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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

3

Local Social Roundup in Great Falls

Fred Buckingham returns to the office to relieve J O Jones on holiday with Mrs Jones. Mrs George Ortwein visits Winnipeg to bid farewell to Miss Mary Peck bound for Lansdowne Ontario. In Winnipeg they plan to see Oklahoma! at the Auditorium. Mrs Ted Peterson hosts a brush party with L A Hamilton assisting. Winners are Mrs George Ortwein and Miss Mary Peck in one contest and Mrs Roy McHaffie with Mrs R Parsey in another. Red River Slim and his Westerners played for dancing Friday night with music starting late and dancing lasting until 2 30 a m.

George Ortwein Winnipeg Mary Peck Lansdowne, Ont Miss Peck Ortwein Thorbergson G. Harland Pen Ted Peterson L. A. Hamilton Roy McHaffie R. Parsey Hamilton Smith's Siding Red River Slim

Fr Jaworski Welcomes American Visitors in Beausejour

Three distinguished Americans visited Fr. P. Jaworski at St. Marys rectory Beausejour last week. Rev Dr Henry Misiouri Fordham University New York Rev Dr Joseph Marusik Columbia University and Dr Stanley Henler Polish Army General Staff London last war joined a Canadian US motor tour.

Beausejour Henry Misiouri Fordham University New York Joseph Marusik Columbia University Stanley Henler London P. Jaworski St. Mary's Rectory Canada States

Death of Great Falls Man Held Accidental

Allan Glen Martin 21 son of Mr and Mrs E F Martin 476 Spence street died two days after August 17 from shock due to third degree burns in a Winnipeg hospital. An electrician apprentice at the Great Falls power plant he died after contacting a 60 000 volt line during a transformer transfer. Inquest at St Boniface police HQ returned an accidental death verdict. Funeral Wat held in Winnipeg at Gardiner funeral home with Rev W P Irving officiating. burial at Brookside. Local attendees listed.

Allan Glen Martin E. F. Martin Spence Street St. Boniface Winnipeg Electric Company Great Falls Martin Dave Jacques Axel Hanson Stewart Randall Winnipeg Gardiner Funeral Home W. P. Irving Knox United Church Brookside Co. K. Fergusson Helen Fergusson Mrs. Thorbergson Tom

Pine Falls Garden Show attracts 490 exhibits at Chateau

The Pine Falls Garden Show on August 26 in The Chateau drew a large crowd with a heavy entry of 490 exhibits. Winners list includes top placements in vegetables, fruits, and flowers, with numerous locals such as E Thomas, Jim Romanow, Mrs Bailas, and R C Farmer among the first and second place recipients across dozens of categories.

Whitemouth Couple Wed at Manse in International Falls

A. Fletcher's daughter Leona married A. Larson on August 14 at the Manse in International Falls Minnesota. The bride wore a floor length white satin gown with a seed bead headdress and a fingertip veil. They departed for a Cass Lake honeymoon.

Whitemouth International Falls Minn Leona A. Fletcher A. Larson Cass Lake

Beally Lysy Wedding at Beausejour Holy Ghost Church

Beally and Lysy unite in marriage at Beausejour Beausejour Beally couple from Beausejour with N Lysy and P Beally as parents Fr Carmylo presiding The bride wore white bridal satin with train peplum bustle back veiled with a rose appliqued veil The couple planned a St Marys Hall reception for 200 guests and a honeymoon in Michigan before settling in Winnipeg

Holy Ghost Catholic Church Beausejour Alexis Lysy Stefanie Sawchuk Mary Holyk Teene Deneterko Maurice Chornoby Harry Beally St. Mary's Hall Michigan Mrs. Beally Winnipeg

Anne Lorraine Letheman Marries Rudolph Malkoske at Whitemouth Church

Anne Lorraine Letheman became the bride of Rudolph Malkoske at Malkoske Letheman Whitemouth South Lutheran church August 20. Rev. J Judt officiated with Betty Lange playing wedding music. The bride wore a floor length white dress with high neckline and long sleeves.

Whitemouth South Lutheran Church Anne Lorraine

Wedding Bands Bloom at Whitemouth Nuptials

The bride wore a floor length veil and blush pink and white roses bouquet. The maid of honor Mrs A Schatkowsky wore grey crepe with sweet peas and roses. Attendants wore pink and blue gowns with pink and blue netting and floral bouquets. The couple will reside in the Whitemouth district.

A. Schatkowsky Betty Letkeman Margaret Lockt Caroline Henry Jack Letkeman Morden Haskett Man Lange Sask Whitemouth

Barley Contest Nears One Thousand Entries

National Barley Contest reports 912 entries as of August 7 from three western provinces. organizers expect totals to approach the thousand mark when all reports arrive.

