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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 15, 1964

Page

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Subscription Renewal Form for The Leader

The notice asks readers to renew subscriptions by mailing remittance with a renewal form. It lists rates: $3.00 for one year, $40 outside Canada, $5.00 for two years, $6.00 outside Canada. It requests name and address in block letters and notes Audit Bureau of Circulations rules about arrears. It also provides a New Subscribers form and arrival time of about one week.

Canada Audit Bureau of Circulations Springfield Tosca T. Smith Warsaw T. H. Smith Johnson Lord of the Manor

Pinawa Women’s Club elects Gail Gilmour president

Gail Gilmour was elected president of the Pinawa Women’s Club at a December 7 meeting. Shirley Bell and Helen Grant were named vice president and secretary, with Phyl Ingersoll as treasurer and Marie Fitzsimmons as social convenor. Betty Barnsdale won a candle spray prize as the next meeting date set for January 11.

Gail Gilmour Pinawa J. Band House of Teak Winnipeg Betty Barnsdale

Lac du Bonnet Rink Tops Highway Spiel

John Usackis rink from Lac du Bonnet led the first bonspiel event on Saturday December 12 with 15 teams from highways and one mines and resources team. Doug Struthers team placed second in that event. In the second event Ken Jardine and team defeated Fred Coslamky’s squad to win. A Legion Hall lunch by curling club women followed.

John Usackis Lac du Bonnet Ollie Brown Hank Ceretti Ann Coughlin Highways Mines and Natural Resources’ Branch Doug Struthers Brian Scohire Ed Sitar Evelyn Struthers Ken Jardine A. McLeod R. Sharpe P. Shumu

Momentous Hydro Hook Up Lights Manigotogan Xmas

On December 11 in Manigotogan the Hydro hook-up brought electric illumination to homes and businesses for the first time. Residents formerly reliant on coal oil or gas lamps can now enjoy bright Christmas lighting, with plans for festive trees and modern appliances.

Manigotogan

Fire destroys 17500 chickens at Bonnie Poultry Farm

A three-storey Bonnie Poultry Farm building east of Lac du Bonnet housing 17,500 broiler chickens was destroyed by fire early Tuesday. The Lac du Bonnet volunteer fire brigade arrived too late as the blaze held strong. The farm is owned by Purves.

Bonnie Lac du Bonnet Bonnie Farm Purves’s

Pine Falls 6th Field Regiment disbands end of year

Sunday December 5 marked the final parade for the 12th Field Squadron and the 6th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Engineers Pine Falls. Both units will disband by December 31 with the 46th Field Squadron R.C.E. joining in. Regimental trophies were handed to the 46th Squadron.

A. H. Hill 12Th S. W. Jackson 6Th Field Regiment Pine Falls 46Th Winnipeg 12Th Field Squadron R.C.E Royal Canadian Engineers 12Th Field 6Th Field 46Th Field Squadron R.C.E. Pine Falls Holman Gibraltar Car- Piquet Barracks L. A. Kay A. W. Braine H. McDermot J. D.solemn S.W. Jackson

Dr Slogan Addresses Conservative Meeting in Pine Falls

Dr Joseph Slogan M P for Springfield spoke at the annual Springfield Federal Conservative Association meeting in the Pine Falls Legion hall on December 12. The executive was re elected, he shared NATO trip impressions Paris versus Berlin, offered travel slides, gave a six year MP recap and Ottawa update, and urged continued local support before a post meeting dance and buffet lunch.

Joseph Slogan Springfield Springfield Federal Conservative Association Pine Falls Ottawa Ed. Loiselle and Company

Lions Club Pledges 10000 For Centennial Indoor Arena

Lac du Bonnet Lions Club pledges 10000 over five years for an Indoor Skating Arena with 2500 down payment at start and 1500 yearly until 1970. Meeting December 7 at Lakeview Hotel had 25 members and guest Lion Bill Reimer from Port Arthur. Donations included 5 to Blind Golfer's Association and support for Manitoba High School Bonspiel. theatre plans and outdoor rink at Leslie Park noted.

