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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1963
Page
1
Lac du Bonnet Chamber of Commerce aims to raise funds for a road sign at Siep's Corner. A Winnipeg company would rent at 600 per year. a DIY sign would cost 800 over three years with repainting. The chamber budgeted 100 and will publish another info folder for 1964 while continuing current duties.
The Bissett Minor Baseball organization hosted a June 2 tournament to raise funds for Pony League uniforms. Three games featured Little League 12 and under versus Manigotogan 13 all, a later old-timers vs Pony League clash ending 16 16, Colt League 16 under Bissett defeating Manigotogan 2 0, and a men's fast pitch win by guest team 41 13. A fishing rod prize went to Joan Hayden Luck. A hot day included a refreshment booth run by Mrs. Gillespie.
Mrs C Frantz was elected president of the Seven Sisters Hospital Guild on June 3 at a dessert supper. Other officers named include G Cousins as First Vice President R King as Second Vice President and R Reid as Treasurer. Reports praised a successful year and thanks were given to retiring president Mrs G Cousins.
Obituary notices report Gustav Newman 59 of River Hills died May 30 at Princess Elizabeth hospital and funeral June 4 at Seven Sisters Baptist Church with interment at Baptist Cemetery Oldenburg. Survived by Emma Newman and children Albert Ellan Delridge R Wyatt, siblings and in laws. Russell Funeral Homes in charge. Augusta Pommer 76 of River Hills died May 24 at Whitemouth hospital with funeral May 27 at St Pauls Lutheran Church River Hills. husband John Pommer and 15 grandchildren four great grandchildren survive along with siblings and in laws. services by Pastor Eppler. Peter Kryschuk 68 of Brokenhead died May 30. funeral June 3 at Polish National Church Beausejour, interment follows prepared. Russell Funeral Homes providing arrangements.
During a three week training, agents learn refining, distribution and marketing methods, Esso product applications for industrial and farm use, and modern accounting and business management. The program, first of its kind in North America, is run across Canada with Maritime and provincial schools and bilingual instruction in one course.
Starting in 1964 Manitoba will issue automobile plates matching amateur radio call letters. The WE-4 Manitoba designation will be followed by two or three letters representing the station. Plates stay with the applicant for six years and may be renewed after that. Utilities Minister Sterling Lyon announced the cabinet decision.
Dr. Joe Slogan M P for Springfield criticizes the Liberals for omitting campaign promises in the Speech from the Throne. He denounces no Cabinet ministers from ethnic groups, criticizes agriculture policy and two ministerial creations, and urges national unity while warning Canadians may re-elect a Conservative government if policies fragment the country.
Pine Falls IOOF Lodge No. 63 installed officers on June 8 at Pine Falls United Church hall. District Deputy Grand Master Bro Wilson and Selkirk installing team conducted the ceremony. New officers include Noble Grand W Schenk and Vice Grand E Semple. An enjoyable luncheon followed.
Victoria Beach and Ed Ateah attended their daughter Eileen's graduation in Winnipeg where she was made a registered nurse and presented a sapphire mink jacket by her parents. A shower for Diane Olafson, a tea and sale for Saint Margaret Church, and a Winnipeg visitor, Helgi Helgreson, who died of a heart attack, are noted in local reports.
General Motors of Canada operates ten special training centres across the nation. Factory trained instructors at these centres deliver instruction on the latest automotive developments to service personnel from all GM dealerships.
A subscription renewal request explains how to interpret date numerals for due dates and asks readers to mail remittance with the renewal form. It lists rates: 33.00 for one year, 4.00 outside Canada, 5.00 for two years, and 6.00 outside Canada, with Springfield Leader on 3rd Street in Lac du Bonnet Manitoba.
A surprise 25th wedding anniversary party was held on Saturday June 1 at Holiday Beach for Mr and Mrs Nick Kabaluk of Lac du Bonnet. They married June 11 1938 in Winnipeg. The couple’s sons Brian and Ernest presented a chest of silver after a speech by Oscar Bjornson.
The Pine Falls Chamber of Commerce urged action on No 11 highway at a June 3 meeting at Manitou Lodge. President J Desilets reported talks with M Bjornson and potential visit by Mr Weir. Support also came from Great Falls and Lac du Bonnet C of Cs as they plan events and tours while discussing regional development and park plans.
Mrs Bee Magnusson is named president of Pine Falls B P W C at a June 1 dinner meeting. Miss Aud rey DeWet of the Xana Club installs the officers with ceremony. Other officers include Betsy Bosma vice president Anne Cavers second vice president and publicity Sally Anderson treasurer etc. The regular meetings are held on the third Wednesday at Manitou Lodge.
Mrs. G Moore of Selkirk and her children visited relatives in Bissett over the weekend. Fay Griffith of Winnipeg earned a Social Science degree and aims for a Master’s at the same university. Sharron Leewald, a United College graduate, plans to attend McGill for a Bachelor of Education. Frances and Doreen Baker visited their parents. The Bowyers’ friend Mrs. Bowyer is recovering from hospital. Town residents left for vacations to the coast. The Bissett United church YPA windup featured a weiner roast at Wallace Lake with baseball, music by John Bjornson, and chaperones E Adolf and I Bercheid. Bruce Arnott graduates from Queen’s University and plans to stay in the RCAF. Rev M L Wray attended the Metis Conference in Winnipeg. Darlene DuVal married Barry Williams in Brandon. his wife Mrs Barton attended.
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