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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1948
Page
1
District rep files office distribution totals show 1052 advertisers. The Canada and outside categories contribute to combined figures with Manitoba point totals.
Ivan Ihnesz, 87, of Cooks Creek, died February 5. Funeral service February 9 at Cooks Creek church with Fr. Ruh. Burial at Cooks Creek. Rus sell's funeral home Beausejour arranged. Pallbearers Alex Horodny Inchkeith Sask Luke Lyzum Morris Man Paul Saramaga Lapton Man Fred Dudych Hazelridge Steve Dan Harasymic. Survived by sister Mrs M Krupka Cloverleaf daughter Mrs M Zakutnsky Perth Amboy NJ 13 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren.
Frank Riley of Tyndall died February 20 at Winnipeg General Hospital after asthma and pleurisy. Born March 12, 1873 in West Flamboro Ontario he moved to Tyndall in 1896. Funeral at Gospel Mission February 22 conducted by Mr Spiers with pallbearers E Langstrum A Langstrum N Winkler S Pearson G Nelson R Nelson. He is survived by brothers Simeon and Will and sister Mrs W Rossen.
Lena Loeb 61 wife of Henry Loeb Lydiatt Manitoba died February 17. Funeral held February 20 at Russell's Beausejour with Rev Hartman officiating. Burial in Lydiatt cemetery. Survived by husband Henry four sons Paul Reinhold Victor of Lydiatt Henry of Transcona four daughters Christina Buckhardt Lydiatt Mathilda Hein Springfield Lena Gaetz Transcona Esther Neiser Beausejour.
One hundred twenty regional winners in the Western division of the 1947 National Barley Contest will receive 1200 bushels of registered seed in addition to cash prizes. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta each have 40 regional winners. Manitoba and Saskatchewan winners get Montcalm seed. Alberta distributes Montcalm where suitable and varies by area. Distribution in Saskatchewan and Alberta has begun or will begin. Manitoba prize distribution is after the March 22 awards.
Hanna Litke, Princess Junior High, won with 1659 votes as Beausejour holds the fourth annual Board of Trade Ice Carnival. Iris Tocher placed second with 1392. Proceeds go to the War Memorial fund for a new skating rink. profits to support outdoor ice carnivals. The event featured a dance, prize draws, and multiple competitions.
Lac du Bonnet Pine Falls local Manitoba Teachers Society meeting on February 14 in Pine Falls discussed resolutions for an Easter convention in Winnipeg. Topics included two year training for teachers with Grade 12 or higher and a joint certification board to improve training methods. Participants included H. M. Dunfield G R Harland and Miss O St Pierre with several Pine Falls members.
Mrs. George Sinnock hosted a Valentine whist party with 16 guests, prizes to Mrs. Thorbergson Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Ortwein, followed by buffet lunch. The Recreation Club held a dance with Lac du Bonnet orchestra. Various locals traveled to Winnipeg for visits and medicals. hockey games affected playoffs as Lac du Bonnet beat Great Falls 5 2 and Great Falls missed post season.
A February 13 Valentine dance led to a lively evening with six musicians sponsored by Jack's Five. Prizes were awarded to J Peterson and Bernice Kuhn for the spot dance, Jim Hill won a $10 ticket, A E Harrison took a $5 door prize, and red heart sandwich winners included multiple attendees. The MC did well despite not winning a prize, credit to Tony Mahon.
Montcalm malting barley, grown by J. W. Bussey of Airdrie, wins Alberta provincial championship in the 1947 National Barley Contest. Saskatchewan entries place Montcalm among regional winners. O.A.C. 21 leads overall. Manitoba regional results due March 22, with interprovincial prizes announced at Brandon during April 5-9.
J. E. Neily ends a 37 year Hydro career begun December 1920 in Tyndall as a patrolman. He served 12 years at Lac du Bonnet and two in Winnipeg before returning to Tyndall. For the past five years he was a sub station operator and is succeeded by D. Forster. The Neilys plan to stay in Tyndall if housing is available.
The Bekt Motors event hosted visiting curling teams from A.C.T and Beausejour last Sunday to foster neighborly ties. Organizer Marv Henderson led the visitors with team members Hender son Neil McInnis Lorne Cameron Ivan McLeod Dick Boyd Harold Brooks Bob Cowie Alex Stefaniuk. Beausejour teams were skip Paul Rumak and Herm Bush. A party at the rink club rooms followed the games, with emphasis on fellowship over scores. Wives Dot Henderson Betty McInnis Norma Claire Cameron Ann McLeod Hilda Boyd Ivy Brooks Eileen Cowie Bernice Stefaniuk joined, expressing enthusiasm for a return visit. George Stebbe returned home from Waldron Saskatchewan after work there.
Elma Co and Wendeborn Mrs H Hawthorne of Winnipeg visited her parents Mr and Mrs W Pajunen for the weekend. John Saik left for Decimal Manitoba for several weeks. Toivo Laaja of East Selkirk arrived in Elma for a short holiday with family. Mrs E Jokinen went to Winnipeg for the weekend to visit daughter Helen. Frank Zabroniewich and Mike Kulachok returned to Elma after wintering in Flanders Ontario. Catie Novicki of Winnipeg visited her parents Mr and Mrs T Novicki for the weekend.
Alek Kelluk aged 78 a former resident of the district died at St Boniface Old Folks Home on Tuesday February 17 Burial held at St Boniface Cemetery with arrangement details forthcoming.
Mrs. J. S. Evanochka of Hector Manitoba spent a few days in the city visiting relatives. J. H. Leegus T Kolba Mrs S R Bazay and son Allan Walter and Karl Evanochka were among the visitors. Johnny Dubel Jr departed for Sioux Lookout Ontario to work for Canadian National Railways.
John Prezdnowick canvassed the surrounding district on foot to aid the Polish Relief Fund of Canada. He collected $78.44 and forwarded the amount with receipts. He braved harsh roads and weather, covering miles in a day.
Hats off to Whitemouth ladies who entered a rink with one member who had curled before. Despite the handicap the team impressed, organizers thanked McCuaig Wade Sparman and the committee, and honored two rinks that returned home empty-handed.
The Nor Eastern Hockey Front reports Lac du Bonnet led Great Falls in the first period and held the advantage throughout. Goaltender Eddie Ublecki suffered a forehead cut between periods requiring Dr Sneath care and faced potential further absence this season. The Lac du Bonnet players tied up Great Falls late, scoring in the closing period.
Pine Falls captured the Sinnott trophy and the Eastern Manitoba High School champs title at Beausejour on February 14. Beausejour, Seven Sisters also competed with Pine Falls earning the main prize in the Beausejour Legion sponsored bonspiel.
Lac du Bonnet secured another win over Great Falls with a 5-2 score on Wednesday evening at Great Falls. The victory advances Lac du Bonnet to face Beausejour Seven Sisters winners to decide the North Eastern Manitoba league championship.
In the finals Pine Falls beat Seven Sisters 11 to 8 with Pine Falls led by R Hal pin and B Fredricks. Beausejour lineup included A Hayes J Fen ning and E Chmielnicki. The Legion plans a monster Hi School bonspiel drawing entrants from surrounding schools.
Health authorities urge parents to avoid scaring children from danger but to teach awareness and supervise. They caution against overprotection while acknowledging limits on safe play with knives or stoves. Growth and initiative depend on guided exploration.
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