16 Jul 1946
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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 16, 1946
Page
1
A list of communities including LAC DU BONNET BEAUSEJOUR WHITEMOUTH SEVEN SISTERS POINTE DU BOIS G RET FALLS ST GEORGE BRIGHTSTONE PINAWA and others appears in the piece. The text references multiple Manitoba locales grouped with a year marker 195.
Premier Macdonald urged graduates at King's Collegiate School not to fear adversity. He cited history showing problems arise yet solutions exist, dismissing doom-and-gloom forecasts as false.
Prof. J W G MacEwen of the University of Saskatchewan says life expectancy could reach 100 years if people avoid atomic bombs and drunken driving and apply nutrition principles. He spoke on Feeding Humans and Other Livestock. Victoria reports BC sets aside 55 acres near 63 miles north for lobster aquaculture experiments in a sheltered lagoon.
Five hundred and thirty Canadian Scouts earned the coveted King's Scout Badge last year highlighting continued leadership and service within the movement across provinces and troops.
A group of youths surprised Helen at the Fergusson home on July 10. A radio station played Helen’s favorite song by request. The gathering included games, dancing, and a delicious lunch.
Mrs. Alice A A Dulake mother of Jack Dulake of Pine Falls died recently at her Winnipeg residence. Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Dulake and Inez.
Jacob Dolynuik 88 of Tyndall died at home on Saturday June 22 after 33 years as a local pioneer. Funeral held Tuesday June 25 at the Greek Catholic church with Fathers Roux and Carmillo. Burial in the family plot at Tyndall Cemetery. He is survived by sons Andrew and John, both of Tyndall.
Mrs M W Turner’s father Charles Fuller died in Moncton at 85 after living in Farnham. Turner flew east to be with him. Harold A Fuller, CN R Atlantic Region engineer, joined Turner in Moncton and accompanied the body to Farnham Quebec for funeral services at St James Anglican Church on Saturday June 28. The town extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs Turner and family.
The body of Percy Foster, a victim in the June 10 double drowning, was found Monday June 24 in 70 feet of water at Big Island Lake about 150 yards from shore. Funeral rites were held June 29 at the Tyndall S.O.L. with G. Johnson officiating. Pallbearers in Army uniforms included J Katzaly G Barclay P McKay K Riley J Cass and O Cass. Interment followed at Tyndall cemetery.
Greenock defeated Ladywood 7-4 in the deciding playoff at Beausejour to claim the Turner Trophy. Greenoak won two of three games with J Ferens and E Ferens key as M Ferens pitched. Umpire was G V Hoban.
Gordon Anderson, son of Mrs. Jessie Anderson, won a 15 prize for the best jitterbug performance in Pine Falls. He demonstrated mastery while visiting Winnipeg after reporting for duty with the Royal Canadian Navy, proving you can't stop the Navy.
Dr. I W Sneath will take over on July 15 as Dr Reid leaves to pursue post graduate work in the United States. Reid served from June 1 1939 through wartime, overseeing a vast district from the Ontario boundary to Brokenhead, including Pine Falls Hospital. Sneath, from Regina, is married to a nurse and will be joined by his wife in practice. Community welcomes both Dr and Mrs Sneath.
Miss Florence Starr and Paul La Pierre married in United Church Pine Falls with Rev. J E Lane officiating. Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Starr. groom son of Mr and Mrs Alphonse La Pierre of Winnipeg. Attendants Miss Ethel Poulton Albert Johnston. couple to reside in Winnipeg.
Elsie Schultz daughter of Mrs. K. Schultz wed John Howcroft son of Mrs. Howcroft at a June wedding held at Mrs. Kohlimier's Winnipeg home. Rev. Kohlmier officiated. Bride wore a shepherd's check dressmaker suit with white accessories and red roses and gypsophila corsage. Matron of honor was Mrs. P Kohlmier. groomsman was Albert Schultz. A reception followed.
The Newcombe Manitoba home of Mr and Mrs Hans Erickson hosted the July 6 wedding of Helen Dorothy Erickson and William John Johnstone. Rev Richardson officiated as Hans Erickson gave his daughter in marriage. Naima Frank played the organ as the bride wore a white chiffon gown and carried American Beauty roses.
Mrs J O Jones hosted a tea on July 9 for guest Mrs Harry Nystedt of Victoria B C. Winnipeg visitors included Mrs M M Stewart staying with son Mark Reid. Mr and Mrs W McGregoor and daughter Sandra visited over the weekend. James Gibson and F T Buckingham traveled to Winnipeg on July 9 10 11. Mr and Mrs G O Ortwein left July 10 for holidays including Winnipeg and Kenora. Seventy five members of the American Society of Metals toured Great Falls for an inspection of the Winnipeg River plant and surrounding scenery before departing at 5 p m.
Stan Oakes and friend Don MacNabb spent the weekend in Great Falls. Mrs. Baker and Curtis stayed overnight there before flying to Long Lake to visit her husband Sam Baker.
A province wide issue rides on the Cariboo road toll gate at Yale with motorists alleging discrimination and no given reason for its continued operation. Locals cite the tolls as unnecessary after the gate’s original purpose vanished.
The Perth Courier notes government deficits run into millions and criticizes lack of concern. Pembroke Standard Observer urges renewed effort for an Ottawa River bridge due to the Allumette Island ferry outage. Woodstock enjoys summer garden bloom and evening quiet, contrasting with talk of publicized advantages.
A clipped snippet from the Woodstock Sentinel Press notes a local focus on Summerside reading matter and a general commentary on newspaper shortages, overhead costs, and public perception of profit in business.
Mr and Mrs Wm Shanway of Winnipeg spend the weekend with his parents in the city. Miss Helen Jokinen leaves for Kenora Ontario for two weeks visits. Leo Leeyus of Winnipeg visits his parents for the weekend. Clarence Zavaduk tours Winnipeg for the Air Show at Stevenson Field. Gloria and Ruth Blasko vacation at J Podolchuk Jr home in Winnipeg. Mrs Geo Proceviar and Joyce visit Lewis Manitoba with Mrs G Hall. Visitors include Miss Nettie Mazurkewich William Wasiuta John Wasiuta L Melnychanko and S Zommer. Peter Chanway of Elma leaves for Farlane Ontario to work as CNR agent. Donald McKinnon visits Farlane Ontario for two weeks.
An office set up in Beausejour at the Municipal Hall will be open Friday and Saturday all week. Operated by the National Employment Service, it serves Beausejour Whitemouth Pine Falls Lac du Bonnet and nearby residents who would otherwise travel to Winnipeg. It accepts applications for employment and unemployment insurance claims and may refer applicants to jobs.
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