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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 05, 1954

Page

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Springfield Liberals Protest Protectionism

Springfield Liberals pass a resolution denouncing protectionist trends in Parliament as harmful to primary producers and urging fiscal aid funded by the National Treasury. The meeting also backs appointing a farmer to the Grain and Wheat boards and seeks action on marketing Western farm products. Ottawa envoy Weselak and provincial figures spoke, with delegates named for the Winnipeg party convention.

Springfield USA Ingfield Board of Grain Commissioners Wheat Board National Treasury A. B. Weselak M.P Ottawa S. Copp M.la W. Lucko M.L.A

Thalberg Christmas Concerts and Local Oddities

Thalberg North pupils held Christmas concerts on December 19 and Thalberg South on December 22 with strong turnout. The North students finished a skating rink project and thanked volunteers for water transport. Also noted are local marriages Louie Potzer and Joe Dankowski on December 19, perfect attendance honors, Margery Soluk’s studies in Saskatoon, and the Pasaluko family's northern Manitoba trip to Yorkton for the concert. A river ice incident near Brokehead prompted a rescue with caterpillars and volunteers, and a bear river wolf encounter ended without injury.

Thalberg North Thalberg South Stead Paul Neumann John Matchizen Donald Soluk Steve Antymis Robert Bach Steve Lesko Wm. Soluk Louie Potzer Joe Dankowski

Whitemouth Curling Begins With Novelty Bonspiel

The Whitemouth Novelty bonspiel drew twenty rinks. Winners include Grand Challenge Irvin Klepatz Earl Klepatz Helen Johnson Wallace Johnson Second event P R Paulsen K Thiessen M Evanhoe Barry Paulsen Third event Sandy Cousins Mrs S Stavenford R Jorgenson Myrtle Cousins The Curling Club committee prizes from Manitoba Power Commission T Eaton Co Red and White of Winnipeg Jim Thomson District Hardware and Department Store of Whitemouth.

Whitemouth Irvin Klepatz Earl Klepatz Helen Johnson Wallace Johnson P. R. Paulsen K. Thiessen M. Evanhoe Barry Paulsen Sandy Cousins S. Stavenford R. Jorgenson Myrtle Cousins The Curling Club Kathe Manitoba Power ‘Commission T. Eaton Co Red and White Winnipeg Jim Thomson District Hardware and Department Store

Holiday greetings and updates from Dencross district

A Christmas and holiday note from Dencross recounts a surprise house warming for John Weereschuk with a cash envelope gift. Relatives from Ridguile Winnipeg Elie Beausejour and district families enjoyed the holiday weekend together.

Whitemouth Christmas Gatherings and Local News

Margie Cousins arrived from Calgary to vacation at her Whitemouth home. A Christmas Eve carol service drew a large congregation at Redeemer Lutheran. Notables included Mrs. Gus Frith in critical condition and former principal Ben Forman visiting. Many locals and guests enjoyed holidays with relatives in Winnipeg and Niagara Falls.

Margie Cousins Calgary Whitemouth Redeemer Lutheran Church Ben. Forman Whitemouth School Mike Melnick

Mastodon Tusk Found In Aldershot Gravel Pit

James Syvert, a 24 year old shovel operator, unearthed what is believed to be a mastodon tusk at the bottom of a 39 foot gravel pit in Aldershot near Hamilton Ontario. The brown tusk weighs about 70 pounds and measures three feet long, dating from the ice age roughly 15,000 years ago as explained by Dr Herbert Armstrong of McMaster University.

Aldershot Hamilton Ont James Syvert Herbert Armstrong McMaster University Milvi Rath

Seven Sisters Childers Present Christmas Concert

On Tuesday December 22 the Seven Sisters town hall sang with a capacity crowd as the Seven Sisters school staged its annual Christmas concert featuring grades 10 to 10. The program mixed carols plays and three magical acts while teachers Edward Carruthers and Mrs G Cousins with Mrs O Oxholm at piano received praise. Santa Claus visited as the show closed and candies were handed to children with proceeds from door collections donated to the Junior Red Cross.

Seven Sisters Edward Carruthers G. Cousins O. Oxholm Santa Claus J. Braund Albert Braund Red Cross

Vacation Guests at Atikokan Home Informal Visit

A report notes local residents hosting family visitors. Gordon Law of the RCAF is enjoying a vacation at his parents home. Harry Hunt arrived from the East to spend time locally. Buddy and Frances, his son and daughter-in-law, welcome guests at their Atikokan residence.

Cation Atikokan Ont Buddy Frances Gordon Law RCAF Harry Hunt

Zeemel’s rink to represent Lac du Bonnet at Selkirk

Zeemel’s rink won the Lac du Bonnet final 10 to 9 over Zikman Swetz Sauve Kirby to earn the right to represent Lac du Bonnet in the Provincial Playdowns in Selkirk on Sunday January 10 at 10 a.m. The winning team was skipped by Mrs. Zeemel with Ames third, Butchard second, and O’Carroll lead. opponents were Zikman Swetz Sauve Kirby.

Lac du Bonnet Selkirk Zeemel I Ames R. Butchard W. O’carroll W. Zikman A. Swetz

Double wedding rites at Thalberg and Gronlid churches

Marguerite Patzer and Roy Block wed at Thalberg Lutheran church on December 26 in a white gown with lace jacket and net skirt. Attendants included Mrs. Block as matron of honor and bridesmaids Mildred Patter, Inez Rach, and Dorothy Nue Mann. The groom was supported by Harold Frolich, Herbert Rach, and Herbert Steffan. A reception followed at Thalberg Parish Hall after which the couple planned to live in Win ipey. Earlier, on November 26, Anne Skoloski married Mike Wolo wich at the Greek Catholic church in Gronlid with Rev Nakoneckny officiating. the bride wore white lace and carried roses, with bridesmaids Misses Jensoroka and Josephine Mareski.

