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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1957
Page
1
Local residents share travel notes and visits as families from Pine Falls Winnipeg and Saskatoon arrive and depart. A chartered plane carried Terry Prince to Children’s Hospital while Dr and Mrs Edwards depart, with town sympathy offered to Ann Baker’s family. Weather and power outages, road conditions, hospital stays, and church services are reported along with birthday celebrations and local arrivals.
A Rally of 4 H Clubs for the Winni and Beauséjour districts will be held at Beausejour on August 2. The event is sponsored by The Extension Service Manitoba Department of Agriculture in cooperation with Eaton's of Canada Ltd and the Brokenhead Agricultural Society. Registration runs 8:30 am CST. entries received 2 pm to 5 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm on Thursday. Morning judging starts 10:30 am. parade at 1 pm with welcome by Ed Keilback and address by J Frank Muirhead. Activities include Beef Calf and Dairy Calf Shows, Softball, Demonstrations, Dress Review, and awards at 4:30 pm.
A Lowland family lost their home and possessions to a recent fire. Parents Mr and Mrs William Sedan with five children under thirteen now reside in a farm granary as neighbors rush to gather clothing and essentials. Infant boy among ages three weeks to fifteen years.
Delegates from Canada District of the American Lutheran Church gathered at Luther College Regina July 2 5. Staff included Julius Honke H K Parne and Henry Steiner among 59 pastors 68 lay reps for 18 000 members. Talks covered church program merger plans with Evangelical Tautheran Lutheran Church to form a 2 000 000 member body in 1960 1958 1959 dates noted.
Mrs. McPherson of Van Nuys California and Mrs. Farr ell of Neepawa spent a week with Mr and Mrs Ken Farr ell. Reichert and Mr and Mrs W Boivin spent holidays at Grand Forks and other points in the U S A. Mr and Mrs W Dennison and family will reside in British Columbia where Walter is employed. Mr and Mrs A Harris left for Flin Flon to make their home. A farewell party was held at their home by the Pine Fall Intermediate Hockey players.
The event was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boivin with a remembrance gift presented. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour, singing, and dancing followed by lunch. Mike Tataryn departs for a month at the University Summer School. The Waite couple spent a Kenora weekend. The Cowans won a Toronto trip in a car promotion, flew to Toronto, toured the city and plant, then returned by new car to Moosomin, Sask. Marie L. LaFrance accompanied Mrs. Cowan from Winnipeg to Moosomin, and Rose Paterson is in Toronto.
Debora Parision aged five of Victoria Beach Manitoba died by drowning after a raft accident. Funeral service held July 20 at Victoria Beach United Church with interment in Victoria Beach Cemetery. Renshaw Funeral Chapel Beausejour arranged. Parents Mr and Mrs V Parision of Victoria Beach.
Messrs Harry Boulette and O mer months travel by air to Lac du Bonnet for a timber sale. A new road remains closed until drying weather allows reopening. Forestry Branch to hold a free show at Town Hall on Tuesday August 6. Mr and Mrs F W Quesnel and four children visit at his parents home after traveling from Blind River. Sympathy extended to the family of the late Mrs Anne Baker of Bissett born in Maniontosan 77 years ago. Funeral in school house with Rev W Dixon officiating. Interment at Manigotogan Cemetery. Pallbearers include John and Issac Woods John Meade Arthur Quesnel Harry Boulette Sr and George Boulette.
July 16 at Ladywood Greek Catholic Church for John Chambers 77 of Green Oak Manitoba. Rev Father J Kamenecky officiated. Interment in Churchyard Cemetery. Renshaw Funeral Chapel Beatsejour in charge. Died July 13 at home. Born in Western Ukraine 1879 he came to Canada 56 years ago settling in Green Oak. Survived by widow Anna two sons Michael Green Oak and Peter Winnipeg four daughters J Harasyn Transcona K Proyden EB Reid and F McKee Winnipeg and 17 grandchildren.
Mrs Margaret Brown died July 9 at Pine Falls Hospital. Funeral July 12 at United Church Pine Falls with Rev C King, burial in Pine Falls Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home Beausejour in charge. George Wonnacott Sr, 86, funeral July 11 at St Judes Anglican Grand Marais. interment St Judes cemetery. Russell Funeral Home Beausejour. Frances Mary Anderson, 65, funeral July 13 Pine Falls Anglican Church. burial Balsam Bay Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home Beausejour. Surviving children listed for both families. multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren noted.
Paul Picl Dow 72 died July 14, noted Winnipeg telegraphy pioneer and early short wave radio innovator. A self taught machinist and Morse expert, he helped fuse landlines with broadcasting, organized CJRW and CJRX networks, and developed a coaxial relay sold in 17 countries. He left a legacy in Manitoba’s communications history and is survived by Elizabeth, Lorraine, and two sons. Burial July 17 in Winnipeg. Dow Key Company based in Warren, Minnesota.
A Saturday shower at Whitemouth Hall honored Eunice Maron and George Kun kel. Presenters gave corsage and carnation, with A Hel recht presenting chrome. The couple invite guests to their August 3 wedding. Music by an out of town orchestra. lunch served at midnight. Bernard Kite, arriving missionary to Japan, graduates July 28 from Watchtower Bible School.
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