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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1965
Page
5
The Springfield Leader shows subscription and distribution details for the Eastern Manitoba district, with notices of second class status, circulation charges, page format, and local representatives listed for Pointe du Bois, Pinawa, Powerview, River Hills, and other communities. The issue is dated February 11 1965 and notes association memberships and audit bureau affiliation.
The Ottawa report notes the Liberal and Progressive Conservative turmoil as the Senate Commons Committee on the Canada Pension Plan examines a $600 million yearly tax rise and a shift toward social insurance modeled on U.S. plans. It analyzes political will, regional hurdles with Quebec, and the risk of delaying the plan while highlighting the opposition to short term gains for the young and the elderly underserved. The Liberals bend toward a repair plan for retirees, while Ontario props a merged pension approach to guarantee at least $100 monthly for all retirees, complicating funding via existing rates.
Sunday February 21 1965 services at St John s Anglican Lac du Bonnet include Holy Communion Bible Class and Sunday School Morning Prayer. Pointe du Bois St Mary s Church Evening Prayer. Christian churches schedule confirmations prayer groups and Sunday School events with meetings at Parsonage and church premises.
Whitemouth River Hills Lutheran Parish led by Pastor A Eppler lists services at Redeemer Whitemouth and activities in February including senior and junior confirmations and worship sessions. St Paul River Hills schedules Sunday worship on February 21 with a German service and AC LW meeting on February 23.
Pinawa Christian Fellowship gathers every Sunday at 11 in the Pinawa Elementary School Auditorium. The February 7 1965 service is led by Rev. R Jacobs of the Lutheran Church.
Marjorie Lynne Gilbert and Gordon Walter Bigg wed at St. John’s Anglican Lac du Bonnet on January 20. The Rev L C Fryer conducted the ceremony with organist Mrs. W Har dy. The bride wore a silk organza gown with Italian lace and a Watteau train. Maid of honour Judith Gilbert wore Romance blue silk. Best man Don Myronick, ushers William Gilbert and Gary Bigg. Guests gathered at the Staff House Hostel Pinawa, then the couple left for four months in Champaign Urbana Illinois for the groom’s studies. Out of town guests included family from Edmonton Cranbrook Winnipeg and Washington.
John W T Duff 69 suddenly died on February 8 beloved husband of Bertha Duff of Lac du Bonnet Funeral service held at 11 am Thursday February 11 from Pineview Memorial Chapel Waverly and Chevrier Blvd with Rev A J Hoskins officiating and cremation followed
The Saskatoon Liberal government under Ross Thatcher faces a pivotal first session with a strong majority, while Manitoba's Roblin government also holds a solid base as both legislatures prepare lengthy sessions. Ottawa’s cabinet questions and Pearson’s fragile minority add to the tense political climate as issues such as education funding and land expropriation loom. Churchill Fellowships praised as universal, and a Hartney weekly highlights local press value in rural life.
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