Lac du Bonnet Lakeview Hotel Lion Guest Port Arthur, Ont Lion Bill Reimer Blind Golfer's Association Manitoba Lion’s Leslie Park Lions Club

Whitemouth Ross United Church Elects New Board

The Whitemouth Ross United Church elected their new Board of Stewards at the annual meeting held December 1 at Mrs. D Wardrop’s home. Elected were Mrs. D M Wardrop, Mr. William Henderson, Elaine Penner secretary treasurer, Robert Korlak, Frank McDougald, David Cousins. A student minister will lead starting next month, with services every Sunday at Whitemouth and Seven Sisters.

Ross United Church Congregation D. Wardrop D. M. Wardrop William Henderson Elaine Penner Robert Korlak Frank McDougald David Cousins Whitemouth Seven Sisters

Whitemouth Woman Re-Elected Church Leader

Mrs W Steiner was re elected president of the White Mouth Redeemer Lutheran Church women at a meeting at Mrs Albert Pischke home. Others elected included Mrs Albert Pischke vice president Mrs Art Biebrich secretary Mrs Rudy treasurer Mrs Leonard Pommer steward secretary and Mrs A Eppler educational secretary.

Walter Steiner Whitemouth

Council Overwhelmed by Arena Support Delegations

Lac du Bonnet council faced a flood of delegations on December 1 urging an indoor arena as a Centennial project. A 128-signature petition and letters from residents plus ski club backing prompted discussion on funding limits and debt rules through 1970.

Lac du Bonnet Reeve Olensky Frank Hanton John McPherson Wilma Osis Albert Wood Kay Grabke John Brincheski Helen Tetrault Frank Lewis Lac du Bonnet Lakers Osis

Christmas card reality in Great Falls column

A breezy Christmas column from Great Falls describes winter scenes, family mischief, and local happenings. Richard Thomas remains in Deer Lodge Hospital after surgery while Mayor Ferguson announces a glass heated bus shelter for teens and the public. The Great Falls Teen Canteen hosts a successful card party raising fifty dollars as TV cable service improves.

K. C., Fergusson Great Falls

Seven Sisters Record Crowd at Christmas Party

A large crowd attended the Whitemouth Hospital Guild Christmas party on Monday December 7 with staff from Whitemouth, Mrs Bilynski, groups from Great Falls, Liutheran ladies, and Baptist ladies. Missionary guests sang hymns while the entertainment committee organized games and carols. Santa, played by J Lyons on his 76th birthday, distributed gifts as the group enjoyed lunch served by Mesdames Howcroft Beeskau and Hill.

Hospital Guild Whitemouth Hospital Bilynski Whitemouth Great Falls Liutheran Baptist Mesdames Altstadt Wilson Naismith Santa J. Lyons Mesdames J. Howcroft A. Beeskau

Mrs Schenk Heads Anglican W A at St Johns

Mrs W Schenk elected president of The St Johns Anglican W A at the annual meeting in the Parish hall. Canon Fryer praised the slate of officers and wished God’s blessing. World Day of Prayer set for March 5 at the Anglican Church. Christmas gifts exchanged and lunch served after.

St. John’s W.A W. Schenk Schenk E. Rousseau L. Fryer J. Sparman A. Atkinson E. Lavoie Arvid Dancut W. Hammerstedt

Bank of Montreal manager joins Montreal study group series

Keith Banks manager of the Laz du Bonnet branch attends a Bank of Montreal managerial study group in Montreal. The program trains senior officers in banking governance and prepares them for higher responsibilities as part of ongoing bank training initiatives in the city.

Keith Banks Laz du Bonnet Bank of Montréal Montreal Goveronnets Eid Hovze

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Ard Street Man Nate 3Rd Street Fpinawa Lion Bob Dodman Lion Bob Dyne Lion August Osis Ross United Church W. Steiner Arena Bill Muir Stan Whitaker Manitoba Hydro Alex Yarmolovitch Charles Lagsdin Wm. Fedun Mike Osachuk Alex Pacaluiko Ramsey McIntosh William Struss Council Bill Hawk Department of Public Works Province of R.M. of St. Clements East St. Clements O. F. Jenkins Belmont Ave Willson Reat Falls Thelma E. Bernard Richard Thomas Deer Lodge Hospital Terry Judy T.V Gordon Craig Patsy Dick Kropp Toronto Baptist Church Mrs. Schenk Ambrose Smith, Herdy, King and Schenk
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