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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 13, 1955

Page

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Lac du Bonnet Council Holds Quiet December Session

Lac du Bonnet municipal council met December 6 with the reeve and all councillors present. Delegations included K Szelenik on a drainage ditch and J Alkine about garbage and snow plowing. By law 587 authorized sale of 50 acres of municipal land to Manitoba at 20 per acre, while a 33000 V transmission line plan and multiple road projects were approved for Public Works grants in 1956. Several corrections to 1956 assessments were noted and a grant to Reeve Wojciechowski for 1955 services approved along with numerous accounts for payment.

Lac du Bonnet K. Szelenik Szelenik J. Alkine J. Stanko Soroko Joe Okrainec Carl Dobrucki Province of Manitoba Manitoba Power Commission Mazur Department of Public Works Council Reeve Wojciechowski Drainage Board Man Power Man E. Wojciechowski Jos Mazur Michael Drabvk John Grewinski W. R. Belluk Peter Klym S. Beznoski M. Zaretski A and T. Nelson J. Pleskanka M. Bruchanski Lou B Village Ian Harkness H. P. Waite W. J. Ritchey A.trinda J.chulka W. Gorenstein John Duchinski Kabaluk Prairie Equip I. Winberg Imperial Oil Ltd Macleods M. Osadchuk A. Szatkowski M. Yakem Otto Voss J. Jurgenson O. Russell F. J. Trouton Roy Freund Olaf Madson Hospice Tache Children’s Aid Socuv L. G. Gunne Victor David G. F. Teare Postmaster Willson Stat’y H. R. Ead Matlin and Co Willson Stat Springfield Leader Cemetery Society Can Pacific Rly Western Mun News E. Onysok Mun Hall Osis Ride

Christmas Concerts highlight Glenmoor notes

The Brokenhead Lutheran Church festivity is set for December 24 at 8 p.m. with another district concert planned for December 22 at 7 30 p.m. The item also mentions visits from Winnipeg, local sickness, a school trip home, and a poorly attended M FLUL meeting due to bad roads.

M. Flul Winnipeg Henry Fey G. Kowalke J. Otto

Christmas Trees Are Fire Hazards Warned by Federation

The All Canada Insurance Federation warns Christmas trees can be deadly fire hazards. Officials urge small trees, water bases, outdoor storage, distance from doorways and fireplaces, and careful use of electric lights. Avoid hazardous decorations and supervise children with chemistry sets and volatile toys.

All Canada Insurance Federation Canada

Institute Head Urges Hostesses To Think Of Safety

Mrs J W Adams president of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada urges Canadian hostesses to enforce safety during holiday celebrations. She outlines five rules: discourage fatigue driving, moderate alcohol, offer hot coffee or cocoa as a road drink, insist guests do not drink and drive, and ensure warm clothing plus a thermos for long travel. The aim is to prevent holiday tragedies and keep gatherings safe.

J. W. Adams Federated Women's Institutes of Canada Adams

Elma 4-H Seed Club Opens 1956 Meeting

The Elma 4-H Seed Club opened its 1956 year at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Tommila on December 1. Seven members attended with agricultural representative Fred Slovinsky. Officers were elected: President Gerald Lean, Vice President Willard Tommila, Secretary Grace Tommila, Treasurer Arvid Saarela, Reporter Caro McCalder, Assistant Reporter Jimmy Saarela. Grain judging tested members, and more teens are invited to join. Lunch was served afterward.

Elma 4-H Fred Tommila Fred Slovinsky Gerald Lean Willard Tommuila Grace Tommuila Arvid Saarela Caro McCalder Jimmy Saarela Slovinsky

Walking or Driving Holiday Care Urged

Hundreds of Canadians are likely to be killed or injured during the 1955 Christmas New Year holiday season unless motorists and pedestrians are more careful. The Automobile Club of America urges safer behavior with four pointers: don't drive if you plan to drink, be extremely careful whether driving or walking, don't ride with someone who has been drinking, and choose coffee over alcohol if you take one for the road.

Automotile Club of America

Beausejour Beats Elmwood In Season Opener Hockey Match

Beausejour Blues opened the season with an 11 to 7 win over Elmwood Intermediate in Beausejour on Sunday. Elmwood led briefly in the first period before Beausejour pulled ahead with two goals early in the second and pulled away with late scoring including goals by Uhl Tresoor Litke and Sicheno.

Beausejour Blues Elmwood G. Boyd Bob Uhl al Tresoor G. Horner Fred Litke B. Wasniak Bill Trescor Bill Wicklow A. Smallwood

Merger of Two Airlines Gives North New Service

Two northern operators, Central Northern Airways of Winnipeg and Arctic Wings of Churchill and Ottawa, merge to form a large airline serving Manitoba, Northwest Ontario, and the Arctic. The fleet will include single engine float ski wheel aircraft, amphibious planes, and multi-engine transports with 40 aircraft and 15000 route miles. The new carrier, pending Air Transport Board approval, will take over existing Central Northern and Arctic Wings routes, expand maintenance at Winnipeg and The Pas, and operate refueling and aircraft loading at Churchill for DEW and Mid-Canada airlifts.

