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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 19, 1963

Page

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Five Teams Compete For St. George Trophy

Five teams gathered at St. George to contest the St. George Hockey Club trophy. St. George beat Fort Alexander 6-4 after leading 2-0 and tying 3-3 late, Pine Falls edged Lac du Bonnet in overtime 1-0, Pine Falls then defeated Great Falls 2-0, and finally Pine Falls overwhelmed St. George 6-1 to claim the trophy.

St. George Pine Falls Lac du Bonnet Laketown Lakers Brown Great Falls

Seven Sisters sports teams post unbeaten stretch this week

Pee-Wee and Midget squads remained undefeated with 6-1 victories. D Reid led Seven Sisters with four goals and B Wein tallied two, while Brian Reid guarded the net. The Midget team beat Whitemouth 3-0 with J Tittlemeir scoring twice and E King once, George Schultz earning his second shutout. The Senior team split results, losing 6-5 at Pointe du Bois where N Krahn scored four and D Krampetz added one, then routing Pointe du Bois 11-1 at home with B Tittlemeir three goals, N Krahn two, Mel Honke two, and single tallies by E King, J Komarofsky, and Z Wardrop. M Honke and R Muncer were in goal in the respective games.

D. Reid B.weinhold Brian Reid Whitemouth J. Tittlemeir E. King George Schultz Pointe du Bois N. Krahn D. Krampetz B. Tittlemeir Mel Honke E. King J. Komarofsky Z. Wardrop M. Honke R. Muncer

Powerview Council Minutes Note Insurance Rate Cut

Powerview village council met February 12 1963 with Mayor James L Desilets presiding. They reported no direct relief cases, promised work would be offered to applicants, noted a fire insurance rate reduction effective December 21 1962 due to waterworks, and discussed tax sales, by laws, stray dogs, and financing. A fluoridation proposal with Powerview Co op was endorsed in principle pending referendum.

Powerview James L. Desilets J. F. Turcotte Canadian Underwriters Association Manitoba Powerview Utilities Co-op Ltd Philippe Dupont John Coulombe Leo Gervais Leo Dean Leo Tardiff Pine Falls Thornton Ial Powerview Co-op Micheal Pictor Manitoba Hydro Motor Vehicle Branch Union of Man Man A. Lafreniere Robert G. Cook Turcotte Robert Guay Willson Stationery Co Selkirk Health Unit Vital Statistics Postmaster Z. Papineau Imperial J R.C. Owens Efc Garage Powerview Utilities Co-op B.A. Oil Co Joseph Vincent Hiverview Self Serve JF. T

Douglas to speak for New Democratic Party Manitoba campaign kickoff

Leader T. C. Douglas will launch the New Democratic Party campaign in Beausejour Town Hall on Wednesday February 27 at 8 p.m. Springfield is seen as a potential new federal seat. Springfield nominates candidates at the meeting. Frank Syms of North Kildonan, a Coop Union Manitoba president and Coop Union of Canada director, is among Springfield nominees. An election committee of 25 was appointed at the Springfield NDP executive meeting.

T. C. Douglas New Democratic Party Manitoba Beausejour Douglas Springfield Coop Frank Syms North Kildonan Syms Co-op Union of Co-op Union of Canada Springfield N.D.P

Ed Sharkey Heads Lac du Bonnet Legion

Comrade Byron Campbell officiated as Installation Officer at a Legion Hall ceremony. New officers include Alex Campbell Past President, Ed SharkeyPresident, Bert Wood Vice President, Stan Jones Secretary-Treasurer, Arvid Dancut Sergeant at Arms, Vic David Color Bearer. A rink committee was formed with Coms Ray Enright and Rus Waters to oversee skating, hockey, and rink upkeep. G Henley joined as member and custodian. The Legion plans Amateur Night on March 30 with proceeds for rink operation. A provincial bonspiel advances Pine Falls Lac du Bonnet legions with hopeful travel to Selkirk and beyond.

