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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1956
Page
6
Local Home and School Association heard Mr Norquay discuss half a century of teaching and a 1900s school system history. Theatre party planned in March to fund a scholarship. A potential physical instruction group may form. skating rink timetable issued with hockey and skating blocks across days, subject to discussion.
Scrub Hockey runs 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. skating sessions. The congregational annual meeting at John's Anglican Church followed evening service on June 15 with Rev. F. W Wells reappointed as People's Warden and Maxwell selecting Art Brown as Rector's Warden. Vestry returned to office. September 16 was set for 50th anniversary services. After the meeting, lunch was served in Parish Hall. A surprise birthday honored Mrs. Andy Usackis. Jack Wade celebrated his birthday on Sunday. Mayor Edythe Brown attended the Manitoba Urban Association Convention at Selkirk last Wednesday. MrsBud Bjornson hosted a Sunday dinner for Bud’s birthday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McLeod of Regina on the birth of a son, James, Jan. 11, fifth grandchild for E. McLeod. Manitoba Curling Association visited town. Deer Lodge Curling Club rinks attended, including George Ried, Donald Hinds, Dan Millar, Harry Monk Jr., Dick Trembath, Harold Bissett, and Frank Vesey.
The Whitemouth column reports the engagement of Art Knopf to Violet Connor, both of Seven Sisters and Whitemouth respectively. It also lists domestic visits, hospital news, church group meetings, travel, and social events including visits by families from Lac du Bonnet Swan River California and Woodstock, plus hospital guild plans to repaint floors and numerous casual gatherings around the community.
Mrs A McKinnon enjoys a two week Brandon vacation visiting son Gordon McKinnon and family. L A Misiurka of Edmonton RFC is here on leave with mother Mrs K Misiurka. Mr and Mrs Steve Stastook and baby Kenneth visit from Dauphin. Geo Proceviat of Ophir visits relatives. Michael Lastiwka from Minaki spends weekend with parents. Miss Terrie Ivanyshyn of Toronto on short vacation citing home of Peter Ivanyshyn. Paul Zommer of Winnipeg visits with Jacob Zommer family. Henry Kolega of Winnipeg on short holiday with parents. Mrs Joseph Evanochko welcomes new baby son born January 11 at Whitemouth Hospital. Mrs J P Bateman of Saskatoon visits Thomas Novicki family. Wm Stastook family of Ear Falls celebrate Ukrainian Christmas here with Paul Stas took. Nick Ryback of Winnipeg visits Mrs William Ryback. J Kulyk of Regina announces engagement of daughter Carol to Edward Basarowich of Elma. wedding set for June.
Ed Sommerfeld of Kelowna and relatives from Whitemouth Lac du Bonnet and Winnipeg area traveled to Milwaukee Chicago and Detroit for two weeks. Alex Henschell underwent a serious operation at St Boniface Hospital. Mr Paschkie of Morris died. Mrs E Alstadt in Winnipeg Hospital awaiting operation. Mrs J Bushby recovering in Arden after a back injury. Irvin Tiede visited family. he attends United College in Winnipeg. Elven Bonikowsky started work at Seven Sisters Falls Power Plant.
Ottawa commentary notes the governor general arrives with aides and guards, the royal salute, and the throne speech outlining Canada’s stance on NATO Colombo Plan UN programs and upcoming measures. Key Manitoba items include wheat storage loans, health insurance discussions, tax deals, and a plan for a gas pipeline across Northern Ontario. Civil service vacancy in Beausejour and contact details for the Ottawa office are listed.
Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Walter Steiner's home, conducting routine business. Nick Huck and Kelly Burnstein, both of River View Inn and Federal Farms, won a Cadillac in the Lions Club draw, choosing the car over 4000 dollars.
Toronto special report describes a new healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H to shrink hemorrhoids and relieve pain. Case after case shows reduction and complete relief, with claims of piles no longer being a problem and a money back guarantee.
Readers Digest cites six in ten skip a Will, burdening immediate family with costly, hurtful decisions. Renshaw Funeral Home promotes a free two sided Pre-need Instruction form answering over 40 questions about memorial services and plans, with copies for designated individuals.
A short, practical note advises on quickly hanging a Christmas present picture with simple steps and common tools. It suggests planning placement, using a level, and securing the frame to improve result and reduce effort.
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