20 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1948
Page
1
A cryptic OCR fragment references Manitoba and Canada with numbers and percentages, noting outside 1 percent totals and a distribution reference. The text appears as fragmented audit or ledger lines, lacking clear context.
Marion McCulloch, bride elect for July 17, was feted at a July 13 shower at The Chateau. Guests included her mother and groom’s mothers, with Judith Farmer and Richard Harrison guiding gifts in a decorated carriage. Organizers and entertainers are named.
A local list shows Gordon and Dennis Hyde and others from North Kildonan camping for a week and several residents and guests from nearby areas visiting or holidaying with families in Great Falls. The notes mention trips to Vancouver Winnipeg and Montreal and summer plans for children and adults.
Manitoba Government invites Winnipeg to immediate talks on reorganizing the hydro electric system under Alternative C of the Hogg report. Premier Garson and Mayor Coulter discussed forming city and provincial subcommittees to prepare a basic plan for distribution and transmission, aiming to meet current and long term power needs at the lowest cost.
Nicholas Semenko of the Sand Hill district died July 3 at St. Boniface hospital at 54. Born in Austria in 1894 he came to Canada 47 years ago and settled in Sand Hill. Survived by widow Nellie two sons Jack and Dave three daughters his mother Mrs. Helen Semenko brother Mike of Toronto sisters Mrs. Robertson of Winnipeg Mrs. Master of Winnipeg Mrs Nimrod of California and Mrs Rhodes of California. Funeral July 5 at the Greek Orthodox church Sand Hill with burial in the church cemetery. Russell funeral home Beausejour in charge.
A mill stores fisherman hired a local guide to reach a rumored island with giants, inspired by Robinson Crusoe. The guide did not return on time, leaving the man stranded until rescuers spotted him on the far shore. He offered a grim philosophy: plans often go awry.
A farm wife spends up to 12 hours daily in the kitchen and insists on dependable plumbing to ease her chores. She highlights the importance of sturdy sinks pipes and fixtures in daily domestic work.
L L and son Rowland purchased 180 acres along the Bird River promising a year round resort for sportsmen. The plan includes fishing boating duck and deer hunting and a premier ski run in Manitoba. An all weather highway underway will ease access via car from Lac du Bonnet or McArthur Falls. The project aims to boost the district as Cat Lake mines develop.
A July 3 ceremony at Saint Peter and Church of Ladywood united Bertha Urbanski and Joseph Pfeifer with Father Litoski officiating. The bride wore satin with a sweetheart neckline and lilypoint sleeves, attended by matron Mary Steffes and bridesmaids Eleonore Urbanski Frances Pfeifer Adeline Baker Pee Kubesh. Best men were Henry Pfeifer Richard Kawecki Andrew Kchena and Stanley Pfeifer. Gracie Urbanski and Elizabeth Grovius were flower girls. A reception followed at the bride’s home, with a wedding trip to Clear Lake and plans to reside in Ladywood.
Marian Sigrid McCulloch and William A. Sharpe exchanged vows at Pine Falls United Church in a candlelight service at 3 pm on July 7 Canon W Walter officiated Organist Mrs E A Frayne and soloist Miss Kathleen Roy performed I Love Thee The couple planned a honeymoon on the Pacific Coast and will reside at Manitou Lodge in Pine Falls Attendees included relatives from Winnipeg Saskatoon and Lac du Bonnet including C S Simonson J A McCulloch and K C Fergusson.
On Saturday June 26 at the National church in Winnipeg Minnie Kabaluk daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kabaluk Glenfields wed Joe Maybroda son of Mr and Mrs Maybroda Thalberg. Minnie was given in marriage by her father.
Lac du Bonnet village council met July 12 with Mayor Sparman and Councillors Arsenault Mikliechuk and Rowe present. They approved four new street lights to be installed by Winnipeg Electric and formed a committee to study costs for a pump pumphouse and intake at Picnic Point plus a standpipe. The council also agreed to close and transfer a lane to the Province of Manitoba pending reimbursement of village expenses, and set the 1949 assessment roll revision for October 15. One half of Peter Bruder’s taxes on Lot 4 Block 7 Pl 3309 was written off.
In Pointe du Bois the bath ing beach received its final sand delivery for the season. S. F. Long and Community club volunteers organized the effort, using Hydro trucks to haul sand three miles to the dock. Parents and helpers labored hard revealing a safer spot for children to swim, with plans for future improvements like dress huts and an extended area, possibly earning the beach the nickname Long Beach. The note ends with a local financial report listing committee payments to several residents and businesses.
The bride’s sister Mroz served as matron of honor with bridesmaids Eleanore Trojanoski Anne Molinski and Mary Stefannik. Attendants for the groom included Walter Beckta Steve May broda Rudolph Nikodem and Joe Molinski. Ronald Husak was ring bearer at a 350-guest reception at the Kabaluk home.
A reader from St. James asks for renewal of the Springfield Leader and encloses $2.00 for one year. The note requests continued delivery of the Springfield Leader to the subscriber location.
Pine Falls defeated Beausejour 6 3 to win the Tyndall tournament with a 2 1 final against Beausejour after a day of six teams competing on July 10. Beau Sejour and Pine Falls won early games, Dugald advanced by bye, and Bobby Bond umpired all games. Proceeds supported local sport programs.
More than 50 parishioners from Notre Dame church paid a surprise visit to St. Anthony's Friary on Sunday July 11 to honor Father E Paradis birthday. Brother Petit led the party with assistance from several ladies and out of town guests Mr and Mrs Mark Wentz of Pinawa attended. A luncheon followed and guests wished Brother Petit a bon voyage before his upcoming vacation.
The report notes that providing warm water in henhouses during winter leads to larger, higher quality eggs and greater overall production for poultry farmers.
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