Byron Campbell Legion Hall Alex Campbell Ed Sharkey Bert Wood Treas Stan Jones Arvid Dancut Vic David Com Ray Enright Rus Waters G. Henley Legion Pine Falls Lac du Bonnet Selkirk Ray Faubert Geo. Campbell W. Hardy

Seven Sisters Community Birthday Wishes and Curling Results

Birthday greetings fill the week as Schultz triplets celebrate February 10 and others February 11 to 17. Two men’s curling rinks compete in Pine Falls bonspiel led by Krampetz and Precious. Fred King with Kenny King and teammates won first prize at Milner Ridge RCAF base, defeating Lac du Bonnet’s Smith group. Continued on Page &

Schultz Triplets Janice Lawson C. Frantz J. Primmett Cathy Morton Pine Falls R. Krampetz Precious Fred King Kenny King M. Picard I. Kuhn Rcaf Air Base Milner Ridge King Lac du Bonnet Mr. Smith G. Weiss A. Weiss Miss Smith G. Kiapprat W. Lawson E. Lawson C. Howcroft Seven Sisters Page

Programmed Instruction Demands Attention

Mr A Birt of Lac du Bonnet attended a Winnipeg seminar on programmed instruction held February 9. The Manitoba Teachers Society sponsored the event to study developments in this new medium of instruction. Reported findings include earlier grade concepts and time savings for brighter students.

A. Birt Lac du Bonnet Winnipeg The Manitoba Teachers’ Society R. T. Filep New York Center Oakville J. H. Arnason G. M. Davies Manitoba

Midget Game Tie A Thriller In St George Hockey

Lac du Bonnet and St George Flyers midget teams battled to a 9 9 tie last Thursday in St George. Augustine and Gauthier led Lac du Bonnet with multiple goals while Roger Dupont repeatedly replied for St George, the match ending in a dramatic stalemate amid penalties and late rally.

Lac du Bonnet St. George Flyers St. George Tony Augustine Gerry Gauthier Tony Allan Champagne St. George's Roger Dupont Alan Champagne Charlie Hirst St. George Crew George Kembal George Dupont Morris Kaban Eddie Bouvier Neil Lemire

Federal plan to commemorate Indian tribes in Canada

The federal government will commission sculptured monuments to highlight the contributions of Canada’s Indian tribes and Eskimos. Resources Minister Walter Dinsdale said the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada recommended recognizing cultural characteristics through permanent public displays. Plans are in early stages with sites and designs undecided. The project aims to identify streams of Canadian cultural development through art. The government may assist in preserving two 19th century Manitoba residences linked to St Andrews. The Historic Sites and Monuments Board weighs historical and architectural values in recommending sites to the minister.

Canada Walter Dinsdale Dinsdale Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada Dr. Joe M.P Springfield St. Andrew’s Manitoba Matilda Davis St. Andrews Church Historic Sites and Monuments Board

Lac du Bonnet Tom Thumbs rout Beausejour 21 0

Lac du Bonnet Tom Thumbs trounced Beausejour 17 5 then blanked them 21 0 as they extended their unbeaten league run. Beausejour Pee Wees edged Lac du Bonnet 1 0 in Beausejour before a 2 2 tie as Lac du Bonnet rallied late to knot the game at the arena.

Tom Thumbs Lac du Bonnet Great Falls Black Hawks Great Falls L.O.B Lakers Black Hawks Beausejour Tom Thumbs Ron Sydorko Mov

Sidewalk Requested For Allard Avenue Sidewalk Plan

At Lac du Bonnet village council on Tuesday February 12 Mayor W Zarecki presided with all councillors and J W Wade. A petition from Allard Avenue residents for a sidewalk prompted a public meeting on February 26 at 8 00 pm in Memorial Hall to discuss the proposed sewer in Local Improvement Area No. Council ordered two stop signs, five posts and to install signs at the north east and south west corners. Mike Tokar to burn brush for 150 00 and G Demuynck named building inspector for 1963 with permit fees as remuneration. Secretary instructed to tell W Horodyski the Beausejour Civil Defence will not join for now.

Lac du Bonnet W. Zarecki J. W. Wade Joe Nesper Allard Avenue Memorial Hall Mike Tokar G. Demuynck W. Horodyski Beausejour Civil Defence Organ

Whitemouth 4-H Club Meets For February Business

Whitemouth 4-H clothing club held its regular monthly meeting on February 12 with three leaders and 19 members present. Reports show a government grant of 15.00, half donated to the Canadian Club Council, 6.68 raised for the March of Dimes, and a Valentine Tea on February 9 that netted 64.50 for club uniforms.

