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Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 03, 1953

Page

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Beausejour H and S hosts Edythe Brown talk

Mayor Edythe Brown of Lac du Bonnet addressed Beausejour Home and School members at the regular meeting in the school auditorium. She praised the new association as part of a growing international movement and noted the district’s early support for Home and School work.

Edythe Brown Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association of Beausejour Manitoba Il. and S Association

Prairie Publishers Co operative formed in Regina

A. W. Hanks was elected president of the Prairie Publishers Co operative Limited at a Regina meeting. Sixty eight weekly publishers from the prairie provinces formed the group and purchased the Regina plant of Toronto Type Foundry Limited. Capital is 100000 dollars, with about 65000 dollars in asset transfers. Directors include J A Vopni Walter Ashfield H G Thunell G McKay and Stirling King. Management of the Regina plant stays with G H Slous. Esther Heagy is treasurer and J P O Donnell secretary.

A. W. Hanks Springfield Prairie Publishers Co-operative Limited Regina Prairie Provinces Toronto Type Foundry Limited

Ross United Shows Successful Past Year

At the Ross United church annual meeting in Whitemouth reports noted a satisfactory year across departments. Ken Beal opened the session. Sunday school and women's auxiliary receipts totaled $142.30 and $1,054.29, with $818.14 reported by Mrs. L. Pommer. Mary Zajac read the C.G.L.T. report. the group was started by Mrs. Pommer and later led by Miss Helen Johnson. new officers elected include Mrs Len Pommer, Mrs Felix Carlson, William Henderson, Paul Paulsen, Fred Anderson, Doug Fotheringham, and Angus McMillan.

Ross United Church Whitemouth Ken Beal L. Pommer Mary Zajac C.g.lt Pommer Helen Johnson Len Pommer Felix Carlson William Henderson Paul Paulsen Fred Anderson Doug Fotheringham Angus McMillan V.E

Lowland Ladies Plan Banquet and Prizes

The Lowland local of the farmers' union met on January 22 to plan a banquet and raffle to defray local expenses. Events will be held twice yearly. Donated prizes include an electric toaster, chenille bedroom rug, and an electric clock. Gratitude was sent to donating firms and to lunch coordinators Mrs Bill Woloegroski Mrs G Fieblekorn and Mrs S Peter and recreation director Mrs D Forty.

Farmers’ Union Bill Woloegroski G. Fieblekorn S. Peter D. Forty

Beausejour Music Teacher Sees Composition Accepted

Edwin Walker, Beausejour School of Music principal, has broken into Tin Pan Alley by getting his composition Song of the Wrinkle Box accepted by the Oahu Publishing Co. This marks a rare breakthrough for an unknown composer outside major circles and suggests future success for his other works.

As.c.a.p Tin Pan Alley Beausejour Edwin Walker New School of Music U.S.A The Oahu Publishing Co Walker

Whitemouth Farewell Service for Rev Hennig

A large congregation attended the farewell service at Redeemer Lutheran church Whitemouth on Sunday January 25 for Rev William Hennig who has accepted a call to a parish in the States. He spoke of wanting to see the building of the new church and wished happiness and success to the parishioners in the years ahead. He also preached his farewell at St Pauls church River Hills. Both congregations presented gifts to Rev and Mrs Hennig and wished them success in their new life.

the Redeemer Lutheran Church Whitemouth William Hennig Hennig St. Paul's Church River Hills

Pine Falls Wins Springman Trophy in Bunspiel

Six clubs entered thirteen rinks in the Ladies North-Eastern Manitoba bunsspiel at Lac du Bonnet over the weekend. Pine Falls, Lac du Bonnet, Great Falls, Pointe du Bois, White Mouth and Beausejour were represented with Pine Falls taking the Springman trophy by defeating Lac du Bonnet skipped by Mrs. Zikman. Great Falls captured the Jones Memorial, Lac du Bonnet’s Mrs. Zeemel lost to Mrs. Reid’s Great Falls rink. Mrs. Wardrap of Lac du Bonnet won the Gret Singer trophy by beating White Mouth’s Mrs. Latta. A banquet and concert followed with Rube Cohen in charge of catering.

