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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1961
Page
5
A Winnipeg debate on renaming a street in honor of a Ukrainian poet ends with failure since the target thoroughfare is already named MacGregor, a name strongly tied to Scottish heritage and identity. The discussion hints at broader ethnic tensions and pride within the city.
A Winnipeg area column blends literary names with stamps and postage life. It contrasts Burns and Shevchenko, rails at Parliament disputes, and celebrates oversize Canadian stamps past and present. It recalls prairie weather, rain dances, and local social notes from a July period, with arrivals, birthdays, and vacations among families and neighbors.
Obituary notes Michael Kostalo 64 of Hazelridge Manitoba who died July 2 at Beausejour Hospital. Prayers were July 4 at Russell Funeral Chapel Beausejour with Requiem High Mass July 5 at East Dale Greek Catholic Church. Interment at East Dale cemetery. Born in Austria he came to Canada 57 years ago. Survived by mother Katie Kostalo of Hazelridge two sons Paul and Peter two daughters C Witko of Garson and Pauline Koltalo Winnipeg two brothers Joe and Steve Hazelridge two sisters Mary Gorniak Pete Smith Winnipeg Anne Frederick Fort Frances Ontario. Also mentioned GM Technical Centre wind tunnel 20 to 100 mph for vehicles.
The remark notes how teacher shortages strain schools and likens career planning to aging. A cautionary view on long hours and future workloads underscores the impact on students and staff amid staffing gaps.
Well wishes go to Bruce Emes confined to Whitemouth Hospital for a week. Rosemary and Pat report a pleasing Red River Exhibition visit on July 1 by George Kretschmer Vicki, Cathy Morton, and their companions. Birthday greetings to Roberta Morton for turning nine on July 6. A June 30 stag in the Canteen honored an unnamed guest. Continued on Page 10.
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