Western Provinces Lead In Farmers and Seed Competitions

Manitoba leads with 341, followed by Saskatchewan 293 and Alberta 278 in overall standings. Farmers' Competition entries total 652 with Manitoba 246, Saskatchewan 234, Alberta 172. Seed Growers' Competition sees Alberta 106, Manitoba 95, Saskatchewan 59. Cash prizes include 1000 for first and 500 for second in inter provincial finals, plus regional prizes from 100 to 50 across three regions per province.

Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Brewing and Malting Industries

John Kazina's Barn Razed in Storm Fire

A lightning bolt struck the barn of John Kazina in TYNDALL causing total destruction. The blaze killed some poultry and the barn was completely lost to the storm. Local authorities reported the fire following the electrical storm.

John Kazina

Philippine Rail Lines Dominant On Luzon Panay and Cebu

The islands of Luzon Panay and Cebu host the principal railroad lines in the Philippines indicating the country’s core rail network.

Islands Luzon Panay Cebu Philippines

Decoration Day Observed at Pine Falls Cemetery

On Sunday August 29 the town held Decoration Day in memory of World Wars I and II fallen. The Canadian Legion branch laid wreaths and sprays at the cemetery flagpole service. Mrs. M. Haider placed the wreath.

Pine Falls The Canadian Legion

Miss M. McLeod Transferred to Selkirk as Public Health Nurse

Miss Mona McLeod, Public Health Nurse in Beausejour, has been transferred to Selkirk after two years of service. She contributed to welfare groups, served as Women’s Institute secretary, and supported the public library. Miss Henderson will replace her.

Beausejour Mona McLeod Selkirk

Mrs Bruneau Rescues Daughter From Drowning

At Great Falls a mother, Mrs Peter Bruneau, saved her daughter Kathleen after the child slipped from slippery rocks into deep water. Kathleen, unable to swim and fully dressed, was dragged to safety by her mother who earned praise for the daring rescue.

Great Falls Peter Bruneau Kathleen London Mrs. Bruneau

Noise and the human nervous system

The article explains the nervous system tolerates steady noise such as surf or distant traffic, but unexpected loud noises disturb wellbeing. It notes the noise maker rarely suffers while unwilling listeners bear irritation and nighttime disruption.

Public Enemy: Rats Pose Historic Threat to Humans

The article frames rats as a centuries old enemy of mankind due to destruction of goods and disease. It cites bubonic plague typhus fever and mass deaths, urging relentless starvation poisoning and trapping to curb their impact.

Have You Renewed Your Subscription Springfield Leader

The notice urges subscribers of the Springfield Leader in St. James Man to renew now. It requests an enclosed $2.00 for one year of service.

Springfield St. James, Man

Beambidges Farewell Party Held in Beausejour

Friends gathered at the home of Cpl. and Mrs. Bembridge in Beausejour to bid them au revoir as they move to Steinbach. L. J. Pulfer presented an electric kettle on behalf of guests. About 40 attendees enjoyed dancing and a luncheon before the farewell.

Cpl

Local Social News Highlights from Moose Horn and Area

Mrs Queen and family took a motor trip to Moose Horn to can fruit while visiting relatives. Mrs Cameron is recovering from influenza. Wayne Riddell has returned home from the hospital just in time for school. Mrs Robinson visits Pine Falls. Kathleen Judith Ireton born at Selkirk hospital August 21. Johnnie Golebioski wed in Winnipeg August 28. Walter Litkowski convalescing at home after St Boniface stay. Mrs Currie mourns a bereavement. Fred Zygarliski takes over Pete Stepaniuk’s business.

Tom Ireton Kathleen Judith Selkirk Hospital Paddy Maureen Walter Litkowski St. Boniface Hospital

T. E. Silver to retire as Pine Falls mill manager

Pine Falls reports T. E. Silver will retire from the post of mill manager effective September 30. He will be replaced by R. E. Hayes, a long time newsprint industry veteran and former associate of Mr. Ambridge at Thorold and Comeau Base.

Pine Falls T. E. Silver Silver R. E. Hayes Hayes Ambridge Thorold and Comeau Base

Local residents relocate and visit over holidays

Mr and Mrs Stepaniuk move to Gar residents Malcolm Matheson and family head to Vancouver. Mike Nestiuk returns to St Catharines after holidays in Tyndall and Garson visiting the Mastalers and Buruks. Fulik family leaves for Windsor Ontario. Kulik couple taught at Highland and Felix starred at second base for Tyndall baseball club last year.

Mike Nestiuk St. Catharines Tyndall Garson John Mastaler Joe Burek Mike F. Fulik Windsor Ont

Twice a Year Dental Care for Children

Children should visit the dentist twice yearly starting around three years old. By school age, they should brush teeth twice daily. A good diet supports strong healthy teeth and avoids dental problems.

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