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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1964
Page
1
Provincially imposed assessments in Whitemouth and Lac du Bonnet provoked taxpayer anger as figures reveal sharp rises. Whitemouth's court of revision showed a 180 percent increase, while Lac du Bonnet posted about 187 percent. The changes aim to reflect land quality, contrasting previously low to mid single digit values with higher current estimates.
Harvey Alpers recovering after January 29 operation at Misericordia Hospital. Whitemouth Hospital cares for Harvey Bartley after a shoulder injury. Guild plans a whist drive March 6 at curling club and canvassing for Red Cross. Court of Revision held February 3 with many ratepayers contesting high assessments. Lac du Bonnet and Whitemouth assessments discuss impact on taxes and millrates.
Homer Thomson and his Pine Falls rink Bill McDonald Chas Yuill and Andy Anderson won the round robin in three straight to capture the District VI Legion curling play downs in Pine Falls on Saturday February 8. The four zone winners advance to Dryden Ontario February 21 22 for Provincial Play downs and the Manitoba North Western Command finals en route to the Dominion championship in Calgary.
The River Hills Whiteshell Baptist Church young people and home builders held an officers election at Rev. and Mrs. Voss's home on Friday January 31. Rev B Voss was named president, Robin Henschell vice president, Hildegard Sackwi secretary, and Albert Tiede treasurer. The event included a sing song, scripture reading, a short address, games, and lunch.
Thomas Park of Lac du Bonnet died in a February 4 fire that destroyed his wooden log framed home on Third Street. Fire officials believe a stove explosion trapped him. Jo-Anne Kirby alerted his mother who called the fire department as flames threatened nearby homes. Firefighters fought the blaze for three hours, and Park, a veteran of two wars, was buried February 8.
A Winnipeg newsman spent the weekend at Fort Churchill in the Arctic cold. The Canadian Army hosted the visit as Churchill’s army establishment faces closure by April 1. British Royal Scots tested cold weather gear and weapons while Canadian officers aided the exercise amid 50 mile per hour winds and 30 below temperatures.
Betty Bailey of Pine Falls thanks friends for candy flowers magazines and gifts received while in Pine Falls General Hospital and Winnipeg General Hospital after leg surgery. She credits Dr Johnson and nurses and hopes to be home in two weeks. Donalda Sharpe reports March of Dimes netted 279.64 from a successful Pine Falls dive. A Valentine tea bazaar and bake sale by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Church of the Advent was held February 8.
The Whitemouth Home and School held its third meeting on Thursday January 23 with a film on teenage and parent issues followed by discussion. Prior meetings focused on organization and aims, and the elementary parents were welcomed. The next general meeting is set for Thursday March 5 during Education Week.
Mr. and Mrs. B S Kuhn's son Lary Badke was feted on his birthday February 6 with a party and all the trimmings. Mr. and Mrs. Erven Sackwi and Mrs. Ed Sackwi visit Minitonas this week with Mrs. Erven Sackwis as Redlichs host. Ed Sackwi drives a green 1951 Pontiac. Weather note mentions blizzard conditions and continued on Page 8.
Nelson River construction firms were awarded the Pinawa road paving contract from PTH 11 to Pinawa for 338,945.00 by the Department of Public Works. At Mud Falls, Kleysen's are stockpiling gravel for the base from McArthur Falls to Pine Falls. Two roads remain to be considered, Pointe du Bois to Pointe du Bois and Bird Lake, and the Lac du Bonnet to Dencross Libau Selkirk highway.
The Lac du Bonnet Lions Club sponsors Pat Robertson as Winter Queen candidate for Beausejour's Winter Farewell on February 28 and 29. The daughter of Dr. Bob Robertson plans nursing school next fall. A Valentine's Dance is set for February 15 at Holiday Beach with Lions ladies and other attendees expected to participate. Larry O'Neill, last year's Canadian Champion Power Toboggan driver, will visit February 15 for a demonstration and possible rides. A boom ball game may be organized by athletic Lions to raise funds for votes, with Legionaires rumored to be champions.
Great Falls notes curling advances as the local club starts its second regular square draw with 12 teams. A pre-draw meeting endorsed a rink of high school students for this year with a $6 season fee, reduced to $4.50 per student. The change boosts teams by two and aims to attract more youths next season with a stricter no postponement rule ensuring all games are played as scheduled.
Mrs Bill Howk was elected president of the Friendly Fellows Club W.A. of River Hills at their annual meeting held January 28 at Mrs Bill Howk’s home. Other officers include Vice President Mrs Pete Sitar dom Secretary Mrs John Wiebe and Kitty Mrs Helen Zoldy. The next meeting is February 25 at Mrs Norman Honke’s home. Mrs Helen Zoldy won the gift for the evening.
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