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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 10, 1951

Page

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Lac du Bonnet Council Debates Road Works and Byways

The Lac du Bonnet Rural Municipality discussed multiple road and drainage matters. Requests for road improvements near farms, a potential crossing over Drain W, and drainage adjustments were referred to engineers, councillors, or the solicitor for feasible solutions and by law considerations. Several accounts and payments were approved, including shared costs with St. Clements for road E 24 and 25-15-8E, and a right of way award to Peter Holyk.

Walter Rogocki Mazur W. Ripat Newcombe Road Winnipeg River Ripat A. Gmitarek N.W St. Clements R.M Lac du Bonnet Brincheski Mike Tokar J. Chulka J. Apsit Evar Manisto Rosie Swetz G. Thor Thor J. C. Woods Pointe du Bois Horn—Brincheski Department of Public Works Mazur — Belluk S.W N.W. Angle Peter J. Holyk J. Wenzowski Joe M. Rogocki Mike Chisowski C. Abenstein Predator City of Postmaster H. R. Kade Drache & Matlin Canadian Pacific Railway Peter Bruder F. H. Waters P. Chihowski Harry Dzioba

Whitemouth Teachers Farewelled

Mrs. William Munnoch Mrs. Paul Paulsen and Mrs. R Yeo hosted a farewell tea at Mrs. Munnoch home for retiring Whitemouth school staff Mrs Olgar Jorgenson Mrs L Johnson and Mrs Morley Sparrow with 25 guests. Presenters Mrs A Cousins and Mrs W Godolphin led the event and a repast followed. The guests thanked the hosts for a delightful evening and said they would cherish Whitemouth memories.

William Munnoch Paul Paulsen Whitemouth V-E

Beausejour Dominion Day Celebrations Draw 10000plus Crowd

Over 10000 attended the Beausejour Dominion Day events at the Fairgrounds on July 2. The day featured baseball and softball tours, a grand parade led by the Winnipeg Grenadiers band, and a variety of dances, displays, and contests. Notable highlights included honorary chiefs from Saulteaux, war dances, international dances, log sawing, hog calling, boxing bouts, and a parachute display canceled by Air Force orders.

Fairgrounds The Brokenhead Morkin Maxwell Sinnott Trapp Lucko Saulteaux Albert Best Joe Marynewiz Singbeil Beausejour Smith Ladywood Waltex Wilson Molson Adolphe Stupak Winnipeg Frank Lozinski Bob Siegel Bob Frank Harry Tyman Manitoba Brad Garry Patterson Norman Chambers Air Force Abbotsford B.C Drewry’s Brewery Army and Navy Club Green Bay Libau Joseph Bellan G. V. Towle Nick Kubish Alex Girvitz Anton Ottenbreit Allan McLean Gordon James Arvid Larson Chris Huber, Jr P.B.R

Pointe du Bois Boy Wins High Scout Honor

Fourteen year-old Robert Knox of Pointe du Bois earns a Meritorious Conduct certificate after aiding two injured people in a January 27 crash near Lac du Bonnet. He sheltered one victim in extreme cold and helped arrange medical care with the local doctor and RCMP. Also Neil McTaggart receives the long service medal for his scout master duties.

Robert Knox Pointe du Bois Boy Scout Association Lac du Bonnet Viscount Alexander Canada Robert R.C.M.P G. N. Knox Neil McTaggart D.U

Rev Cecil King Inducted At Pine Falls

The United church congregation in Pine Falls inducted Rev Cecil King into the pastorate during a Friday evening service June 29. Winnipeg visitors attended, including Rev T M Badger who presided, Rev A Simpson who preached, and Dr H A McLeod who gave the charge. After the service, the ladies served lunch in the club rooms, allowing members to meet Mr and Mrs King.

The United Church Cecil King Winnipeg T. M. Badger A. Simpson Wentworth Church H. A. McLeod Knox Church King W.tlm

Thalberg Farmers Organize Union Meeting Report

A Farmers Union meeting at Thalberg North school on June 29 elected officers led by President John Ostopowich and vice president Fred W. Otto. Delegates nominated for the district convention include Mike Repula and Steve Zakaluk, with 20 additional enrollments recorded.

Farmers’ Union Organization Thalberg North School John Ostopowich Nick Huminicki No. 5 Thalberg-Stead Fred W. Otto Joe Zakaluk Mike Shady H. A. Otto Harry Soluk Joe Romanchuk Fred Soluk Walter Wachal Oddfellows’ Hall Winnipeg Mike Repula Steve Zakaluk Glenmoor- Greenwald H. P. Zirk Charles Topnick W-F

Kangaroo Uses Tsip As Third Leg In Run

A kangaroo demonstrates an unusual gait by treating its tsip as a third leg while running. The behavior highlights the animal's unique locomotion technique and balance during movement.

