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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 26, 1957

Page

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Lac du Bonnet Edges Enright For Springfield Trophy Thriller

Lac du Bonnet and Enright rink clashed in a tense final for the Springfield Leader Trophy with an extra end deciding the winner as Enright's squad secured the extra point. Pine Falls dominated the Beaver Lumber and Winnipeg Electric trophies with three strong rinks and multiple event wins. The Huett Whitemouth team topped early event scores, finishing with 39 points across their first three games.

J. Sparman Ray Enright Springfield Joe Sparman Pine Falls Beaver Lumber Winnipeg Electric Enright E. Aries R. Waters K. Russell Sparman R. Freund G. Fingas A. King Reg. Towler Whitemouth D. Huett V. van Wallingham A. Zeisler S. Balanyk Huett

Green Oak School and Hockey News Highlights

Community notes from Green Oak recount a January 26 house warming for Mr. and Mrs. Peter of Transcona with gifts for Mr. Sockoski. Green Bay defeated Green Oak 5 2 in hockey on January 25 and again on January 30, with referee A Rattai. Brokenhead Junior Hockey visited February 1 for four 15 minute periods, toppling Green Oak. Local rink activity fills Sundays, two rinks, one student made on school yard. Birthdays for Cynthia Ferens and Ronnie Urbanski marked January. December health winners Ferna Backman Florence Lashek Lorraine Chambers. January winners Helen Reske Richard Urbanski. Green Oak School District annual ratepayers meeting January 11 re-elected trustee M Chambers.

Peter Transcona William Reske Wall Smith John Shack Nic Lukie Donald Chambers Richard Rattai Clarence Lashek Richard Urbanski Green Oak Hape 2Ens Bispital Hope B. Tin Green Cynthia Ferens Ronnie Urbanski Johnny Ferens Nick Goshulak Soeten Pek St. Kematrjas “Greek Catholic Ladywood Ferna Backman Florence Lashek Lorraine Chambers Helen Reske M. Chambers

Powerview Council Sets Routine Measures and Deals

Powerview council met February 12 to approve routine matters including tax sale negotiations, streetlight upgrades, garbage collection tender, and hospital accounts. The village will seek a 1000 grant in aid, arrange fire protection contracts, audit books, and pass by laws 1 to 5.

Village of St. Boniface Hospital Children’s Hospital General Hospital Art Ave No. 11 Laura St Pinewood Hotel Arthur Dufour Powerview Department of Public Works Province of Manitoba Manitoba Paper Company, Ltd Leonard S. D Sherstone

Seven Sisters Bids Adieu to the Cramers

Members of the Seven Sisters Falls Community Club held a farewell social in the Community Hall on February 20 honoring Mr and Mrs Del Cramer who depart for Stonewall as he leaves W E Co to take a welding course. The Cramers active in clubs and sports were thanked with gifts and warm wishes for success in their new life.

Seven Sisters Falls Community Club del Cramer Cramers Seven Sisters Stonewall Cramer W.e.co Manitota Ways and Means Hospital Guild Art Krampetz Fred King Carl Birstow Seven Sisters Falls

Elma News Summary from Local Column

Mrs Mary Smerechynski reports Mr G Waite has returned home after a month in Winnipeg for an iron treatment and is recovering well. Mr C Lean travels to Ontario for work while Weekenders Morong and Tearichahake also work in Ontario. Miss Smorong Winnipeg visits home for the weekend. Mr Choronzy is ill and stays at White Mouth Hospital. wishes for a speedy recovery are extended.

G. Waite Wienpeg C. Lean Ontario Morong Tearichahake Miss Smorong Winnipeg Choronzy Whitemouth Elizabeth Seymour Stanley Seymour

River Hills MFA Valentine Meet Shown At River Hills

River Hills MFA held a Valentine social after a February 11 meeting. Sub-District Directress Mrs Kowalchuk spoke on amalgamation. Emma Henschel won best decorated box and Queen of Hearts. Molinski was King of Hearts. Guests included Mr and Mrs Kowalchuk, Mr and Mrs Molinski, Mrs Shaffrot, Nellie Kozier.

River Hills Mfa Kowalchuk Emma Henschel Molinski M. Shaffrot Nellie Kozier District 10 Mesdames Henschell Elsie Steiner Lynn Rohrig

Pine Falls Bonspiel Grand Challenge winner named

Norman TфLean’s Elmwood rink captured the Grand Challenge at the Pine Falls Bonspiel held February 15 16 and 17 with 36 sinks. Other events awarded to Rimwood Club Granite and Fort Rouge teams. Social and community notes cover clubs dances school meetings and local hockey results.

Norman TfcLean Elmwood Manitoba Pine Falls N. McLean J. B. McLean George Bain Jack Beverley Rimwood Club Granite Don Hayward W. Sharpe Maniou Henry Mycan

Liberal Meeting Set For Beausejour March 16

Premier Douglas L Campbell led a joint Liberal Federal Provincial gathering in Beausejour on February 20. Attendees planned the March 16 federal riding meeting for Springfield and subsequent candidate nominations. Speakers included MPs Weselak and Brown and MLAs Copp Lucko, Revie and Cantor, with local officials and hosts thanked for hospitality.

Douglas L. Campbell Liberal Progressive Associations Beausejour Springfield Lac du Bonnet Brokenhead A. B. Weselak M.P Roy Brown Stanley Copp M.L.A William Lucko D. W. Revie Man. Liberal Progressive Association A. Cantor Manitoba Young Liberals E. Brown E. Wosiechowski Reeve A. Trapp Reeve Smith Max Dubas St. Clements J. Belfin Meesdames Wesleak Copp Lucko Bellan Mrs. Betlan

Garson School Destroyed by Fire

Fire destroyed a two storey Garson school on Wednesday night February 2. The town lacked firefighting facilities and watched the blaze. Faulty wiring is suspected. District and village records were in the building but safes may hold intact. The 1915 Garson limestone school burned and was rebuilt in 1924.

