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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 21, 1961
Page
12
A garbled yet lively slice shows talk of Great Falls Mae visiting with Sasa and watching curling. It mentions Sharon Woods of Winnipeg at a Nee bonspiel, visits by Ken, BeBe Romano, and others, along with local bonspiel events, sweaters drawing, and a playful aside about colored bread and a Congo color problem.
Mr. Ernie Newsham of Bissett, from the bays of Hole River, Manigotogan and Bissett, donated a dozen hockey sticks to each community. The gesture boosts underprivileged youths and highlights civic generosity from a leading citizen.
R Welbanks, a 40 year mining district salesman, spent ten days in Bissett then headed to Pine Falls with Mrs I M Bowyer who joined him to catch the Winnipeg bus. Fred Woo hosted a late Chinese New Year party for 18 children on February 13 and other guests. Mrs N M Bowyer planned a ten day Port Arthur visit. The United Church Official Board discussed shifting Sunday service to 7:00 p.m. on February 26 to fit the Young Peoples Union schedule. A toboggan party ended with a minor injury but quick recovery. World Day of Prayer service held February 17 with prayers and readings, well attended. Percy Wilson of Cypress River unable to attend Bonspiel due to back surgery. Pregnant readers urged prenatal care and clinic attendance.
Citizens to aid construction of a new rehabilitation hospital and continued funding for the Water Supply Board. A single power agency will replace two existing bodies. Grand Beach purchased as a recreation area with park development and Winnipeg Beach improvements. Unemployment concerns eased by winter works and provincial programs, with 8,200 jobs created. Record education spending and a surge in school construction. Health gains include TB control beds released for chronic illness and planned outpatient services. Greater Winnipeg floodway negotiations near completion and property acquisition for a 30 mile project.
Steady curling leads Ken Ashley to repeat main event wins at the San Antonio Bonspiel. First prize repeatedly claimed by Ashley as ird and fourth prizes go to Bill McPherson and Charlie Anderson. Ken Ashley, the club president, lauded both visitors and locals for keen competition and sportsmanship. Ray Enright represented visitors, thanking the San Antonio Club for an enjoyable weekend. The weekend closed with a Bonspiel Smoker in the Community Hall on Saturday evening.
The report notes curlers struggled with the broom while swiftly cutting cold turkey at a center plate. Don Pson received thanks for organizing music at the smoker, a two annual feature, with praise for his energetic singing and hopeful reception of the performance.
Fragmentary list of individuals including Smee of Neepawa J. Kowalchuk Kansas City Mrs Chapman Mrs Smith and Mrs Zeemel with Mr. Fred Dufily, indicating a continuation of school or community notes.
The event honored Brows, Ms Mee, G Atkinson, and Mrs MM Cat ripe alongside Nasstrom in a birthday tribute with cake and well wishes.
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