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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 01, 1947

Page

5

Elm a social notes and a local accident and obituary notice

ELMA c.£ ELMA c.£ Mr and Mrs P Proceviat of Vancouver have arrived at Elma for a month long holiday with Mrs Proceviats parents Mr and Mrs W Niinivirta. M Evanochko of Carman spent the weekend with his mother Mrs A Evanochko. T Laaja of East Selkirk spent the weekend with his family. Mr and Mrs J Kalmaticki of New York City are visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs J K Evanochko. Peter Kuchar was accidentally run over by a truck near the Elma hall Saturday evening. He was rushed to St Boniface hospital and reported in good condition. Anthony Melniczyk a former Elma resident died at Niddrie Ont June 25 at the home of T Dobranski.

P. Proceviat Vancouver Elma M. Evanochko Carman A. Evanochko T. Laaja East Selkirk J. Kalmaticki New York City J. K. Evanochko Peter Kuchar Elma Hall St. Boniface Hospital Anthony Melniczyk Niddrie Ont T. Dobranski

Wheat acreage and export quotas across nations

The report shows Soviet Ukraine spring wheat at 1 968 000 acres versus a government target of 1 951 000 and 1938 level of 2 278 000. France winter and spring wheat area on June 1 about 8 230 000 acres versus 10 090 000 a year earlier. China wheat crop around 926.5 million bushels versus pre war 800 million. USDA August export quotas for wheat flour corn barley grain sorghums and oats set near 53 million bushels versus July's 58.5 million.

Soviet Ukraine France China United States Department of Agriculture

Campbell Honored by Mercantile Staff at Lac du Bonnet Farm

On June 18, B H Campbell was feted at his Lac du Bonnet farm by former Mercantile store staff and their wives. The group, led by L A Frayne and including D C Reid M Dansereau and Viola Simonson Anne Crawford, hosted a dinner and presented a cut glass decanter. Mrs J Small returned home from the hospital Saturday and is recovering.

H. Campbell Mercantile Store L. A. Frayne D. C. Reid M. Dansereau Viola Simonson Anne Crawford Lac du Bonnet Frayne Campbell

Pine Falls Social News Highlights Attendances and Visits

Mrs Ralph Weir and Mrs RK Cahil depart after weeks as guests. CN R officials visit Pine Falls, touring the mill. Alice Baker marks 14 with seven friends and two cakes. Mrs J Roy hosts a lilac tea for Mrs Dave Hutchison as she plans a Summerland trip. Residents welcome visitors from Hamilton and Winnipeg. Sunrise Church service draws 28 on Rock. Bay store display work underway. Golfers Dean Lukaszewicz Roy Ed Aseltine compete in nearby tourney. Coronation Rebekah Lodge hosts pin presentation for Beverley Smith. Poplar Street facelift continues with new paint and stucco. Laroche Reid head east by car. Dunne guests in Winnipeg. Leader rep away July 11–29. submit town news to The Leader.

Alice Baker Alice Pine Falls

Community Notes From Lac du Bonnet and Nearby

Local bulletin reports Pete David and son Raymond returning from Lingman Lake Gold Mines with Raymond taking work at a nearby mine. Hart Brown recovers from tonsil removal and returns to Pine Falls. Social items include the Silver Tone Seven band's first public performance at a June 24 Athletic Association dance.

Pete David Lingman Lake Raymond Sare Silver Tone Seven Athletic Association

Missionary Miss A Thexton Speaks at Local Service

Miss A Thexton on furlough from China spoke at a combined Church and Sunday School Service on Sunday June 22. The audience enjoyed her engaging talk. Mr and Mrs A S Williams and family returned from a trip to Rowenoke Virginia. Welcome to Mr and Mrs A Pytzick who joined the Operating Staff. Bud Braund spent the weekend at home. Mrs H Hudson visited Winnipeg with her ill daughter Marjorie. Visitors to Winnipeg included Mr and Mrs G M Ambrose and others.

A. Thexton China Miss Thexton A. S. Williams Rowenoke Virginia A. Pytzick Pytzick Winnipeg G. M. Ambrose W. Raines H. Hudson H. Ligertwood Grant G. L. Carr Lanny

Character and Thinking Define Lasting Greatness

A reflection on how quality of thought, not sheer activity, shapes true character and lasting achievement, distinguishing enduring greatness from fleeting success.

Local Weekend Visits Highlight Pinawa Community

Mr. and Mrs. D. Packer and family spent the June weekend in Hobson Manitoba with his parents. Pat Patterson visited the Packer and Ryplanski households. Members of the Ryplanski family hosted relatives in Beausejour on June 17. Jean Scosky and Percy Bell stayed with the Leiths. Other local trips include visits to Winnipeg and Great Falls with several residents returning from three weeks in British Columbia.

Ryplanski Helen Paul Roger Pat Patterson Mr. Bazlik Beausejour Seo D. Packer Winnipeg Jean Scosky Percy Bell Mrs. H. Leith

United Church Services and Study Activities

Rev John E Hunter presides at Sunday School Adu Bible at 11.00 and Evening Service at 8.15 pm Members attend Young Adult study group at 7.00 pm Trail Rangers led by Mr C Rempel with additional notes on late program.

Pine Falls John E Hunter Adu Bible Tra Rangers C. Rempel

Church Service Schedules for Week Sundays

The notice states regular church gatherings occur every Sunday at 7 p.m. with services and activities as usual for parishioners and attendees.

Weekend Church Schedule at Pointe du Bois

Morning service at 11:00 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon precede the 11:00 a.m. service. Evening prayer at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. and K Bissell, incumbent, presiding.

