Candidacy Battle Nears End in Springfield By-Election
Paul Martin urged about 200 voters at Beau Sejour to back Liberal Anton Weselak in the December 15 by election, challenging Finance Minister to account for deficit projections and unemployment figures. He criticized Liberal promises on parity prices and inflation while Alvin Hamilton and Lester Pearson figures were cited, and noted national trade policy aims toward Europe and the Far East amid ongoing by election campaigning and weather disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Martin
Springfield
Beausejour
Canada
Anton Weselak
Great Lakes
Martin
Alvin Hamilton
MFA
Lac du Bonnet
Diefenbaker
Hamilton
Maritimes
Prairies
Frontier
Lester Pearson
CCF
U.S
Europe
Far East
Pearson
Rochester
New York
Mr. Hamilton
Donald Fleming
Joseph
Joe
Douglas
Winnipeg
Jake Schulz
Liberals
Western Canada
Canada United
C.C.F
Duff Rebiin
Eyich
Wiberals
Premier Douglas to Speak For CCF Candidate
Premier Douglas plans talks for CCF contender Jake Schulz in Springfield federal race despite weather delays. Schulz denounces high living costs, farm squeeze, unemployment, and Conservative policies favoring monopolies, urging voters to send him to Ottawa to back farmers and parity prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
CCF
Jake Schulz
Springfield
Lockport
Lac du Bonnet
Beausejour
Schulz
Bell Telephone Company
C.C.F
Manitoba Farmers Union
Interprovincial Farm Union Council
Ottawa
Municipal Council Orders New Power Grade in Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet council meets December 2 with one delegation, Ramsay McIntosh, seeking culvert repairs and a road drain. They authorize purchase of a Prairie Equipment Austin Western Power Grader for 1959 at 21,000 after trade, approve tax sale certificates, set salaries for two operators, approve several assessment changes, and list numerous payments to suppliers and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Ramsay McIntosh
Prairie Equipment
A. Ramsay McIntosh
E. Wojciechowski
Jos Mazur
Ed. Sikor
Paul Lavoie
Joe Ukrainec
John Hapko
Andrew Buhay
Man. Tel. Sys
E. Vilonen
John Zoinski
M. Belevetz
Sandford Peterson
Lawrence Sikora
Lavoie Motors
Ivor Winberg
Prairie Equip't Co
Victor David
Bounties
Children's Aid Soc
Tache G. F. Teare
A. Wond
H. R. Eade
Matlin and Company
Bishop Hives Conducts Confirmation Service
Right Rev. H. E. Hives confirmed eight candidates at St. John's Lac du Bonnet and at Le Marys Pelee du Bois in the evening service. Confirmed include Frank Hanton Henry Rose Patricia Russell Janice Joyce Barbara Halliday Roberta Winberg Evelyn Rose John Comber Robert Laurie Alan Pringle John Harkness Colleen Preston Jane Conlon Sharon Goddard Marion Lamb Isobel Dunwoody Ethel Goddard Shirley Harkness Margaret Mikolaychuk all of Pointe du Bois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Hives
D.D
Keewatin
St. John's
Padi Lac du Enna
Rine
le Marys
Pelee du Bois
Messrs
Frank Hanton
Henry Rose
Patricia Russell
Janice Joyce
Barbara Halliday
Roberta Winberg
Evelyn Rose
Lac du Bonnet
John Comber
Robert Laurie
Alan Pringle
John Harkness
Colleen Preston
Jane Conlon
Sharon Goddard
Mesdames Marion Lamb
Isobel Dunwoody
Ethel Goddard
Shirley Harkness
Margaret Mikolaychuk
Pointe du Bois
Funeral for James Caven held at Knox United Church
Funeral service for James Caven aged 90 at Knox United Church Gainsborough Sask attended by Canadian Legion members. Born Stranraer Scotland October 1868, WWI veteran arrived Canada 1923, lived in Winnipeg before moving to Saskatchewan. Survived by sons Alex of Bissett and Ronald of Gainsborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Gainsborough
Sask
James Caven
Canadian Legion
Stranraer
Scotland
Mr. Caven
Canada
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Alex
Bissett
Ronald
Gainsborough, Sask
Renewal request for Springfield Leader subscription
A reader from Lac du Bennet on 3rd Street asks to renew a Springfield Leader subscription. Enclosed is $3.00 for one year and $4.00 for outside Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lac du Bennet
Canada
3Rd Street
Lac du Bonnet
Man
Pine Falls group awards fishermen at annual banquet
The Pine Falls Game and Fish Association held its banquet at the Chateau on Friday November 28. President G Morris awarded trophies to Dugard for 1958 top catch and largest fish, Ray Dean for largest picker, and J Souka for largest sturgeon. Timper prizes went to Richard Dean Ian Ross and Arnold iwamed for top pickerel catfish and whitefish. A film on fishing and sportsman safety aired. dancing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls Game and Fish Association
Chateau
G. Morris
Mr. Dugard
Ray Dean
J. Souka
Timper
Richard Dean
Ian Ross
Arnold Iwamed
Anglican W A Elect 1959 Officers at LAC DU BONNET
The annual St John’s Anglican W A meeting on December 1 in the parish hall drew 16 members plus Rev W O Straw. The nominating committee announced officers for the coming year including honorary president Mrs W O Straw and president Mrs Art Brown with a full slate of vice presidents, secretary, treasurer and committee chairs. Lunch followed in the rectory hosted by Mrs Straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
W.A
W. O. Straw
Art Brown
L. Gunne
Arvid Dancut
O. Rogers
Ray Enright
E. Chapman
Don McLean
J. Uhlman
G. Atkinson
Eugene Lavoie
J. Sparman
W. Straw Lower Ford
B Griffith
G. Ambrose
A. King
M. Thorpe
Sherle
Dorcas
E. Rousseau
Straw
Christmas Lighting Dealer Offers Early Planning Advice
A local Christmas lighting dealer invites customers to discuss decorating ideas and latest products. Plan early to secure equipment and selection and avoid last minute disappointment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Martin
P.c.s
DR. Joseph
Anglican
W. O. Straw, Ltd
ST. Mary's Church
Lutheran Church OF the Cross
Municipal Council
Ficht TB
Bishop Hives
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Nassau
Pine Falls
Game and Fish Association
Messrs. Tataryn and
Chisolm
H. Alpers
Whitemouth
Anton Kazowski
J. I. Suise
J. I Case
Bahamas
Phoenix Arizonia
Case
Fred Riehl
Mevin Rattai
Thur Mrs. Jour
Anglican W.A. Elect
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