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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1947
Page
2
C. K. Rogers, chief inspector of schools, toured Lundar district and Lac du Bonnet to inspect the new Lac du Bonnet school. He praised the focal layout, windows, and lighting, noting the project met ideal standards and would please trustees and those who designed and built it.
The Pointe du Bois Manitoba Game and Fish Association summer meeting met at Rice Lake in H. B. Williams lodge. Williams was reappointed president with a slate including G. D. Anderson and C. G. Anderson. Members toured the mill and sampled local hospitality, with Indian musicians providing a dance music finale.
The speaker urges aspiring poets to look to themselves and their daily labor, noting that only some are born poets who can see beauty. Meanwhile many struggle to reach masters like Shakespeare or Burns and should instead apply themselves to their current jobs.
A Monday meeting at Lac du Bonnet Community Hall will discuss prospects for a small hospital in the district. Organizers from Brightstone, Newcombe, Crescent Bay and Brookfield with village support call for attendance and sub committee formation to survey local needs. Information contact Mike Miklechuk for details.
A garden party at Mrs. Anton Baker's home celebrated Jeannette and Stephanie Rysen's birthday. Guests included Connie Haywood, Ronnie Haywood, Diane Haywood, Eddie Haywood of Trail BC, Paul Tolosko of Chicago, Lorraine Malenchuk of Ladywood, Judy and Sandy Tolosko, David and Linda Kruk of Beausejour, Elaine and Ricky Rysen, with pictures by J Tolosko of Chicago Tl. Decorations were yellow and green with balloons and two birthday cakes.
Olga Smyrski aged 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Smyrski of Thalberg died suddenly July 19 at General Hospital Winnipeg. Funeral services were held July 23 in Thalberg with burial in Thalberg cemetery. Russell Funeral Home handled arrangements. Survived by parents five sisters Mary Pauline Teenie Annie Helen and six brothers Steve Paul Peter Mike Joseph and Larry all of Thalberg district.
Bill Struss of Ladywood suffered a broken foot in four places when an oncoming truck did not stop on Rattray Road. His brother John Struss swerved to avoid the vehicle, running over Bill and fracturing his foot. He now moves with crutches.
The article notes injuries from July incidents: George Vernon of Garson fractured his right leg after being struck by a car and sent to Selkirk hospital. Wilbert Christensen and five companions in a southbound jeep suffered facial cuts a sore knee and ear-drum damage with potential deafness after rear end crashes. Sammy Jurosky of Garson was injured July 23 when a steel punch broke and embedded itself in his leg, taken to Beausejour for removal.
Britain faces a manpower shortage in building, and a new scheme funds four $800 annual scholarships for three years to enable youths in the trade to pursue higher education in Building Science or Building Technology, or an approved equivalent.
More than 100 friends bid farewell to Dick Malloy and wife at Lac du Bonnet Community Hall. Malloy, station agent for 19 years, will transfer to Neepawa on August 1 after a CPR career spanning over five decades.
During Saturday night a break in at Beaver Lumber Co. saw intruders smash three doors and force entry to the office safe. Although the safe combination was smashed, the door did not yield and no stock was stolen. RCMP pursue the case with no statement yet.
Shirley Lorra ine Dillabough and Arthur Richard Limmert were married at St John’s Anglican church in Lac du Bonnet with Rev. S Richardson uniting them. The bride wore slipper satin with a heart neckline and lily point sleeves, attended by her sister Lorna Dillabough and cousin Audrey Faris. After a reception in the Community Hall the couple left for Winnipeg. Out of town guests included J R Amos and others.
Frances Szajewski, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Szajewski of Beausejour, wed Reginald Wheeler, son of Mr and Mrs A W Wheeler, in a Saturday ceremony at St Marys Church Beausejour. The event took place July 26 at 4 p m.
Billy Roy of Pine Falls wins the Manitoba provincial junior golf title for the second straight year. He shot 76 in both rounds to top Roy Castelano who faded to 86 on day two as the champ prepares to represent Manitoba next month in Quebec.
In Winnipeg the couple exchanged vows with a white brocade gown featuring a fitted bodice and full skirt. The bride wore a heart shaped net coronet veil, carried red roses, and was attended by bridesmaids Julia and Rose Evelyn of Beausejour. Best man Allen McLean of Beausejour. A reception followed at St Marys Parish Hall. The couple honeymooned at Clear Lake and will reside in Winnipeg.
Julia Anne Domanski daughter of Mr and Mrs A Domanski married David Fain son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Fain in a July 19 Winnipeg ceremony officiated by Rev Corrie. Bride wore satin gown with fitted bodice and train. veil with pearl Bandeau. bouquet of sweetheart roses. Bridesmaids Helen Domanski and Adele McNewad wore blue and pink taffeta.
Irvin Fain served as best man for his brother and Stanley Domanski was usher at a ceremony where pink carnations adorned the wedding party. The couple left for a Banff trip by motor via the United States and will reside in Winnipeg. The bride wore a tan gobardine suit with a white blouse and green accessories and Briarcliffe roses as a corsage. Reception followed at Tyndall Orange Hall.
The Queen Mary, 81 000 ton liner and second largest ship, will sail from Southampton to New York at end of July as a postwar passenger liner. After wartime troop duty the vessel is being reconverted to luxury peace time standards with new features including improved amenities for all classes, extra public rooms, more crew accommodation, two garden lounges, and an air conditioned cocktail bar.
Dorothy Starr's body was recovered from the Winnipeg River near Gooseberry Island after she and Olaf Johnson vanished July 19 while canoeing from Lac du Bonnet to a bush camp near McArthur Falls. RCMP and local searchers found Miss Starr and the canoe. Olaf Johnson remained missing at press time.
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