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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 22, 1964

Page

11

Lac du Bonnet Forms Catholic Men's Club

Bob Fawcett elected president of the Lac du Bonnet Parish Catholic Men's Club at a December 15 meeting. The new group aims to boost lay participation, with Ed Beaudette as vice president and Art Hunchak as secretary treasurer among others. The club plans monthly meetings and a committee to study bingo operations, inviting all parish men to join.

Bob Fawcett New Catholic Men's Club Lac du Bonnet Ed Beaudette Art Hunchak Pat Mathews Leo Lussier al Picard Father Frechette Chaplin Father Boissoli Frank Binda Ray David

Christmas Spirit Shines for Local School Boys

Eight Lac du Bonnet Elementary patrol members were taken to Winnipeg last Thursday evening to see the Russians face the Canadian Nationals hockey game, courtesy of MacLeod's store and manager Chuck Rees. Transportation was provided by Mr. L. Brown and Cst. Art Edmondon. The Lions Club sponsored a free two showings for elementary and pre school children, offering parents a rare free afternoon for last minute shopping.

Lac du Bonnet Winnipeg MacLeod Chuck Rees L. Brown Cst Art Edmondon Lions Club

In Memoriam Wilhemina Ehrlich

In loving memory of our dear sister Wilhemina Ehrlich who died December 30 1962 Two years have passed since that sad day God took her home and in our hearts she liveth still Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Louise and Arthur Haavisto her sister and brother in law

Ehrlich Wilhemina Ehrlich Louise Arthur Haavisto

Winnipe g wedding and holiday notices in parish column

Congratulations go to Bill Atkin and Marianne Dudka on their December wedding in Winnipeg. An array of family travel plans and gatherings are noted, including Annie Waters visiting Ottawa, Hart Brown in Newfoundland for Christmas, and two showers for Ginger Jalonen. The column mentions several relatives attending events in Winnipeg, Lee River, and California, plus a retirement or reassignment of Father Boissoli from the parish.

Bill Atkinson Marianne Dudka Pine Falls Winnipeg Annie Waters Ottawa Walter Ehrlich Hart Brown Newfoundland Ginger Jalonen Kowalchuk Lil Donner Ann Nelson Lee River P.T. Mathews R.C.A.F Cold Lake Alberta Elsie Chapman G. Bowyer Diane Spain

Car Thief Caught After Running Pontiac Theft Spree

A 1956 Pontiac Sedan owned by Art Briggs of Lac du Bonnet was stolen at 6 00 p m Tuesday December 8. It was found burned after a side swipe and abandonment at Sieg's corner. The suspect then stole another car in Beausejour, then headed to Portage la Prairie stealing gasoline before being picked up by the RCMP at Headingly. Charges are pending.

Art Briggs Lac du Bonnet Paquette Sieg’s Corner Beausejour Portage la Prairie R.C.M.P Headingly

The Wassail Bowl Tradition Described

The term wassail comes from waes hale meaning be well. In old England the host gave guests a cup of spiced beer and fruit juice, saying Waes haes. The guest bowed touched cups and replied Drink hale or Drink in health.

England

Home Decorations Enhance Christmas Ambiance

A monthly homemaking magazine provides decorating ideas for Christmas. Department stores offer a variety of goods while nature supplies pine cones leaves evergreens berries pods and nuts for creative displays.

Mother Nature

For Sale Items by House of Stone Tailors

A sale advertisement listing mattresses, pool table, Chesterfield, high chair, skates, sweaters, burners, hot plate, mangle, baby carriage and more. Note includes tailoring services by House of Stone Tailors with 18 years experience, offering made to measure suits and alterations, coats shortened, and holiday wishes.

Connor Mary Maxim Herley House of Stone

Thrifty General Store Lac du Bonnet

Thrifty General Store lists Lac du Bonnet location with phone number 345-2605 offering everyday household goods and groceries for local residents.

Cure Lac du Bonnet MacLeods Park Avenue Lac du Bennet Lakeview Frank Champagne and Sons Man

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