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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1951
Page
1
A complaint from Beausejour about vandals who damaged the ladies rest room at the Beausejour hotel kept by Mrs. Freda Hayes. Plants placed for decoration were dug up and carried away after use by outsiders. The writer suggests restricting indoor facilities to registered guests to prevent further vandalism.
Mrs J Pfeifer and family from Winnipeg spent the weekend visiting relatives. Anton and wife have returned home after visiting their daughter in Ontario. Birthdays next week for Phyllis Ottenbreit Joe Evertoski and Steffie Schultz. Ed Modrzejewski Johnny Modrzejewski and Joan Schultz spent Sunday at Pine Falls. A baseball game was held at Ladywood School Grounds. High school students are out for two months. A shower and stag honored S Bahrey and Josephine Regula who wed July 14. Sandercock praised for organizing successful agricultural clubs.
Mrs Mantay of Eagle River Ont visits the Beyers for several days. John Pommer marked his June 22 birthday with friends at home. Alvera Zink also celebrated June 22 and Mrs A Bonikowsky June 23. Nelson Knopf cruises a new boat down the river. L Wittenberg drives a new Chevrolet. Ed Beyer heads to Eagle River for a month. St Pauls Lutheran church annual picnic set for July 8 on church grounds. A Golke builds a new home. Henry Sommerfeldt, traveling from Kelowna, B C, visits Irvin and Mrs Grabke.
Scientists report that roughly five billion meteors enter Earth's atmosphere each day, burning up as they disintegrate. Researchers note most are tiny and pose no danger, but a few larger fragments may reach the surface. The phenomenon highlights the constant meteor activity surrounding our planet.
Whitemouth residents share news of service members, travels, home moves, and birthdays. Henry Noel serves with the Forces and is stationed at Shilo Manitoba. Local sports, church events, and social visits around town are noted along with a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Gay transferring to Dryden Ontario.
On Sunday evening June 24 in Pine Falls United church Rev F McNally officiated a christening service presenting ten children. The event included a fireside farewell to Mr McNally with a gift from the congregation and a lunch provided by the WMLS with CGLT and WTM assistance.
The Beausejour Hospital Guild held its final term meeting at the Town Hall on June 26 with Mrs. H. Genoske presiding. A $500 donation from the Brewers' Association will furnish a hospital ward. Officers elected include President Mrs. H. Lipman and secretary Mrs. N. Rumak among others. A pantry shower is planned for October with fruit and jam canning.
Mrs Adrien Berthelette announces the engagement of Lor raine Berthelette to Hubert Arsenault of Lac du Bonnet. Miss Irene Pichor honors bridge shower with about 50 guests on June 21 in Powerview. The work on Laura Street and Church Avenue grading nears completion with Art Avenue work to begin soon. The village council names Frank Lafrance to supervise road projects. Born to Mr and Mrs Stan Picter, a daughter Shirley Ann, who passed away the same day. Our deepest sympathy.
Manitoba Farmers' Union forms two local branches in the Springfield riding at Lydiatt and Cloverleaf on June 25. Speakers N Dminincky and William Gander report union membership over 16,000 as of June 27. Additional meetings are set for Allegra, Lowlands, Brightstone, Greenwald, Thalberg and Beaconia.
Manitoba traffic safety director R B Baillie reports eight May fatalities, with one pedestrian in Winnipeg and seven elsewhere. May saw 563 accidents and 162 injuries, compared with 561 accidents last year, three deaths, and 130 injuries. For January–May 1951 road fatalities total 24 versus 16 in 1950.
Virginia Sheriffs recovers at home from appendicitis after Beausejour hospital stay. Virgie on the road to recovery. Mr and Mrs Joe King visit Beausejour friends. Harry Russell home from hospital for holidays. A daughter and friends visit Beausejour family. Adele Selch and Eric Muth announce engagement for July 28. Daunne Nichols and Terry ONeil bid farewell. Nichols to Edmonton, ONeil to finish teaching term. Akron visitors stay with Dreger family, first visit in eleven years.
Provincial Library and Legislative Eldr of Winnipeg issue a notice dated December 31 1935. The brief informs of library actions and a related administrative matter with key entity names and the city location, noting the archival reference 19350.
Thalberg district sees visitors from Toronto and Winnipeg shoppers. Finishing work on the Greek Catholic church proceeds with completion planned for July 12 services. Local social events include showers for Wanda Zirk Alfred Otto and Mary Ogrodnik Mike Molinski, plus a two month school vacation ending in September.
Alberta produces about 4.5 million tons of bituminous coal annually. Soft coal dominates Canadian industry as the most generally used fuel.
The Pine Falls hospital recorded several births: Shirley Ann to Mr and Mrs Stan Pictor Powerview on June 24. Patricia Ann to Mr and Mrs Roy Shaw Powerview on June 2. Ricky Franklyn to Mr and Mrs Keith Brown Pine Falls on June 23. Edward Philip to Mr and Mrs Philip Henley Pine Falls on June 26. Annick Francoise Renee to Mr and Mrs Marcel Lachiver St George on June 26.
Elma residents frequent visitors from Canada and the United States. Names include Wende born Laaja Powers Sitar North Yachimic and Wasuita Leeyus and others. A resident, Peter Basarowich, suffered multiple injuries from a car accident near Alexander avenue and Main street and is in Winnipeg General Hospital.
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