Thalberg Lutheran Church Marguerite Wm. Patzer Thalberg N? Roy Block Gull Lake Theilmann Chrlis Block Mildred Patter Inez Rach Dorothy Nuemann Harold Frolich Herbert Rach Herbert Steffan Winipey Gronlid Sisk Anne John Skoloski Mike Wolowich John Wolowich Emilian Nakoneckny Jean Soroka Josephine Mareski

Wedding in Gronlid Sask Adorns Blue Gowns and Roses

A wedding at Victory Hall in Gronlid Sask featured gowns in blue and roses. Attendants included Alex Katazinski and Peter Skoro ski. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Wolowich, will reside in Sandhill Man.

Alex Katazinski Peter Skoroski Victory Hall Gronlid Sask Mrs. Wolowich Sandhill Man

Wedding Guests Travelled To Gronlid Sask For Best Man Role

Tyndall by Tyndall by Alex Katazinski travelled to Gronlid Saskatchewan to act as best man at the wedding of Mr and Mrs Mike Wolowich on Nov 26 14 birthday parties week before Christmas Those were Donna Chercoe on Dec 17 and Diane Sawchuk on Dec 4 Mr and Mrs S Pearson and Patsy travelled to British Columbia for Christmas with relatives The annual meeting of St Michael Church Ukrainian hall Dec 13 presided by Rev Kamenecky Board members retained roles J Mastaller President T Kazina Secretary N Klimchuk Treasurer M Henko M Wasylik Auditors Weselake returned from hospital Pneumonia Welcome home party for newlyweds Mike and Mrs Wolowich Dec 5 (Continued on Page)

Alex Katazinski Gronlid, Sask Mike Wolowich Christmias Donna Chercoe Diane Sawchuk St. Michael's Church Ukrainian Hall Kamenecky J. Mastaller Tt. Kazina N. Klimchuk M. Henko M. Wasylik J. Wolowich

Greenland Ice Cap Thickness Finding

A geological note states that most of Greenland is covered by an ice cap averaging about 1,000 feet in thickness. The region’s ice mass influences climate, sea level, and geophysical studies conducted by researchers and scientists.

Greenland

Brokenhead Community Notes and Holidays News

Brokenhead M.F.U. local 2 held its December 30 meeting in the school auditorium. An annual report was given by local secretary Steve Pasesnik. MFA convention reports were presented by F Shumila Mrs. Trapp and Kowalchuk. Christmas weekend visits honored Winnipeg and Portage individuals. Holy Trinity Greek Catholic church service scheduled Friday January 10:30 a.m. Faul Kindefora named new district postmaster. first mailday December 31. future maildays return to Tuesday schedule.

Brokenhead M.F.U. Local 2 Hiss School Steve ‘Pasesnikirs F. Shumila Wm. Trapp S. Kowalchuk MFA Winnipeg Holy Trinity Greek ‘Catholic Church Faul Kindefora Rickys

Spoon Feeding in Infants Aids Later Weaning

Authorities say infants can be given fruit juice and vitamin D from a spoon at one month. Early spoon feeding helps a child accept spoon fed foods, reducing feeding problems for mothers when weaning from a bottle.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pres. F. Helver Reeve A. A. Trapp John Atesh M. Gretsinger W. Kotowich John Otto T. Proznik J. Atesh Phil Kress I Greening J. J. Struss Mrs. Wherens Victor Parke Leander Zirk Bear River Leander Gloria Joyce Fedoruk Diana Patricia Pasaluko Loretta Young Frankie Letwin Margery Soluk Yorkton, Sask Wm. Pasaluko Pasaluko Thalberg North School Dencross Mrs John Hutniak John Weereschuk John John Antymis Raymond Lyndia Ridguille Man Llyod Seifert and Lornia Anne Krowchuk Stella Tym Steve Ferens Sharon Darlene Elie Stanley Kowalchuk Beausejour Mike Huska John Boleschuk Mrs. T. Gerskine Gus Frith Walter Pipco A. Machel Eleanor Gessell Roth Eddie Hill Albert Hildebrandt St Paul's Lutheran Church Paul Hlady Reggie Charney Niagara Falls Leslie Wardrop D. M. Wardrop Rose Marie Sudletsky John Paulsen Norman Witte Wilbert Giesbrech University of Manitoba Lonely Dale Mt Jony Sam Gesell Boxing Aby. Zeisler and Son Mrs. Win Bilysnky W. Parno Parno Henry Steiner Sec Treas Harry Melnick Bill Milbrandt Earl Roy Sinclair Mrs. Sinclair Wravel Central Press Cass van Trenton Out Betty Gilmour Trenton Seven Sisters Childers Block - Patzer Wolowich Skoloski Ss A Central Prensa Tyndall By Mrs. S. Pearson Patsy British Columbia T. Weselake Beausejeuy Hospital By Margery Mariash Mir C. Gazinski Bernice Helen S. iMembroski Bernard ‘Molinski Portageuirie Margery. Soluk Yorkon Mrs. W. Marash Fred Buhay Jinnipeg Joe .Ogoski N.B Hmcs Fundy Saint Johan Milton FP. Gregg Miner of Transport HMCS Gaspe Quebec Royal Ene Navy the Fundy
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