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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1965
Page
1
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In Lac du Bonnet Police Court cases covered traffic alcohol and hospital premiums. Mike Buhay faced nine charges of failing to pay Manitoba Hospital Insurance Premiums and was fined 180 dollars plus costs with 112.30 in arrears and potential 30 day gaol if unpaid after a month. Other defendants include Gordnon Tirschmann convicted of impaired driving remanded for July 23 sentencing, Donald Starr given six months for taking a vehicle, and John Starr with Reginald Stanley remanded for trial on unlawful possession of sturgeon. Richard Ross faced break and entry theft and accessory charges.
Preliminary hearing held with several defendants facing liquor related charges. Peter Puga’s case remanded for evidence decision. Joseph Henderson and Sydney Dorie convicted of unlawful liquor possession in public, fined and jailed for nonpayment. Robert Starr fined five dollars, Rudy Fontaine and Barry Boulet fined over twenty three dollars each. Ambrose Bunn fined twenty, Forster twenty for motor vehicle liquor possession. Morris Fontaine Henderson Abraham remanded for trial. Lawrence Thickfoot fined one hundred and costs plus twenty for motor vehicle liquor. Alice Mann fined ten for supplying minors and ten for intoxication. Wm Bouchard fined ten for underage drinking. Two juveniles placed on curfew for disturbances and related charges.
Residents of Lac du Bonnet and district may voice views on recreation at a public meeting on Monday July 26 at 8 00 p m in the Municipal Hall. Jim Clements from Manitoba Government Fitness and Amateur Sports Branch will attend to assist communities.
Rev. Father Erasmus Bitarabeho of Angola Uganda spoke at the Chapel of the Great Falls Recreation Center on July 13 about Uganda’s dire need for pastors and education. He described large families, few vehicles, and tribal life hindering Christian outreach while noting the education system and poverty in villages. He outlined his plans to study in Kingston and England, then Israel, before returning home to aid gospel and educational efforts.
The Ross United Church hosted a 2:00 p.m. ceremony on Saturday July 3 as June Henderson wed James Bevington-Woolf. The Rev. P. E. Henningsen officiated with organist Brenda Klepatz. The bride wore a pale blue peau de soie gown with lily point sleeves and carried white calla lilies. Her sister Mrs. Clarence Pischke served as matron of honour. The groom's attendant was John Runke. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple departed for an east coast honeymoon and will reside in Halifax.
Parents of Lac du Bonnet school children are advised to wait until next week before purchasing school books. The list has been changed and a complete list of workbooks to be bought will be published next week. L. Brown, principal.
The Pinawa Lions Club hosted the second birthday celebration on Saturday July 17 with many residents from Pinawa and nearby towns attending. A full day of events included a fish derby from 5 AM, a fastball baseball tournament, canoe races, swimming races, a dancing evening, and a grand fireworks display. Lions Club chair Harry Smith led the effort with Pinawa Christian Fellowship Guides and Scouts, ending with a barbecue at the Smiths’ home. Winners spanned numerous activities from kiddies parade to canoe races and fishing prizes, with multiple trophies and raffles announced for participants and spectators alike.
The Pinawa Fastball Club won the Beausejour Tournament on Sunday July 11 securing first prize of $100 after defeating RCAF 5 0, St James Teachers 1 0, Lac du Bonnet 8 7 and Beausejour 7 6 in the final. They also played in Selkirk placing third with $100 prize among 14 teams, defeating Gull Lake 11 0 and Dow Kings 7 2 before losing to Kiewers of Winnipeg. The team shows continued success in league play with wins over RCAF 9 7 and Hungry Nine 15 5.
Ian Ross a 19 year old Sev en Sisters youth earned Manitoba’s representation in the Dominion Safe Driving Rodeo and placed third in Toronto during the four day event. He won a 500 dollar scholarship for his effort, following earlier 100 dollar award and the Imperial Esso Trophy at the provincial level. The top honor in Canada went to a 17 year old from Kenora.
The Lac du Bonnet Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Teachers Tour with 34 teachers and two male leaders visiting Lac du Bonnet. Wreaths of welcome are extended by local officials, a Legion Ladies Auxiliary luncheon is served, and guest speaker Harley Nesper discusses transportation and communications from early times to the present.
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