Collie Pup Seeks Sympathy on Long Journey to Manitoba
A puppy traveling from Toronto to St Theresa's Point Manitoba requests kindness from strangers. In a note tucked with her food basket she begs not to be yelled at if she cries and explains she is frightened on the long trip. The pup, a blue pedigree type, arrived by train at Lac du Bonnet station July 9 then continued to Mr B MacMillan via Trans Air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
St. Theresa's Painte
Manitoba
Lassie
Lac du Bonnet
Trans Air
B MacMillan
St. Theresa's Point
G. Atkinson
Express
Lac du Bonnet council hears complaints on bridges and roads
Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet council met July 7 with the Reeve and all councillors accepting delegations about bridge E 12-33-8E drainage and road problems. Delegations urged action on several items and the clerk was asked to contact MLA and Water Resources Branch. An $500 expense for yard and machine shed upkeep was approved and numerous bills for utilities and services were passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonet
Neiser
Otto Voss
Isis
John Apsit
Chas. Lagsdin
H. Malmere
M.L.A
A. Baird
Mines and Natural Resources
Malmgren
Brookfield School
G. Betker
Jos. Ancel
Messrs. Lyczvzinski
F. Szelenik
Water Resources Branch
J. Duchinckt
N and W
Messrs Szelenik
W. Zarecki
Harry Olensky
Geore
Baloff
R.M
Lac du Bonnet
Olensky
E. Wojsuechowski
Jos. Mazur
Ed. S. Sikora
BH Campbell
W-R. Belluk
E. Juenke
Ed Thompson
Paul Lavoie
Waters Const'n Ltd
W. Brincheski
Beaver Lumber Co
Lavoie Bros
Nick Sikora
Anton Smerski
BE. Walestak
Foe Soroka
E. Shears
N Soroka
H. Kristofferson
W. Rosenholm
Brokenhead
Victor David
City of
L. du RB. Water Co-op
G. Mclean
Five Confirmed At Oldenburg Lutheran Church
A Confirmation service at South St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Oldenburg on Sunday June 28 drew a large congregation. Rev H Hartman officiated with Mrs J Stark as organist. Confirmands named Ernie Maron Melvin Maron David Lehman Vivian Malkoske and Ericka Lucius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Oldenburg
H. Hartman
J. Stark
Ernie Maron
Melvin Maron
David Lehman
Vivian Malkoske
Ericka Lucius
Come To Church The Rev Morris Green Pastor
The Rev Morris Green B A B D presides at Parsonage Parke Avenue church services inviting attendance and spiritual guidance. Parish phone line 351 offered for inquiries and notices about upcoming events and fellowship activities.
Body Recovered At Hole River
The body of Ronald Hardisty was found Sunday near Hole River where he drowned on July 1. He leaves a wife and two children. He was 2% years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Hardisty
Hole River
Mr. Hardisty
Beausejour Law Firm Erects Modern Park Avenue Building
Beausejour hosts a new Beausejour Law Firm structure by Weselak and Middleton begun on Park Avenue opposite Matchell's Electric shop. The planned building promises a notable, stylish addition to the street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Park Avenue
Weselak and Middleton
Matchell
1.2 Million Dollar Road Program Begun in Springfield
The federal and provincial governments launching a 1.275 million dollar Road to Resources program in northern Springfield. The plan is funded 50 50 by both levels of government and aims to boost resource development through provincial cooperation and federal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Department of Northern Affairs
Commons
Joe
M.P
North West Terriories
Yukon
Manitoba
Grypeumouille
Thompson
Rea
Lac du Bonnet Defeats Elmwood In Two-Game Series
Lac du Bonnet defeated the Elmwood Juveniles 4-0 and 12-3 in a two game doubleheader at Lac du Bonnet. A Usackis and J Usackis drove in runs in the first game while M. Smith earned the win for Lac du Bonnet. In the nightcap Elmwood pitchers struggled as Lac du Bonnet pounded five early runs then added seven more to ironclad the 12-3 victory. Allan Holm starred behind the plate and Lac du Bonnet showcased strong hitting led by d Usackis R Hrysio and B Holm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Elmwood
A. Usackis
J. Usackis
Don Stupak
B. Holm
Laketown
Michael Smith
Trosky
Ean
Lakers
John Usackis
Leo Fournier
D. Usackis
R. Hrvysio
Allan Holm
Elmwood - Smith Chipka
Shipper
Scarrow Lumsden
Spearing
MacLennan
Stanchany
Hales
J Usackis
W. Picknicki
R. Hrysio
Fish Flies Sweep Winnipeg River Area
Fish flies swarmed around the Winnipeg River over the weekend peaking Monday evening. Businesses swept streets and carted away dead flies on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Some buildings turned mustard brown as the insects arrived in an unusually heavy wave lasting about ten days, feeding on mosquitoes while fish leaped nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg River
Manitoba
Fred
MFU Meet at Brokenhead
