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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1958
Page
1
A renewal form for FAN Sey mainscrinéon is filed in Springfield at 3rd Street nue du Bonnet, Man. The document details the renewal action and indicates the renewal applicant and location.
Anne Hysop, longtime Beausejour Hospital cook, places among Canada's top 10 in the $20,000 Domestic Bakefest in Toronto. She previously trained at Killarney Hospital, created Rippling Shadow Cake, and will compete with nine other culinary experts, with staff praise fueling her nervesless confidence.
Lac du Bonnet Rural Municipality held a year end and first meeting of 1958. A Lac du Bonnet Co-op Water Co. delegation sought service expansion across plans 4923 and 5953. By law and agreement were to be prepared. Public works expenses approved and 1958 ward budgets set. Reeve-elect E Wojciechowski and councillors-elect Mazur Sikora and Belluk sworn in. Committees named and numerous accounts approved including grants to Salvation Army Red Cross and St John’s Ambulance.
Local notes from River Hills include visits by Walter Pommer and family to relatives in Winnipeg, Ukrainian Christmas celebrated in Allegra, hospital homecomings, and a birthday tribute to Ernest Klepatz. News covers a dinner party, a Beausejour operation, a Beausejour convalescence, and community events. Mentions of sleighing injuries, Carter Construction travels, World Week of Prayer, and a curling ladies team highlight area life and local personalities.
The community notes another TV antenna purchase by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Soluk while sympathy goes to the Dowhan family on Mr W Dowhan’s death in a General hospital. Mrs Wm Soluk vacationing with daughter Janice in Ancaster Ontario, recently a nun. It is noted that a quarter of Canadian income comes from woodlands.
Dr W R Russ Leslie, famed for leading Morden Experimental Station, will receive the Stevenson Memorial Gold Medal at a Winnipeg convention marking the Manitoba Horticultural Association diamond jubilee. The award cites his contributions to experimental horticulture including the International Peace Garden and wildlife food plantings for the Manitoba Game Branch. He will join eight prior North American recipients since the award began 35 years ago.
Beausejour group forms the Beausejour Musical Society stressing the value of individual effort within the community. Seventeen enthusiasts unite to promote local music, culture, and collaborative performances for residents and visitors alike.
Holiday bingo at the Legion Hall drew a $22.50 last pot won by Mrs. Tony Jarowski while the grand pot remains carryover for January 13. Fifteen turkeys were drawn. winners include Mesdames Woodfall Roche Ann Cavers M. Roy C. Farmer and Messrs C. Smith Jack Miller Ed Luchak and others. Beausejour Arena hosted a music society meeting on January 8 with elected officers and aims to sponsor a band promote choral singing and a music festival.
A Manitoba study of physical education and recreation proceeds with hearings planned for Beausejour on January 21, surveying schools for current practice and curriculum, and collecting community input through briefs. The aim is to guide provincial recommendations to the government with participation from municipal groups, educators, and recreation bodies.
Whitemouth Cpl Ginn rink led by L Ginn and R Steffenson won the opening bonspiel event in White Mouth defeating Davi Cousins, Ten Mel Ibeck, and W. Bitynski pair. Second place went to the high school team of Ronny Bua Wally Bus Brian Ans and George Sudletsky over Johnnie Moliski team and Mrs. Martha Molinski. Harry Hunt Earl Wessel also placed with Dan Melnick and Esther Melnick.
Matilda celebrated her fifth birthday on January 1 at her grandparents home. She acted as hostess to ten friends, with a buffet supper in the evening hosted by Mr and Mrs. Beren. Local guests enjoyed the event.
Lydiatt Lydiatt Jolly Stuchers sewing club formed with nine members taking part in projects. Officers elected include Helga Schoenberg er as president Elizabeth Stengel as secretary treasurer Lily Schoenberg er as club reporter. Mrs Ruth Loeb leads the group with Mrs Wor Sohiereen as assistant leader.
Funeral service held January 11 at Russell Funeral Chapel in Beausejour with Rev E Rosenquist officiating. Interment planned at old Ba Cemetery. Survived by widow Helen and extended family, with services and tributes noted across community postings.
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