Northern Air Transport Northlands Central Northern Airways Winnipeg Arctic Wings Churchill, Man Ottawa Air Transport Board Manitoba Ontario Northwest Territories Sioux Lookout Red Lake Flin Flont Twin Lake Churchill Arctic Islands DEW Line Trans- Canada Air Lines The Pas Scandinavian Canadian Pacific Airlines DEW Mid-Canada

Victoria Beach By M. M. SMITH

Mrs. Owen Griffith spent a day and night with her parents while Owen hunted deer. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Anderson visited with their sons and families. Elsie Davies and Verna Anderson show Bible pictures at Gospel Hall for a week. Walter Whyte away a few days. Mrs Charley David attends mink pelt sale. High school teacher Mr. Babcock spent weekend in the city. North and South side ladies start sewing circle for Gospel Hall meetings each Wednesday afternoon with fancy work and Bible reading.

Owen Griffith Owen Dan Anderson Elsie Davies Verna Anderson Gospel Hall Walter Whyte Charley David Babcock

Grand Marais rink welcomes visitors as hockey grows

Mrs. Beth Paulson serves as ident with Mrs. Mabel Kaatz as secretary. Victoria Beach boys try skating at the Grand Marais rink. Sick list notes Graham Smith and Garth Hampton. Patsy Danwich slid off the highway on her way to school but was rescued by a passing truck.

Beth Paulson Mabel Kaatz Grand Marais Victoria Beach Graham Smith Garth Hampton Patsy Danwich

Lucko Earns Gold Watch at Beausejour Dinner

Steve Lucko, Beau sejour Cockshutt dealer, received a gold watch for top sales in north eastern Manitoba this fall. Warren, Cockshutt Farm Equipment Ltd. manager, praised Lucko and Mike Lucko during a Beausejour Hotel gathering on December 6, with attendees including dealer staff and local officials.

Steve Lucko Cockshutt Beausejour Air Warren Cockshutt Farm Equipment Ltd Manitoba Steve Mike Lucko Lucko Findler Mgr Dave Evans R. V. Smith Beau<ejour Bank

Subscription Renewal Notice With Due Date Example

The notice explains how to read date numerals on the form to determine when the subscription is due. It asks readers to check their subscription, mail remittance with the form, and allow one week for delivery while notifying if non arrival occurs. It uses an example date of 12 November 1983 and references address and remittance details.

John s Anglican W A Holds Annual Meeting Lac du Bonnet

The Lac du Bonnet St. John s Anglican W A held its annual meeting on Monday December 4 with twenty members present. Rev Maxwell led services and a business session adopted executive reports. New officers were elected including Mrs. Maxwell as honorary president and Mrs. W Hardy as president. January meeting moved to the first Tuesday.

Lac du Bonnet St. John’s W.A Maxwell H. P. Clark W. Hardy G. Ambrose E. McLeod T. G. Atkinson G. Thor Max

Fancy Bows For Christmas Parcels

A guide to festive parcel wrapping using unwoven plastic ribbons like sasheen to create magic bows. Step by step instructions cover single and two color bows, carnations and poinsettia effects, with tips on storing bows and attaching them to gifts.

Shane Wootye Saritha Ajo Denice Anna Joan

Richardson Creed Wedding at Roman Catholic Rectory

Patricia Creed and Peter Richardson wed November 25 at the Roman Catholic rectory with Father Messier officiating. The bride wore a white nylon tulle gown with a fingertip veil and bouquet of sweetheart roses. Reception and dance followed at the Chateau. couple to reside in Pine Falls.

Richardson - Creed Patricia Creed Peter Richardson Father Messier Mrs. P. Richardson Pine Falls

Also Mentioned on This Page

North America New Brunswick Glenmoor E. J. Otto Archie Rach A. Hemmingers Albert Bach Beatrice Gerald Barkowsky Herby Kowalke Jrom Beausejour Hospital Mr. Ad Mrs BE. Fey Rosalie Fey Irma Otto Betty Rach Winnipts Roland Otto Star.uck Steve Hlady Mrs. Souchon Institute Tommila North M. M. Smith Springfield Audit Bureau of Circulations 3Rd Street John’s Anglican J. Sparman Altar Guild R. Zeemel H. Smith P. Klassen C. Hodgkins Stella Halliday H. Hildebrand E. Semple Rev. Maxwell Lunds Mesdames J. Uhlman R. McIntosh S. Halliday
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