Miss Hoffman Leaves Pine Falls High After Nine Years

The Pine Falls school community mourns the departure of Miss E Hoff man who will take a new position in Sault Ste. Marie at the end of the term. She has taught in the high school for nine years and became a friend and essential part of school life. Her devotion to work and students will be deeply missed by all.

E. Hofffman Sault Ste. Marie

Birthday and christening celebration for Edna Sophia Baumgartner

Family and friends gathered at the home of C Baumgartner to celebrate Mrs Baumgartner's birthday and the christening of Edna Sophia, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Baumgartner. God parents were Mrs Charles Zdrill and Leonard Baumgartner. Attending were N Worona and family Springwell A Gmiterek and family Springwell P Slusarchuk and Lorne North Kildonan Charles Zdrill Allegra P Zdrill and family Transcona P Romanow and son Eddie Lowland Elsie Holigroski Ladywood Bill Baumgartner Beausejour.

C. Baumgartner Edna Sophia Louis Baumgartner Charles Zdrill Leonard Baumgartner N. Worona Springwell A. Gmiterek P. Slusarchuk Lorne North Kildonan Allegra P. Zdrill Transcona P. Romanow Eddie Lowland Elsie Holigroski Ladywood Bill Baumgartner Beause-~ Jour

Whitemouth Field Day Closes With Festive Evenings

Heavy showers did not spoil a large turnout for Whitemouth Field Day on June 30. A 10 o clock parade opened the day as the Whitemouth Tractor club won first prize for the float, with Manitoba Power Commission second for a decorated truck. Gordon Klepatz took top prize for comic bicycle costume. Kids enjoyed pony rides and feeding peanuts to monkeys while the White Mouth ladies beat Lac du Bonnet 16 to 3. A community dance concluded the gala at the Municipal hall and thanks were extended to organizers and booth helpers.

Whitemouth Tractor Club Manitoba Power Commission Gordon Klepatz Whitemouth Lac du Bonnet V.E

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Visitors See Pine Falls Beauty Through Outsiders Eyes

A Weston group named the Ladies' Happy Circle toured Pine Falls by bus, praising the area. Mr and Mrs Ward Marshall of Fergus Falls visited, reporting the lush vegetation and a May ride along the Whitemouth river, admiring the local scenery and marveling at God’s handiwork.

Weston Happy Circle Pine Falls Ward Marshall John Fergus Falls Minn Sharpe’s Point Minnesota Marshall Oklahoma Whitemouth W.T.M

Prenatal Care and Maternal Health Guidance

The text advises careful maternal nutrition before birth to prevent malnutrition and recommends regular doctor visits for mother and child. It stresses following medical advice on diet and lifestyle, and notes the infant should have regular check ups after birth with prenatal and well-baby clinics in many Canadian communities.

Oakville and St Boniface Split Baseball Tournament Prize

A light rain did not dampen a Beausejour staged tournament on Sunday July 1 with a $500 prize. Oakville Pine Falls Winnipeg Pirates Beausejour St Boniface Elmwood Northern All Stars Stonewall and Kee watin competed with Oakville and St Boniface sharing first prize after a dramatic extra innings finish that ended 8-8 after two additional frames. The crowd from Manitoba and western Ontario witnessed a tied finale and a split award.

Beausejour Oakville Dryden Pine Falls Stoney Mountain Winnipeg Pirates Norman Assiniboine All Stars St. Boni Steinbach Hydro Elmwood Giant Northern All Stars East Selkirk Stonewall Keewatin St. Boniface Elmwood

Powerview Council Acts on Local Issues at Leonard School

Powerview council met at Leonard school on July 3 with Mayor H. J. Parent presiding. They advised S Zabolotny to investigate Laura street west entrance and road approach issues, arranged accommodations for travelers, planned license enforcement, tabled Alex Maslow pool room license refund, and sought RCMP help to curb speeding. A bylaw under the Animal Husbandry Act restricting livestock running at large was passed and notices posted. Manitoba Telephone System told to remove two poles on Laura street to finish grading. Next meeting July 31 as Court of Revision. Accounts totaling 408.83 were approved.

Council S. Zabolotny Laura Street Alex Maslow L. Clement Powerview Manitoba Telephone Leonard School

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. M A. Vinet S. Hunchak E. Chulka R.C.A.F United States Chatham N.B Park Avenue Fair Grounds Winnipeg Grenadiers Mounted Police Bill Palmer Kenneth Batenchuk J. J. Markin H. C. Maxwell John Sinnott A. Trapp Thalberg Farmers Organize Union Eileen Stelman Provincial Library Legislative Eldg St. James, Man Audit Bureau of Circulations Inglewood Portage Powerview Council H. J. Parent Stan Lazaruk Louis Martin Leandre Clement J. F. Turcotte
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