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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1964
Page
8
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited invites sealed bids by March 5 1964 for the Pinawa Manitoba elementary school extension adding six classrooms and an auditorium. Tender forms and plans require a $100 deposit, obtainable from the Purchasing Agent in Pinawa. Competitive bids may be examined in Winnipeg.
Albert Rohrig hosted a large turnout at a tupperware party. Lloyd and Mrs Voss returned from a honeymoon in Regina Calgary and Vancouver. Margaret Merke celebrated a February 1 birthday with family gathering on February 2. River Hills Skating Club held broomball night with mothers versus offspring and later fathers, raising funds for hockey gear.
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited seeks bids to build 75 houses in Pinawa Village for occupancy between January and August 1965. Proposals for five or more houses will be considered, with 900 to 1800 square foot designs. Sealed bids due March 4, 1964, with awards by April 16, 1964.
Maurice Richard reached the 50 goal mark for the Montreal Canadiens during the 1944-45 NHL season, showcasing scoring prowess as the league faced wartime competition and roster changes. The feat highlighted Richard as a leading offensive force for the Canadiens amid strong team play and era-wide hockey dynamics.
Tenders for clearing grubbing and burning approximately 70 acres of land at Pinawa Manitoba will be received until noon February 14 1964. Envelopes must be addressed to the Purchasing Agent Atomic Energy of Canada Limited Pinawa Manitoba and endorsed Tenders for Clearing Grubbing and Burning at Pinawa Manitoba. Deposits of 50 in certified cheque payable to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited are required and refundable on return of plans and specifications in good condition.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Kretchmer hosted a Thursday evening gathering to celebrate their daughter Cindy’s fifth birthday. Get well wishes go to Mrs John Frank who recently had gall bladder surgery at Winnipeg General Hospital. Rudolf Weinhold of Seven Sisters was laid to rest at St Paul Lutheran Church River Hills after a funeral held Saturday February 8.
Mutual consent led to both ships leaving with losses in a curling rule, cited for keeping the schedule intact. Bill Sutherland’s nine end against Gordon Spence ended in a seven-ender loss, a moment recalled with humor. The President's Trophy elimination race narrows to finals with Ryan vs Sutherland and Boyer, to face Ryan for the Manitoba Hydro-Interdepartmental title. The 4-H club hosted a Skido ride party with 100 youths, featuring Alcide Bruneau and Edward Bruneau driving equipment donated by Harry Heénschel, plus $38 raised for the Match of Dimes. Hockey thrives with Thumb over St. George 3-2, Pointe du Bois, and a 7-6 win by Oakes brigade over Powerview. Allan Bracken’s pee wee won 8-0 over St. George, hotdogs easing the sting. Skating rink business grows. Betty Bracken and Belle Sinnock ran the booth. The Women's Institute met in February with reports and plans.
Pine Falls notes report Margaret Richardson cur ling rink took second in a Gimli bonspiel. Two rinks attended Milner Ridge event, ladies sent one rink to Bissett bonspiel. Valentine party February 14 features a band concert by Pine Falls Cadette Band and Bachman, with dance to follow. Also mention sick with flu Mrs J Caufield in General Hospital and belated birthday party for Mrs Florence Beatty at Mrs Mariam Frayne’s home.
The March meeting discussed a spring tea and bake sale in April to raise funds for Children's Hospital. A March book sale in Winnipeg will accept donations. items should be left at Mrs. Anna Sutherland’s home. Slides by Mrs. Desilets depicted Japan, China and Hawaii, highlighting a recent trip. Copper tooling sessions occur Wednesdays and Fridays led by Mrs. George Ortwein, with pottery demos by Mrs. Matchett in March. New members welcomed, especially mothers of scouts and cubs.
In the Intermediate playdowns first of two wins, Carman beat Pine Falls 7-3. Juvenile B action February 2 saw Warren and Pine Falls tie 3-3 while Pine Falls Bantams won 6-3 over Sunday. The series concluded February 9 with results to be reported next week. A Midget team also in the series has not yet shown strength, having received a bye in its first game.
A fragment notes a social gathering in Winnipeg during the February weekend with attendees from Whitemouth and North Kildonan. Names mentioned include Mrs Julius Bendarski, Mrs Harry Nelson, and Mrs V Erskine, who also joined a dinner at Mr and Mrs Paul Belanchuk in North Kildonan.
Rudolf Weinhold 49 beloved husband of Annelise Weinhold of Seven Sisters died February 5. Funeral service held February 8 at 2 30 p m in Lutheran Church River Hills with Pastor A Epp ler officiating. Interment in Churchyard Cemetery Russell Funeral Home Ltd arranging. Survived by wife and two sons Stephen and Bernard.
Whitemouth M Wardrop hosted a February 20 evening event at 8 p.m. Bill McLean received a surprise party for his February birthday with 17 guests in attendance. Mrs. E Swhatowsky was honored by relatives and friends on her February 7 birthday as the Legislative Assembly opening proceedings proceeded.
Tenders for the supply and stockpiling of 35000 cubic yards of pit-run gravel at Pinawa Manitoba must be sealed and delivered to the Purchasing Agent Atomic Energy of Canada Limited Pinawa by noon February 14 1964. Envelopes should be endorsed accordingly and plans and specifications available on deposit of 50.00 at Chalk River Ontario or Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment Pinawa Manitoba. J L Gray president Chalk River Ontario.
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