Garson Wheol

Bostrom Rink Wins Bissett High Spiel

Arthur Bostrom and his rink won first prize in the First Event Teenage Triumph at the Bissett High School Bonzpiel held Friday February 22. Eight mixed rinks competed in four events with Jerry Hay’s rink taking second in the first event.

Arthur Bostrom Bissett High Jerry Hay Teenage Quarrel Joan Ash Helen Hawrysh Teenage Brush R. Barton Phylis Selinsky

Bissett Couple Honored on 25 Anniversary

Mr and Mrs George Dack of Bassett were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary on Thursday February 28 with 40 friends at the home of Mr and Mrs F Duval. Mrs Dack received a corsage and Mr Dack a boutonniere, a silver tray was presented, a song in their honor was sung, and a two tier cake plus lunch followed.

George Dack Bassett User F. Duvyel Dack J. Simpson F. Duval

Tyndall Shower Honors Mrs Jones and Bodnarchuks

Mrs N Bodnarchuk and Mrs S Bodnarchuk hosted a shower for Mrs W Jones nee Carol Bodnarchuk on Feb 7 at N Bodnarchuk home. Carol received many gifts as Mr and Mrs Jones wed at Deer Lodge United Church on Feb 16. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs L Schlamp on the birth of

N. Bodnarchuk S. Bodnarchuk W. Jones Carol Bodnarchuk Carol Mrs. Jones Deer Lode United Church L. Schlamp

Winnipeg Rink Wins Paget Trophy at Pine Falls

Mrs. Storey rink of Valor Road Winnipeg captured the Paget Trophy for the second year in a row at the Pine Falls Ladies Ninth Annual Bonspiel held February 18–20. Thirty-two rinks competed for four event prizes plus a Long Distance Prize and two Door Prizes.

Ann Cavers Gladys Waite Mrs. Storey Bachynski W. C St. Vital D. Wardrop Lac du Bonnet Balcaen Pembina M. Simpson Pine Falls Hill Granite Elliott Eaton’s

Valentine Party at Rattray School Celebrates Birthdays

Glenfields Children of Rattray School and teacher Mrs Bill Scheer held a Valentine party with cakes and cocoa lunch served by the girls. Three mailmen were chosen to distribute valentines and several students were noted for upcoming birthdays in February. On February 21 a Ladywood 4 H Garden Club reorganization met at Rattray School, electing Casmir Szajeski as president and Wilfred Golembioski as vice president with Bev erley Belton secretary. Mrs Golembioski became club leader and Mrs Alice Belton assistant leader. tea was served after lunch.

Rattray School Bill Scheer Ladywood 4-H Casmir Szajeski Wilfred Golembioski Beverley Belton Joanann Nikoflem Lyla Trapp Lyla Caroline Golembioski Alice Belton

Community Notes From Bissett Church and Town

Local broadcasts show W.A of Bissett United Church seeking canned fruit jam and pickles for Old St. Andrew's seniors who receive a weekly home cooked meal. Many town events follow with weddings planned on March 2 and six more to come. Families visit Winnipeg and nearby towns as residents relocate for work and health.

W.A Bissett United Church Old St. Andrew's Church Bowyer Winnipeg St. Augustine's United Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eleanor Strauss Powerview Council Elma Mrs Mary Smerechynski Valentine Pine Falls Bonspiel Ground Wood C. Pratt Russ White Fort Rouge R. Dowds Roland Harrison Jim Jackson M. Laurtha Jerry Rey Fort Garry J. M. Reid A. Fahrner Charleswood S. C. Wood Belmont A. Jorowski Ted Harrison Ray Dugard Mike Tataryn Chateau G. Sadley Karen Lynne Selkirk Hospital Carol Dammann Gail Little A.C.T Teddy's Place Tyndall Ladies' Club E. Wenzoski T. Weselake J. Petrash O. Dammann J. Kazina P. Yurkiew A. Valentine Legion Hall Tyndall Tyndall Ladies Club B. Helgren al Loeppky Misericordia Hospital Loeppky Manitoba Power Chidley Saskatoon Sask M. Stepaniuk S. Nazarewicz Chicago Z. Sabat Sabat A. Dureski A. Riddall L. Yates R. T. Sergent Tyndall Ratepayers Donald School Board Oneschuk Beause C. Barclay H. Winkler Tyndall Hi-School Glenmoor High School Highland Lorne Cook Terry Schlamp George Little Lauren Nelson W. Lewis Stony Mountain Fred Gray Kasmir Chorney Greenwich School Board M. Swirski F. Mikolash J. Plazio M. Henko Mr. Nelson Alec Nelson Lynn Lake Riley Con. Tampany Bostrom Bissett Kay Warren Sid .Street Man Audit Bureau of Circulations 3Rd Street Vis Presley Glenfields By Beverley Belton Bill Shamila Ruth Lysack Joyce Gmiterek Jeffrey Belton I. M.’ Bowyer Wesley Bell Wesley Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Mrs. E. Nixdorf Gordon Seymour Manigotogan J. D. Perron Mrs. Caswell Constable Mrs. W. Munn Kenora Portage la Prairie Constable Cozens Mr. Packady Toronto A. McMillan Jerry Wold Blind River Mrs. R. Kergeris Mr. Campbell Mary Leith Father McCrea Alvin Anderson The Pas Griffith Brothers Mr. Rousseau Gwen Miami
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