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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 15, 1955

Page

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Pine Falls Prepares 7th Annual Bonspiel Kickoff at Dawn

The Pine Falls curling bonspiel opens Friday at 6:00 am with 64 rinks entered across three days. Granite Club leads with five rinks under captains McTavish, Grundy, Allan, Newell, and Storey. Fort Rouge, Deer Lodge, and Winnipeg area clubs also field strong contingents. First draws list matches by rink and club, detailing early morning and mid day pairings across multiple ice numbers.

Pine Falls Papertown Granite Club B. McTavish C. Grundy C. Allan C. Newell T. Storey Fort Rouge G. Shearer D. McCormack T. C. Whike Deer Lodge A. Holland C. R. Waite F Anger Winnipeg C. Precious Seven Sisters M. Frederickson Strathcona W. Swark Ridgeville P. Paulson Whitemouth W. Forrester Emerson W. Sharpe Manitou D. Martis Elmwooued A. R. Fahrer Charleswood C. Arnason Gimli G. H. Hamelin Portage la Prairie F. Brooks Selkirk H. Romano E. Manson G. Manson T. Harrison J. McNair S. Velie L. Kitchingman F. Ryan H. Thomson R. Halpin FL Auger Wpg J. Beatty Granite L. Taylor D. Legall E. Lough F. Workman F. Ford S. Turner W. Bridges A. Fahrner A. McFadden R. J. Develin

Beausejour Intermediates Edge Teulon 8 in Local Play

Beausejour intermediates defeated Teulon 8 in a tense division game. The contest featured strong passing from Beausejour and steady defense limiting Teulon’s scoring runs. Officials noted a well played sequence by Beausejour to secure the win.

Pointe du Bois Curling Club Captures Gretsinger Trophy

The Pointe du Bois Ladies rink skipped by Mrs OM Willson won the Gretsinger Trophy at Lac du Bonnet Bonspiel, with teammates Mrs Metula Mrs Neima and S Mc Lean. The men also claimed second prize in the Beaver Lumber event. Local clubs hosted visitors from Whitemouth and Lac du Bonnet, with greetings from H L Briggs and others. A farewell party was held for two local boys leaving to join the Canadian Navy, including Raymond Preece and Larry Tyndal. Photographs can be made of stars no human eye can see.

OM Willson Larry Tyndal Raymond Preece Raymond Ronnie Esquimalt B.C H.M.C.S Lac du Bonnet H. Thomson J. Dean F. Morton W. Sharpe Pine Falls S. Anderson A. Erickson C. Petterson G. Harland Great Falls Zikman Pointe du Bois W. Zikman L. Zikman E. Zikman R. Freund H. Larsen D. Spadini D. Drawson E. Helps

Beausejour Beats Home Loans 6 3 In Hockey Contest

Beausejour defeated the Home Loans 6 to 3 in a Thursday night hockey game. Fred Litke sparked Beausejour with standout stick work while McIntosh Uhl and Rewucki added key goals to secure the win. Teuvin Hambim Vertch led scoring for the visitors with two and one.

Fred Litke Beausejour McIntosh Uhl Rewucki Beautecour F. Lutke C. McIntosh Our J. Rewucki Teuvin Mo Hambim J. Vertch

Whitemouth Lutheran W A Holds Annual Meeting

The Whitemouth Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs. R. Hicock’s home on February 3 with twenty five members present. Rev H K Parne chaired the meeting and officers for 1955 were elected including president Mrs Henry Steiner and treasurer Mrs John Schatkowsky. A report praised a successful year with several suppers and teas.

Whitemouth Lutheran Ladies Aid R. Hicock H. K. Parne Whitemouth River Hills Henry Steiner Henry Malkoske Rudy Noel John Schatkowsky Elizabeth Schatkowsky L. Sinsula R. Pischke P R. Paulsen Edwin Lange

Brokenhead Bacon and Seed Show March 19th

The Brokenhead Agricultural Society will hold the Bacon and Seed Grain Show at Beausejour Town Hall on Saturday March 19 at 1 p.m. District Ag rep Fred Slovinski and committee Anton Ottenbreit and Joe Mroz urge hog growers to file exhibitor notifications with the Society office by March 2. The event includes carcase displays film showings talks by federal and provincial agriculture representatives.

