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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1956
Page
1
The annual ratepayers meeting of the Tyndall school district drew about 75 attendees at the school on Wednesday January 11. New trustees elected for two years were Mrs A E Riddall Mr E Morden and Mr R T Sergent. The meeting reviewed a reduced levy and audits were adopted.
Harry Paulsen and his rink including Joe Sudletsky Bernice Klapprat and Alvin Kientz defeated Ken Jorgenson’s team 12 to 3 for the opening event. Eddie Watt of Rennie led his squad to the second triumph, narrowly beating Doug Jorgenson 7 to 5 with Katherine Steiner Dorothy Connor and Archie Aitkenhead.
Obituary notices record the passing of Eric Jansson at Great Falls Manitoba born in Sweden and resident farmer since 1910 interred Pine Falls Cemetery with Russell Funeral Home arrangements. Also noted are the deaths of Mr Stark at Whitemouth and Mrs Grace Gow of Grand Marais, Winnipeg, with brief survivor details and interment locations.
The North Eastern Bonspiel runs Friday February 3 through Sunday February 5 at Lac du Bonnet with a stag and smoker planned for Friday evening. All clubs are notified and a record number of rinks is expected, featuring 32 entries for the event. The Grand Challenge, the Springfield Leader Trophy, will
The old School Board appointed J A Dufily new member and chairman along with A Campbell and A Urban to the board for 1950 1957. The board also discussed injuries on school grounds and asked Dori Holm to investigate public liability insurance. A noise complaint in a high school room was referred to Hardy for review. Accounts totaling 3921.38 were approved, including 467.42 for school desks.
Mrs E J Otto notes holiday gatherings at the H Borkowsky home and other relatives in Steinbach Winnipeg and Beausejour. Visitors include Mr Mrs Giese Mr Mrs H Gerbrandt Mr Herb Borkowsky of Winnipeg Beatrice Rach Johnny Robak of Edmonton Cheryl Bychuck and families of J Otto and D Kintop Paul Hlady and Hammerstedt households with multiple trip visits and a quick hospital note for Cheryl.
Names of students and families mentioned in a community note reflect health concerns and social events. The item notes that German measles have moved through the Grand Marais school and lists several children and relatives connected to local families, alongside a series of birth, birthday, and wedding mentions.
Lac-du Bonnet Municipal Council held a short meeting. The Mars School Glee Club staged a Christmas Eve program directed by Miss Wecreschuk on December 23 with an average crowd. Highlights included a boys dance My Bonnie Lassie and a Ukrainian one act play. Santa Claus was played by Harvey Khernetsky. Community members attended a Winnipeg banquet under Arlington Builders.
Grand Marais residents hosted visitors from Pine Falls including Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas and family at the Sinclairs home. Geo Wonnacott left for Pine Falls winter work with Manitoba Paper Company. Grand Marais Junior hockey split results beating Pine Falls 4 1 and losing to Stony Point 6 3. The community mourns Mrs Wim Gow 72 who died suddenly January 9 at her home. Measles surge hits all ages under 12. Steve Mandryk and Roger Dietrich traveled from the city. Doris Anderson shows improvement and can stand briefly. Principal Frank Lupkoski’s Christmas break was marred by his father’s illness and hospital visit.
Lac du Bonnet Municipal Council held its first meeting of the year on January 1 with all members present. It approved committee appointments, authorized a 7 571.80 over-expenditure from 1955 to be borne by 1956 taxes, and allotted annual sums for ward and municipal operations including a 7 000 highway maintenance budget. Grants totaling 250 for Children’s Aid Society, 25 for Salvation Army, 25 for St. John’s Ambulance, 25 for Red Cross, and 75 for Restroom were approved.
Mrs Lenner Craig notes Mrs McLean is away on month long vacation. Mrs Thorbergson visited Winnipeg Tuesday. Philip Johnston has returned home after months in Shimers Hospital Winnipeg. Sympathy to the Jansson family on Eric Jansson’s death. Myrna Ans turned 13 on Jan 9 with a party for 18 guests. Alec Johnston welcomed a son weighing 6 lbs 10 oz born Jan 7 at Pine Falls hospital. Curling match Jan 1 for President's trophy saw Powerview defeat McArthur Falls 11 10.
The 1955 annual statement shows receipts of 27512.82 and expenditures of 31564.64, yielding a 6592.40 overrun against the levy of 24972.24. Overages occurred in Public Works and Hospital Bills, with savings of 3212.19 across items. 102.6 percent tax collection, tax arrears down, revenue up by 3549.18 vs 1954, and a lower bank balance but reduced liabilities by 7522.00. A new three room school addition cost about 10500, with repairs and new systems totaling 4222.00. Public Works costs rose, with grader operating costs up to 1072.46 total, and per hour rising from 2.93 to 4.41.
The editor apologizes for errors in last week's Beausejour Farmers Union story. The correct heading should read Beausejour Farmers to Hear Provincial MLA. The piece did not originate from Mrs Anne Laneway. The meeting discussed reports from delegates at the Provincial Convention in December.
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