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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 18, 1949

Page

2

Urgent Push for New Hospital Building Plans

The article notes films on TB and urges hospital construction. Oscar Petterson chairs a committee with A. Williams, Ed Large, J. Devlin and W. E. Wendeborn, tirelessly guiding the project. Miss Nix tours Elma to Seven Sisters to support the scheme. Voting date for the hospital is to be announced later.

Oscar Petterson A. & Williams Ed Large J. Devlin W. E. Wendeborn Miss Nix Elma Rennie Lonely Dale Oldenburg Goubert’s Corner Seven Sisters

Peter Kozear Rites Held for 84 Year Old in Greenwald

Peter Kozear 84 died January 4 at his Greenwald residence. Funeral January 9 at Ladywood Polish Roman Catholic Church with Rev Fr Litoski officiating. Burial in Polish RC cemetery at Ladywood. Survived by sons Mike Greenwald and Steve North Bay Ontario. Arrangements by Renshaw Beausejour. Born in Poland, he came to Canada 49 years ago.

Ladywood Peter Kozear Greenwald Litoski R.C

Community club gains from New Year dance proceeds

Mrs E Preece is recovering well. Proceeds of the New Year’s Eve dance totaled 40 dollars and were given to the Community club. J R Devenney, the doorman, received full credit for his hard work at the event.

J. R Devenney

Lac du Bonnet Edges Pine Falls In Close Hockey Bout

Lac du Bonnet defeated Pine Falls 5 to 4 in a tight Lac du Bonnet hockey game. Pine Falls led 4 to 2 after two periods before Lac du Bonnet surged with three unanswered goals in the third. Harold McMahon needed three stitches for an eye wound and Paul August sustained a nose cut from a high stick.

Pine Falls Lac du Bonnet Harold McMahon Paul August

George Drew Sworn In as Leader of the Opposition

George Drew is sworn in as a Member of Parliament by Arthur Beauchesne, becoming Leader of the Opposition in Canada’s Parliament. The ceremony established his official status in the Commons.

George Drew Progressive Conservative Party Arthur Beau Chesne House of Commons Canada Mr. Beauchesne Mr. Drew Western

Incomplete play-by-play on Russell Paul injury

A fragment notes Jim Russell Paul was able to continue in the game after an earlier treatment, suggesting a stoppage for attention but no exit from play.

Ing Jim Russell Paul

Seven Sisters Falls Edge Seven Sisters in Fast Hockey Fight

Tuesday's fast game at Seven Sisters Falls ended 4-3 in favor of Falls. Lac du Bonnet 3 played a strong opening but Falls secured the victory with a late defensive stand.

Pine Falls Lac du Bonnet Seven Sisters Falls

Christmas gatherings and family news from Brokenhead

Mr and Mrs O Kruk of Ladywood hosted a January 7 Christmas party with guests including the Bakers Kruk Holigroski Mosquin and others. Another party at Mr and Mrs P Kindefora Brokenhead also occurred that day with Kozyra Krawchuk Zubatiuk and Yanczyn among attendees. A note celebrates N Yanczyn’s first grandson Johnny Paul born December 27 to P Smyrski Thalberg. Bert Molinski, Winnipeg Tribune carrier since Sept 9, received a gold wristwatch. A pink bundle Doreen Marion was delivered to S Ferens by Stork Air Lines. Miss S Zubatiuk, teacher, spent holidays with her parents in Fisher Branch. Mr and Mrs M Hindy hosted a Christmas dinner January 9 with guests Hintz Kozyra Krawchuk Kinde fora. Dallas Dumas of Winnipeg visited S N Kozyra and B Mariash families in Brokenhead after weekend stays.

N. Yanczyn Johnny Paul P. Smyrski Thalberg S. Zubatiuk Brokenhead School Fisher Branch

Lac du Bonnet Council Sponsors Civic Reception

Lac du Bonnet village council met January 10 with Mayor Sparman presiding. The council decided to sponsor a civic reception for Misses Jean Wold and Marjorie Bruder, winners at the Toronto Winter Fair, with the whole council acting as the organizing committee. A proposed early closing bylaw for store hours was debated and merchants will provide input at the next meeting.