Brokenhead Departments of Agriculture

Whitemouth Ladies Spiel Captured by Mrs Latta

Mrs R B Latta led her rink to top honors at the third annual Whitemouth Ladies Bonspiel held February 5 and 6 with twelve rinks. Results span Manitoba Power Commission Eaton and Whitemouth Curling Club events, naming Latta, Molinski, Klappratt, and several runners up, plus consolation winner Carol Korlak and praise for prize donations.

Whitemouth R.B. Latta R. B. Latta Manitoba Power Commission E. Wardrop W. McLean R. Korlak Mildred Bencharski Aitkenhead A. Malkoske D. Ans. Eaton J. Molinski W. Beeshau Doreen Lange B. Connor E. Malkoske N. Erickson V. Connor Marj. Dereski Whitemouth Curling Club F. Klappratt T. Melnick Dorothy Connor D. M. Wardrop Huss al. King Verne Winter Carol Korlak Fred Cousins Helen Zajac al. Karpoff

Pine Falls Paper Kings Aim for Winniboine League Lead

Pine Falls Paper Kings pursue top perch in the Winniboine League as playoff plans unfold. Elmwood, Selkirk, Stonewall, and Pine Falls race into semifinals with Pine Falls facing Elmwood for a best of three series at Pure Falls on February 16, with the second game on Elmwood ice. Pine Falls Juveniles also contest a run for the Manitoba Juvenile crown after sweeping Beausejour 2-0 in two games, led by Iwanek Olson and Cyr in the Feb 7-9 weekend.

Pine Falls Paper Kings Head Yair Pure Falls Gartur Bim Wood Millionaires Hevety Stonewall Unever North A Ais Coipus Pine Elminwood Elmwood Ice Theerstars Pune Qard Stone Seal Manatoba Pine Falls Boys Beausejour Pine Falls Larrys Iwanek Gerald Cyr Arnold Olson Iwanick Olson Cyr

Pine Falls Paper Kings Score Sheet Notes

Pine Falls Paper Kings stats cover nine home league games through February with 263 shots faced and 383 attempts at goal. Key players Guay and Christe faced, and opponents were limited to 30 goals against the team.

Pine Falls Paper Kings Jane Zammes Paper Kings Guay Christe Ne Gubber Kings

Garson Weekend Visits and Local Happenings

Miss Marjorie Kork visits Dugald with her parents Mr and Mrs Ork. Lynda Bogie won a set of Wonder Books on a children's radio program, the first prize she has ever won. Mrs L Morton has redecorated her house and plans to return soon. An aid of March of Dimes hosted a Valentines Dance at the Garson School. Many teens attended and enjoyed the event. Visitors to J Mostowy’s hamlets over the weekend included several families. Steve Klimchuk of Winnipeg visited W Kusmechuk. Two more TV sets were reported in town owned by M Kisioski and F Neduzak. Mrs M Siusar is ill. Mr J Banash Sr, longtime resident, died at 92. Deepest sympathy to the family. The Garsen Ladies Auxiliary met at W Wasney’s house. next meeting at A Sabovitch’s home. They prep for the Silver Spring Tea in April.

Lynda Bogie Lynda Garsen Ladies’ Auxiliary W. Wasney A. Sabovitch

Newman Linke wedding in Immanuel Lutheran Winnipeg

Alma Rosalie Linke and James Neil David Newman wed January 29 at 2 pm in Immanuel Lutheran Church Winnipeg. Rev L W Koehler officiated as families from Beausejour and St. Owens attended. reception details not listed. Groom and bride’s families, bridal party, and attire described. couple to reside in Winnipeg.

Maney Newman Kathleen Newman Evelyn Linke Ane Kalupar Bestman Arthur Linke Hans and Verne Scnnenberger Edward Linke Tne Winnipeg

Tyndall Hometown News and Notices

Edward Buyko returns to CPR work on EB and B gang based at Tache Junction. Ed Geeschuk and John Klim journeyed to Edmonton and Mundare, meeting Walter Kimichuk training with the Gbosthan Fathers. Sr and Mrs Mike Hnatuik return from a long trip through Eastern Canada and the U S. A whist drive at Ukrainian Hall Friday Feb 18 hosted by Tyndall Hospital Guild. Tyndall Branch Canadian Legion met Feb 7 at the Anderson home. Congratulations to Phillip and wife Winnipeg on birth of son Robert Michael at Grace Hospital Feb 5. Carl Sandberg, longtime Tyndall District resident, passes away. A Defender promoted to Inventory Clerk with MPC. Andy’s duties keep him travelling across the province.