Manitoba Bunspfiel Lac du Bonnet Pine Falls Great Falls Pointe du Bois Whitemouth Beausejour Johnson Zikman Jones

Farmers' Union Meets at Whitemouth

A large crowd attended the farmers union meeting in the White mount municipal hall on January 26 with Albert Hildebrandt chairing. Members showed keen interest in constitutional amendments and resolutions. A cooperative buying program offering about 20 percent discount was discussed. William Gander, provincial director, spoke on recent union progress. Next meeting set for Monday February 23.

Farmers’ Union Whitemount Albert Hildebrandt William Gander

Spiel Plans Go Ahead At Lac du Bonnet

Plans and preparations are going ahead at Lac du Bonnet for the North Eastern spiel on February 1 and 14. A strong district representation is expected. Awards include the Springfield Leader trophy for the Grand Challenge winner the Beaver Lumber trophy and the Winnipeg Electric Co trophy.

Lac du Bonnet Springfield Beaver Lumber Winnipeg Electric Co

Couple Celebrates 35 Years Together

More than two hundred people attended the thirty-fifth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dudek of Garson at the Tyndall Orange hall on Saturday January 31. Edward was absent due to injuries from a fall in hospital. A kitchen chrome set and purse of money were presented.

Thomas Dudek Garson Tyndall Orange Hall Dudek Edward Winnipeg Misericordia Hospital L.A.W

Pine Falls Churches Review Past Year

Rev C King led Pine Falls United church annual meeting in the clubrooms. Reports from departments noted strong finances with bills paid and a bank balance. Sunday school attendance averaged 92. Ed Kahle received a revised Bible for 21 years of service. Stewards elected for 1953 include A Ross and George Manson among others.

C. King Pine Falls United Church George Manson Christie Hugh Jacobs Tannis Cavers J. Anderson S. Gold K. I. Johnson J. Aseltine Lalor Henry Halpin A. Kreuger Munro Jon Munro Ed. Kahle Rev. King A. Ross K. Kreuger R. Willett

Church of the Advent Annual Meeting Highlights Work

The Anglican Church of the Advent held its annual business meeting on Monday January 26 with Canon W H J Walter presiding. Officers and vestry were elected including W K Spence D Reid J Caufield H Heinkel A Anderson and L Kitchingman. The report shows healthy finances while the Sunday school reports 42 members and over 75 percent average attendance.

Church of the Advent Pine Fas W. H. J. Walter J. Heinkel Canon Walter Ladies’ Guild Ed. Wilson W. K Spence W. K. Spence D Reid J. Caufield H. Heinkel A. Anderson L. Kitchingman N. Caufield Manitoba Paper Co W.tm

Fertilizer Trials Highlight Value and Limits

Recert department of agriculture trials on farms across the province show 11-40-0 and 16-20-0 blends increasing grain yields. On fallow land 11-48-0 phosphate boosts cereal, while stubble land benefits come from nitrogen and phosphate. Potash shows little effect. The study urges wider fertilizer use for farm production.

Recert Department of Agriculture J. Pleskacz Tyndall L. A.W

Weselak Re–elected Beausejour Hospital Board Chair

At the Beausejour and District Hospital annual meeting A B Weselak was re-elected chairman for the coming year. Two new members join to replace retiring J C Nechena and W Storseley. The year’s net surplus was about four thousand dollars. New officers include Ed Wojciechowski vice chairman G Newton financial chairman N Kubish secretary treasurer J Cheap and committees led by A A Trapp Mrs E Rumak and others. Reeve A A Trapp and Mrs E Busn join the board representing the RM of Brokenhead.

Beausejour and District Ed. Wojciechowski G. Newton N. Kubish J. Cheap Reeve A A. Trapp E. Rumak A. A. Trapp John Neduzak E. Bush F. Wojcieck E. Busn R. M. of Brokenhead

M F U Social At Brokenhead

The Brokenhead local of the M F U held a social night in the school basement auditorium. A program included bingo a draw and student staged entertainment with two teachers and the principal. Chuck Jansa Bert Molinski participated singing and guitar while Leonard Molinski played the accordion.

Brokenhead M.F.U Chuck Jansa Bert Molinski Leonard Molinski

U of M Stages Annual Winter Fair

The seventh annual Student Winter Fair of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba Fort Garry runs Saturday February 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It features handicrafts displays a large seed and forage show and a livestock showmanship competition in the campus rink. The fair is a cooperative student enterprise and a distinctive university project.

Faculty of Agriculture University of Manitoba Fort Garry

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