This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1962
Page
1
Glenn completed an orbital mission aboard Friendship 7, launched from Cape Canaveral and recovered near 8 47 a.m. CST to 2 04 p.m. CST. The voyage covered 81 000 miles at 17 545 mph with three dawns and three nightfalls as America leads in space exploration.
The council requests the Provincial Government Department of Municipal Affairs to take over the assessment of the Rural Municipality to resolve disparities in Agassiz School Division areas during 1962 or 1963. It approves National Employment Office space and notes various public works projects with listed street addresses and costs.
The notice explains subscription renewal by mail with a form and amounts 3.00 for one year 4.00 outside Canada 5.00 for two years 6.00 outside Canada. It notes Audit Bureau of Circulations rules and asks new subscribers to use the form with name and address in block letters.
Lac du Bonnet council approves adding mercury vapor lights along Fourth Street Park and Lake Ave corner and near Walbec Theatre. A 173 watt system will extend from First Street MacArthur to Minnewawa Street. Councillors grant $200 to Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre skating rink operation and approve assorted payments and appointments.
Bissett Bantam B's win three of four games in a two round playdown against Pilot Mound on February 10 and 7 2 2 totals. Bissett led 1 0, trailed in the second, then rallied to 4 3 victory. Scorers include Larry Adolph Hannes Bell Terry Griffith and Ron Krause. Pine Falls losses noted with double digit margins and Krause high scorers.
Lac du Bonnet municipal council to seek ministerial approval to buy a dragline at about 18000 dollars with 6000 dollars funded by 1962 taxes and the rest over three years. The meeting also approved monthly 200 dollar grader pay for February and March and ordered multi plate culverts from West el. The body discussed drainage, interim estimates for wards, and land reassessment requests.
A Powerview Athletic Association delegation requested 400 dollars at the February 13 council meeting. The council noted 55 dollars already received from dissolved Chamber of Commerce funds and approved a 100 dollar village donation, seeking remaining funds elsewhere. A few land bids were accepted and four by laws approved.
Mr A S King and his rink nearly achieved an eight ender against Don Stupack’s foursome in the regular curling draw. A seven point score was recorded when King’s final rock slid light by about two inches.
Whitemouth Community Club prepares for an ice carnival on March 10 featuring races clowns and skating with a queen contest as the highlight. Five contestants are sponsored district wide with votes sold to determine the popular winner and entrants include Dorothy Lommilla Elma Kathy Van Buskirk Carol Howcroft Brenda Malkoske and Sheila Malloy.
H S Assoc meeting in Collegiate auditorium on February 13 presided by Mr. E Semple approves a $100 donation to Collegiate kitchen and another $100 for Elementary library and reference books. Red Cross drive convener named and Winnipeg convention delegate named. film on The Safety Patrol shown.
The Seven Sisters Snappy Stitchers 4 H club hosted a Mother and Daughter Valentine Tea on February 24 1962. A short program with Sandra Krampetz as hostess featured a skit two demonstrations musical numbers and recitations. Guests included Mrs G Cousins Mrs B Emes and Mrs Ida Kuhn with helpers Mrs Ed Buss and Mrs H Hertzog.
The 72-rink bonspiel in Pine Falls concluded with Red Ahrensback's rink defeating Dick Bird's Elmwood squad to win the Hayes Trophy. Semis saw Dr Bird topple Homer Thompson as Granite rinks claimed top prizes in Woods Groundwood and Sulphite events. Pine Falls clubs hosted a weekend with tough curling and hearty hospitality.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.