Ukrainian Hall Tyndall Hospital Guild Phillip Barten Winnipeg Robert Michael Grace Hospital Robert

Historic State Hannover Split by Prussian Unification

Hannover once stood as a separate kingdom in northern Germany before its 1866 transition into a Prussian province amid the broader unification under Prussia. The shift redefined regional borders and political status in 19th century Europe.

Hannover Germany

Navy submarine crew rescue drill at Portsmouth water tank

Royal Navy submarine crews train in rescue procedures inside a 100 foot long water tank six yards wide at Portsmouth. The exercise focuses on escape and recovery skills under controlled conditions.

NAVY Portsmouth

Forage Crops and Soil Conservation Initiatives in Cromwell Area

The department will continue the Forage Crop Policy with a 9:3 mix of brome to alfalfa, distributing 35 lots enough for 10 acres each, plus a reed canarygrass mix for low wet areas. Apply by March 15. seed costs are half retail. Also covered are Save the Soil Club meeting highlights, soil fertility talks by agronomist J. E. Campbell, shelterbelt importance, and 4-H Garden and Grain Club reorganizations plus beef calf club activities and a University of Manitoba Winter Fair attendance.

Save the Soil Campaign Cromwell Save the Soil Club Cromwell J. E. Campbell Agronomist Soils and Crops Branch Manitoba Department of Agriculture Campbell Manitoba Cromwell Club Ernie Ottenbrier Raymond Jurewicz Thomas Weselak Sec.-Treas Casimer Szajewski

Agricultural Short Course To Be Held at Beausejour

A Manitoba Beausejour agricultural short course is set for Thursday and Friday February 24 and 25. Sponsored by the Brokenhead Agricultural Society and the Extension Service of Manitoba Agriculture, the program features talks by P F Ford on crop diseases, cereal and forage varieties, and fertilizer use, plus demonstrations and farm management guidance. Faculty include Prof Jo Gilson from the University of Manitoba and Weir, horticulturist, with topics on farm records, beautification, shelter, and vegetable varieties.

Brokenhead Slevtiik Wal Des Jo Gr Gilson University of Manitoba

Secrecy in Your Store Prevents Shoplifting and Break-ins

A RCMP campaign urges retailers to guard cash from tills and employ strong locks and barred windows. Store safety tips include removing cash after hours, locking cabinets and safes, lighting rear doors, and keeping records of office equipment serial numbers to aid in recovery and prosecution.

Trey

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. French D. Hutchison G. Pennell L. McLure G.H. Hamlin Portage C. Frederick C. Rempel B. Campbell D. Munro Lettween Beausejour Tuulon By Stella McLean H. L. Briggs Curling Club Messrs R. Stewart J. Wooley W. Dixon R. McCallum R. Palmer L. Barrat M. Spigelman Whitemouth Lutheran W.A Veints J. Deluca W. Windsor 2D. Stewart H. Lemoine I H. Sulkers J. Reichart Garson Shirley Bogie Marjorie Kork Dugald Mrs. Ork Garsan Scheul Ugan J. Mostowy Hams A. Worank Richard Garry Sandra M. Predenchuk Rhonda Lee Kay Kinemore Steve Klimchuk W. Kusmechuk Iga M. Kisioski F. Neduzak J. Banash Garsen Mr. Banash Boa Het Tyndall J. A Wawryshyn Edward Buyko C.P.R B. Gang Edo Geeschuk John Klimnuk Edmonton Mundare Alta Mundauie Walter Kimichuk Mike Hnatuik Canada United States Canadian Legon P. Acdderson P. Anderson Ae Bi Carl Sandberg MPC Andy Springfield Agricultural Matters Lydiatt Brightstone Tyndall Club J. Chorney Farm Faculty of Agriculture and Home Economics SCC Winnipeg Electric Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dto
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