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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1956
Page
3
The Passing Show columnist lauds individuals who resist intimidation in public life. He argues legislators must defend conscience against bullying by party factions or poll threats. The piece cites Winnipeg area school grant debates and notes conventions can produce reversal and the need for thoughtful voters.
A seasoned delegate warns that delegates are swayed by rhetoric and struggle to think quickly in debate. He argues some are more effective when not rushed, urging careful consideration of convention resolutions and public affairs implications.
In Whitemouth on Monday November 26 friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bartkowski to mark their silver wedding anniversary. Mrs. Elsie Fritz presented a gift and offered wishes for happiness. A musical evening and luncheon followed the celebration. The couple’s guests sang “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows” to close the event. Mr. and Mrs. John Molinski left for an extended trip visiting Toronto and the United States. The Whitemouth Community Club plans a New Year’s Dance with music and festivities and urges ticket purchases. Mr. and Mrs. Zielke of St. Quens were guests.
Diphtheria outbreaks are unlikely in most Manitoba areas as health units continue annual immunization for schoolchildren with parental consent. No extra clinics are planned. booster doses every two to three years keep immunity strong. Parents with unboosted children should update immunization promptly. immunity from initial doses and boosters is typically lifelong.
Whitemouth residents share updates from Evelyn Kellner living in Minaki to Christmas party plans at the Lutheran church. Meetings, hospital stays, a 39th anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. John Steiner, and congrats for Willard Staerk’s wedding dominated local notices and social news.
Mr H Kurian traveled to the city this Tuesday. The visit appears routine with no stated purpose or outcomes reported.
Mrs L Cousins remains in Whitemouth Hospital but expected to return to teaching soon. Carla Rae Birston celebrates one year on December 1 amid family visits from Selkirk grandparents. Alex and Malcolm Kinghorn return to Seven Sisters, taking over the former Venn home. Del Cramer plans to move into the Gibbins house, bringing a built in pool. Deer season sees limited kills with Ren Wood securing one on opening day and Ken Higgins famed for yearly big bucks. Janice Braund visits Transcona grandparents. Esther Roseen stays with sister Albert Braund. Skating rink groundwork begins as Tony Frantz and Bob Morton fund improvements hoping for cold weather to start ice.
Winnipeg residents Mrs. Veronica Fairley and Norman Hanson visit Elma. Max Misurka of Elma and other guests from Winnipeg join local gatherings. C. E Wendeborn and H. Pastuchyn with N. Zuk visit the city. Bill Kozak marks his 20th birthday. Local families from Winnipeg visit relatives at the post office.
Mr and Mrs Tom Olafson hosted a long weekend with Mr Philips visiting for two years since ill health kept him away He and friends called in Mrs Clifford Josephs family returned home after a week with Mrs Josephs parents at Veto Mr D Babcock and pupils held a farewell for Ruth Kaatz leaving with her family to Westminister BC They gave Ruth ten dollars as a going away gift Marina Lester drove Mrs Howard Thomas and daughter Jill to Beausejour for a doctor visit
The arm in a cast must stay on for four more weeks per the doctor. Mr and Mrs Rex Lesser motored to Winnipeg on Tuesday to visit Mrs Lester's mother Mrs M Ateah who is ill. Terry Budd enjoyed a good eighth birthday on November 27 with friends and a pretty cake eight candles brought from Winnipeg.
A memorial notice for Lydia Trapp who died December 7 1955. Her husband William, son Alvin and daughters Eleanor Joyce Lyla Phyllis Irene and son-in-law Bill remember her with a golden chain of memories. The years may wipe out many things but not the memory of those happy days together.
The Petterson Family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness sympathy messages and flowers after the loss of their beloved father. They especially thank Dr Reid the nurses at Selkirk General Hospital Rev Richardson and the pallbearers for their kindness.
Under the Trust Act in the matter of the estate of Anton Lisosky late of Beausejour Manitoba farmer deceased all claims against the estate must be sent to the undersigned at their office in Beausejour Manitoba on or before January 9 1957 dated Beausejour Manitoba November 30 1956 WESELAK AND MIDDLETON Solicitors for Lilia Sigridur Lisosky Administratrix
Notice to creditors of Lawrene Flaten late of Seven Sisters Falls in Manitoba. Estate verified by statutory declaration must be filed with Matlin Kushner Buchwald at 205 Bank of Nova Scotia Chambers Winnipeg by January 4, 1957. Dated Winnipeg November 27, 1956.Solicitors for The Toronto General Trusts Corporation Administrator.
Marie Monkman celebrated her eighth birthday on Tuesday November 27 with neighbors. A basket social was held in the Legion Hall Friday by Hillside teachers to raise funds for the Hillside Christmas Tree. Miss Lorret Ateah was home for the weekend. Leonard Saffie spent the weekend at home. Mr and Mrs Stuart Linklater visited Pine Falls. Clifford Joseph burned his arm on a heater last week and is pictured in the week’s notes.
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