Whitemouth 4-H Clothing Club Ing Canadian Club Council

Provincial Library in Winnipeg Bldg Detail Escapes Notice

Fragmentary OCR item lists locations at the Provincial Library and Legislative Building in Winnipeg Manitoba with year range 31-59 60 wil -62 -63-64. No clear event or action is described beyond mapping site references.

Provincial Library Legislative Winnipeg Man

Valentine Variety Concert Sponsored by Home and School

Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall hosted a Valentine Variety Concert Saturday with Home and School Association sponsors. Students from the Elementary school performed songs, skits, dances, recitations, and solos, including Grade 1B, Grade 5 boys, Grade 7 groups, Grade 6 girls, and acts by Carol Brcheski, Cliff Zarecki, Margaret Fryer, Tamara Sydorko, Crystal Waters, Carol Dancut, Ruth Marion, Oriana Brown, and Ed Semple. The three Bears sketch by four Home and School members featured Betty and Doreen Dancut, Helen Semple, and Ed Semple as Goldilocks. Accompanists included Mrs. T. G. Atkinson.

Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall Home and School Association Canon L.C. Fryer O. Bjornson Carol ‘Brcheski Cliff. Zarecki Margaret, Fryer Tamara Sydorko Crystal Waters Carol Dancut Grabke ‘Sisters Ruth Marion Oriana Brown Ruth Crook Bartolo Three Bears Mesdames Betty Doreen Dancut Helen Helen Semple Ed. Semple Goldilocks T.G. Atkin

Victoria Beach Social Notes and Local Visits

Mrs Bert Martin has returned home from hospital and is recovering. Mrs E Turcotte of Traverse Bay visited Winnipeg two weeks with her son-in-law Frank Houston who had an arm injury. A carnival at the curling rink awarded skating and costume prizes. Sylvia Webb was queen, with Judy and Lynn Martin as princesses. Mrs O Kroken visited Winnipeg for family events. Mrs Jessie Ateah and Mrs Annie Ateah attended bonspiel curling in Winnipeg. A quilting bee at Mrs Tom Olafson’s home had six ladies. Mildred Smith made the quilt and a lunch was served.

Sylvia Webb Judy Martin Lynn Martin Tom Olafson Mildred Smith

Great Falls Curling News From Stan Gittens

Local spiels and club news recap recent curling trips with Kearns Spence Erickson clashes for the Hudson Bay Co Trophy. Reports note attendance at Winnipeg and Pine Falls spiels, team entries, and a forthcoming three day spring event organized by President Les Morgan with social finale.

Athens Arthree Jack Kearny Gordon Spence Axel Erickson Erickson Spence Kearns Hudson Bay Co Les Morgan

Mrs Atkinson Re elected Head of Women P C Club

The Women's Progressive Conservative Club of Lac du Bonnet held its annual meeting at President Mrs T G Atkinson's home on February 12. The club elected Mrs E L Mc as state Treasurer. Mrs J Halliday reported on the Ottawa meeting, delegate duties, while Mr O Bjornson spoke and thanked the group for campaign support. Lunch followed, with a birthday cake for Bjornson who turns fourteen on the 14th.

Women's Progressive Conservative Club Lac du Bonnet T. G. Atkinson E. L. Mc J. Halliday Ottawa O. Bjornson QO. Bjornson Atkinson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sharkey Heads Lac du Bonnet Legion Rosemary and Pat Lac du Bonnet Pee Wee Beausejour Pee Wee's John Enright Naaykens Kenny Cherrey Cam Arsenault V.erskine 8Th Street Audit Bureau of Circulations 3Rd Street Son Victoria Beach Traverse Bay Mildred Hampton Bert Martin 0. Kroken Steve Ogrodnic Jessie Ateah Annie Ateah Stan Gittins Jack Kearns Ron Krampetz Vince Rowe San Antonio Gary Erickson Fred Kalinowsky Yours Truly
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