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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1953
Page
12
A Christmas party in McArthur Falls featured adults performing for children who served as audience. Tony Williams of Lac du Bonnet wrote a Santa Claus poem recited during the event, praising kindness and the Christmas story from Bethlehem. Santa was highlighted delivering gifts and cheer.
The piece reflects on the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and humanity's mixed response. It contrasts worldly longing for a warrior with the spiritual truth that salvation comes through faith in Christ. The author asserts Jesus as the eternal light and savior, urging repentance and belief amid a troubled world. The Church Messenger quotation frames the gospel as good news for all people.
A series of weddings dominated Beausejour and area events. Vera Paulishyn married Herbert Edward Buss at Beausejour United Church with Rev J Barber officiating. Nettie Funk wed Donald Kiesman in Winnipeg. A third ceremony saw Olga Paulishyn wed Walter Shaw at Sacred Heart church Garson, with sister Vera Buss as matron of honor.
Co E Wendeborn wedding party details yellow roses blue gowns and white mums. Local engagements births hospital visits and travel plans. Christmas concert at Elma Hall. district M F U convention report with 1535 participants and upcoming membership drive. social gatherings and holiday wishes.
Ruth Crook of Lac du Bonnet lists upcoming local events including an Agricultural Night hosted by the Board of Trade at Memorial Hall on Tuesday January 5 at 7 30 p m and a Dip n Dive Square Dance Club gathering on Wednesday January 6 at 8 p m Visitors to local homes include the McIntosh and Campbell families from Ontario Fairburn of Winnipeg covers a bank manager role during a four week holiday and the Naström visit to Raymond Nas strom’s parents in Lac du Bonnet.
E Nasstrom notes Ray moved from Brittania British Columbia to Couchener Williams Mine in Red Lake Ontario. Constable Shepherdson visited Nor way House last weekend. Manitoba Government Air Service held its annual Christmas party in the hangar on Friday December 18 with ninety people, including the Minister of Mines and Natural Resources. Sega erected for children to play and Santa Claus distributed gifts. Two raffled turkeys were won by Mayor Edythe Brown and Patsy Russell.
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