tin Town water works project aims to install a pumping capacity of 1500 gallons per hour at an estimated $2000. A daily vacation Bible school in the United church basement teaches worship and crafts for five and up. participants include Mrs May Smith and others.

Grand Beach Pine Falls Tin Town United Church May Smith Jack French M. Mills Rosma Sterling Catherine Irvine A. C. Huston

Prizes Awarded at Seven Sisters Gardens

On August 9 the Seven Sisters Falls gardens were judged by Dr H M Speechly and Mr Brown of Winnipeg. First prize went to Mr and Mrs H Hudson, second to Mr and Mrs A Bartley, third to Mr and Mrs J Peterson, fourth to Mr and Mrs M Everson, fifth to Mr and Mrs W McGibbon, sixth to Mr and Mrs W Raines, with several consolation prizes awarded.

Seven Sisters Falls H. M. Speechly Mr. Brown Winnipeg H. Hudson A. Bartley J. Peterson M. Everson W. McGibbon W. Raines

Beausejour Brokenhead Memorial Fund Statement Released

Beausejour mayor L. J. Pulfer announced the current financial statement for the Beausejour Brokenhead Memorial fund through April 20, 1949. The report shows bank balance from May 15, 1948 at 6,434.97 with 2,109.71 in individual donations and 2,552.55 from organizations plus 742.14 from hockey game proceeds and Dominion Day receipts as part of ongoing fund-raising and clubroom work including a proposed memorial plaque for pioneers.

L. J. Pulfer Beausejour Beausejour- Brokenhead

Wedding in Winnipeg Unites Dianne Teare and Dr Leonard Portnoy

A Lac du Bonnet area wedding occurred August 16 at 6 30 p m in the Royal Alexandra Hotel Winnipeg. Dianne Mavis Teare daughter of Mr and Mrs G F Teare wed Dr Leonard L Portnoy son of Nathan Portnoy of Winnipeg. Rabbi Milton Aron officiated with Cantor J Lev. The bride wore blush pink satin with guipure lace and a short train. They plan a Buckingh am apartment residence after a trip to the Eastern United States.

Lac du Bonnet Gold Royal Alexandra Hotel Winnipeg Dianne Mavis G. F Frank) Teare Leonard L. Portnoy Nathan Portnoy Milton Aron J. Lev Kerr Wilson

Wedding in Winnipeg Bonds Mary Kalupar to Albert Roski

Mary Kalupar daughter of Mr and Mrs M Kalupar Pine Ridge wed Albert Roski son of Mr and Mrs A Roski Port Arthur formerly Tyndall on Saturday August 20 at 10 am in Roski Kalupar Holy Ghost church Winnipeg. Bridal gown satin with rosettes veil coronet roses bridesmaids in pastel gowns reception Teddy's Place Tyndall couple to reside in Winnipeg after a short Port Arthur trip.

Holy Ghost Church Winnipeg Mary Elizabeth May Roski Ann Kalupar Mike Swirski Joe Chipilski Teddy Tyndall Port Arthur

From lack of moral strength empires fall

Quote attributed to Mary Baker Eddy on moral strength and enduring right as the key to stability, suggesting empires collapse without virtue and that rightness remains a permanent force.

Mary Baker Eddy

Insurance Company Totals as of April 20 1949

As at April 20 1949 Great American Insurance Co 2000 St Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co 3000 Employers Liability Assn Corp 2000 Caledonian American Ins Co 1000 Scottish Canadian Assn Corp 3500 Westchester Fire Ins Co 3500 Assn Corp P L 5 10000 Bank Savings 1247.67.

Great American Insurance Co St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co Employers’ Liability Ass'n Corp Caledonian-American Ins. Co

Manitoba Power Commission appoints Whitemouth district supervisor

M P C appoints Reuben Hicock district supervisor for Whitemouth area to oversee electric service in Whitemouth Upper Seven Sisters Elma and surrounding farm districts. Hicock, born in Deloraine and RC AF veteran, previously served as assistant supervisor of the Winnipeg district.

Reuben Hicock Manitoba Power Commission Whitemouth Hicock Selkirk Mr. Hicock Deloraine Man R.c.af Commission Winnipeg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joe Mroz Anton Ottenbriet Cromwell Johnny Leegus Elmaway Croney Tom Kolba Johnny Chamber of Commerce John Leegus Ivan Ridley Missouri Whitemouth Hospital the Spade D. M. Wardrop Miss Norrel A. S. Williams Mrs. Williams C. E. Wendeborn Oscar Petterson Margaret Nix J. Devlin Beausejour Baseball V.M A. W Council Studies United Church At Arthur E. Gold H. Ganchew Arthur Kirkland Lake Mr. Ganchew John Yankouy Ganchow Alex Swanic Russell T. Proda Geraldton, Ont J. Sauve Terry Kempball Ayia Dal Springfield St. James Audit Bureau of Circulations Beausejour-Brokenhead Memorial Portnoy Terre Sylvia Gunn Brina Abrams Isser Portnoy Morley Shuckett Leonard Kahane Albert Wener Harold Black Roski Kalupar M.P.C
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