Jotal 121 held a meeting at the Brokenhead school on Wednesday July 8. Rudy Nikodem led, Dan Mosoui read minutes, and a youth program and district convention topics sparked discussion. Mrs N Ferens reported on the Women's Convention. prizes were awarded for attendance and pots, with Fred Shumila and Fred Bauschke among lucky winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Union Jotal 121
Brokenhead
Rudy Nikodem
Dan Mosoui
N. Ferens
Doar
Fred Shumila
Farewell Held for Bissett Teachers
A social evening at the Rice Lake Community Hall gathered friends to bid farewell to three San Antonio school teachers. Principal Mr. Jorgenson received an electric frying pan, while Mr. Craig and Mr. Gus Newcachinski were gifted wrist watches. Mrs. R. Griffith received a surprise gift for taking over assistant principal duties during Miss O. Long’s hospital stay. The group sang For they are jolly good fellows as lunch followed. Mr. Jorgenson will teach at Stonewall next term and Mr. Craig plans to attend the University of Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Lake
San Antonio
Lucas
Jorgenson
Craig
Gus Newcachinski
Subscription Renewal Form for The Leader
Help the Springfield Leader renewals by sending $3.00 for one year or $4.00 outside Canada. Include the address label and mail to Lac du Bonnet Man. Note renewals cannot be carried in arrears beyond 30 days per Audit Bureau rules. New subscribers should use this form to subscribe to The Springfield Leader at the provided address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Springfield
Canada
District 4-H Members Attend Portage Rally
The Brokenhead 4-H Garden Club led by Mrs. S Kowalchuk traveled to Portage la Prairie for the Portage Carberry Rally on July 7. Members Judy Bosak Connie Kindefora Beatrice Bosak Rita Kowalchuk and Myrna Bauske judged projects and earned red ribbon in the parade, then stayed for the grandstand show. Twenty Whitemouth 4-H Nimble Fingers sewing class rode a chartered bus by Julius Bencharski with Mesdames Wm Bridges W Stiener and Alf Weintz supervising. About 1200 4-H members from eight clubs attended, including the Garson 4-H Fashioners who viewed displays demonstrations and dress revues for ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
S. Kowalchuk
Portage la Prairie
Alvin Bauschke
Lawrence Trombo
Dan Mosquin
Judy Bosak
Connie Kindefora
Beatrice Bosak
Rita Kowalchuk
Myrna Bauschke
Ing
Whitemouth
Nimble Fingers
aé_ chartered
Julius Bencharski
Mesdames Wm. Bridges
Walter Steiner
Alf Weintz
Mesdames Wm. Bilynsky
L. Pompoer
Jansen
Garson
New Pastor Commissioned At Lac du Bonnet Lutheran Church
The Lac du Bonnet area welcomes a resident full time Lutheran pastor for the first time as Rev Morris M Green is commissioned by Rev Floyd L Lewis of Calgary to lead the Church of the Cross. A steering committee is named and a tentative November 1 organization date set with Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and a September 6 Sunday School start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Floyd L. Lewis
Calgary
Board of American Missions
Augustana Lutheran Church
Morris M. Green
Lutheran Church of the Cross
Tme
Lewis
Green
Bethesda Lutheran
Kenora Ontario
Bert Gunne
Park Ave
Evelyn Nystedt
Axel Lindgren
Fred Peterson
Adam Arneson
Oscar Bjornson
John Lindgren
Hilding Peterson
Roger Stine
Beausejour to Have Army Cadet Corps
Beausejour will host a Canadian Army Cadets corps sponsored by the local Legion. Two local men, Clifford Gussie and Julius Demarco, will train recruits. Gussie is finishing officer training in Dundurn, Saskatchewan. Start hoped for September. interested boys should contact Legion President Bill Splett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Army Cadets
Beausejour
The
Canadian Legion
Clifford Gussie
Dundurn
Sask
Julius Demarco
Legion
Bill Splett
Weekend accidents injure one and claim life in Rock area
Over the weekend two accidents occurred near Lac du Bonnet. A passenger was injured when a truck hit a bridge on Saturday night. A fatality occurred when a car hit a rock and rolled after a blowout, killing Alexander Laliberte of Great Falls. The crash details include a 4 by 4 by 30 inch rock and a car ending 25 feet down a hill before moving to a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Laliberte
Great Falls
St. Boniface Hospital
Goodwin
Lac du Bonnet
Alex Laliberte
Pine Falls Hospital
Pine Falls
Elis Hendrickson
Pointe du Bois
Winnipeg
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Collie
Morris Green
Parke Ave
ST. John's Anglican Church
ST. Mary’s Church
Law Firm
St. Lawrence Seaway
W. C. McNamara
Canadian Wheat Board
G. N. Andison
Powell Equipment Company Limalted
Montreal
Kingston
Caterpillar Tractor Company
Walter Cronkite
Wheat Board
London
Rotterdam
Sa Lakehead
Lion
Bird Lake Resort
Ontario
Beresford Lake
Cat Lake
Black River
Buresford Lake
Manigotogan River
MFU
Bissett
3Rd Street
Man
District 4-H
Portage
Lutheran Church
Army Cadet Corps
Drew LaLiberte
Paul Patrick Peron
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