Lac du Bonnet Jos. Sparman A. Arsenault M. Frank Brown M. Mikliechuk W. J. Rowe M. Sneath Toronto Jean Wold Marjorie Bruder H. A. Springman

Lac du Bonnet H and S Plans Special Event

At the Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association meeting plans were made for a public program on the second Tuesday of February with a Winnipeg speaker. Miss Marjorie Bruder and Miss Jeanne Wold will share highlights of their Dominion Foods Class trip to Toronto Winter Fair. A silver tea will close the evening.

Lac du Bonnet Winnipeg Toronto Marjorie Bruder Jeanne Wold Home

Brokenhead Hi News and Views Monthly Paper Starts

M Yakem and Mr and Mrs P Krawchuk publish the Brokenhead school monthly paper Brokenhead Hi News and Views. Subscribers number 37 and rising as Mrs S Bruchanski and daughter Linda visit her parents Mr and Mrs S Kolton while Mrs Bruchanski recovers from a brief illness.

Brokenhead School Brokenhead Hi News and Views S. Bruchanski Linda Mrs. Bruchanski S. Kolton

Church Services Schedule Pine Falls

United Church notes list Rev. A C Houston ministering Sunday 11.00 a.m. Sunday School Adul Bible. evening service 7.00 p.m. Young Adult study group 8.15 p.m. Trail Rangers mentor Mr C Rempel. Church as usual every Sunday at 7 p.m.

United Church Services Pine Falls Rev A. C. Houston Adul Bible Close Trail Rangers C. Rempel Seven Sisters

Springfield Leader Subscription Request

A reader from St James asks to renew a Springfield Leader subscription, enclosing two dollars for one year. The short notice requests processing of the renewal.

Springfield St James ‘Iden

Sinnott Proposes District Improvements for 1949

J S Sinnott M P returning from Ottawa announces district improvements planned for 1949. A new wharf at Lac du Bonnet with dredging near Grand Beach to make the lagoon accessible to boats. Efforts for federal aid on a hard surface road to Grand Beach and new Pine Falls post office tenders soon.

Sinnott Lac du Bonnet Federal Department of Public Works Grand Beach

Divine Services at St Pauls Lutheran Oldenburg SD

St Pauls Lutheran in Oldenburg South Dakota hosts Sunday services and a Sunday School session. Worship and religious instruction scheduled for a local community gathering.

Anglican Communion Fort Alexander Schedule

Sunday services at 11 a.m. with prayer meetings on Wednesdays at 7 30 p.m. Sunday School at 11 a.m. Evening services at 7 p.m. Thursday prayer meetings at 8 p.m. Ladies' Guild meets every third Tuesday under Canon W H J Walter.

Ladies’ Guild

St John's Anglican Church Sunday Services Schedule

Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11.00 a.m. Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7.00 p.m. Rev. S Richardson in Charge.

ST. John's Anglican Church Rev. S. Richardson

Gospel Mission Services Schedule and St Mary’s Anglican Listing

Gospel Mission Services hold Sunday activities at 11 a.m. for Sunday School and p.m. Gospel Service, with Thursday 7 p.m. Children’s Service and 8 p.m. Bible Study. St Mary’s Anglican Pointe du Bois offers Sunday School at 10 a.m.

ST. Mary’s Anglican Church Pointe du Bois

Gift to British surgeons college funds research and study

Lord Nuffield donates 1 million dollars to the Royal College of Surgeons in Britain to advance education and research in surgical sciences. The funds will expand facilities and amenities for young overseas surgeons visiting for advanced study.

Britain Lord Nuffield Royal College of Surgeons

Whitemouth Dance at Municipal Hall January 21

Whitemouth city hosts a dance at the Municipal Hall on January 21 with music by George Plouffe and his Jack Pine Rangers from Winnipeg. The event promises lively entertainment for residents and visitors.

George Plouffe Jack Pine Rangers Winnipeg

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