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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1958
Page
1
The Tyndall service featured M Chymyshyn for the Ladies' Lux ury by Mrs. B Hellgren and rs. B Turner for next of kin by L Taylor. Catholic Ladies Club was represented by Mrs M Bodnarchuk with Mrs H Winker and Mrs H Little. The Lord's Prayer was sung by Mr A Warren with Mr E Margeson on piano and Taps closed by Jimmy Ison.
A farewell party at the H. Dancho home honored Mr. and Mrs. Loeppky as they leave the village for new postings. Al Loeppky transfers from Tyndall to Hawk Lake to work there, with Mrs. Loeppky and the children to follow later. She led the ladies club and helped many groups. he kept the village rink active and served in leadership roles while aiding neighbors. The couple’s busy service left a lasting mark on the community.
A large congregation attended a June 29 service at Whitemouth Redeemer Lutheran church where Rev H K Parne dedicated a cross presented by Mr and Mrs Henry Steiner for their 30th wedding anniversary. The cross was mounted on the outside of the church building visible from afar.
Community updates include Charles Ruse receiving a watch and an extra cheque from trustees after teaching. visitors at the Fox home from Regent. North Dakota tourists stranded by poor Caribou Lake roads. Andrew Monkman admitted to Winnipeg General Hospital. Winnipeg couple visiting son John and sister Bob's Smith. Rev McRae of St Anthony’s. Also reports of visitors from Waboden, Manigotogan trip, death in Port Arthur relative visit, new lay minister Parsons arriving from Laraviere, and family visits at Moore house.
Weather blessed Lac du Bonnet Dominion Day parade as ten girls vied for the queen title. Diane Chapman, sponsored by the women’s softball club, won the crown amid floats from local businesses. Luncheon followed at Mrs. F Brown’s home. water ski club members aged under seventeen staged five man demonstrations.
The bulletin lists worship and activities for 6th Sunday after Trinity with Morning Prayer, a sermon at the church, and church school at 10:00 a.m. Juniors meet at 11:00 a.m. followed by Primary and Nursery sessions.
Weatherupper from Fort Erie reports visitors from near and far enjoying good fishing. Long-weekend gatherings at Wallace include families from Selkirk, Rathwell, Nanaimo, Miami, and Welwyn. Rain on July 1 chased many motorists from Wallace, and a forest fire risk easing after showers. A Wallace Lake fire was contained by local residents. The forestry program show postponed due to weather. page 8 continues.
The Pine Falls Catholic church was crowded on June 29 for Mr and Mrs Mike Huhn con validating their vows not their golden anniversary. A reception in St Theresa Hall followed with about sixty guests and a gift wallet of money presented. Telegrams of congratulation were read from Gordon Mulking, John Diefenbaker, Premier Campbell and others.
Hole River Reserve hosted a July 1 sports day organized by Harry Bouchel and Phil Lip Moonnaus with a children’s celebration and races. John Bouchel Sr donated treats while men’s baseball saw single and married teams posting 4-2 14-2 and a final single-men win. A Treaty day August picnic is planned. Cyril Johnston and William Peeble visited Jin Bissett. Mrs. Lizzie Lemard is very ill at her sister’s home. A new road from Mani Gotogan to Hole River is hoped to be completed for year-round travel.
A quiet wedding was held at 4 30 p.m. on June 21 at St Luke s Anglican Church Dryden Ontario. Elaine Margaret Gibson daughter of E W Gibson and the late Mrs Gibson formerly of Selkirk married Alvin John Anderson son of Mr and Mrs H Anderson of Bissett. Archdeacon S W Plumridge officiated. Supper and reception followed with out of town guests listed including Mrs M Anderson Mrs J Chastellain Mr W Gibson Mr John and Margaret Groive and Brian McKay.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Howard Leith gather for a 30th wedding anniversary at Seven Sisters Falls. Moments include gifts for retiring Mr and Mrs Fransen after 38 years with Manitoba Hydro and celebrations for Hilma Solar and family. The write up notes community friendship, farewells, and local recognitions as Fransen relocates to Winnipeg.
A surprise anniversary party celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Mike Herda of Buchan on Sunday June 22 marking their 25th wedding anniversary. Fifty relatives friends and neighbors attended with eight children two away in Winnipeg and another in Germany serving with the RCAF. Gifts included wallets and cash as well as a floral bouquet for Mrs. Herda.
A surprise party at Rice Lake community hall honored Mr. and Mrs. S. Barton on their silver wedding. A engraved silver tray was presented, Father McRae and Mr. Campbell spoke, and Rose Marie Barton and Mrs Chalkman joined from Winnipeg. Music and dancing followed lunch.
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