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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1959
Page
8
The Great Falls Anglican Congregation celebrated the return of an old friend, marking a meaningful moment for the community. The event drew past members and local supporters to observe the reunion and reflect on shared ties.
Reports from Great Falls and Pine Falls recount December events including a Pine Falls Anglican Church Advent service on December 13 with Bishop Hives, and a December 29 service in Anderson Hall with Bert Gaston officiating. Also noted are community moves, 4-H club fundraisers totaling 68.39, a successful clothing sale raising 42.00 for a sewing machine, a foods club draw raising 19.21, and a March of Dimes fish pond yielding 61.5. Local football buzz praises the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 21 7 over Hamilton in the Grey Cup, with remarks on the game’s late key plays and fan enthusiasm.
The ceremony featured an ivory wedding dress with lace and a chapel length nylon veil, a bouquet of red roses, and attendants in romance blue organza. Attendants wore pink and white nylon over taffeta and carried white carnation cascades. The reception, at Whitemouth Municipal Hall, was catered by the Ladies Aid church group. Rev. Grabke presided as master of ceremonies. The couple plan a short honeymoon and will reside in Winnipeg with several out of town guests listed.
Miss Roberta Barton was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower in the school auditorium hosted by Bissett residents. Phyllis Solinsky brought Roberta in a decorative chair. she received a corsage from Mrs. Nachingale. The bride elect rode in on a small sleigh shaped like a red schoolhouse as the group sang The Little Red School. Edna Swiin and Joanne Solinsky presented gifts. lunch followed served by committee ladies.
Prayers were said on Tuesday November 24 at 800 pm in The Russell Funeral Chapel Beausejour and a Requiem High Mass was sung on Wednesday November 25 at 10 am in the Greek Catholic Church Ladywood. Mrs Kiym 74 passed away November 22 at her Beausejour home Rev Father J Iwanchuk officiated and interment was in Churchyard Cemetery Born in Austria 1885 she came to Canada 52 years ago settling in Brokenhead district For the past ten years she lived in Beausejour Survived by husband Fred Kiwin six daughters Mrs Alex Barvin Mrs Pauline Durkacz Norwood Mrs Theresa Malin Mrs Swivia Schiller Sudbury Ont Mrs Mary Erkelens Gardenton and Mrs Elgean Schiller Beausejour five sons Fred Michael Beausejour Steve Gardenton Harry Lac du Bonnet Peter Green Oak and 19 grandchildren
Ben Rogers was elected president of the Lac du Bonnet Student Council with Diane Chapman as vice president Frances Kuva secretary Pat Fournier treasurer John Usackis boys sports Mia Terra girls sports See Fournier public relations The school adds badminton and drama joining curling and hockey committees chaired by John Usackis Wayne Zeemel Barry Kine Roy Quong A Myr Kartushyna and others The council begins annual ticket sales with prizes including Lakeview turkeys donated by F Gauer A Usackis and A Usackis.
The council expresses appreciation for two generous donations and mentions sending links to the Manitoba High School Bonspiel held annually in Winnipeg between Christmas and New Year. Christmas exams begin December 9 and end December 18, after which the school closes until January 4, signaling a period of study.
Grand Marais residents share weekend visits and greetings. Dave and Archie Chambers and Morgan Knott with Ivan Thomas spent time nearby. Mr Henry Robb visited his daughter Georgina. Winnipeg guests, the Kowalchuks, and Mr Mrs Ray Karan of Fargo joined Thanksgiving celebrations. Community news includes TV ownership, a late old-timer Parley Person’s obituary, Dunlop School District farming ties, and social club planning a December 15 Christmas raffle with five grocery hampers. Miss J Wright heads to Toronto for a month with a sick sister.
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