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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1963
Page
8
The Lac du Bonnet Exchange expands as subscriber numbers grow, moving the area into rate group three. The basic monthly charge increases for both individual business and residence plans, reflecting the higher capacity and more telephones accessible.
The village intends to form Local Improvement District No 0 to fund a sewage system costing about 195000 dollars. Affected landowners may petition against the creation within one month of publication. A court of revision will hear complaints on March 12, 1963 at 7 30 p m in the council room.
The Public Utilities Board of Manitoba approves a rate increase: residential rate grows 15 cents from $2.60 to $2.75 and multi party residence rate rises 10 cents from $2.50 to $2.60. The standard rate principal applies across the telephone industry.
The article notes an eight year dispute over a special tax on Canadian and one or two Canadian pages. A Liberal government first imposed the tax, a green Conservative government repealed it and set up a Royal Commission. The commission suggested another penalty form, government proposed a 50 percent penalty, withdrew it, and now plans to impose the full penalty with exemptions for Time and Readers Digest.
R Enright with J Mansbridge Leo Lussier and W Gwoz defeated Pine Falls duo Don Harrison Joe Cyr Geras Jorowski and Hugh Jacob to claim the Lakeview Hotel trophy for the second consecutive year. Harrison led early 2 0 with a late push before Enright tied it and finally edged ahead when Harrison overran the shot rock three inches. The Enright four sealed the win in the final end as Harrison missed the shot rock. The team celebrated Friday with Lac du Bonnet Club at Memorial Hall over a turkey ham and wild rice dinner and a film of last year’s Brier.
The Whitemouth Redeemer Lutheran Church held its annual board meeting in mid January with Rev Epples presiding. Fred Klapprat was elected secretary Henry Steiner treasurer Albert Pischke and Bob Hanke deacons John Steiner and Wm Buss trustees. A large attendance despite cold weather. Several local residents featured in social and church events including hospital stays birthdays and upcoming charitable activities.
A humorous critique contrasts Canadian quirks with national ideals, noting frugality, fast driving, educational spending, and tastes, while praising friendliness. It jokes about politics, weather, sport knowledge, and social habits, ending with the notion that calling someone a real Canadian is a compliment.
A health newsletter warns tobacco as a public health menace citing lung cancer risk and arterial damage from deep inhalation. It cites AMA findings, notes influenza and TB worsen lung damage, and urges reduction, education, and ad limits, especially in schools. It questions parental influence and calls for action.
The record lists events and changes in Whitemouth and Winnipeg area. Mr and Mrs W Earl celebrated a wedding anniversary in Winnipeg. Mr Jack Peterson, once of Seven Sisters, has died. Whitemouth Ladies Curling Club met to plan the February 15 bonspiel. Ross United Church attendees joined the Winnipeg Presbyterial United Women’s first annual meeting at Young United Church, including Mesdames Wardrop, Hay, Anderson, Nelson, and Smith.
The infant son of the Rever end and Mrs. T. A. Smith was baptized Sunday January 27, 1963, named Charles Paul Winchester. Godparents are Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Fortier of Pine Falls and Miss D. J. Keith of Portage la Prairie. The Ladies' Guild annual meeting on January 15 appointed officers for 1963 led by President Mrs. L. Huhn and notes 3350 voted to the Vestry for general purposes.
Congratulations go to Fred King and his rink Kenny King M Picard Rose King for winning the main event at Great Falls and to Gordon Klapprat s rink with Blawson Reid and Lawson for the 3rd Event The Lac du Bon net men s bonspiel features three links led by Fred King C Precious and R Krampetz Get well wishes to Romeo Picard in Whitemouth Hospital Bruce Manness hosted relatives for his birthday Hockey action sees the senior team win twice over Great Falls and Haddashville while the Pee Wee team beat Great Falls at their rink
Snowy January limits travel yet residents of Elma recount Christmas holidays spent in Saskatoon Florida and Sault Ste Marie. Visits include the Kowalyk and Ewach families with notes of housewarming for John and Mrs Saik and a High Mass with water blessing at the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church led by Rev. S Isyle.
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