Pointe du Bois

Church and parish notices for Fort Alexander and Pine Falls

Church of England announces Sunday services at Fort Alexander at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prayer meetings on Wednesdays at 7 30 p.m. Pine Falls holds Sunday School at 11 a.m. and Sunday services at 7 p.m. Prayer meetings on Thursdays at mm. Ladies Guild meets every third Tuesday. Rev. W. H. J. Walter L Th r Eng is the rector.

Church OF England Fort Alexander Pine Falls Ladies’ Guild W. H. J. Walter L.th. R. Eng

Whitemouth United Church Sunday Schedule

The notice lists church timing with a 10 am Sunday School and an 11 am Morning Service at Whitemouth United.

Whitemouth United

Whitemouth Baptist Church Sunday Services

Whitemouth Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Service at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. Fred Ohlman leads both services.

Fred Ohlman

St John’s Anglican Service Schedule Lac du Bonnet

St John’s Anglican Church Lac du Bonnet lists morning prayer and sermon at 11 00 am Sunday School at 2 30 pm and evening prayer at 7 00 pm led by Rev EB Bissell incumbent.

ST. John’s Anglican Church Lac du Bonnet EB. K. Bissell

July and August prayers at St James Anglican Beausejour

The St James Anglican Church in Beausejour lists a July 13 Our Daily Bread service and a July 20 forgiveness theme. August sessions cover temptations, deliverance, the Kingdom and Glory, and August 24 prayer focusing on the soul's sincere desire.

ST. James’ Anglican Beausejour

St Mary’s Church Beausejour Sunday Mass Times

St Marys Church in Beausejour offers Sunday masses at 9 a m and 10 30 a m for parishioners and visitors.

Beausejour

Full Gospel Mission Services This Week

Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Eleven a.m. service. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. Full Gospel Mission. Thursday services at 8:00 p.m. Chorus singing and object lesson for boys and girls.

Lac du Bonnet

Precipitation Report Details Strong Moisture Across Canadian Prairies

Moisture levels rise this week with Alberta at 96 percent of normal, Saskatchewan 94 percent, and Manitoba 98 percent. Rainfall from April 1 reaches 73 percent in Alberta, 80 percent in Saskatchewan, and 95 percent in Manitoba, totaling 80 percent for the three provinces combined. Specific crop districts show moisture near or above average in several zones, while others remain below average. The note ends with a historic aside on drought prep from ancient Chinese farming wisdom.

Prairies Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba

Drought Warnings Highlight Plains Prairie Risks

USDA warns of recurring droughts and dust storms in the Great Plains and urges farmers to prepare. Research notes 60 years of variable rainfall in Canada show alternating drought and wet periods with no predictable rhythm, underscoring ongoing risk to prairie agriculture.

United States Department of Agriculture Great Plains Canada U.S. Department of Agriculture

Pentecostal Church Services Listed With Times

Pentecostal churches schedule gospel services every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev Oscar Vouga preaches. St Ouen's holds services every Sunday at 2 30 p.m. Sunday School begins at 1 30 p.m. Evangelist Robt Dripps listed as speaker.

Oscar Vouga ST. Ouen’s Robt. Dripps

Church Services Schedule Noted for Sunday

The notice lists services at Tyndall at 11 a.m. and Garson at 1 p.m. with Sunday School sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Student Minister E Bennett is named in connection with the arrangements.

E. Bennett

Great Men in All Jobs Emphasized for Big and Small Roles

A call insists that leadership quality matters in every position and urges appointing capable individuals even in minor roles. The message champions merit over rank, arguing effective service requires strong character across the workforce.

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Elma c Vesta van Mallen Ralph Weir E. Dixon A. So RK. Cahil E. D. R. Bissett FP. N. McKenzie G. Connelly A. Campbell C.N.R J. Roy Dave Hutchison David Kristin Gordon Baxter Janet Hamilton, Ont Margaret E. Kahle United Church The Rock J. E. Hunter Messrs. W. Mansell Ralph Mansell Herb Brown Geneva McLeod John Campbell Jack Dean Chester Lukasiewicz Billy Roy Ed Aseltine Mrs. C. Dean Coronation Rebekah Lodge Dean Beverley Smith Rebekah Bev East Roy McDonald Billy and Neil Bill) McDonald J. Miller A. McLeod Miller R. Christianson Denmark Poplar Street L. L. Laroche D. Reid Eastern G. G. Dunne S. W. Jackson St. James Man Blackboard Tomlinson, Crowe & Company Hurtig Portage Avenue W. S. Kennard Hart Brown Mrs. Clancy Earl Blair Windygates District Earl Blair Victoria Specht Bill Halliday Jim Preston R. J. Malloy Seven Sisters Falls Mrs. M. Everson Bud Braund Pefe Gretsinger & Sons Hi-Way Lockport Ashfield Mayfield Garson Tyndall Seddon's Corner Smith Siding Milner Halliday Beach Pinawa Mrs. D. Packer Joyce and Hobson, Man Mr. Packer Pat” Patterson F. Tinndal W. A. Walsh B.C Pat M. Pearson E. Wentz M. E. Wentz Nick Kabaluk United Church Services Seven Sisters ST. Marys Anglican Church K Bissell Whitemouth Baptist Church ST. Mary's Church Full Gospel Mission World OF Wheat DRY Cleaners Hrysio Landerville Lowland Springwell Glenmoor Peter Romanch Somerset Moore Aristocrats Joey Haldane Saltel Western Canada Richard Joan Joyce Stuart Carpenters F. Lidstone Manitoba Paper Company, Ltd
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