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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1950
Page
1
Lac du Bonnet moves ahead with a full day July 1 regatta under Manitoba Paddling Association rules. Officials will record official times for male and female singles doubles and fours on local water. Grounds attractions, ball tournament and midway games promise entertainment for all spectators with cooperative weather.
Rennie residents raised more than 300 dollars in contributions and over 100 dollars at a banquet at Dixie Lee hall attended by 100 plus people. J Devlin J Inkster William Westmoreland and Mrs E North led donations with many others assisting.
The Presbyterian Church in Canada celebrates 75 years since formation by uniting branches. Nearly six hundred delegates from coast to coast met in Montreal for a Pre Assembly Congress at MacVicar Memorial Church. Dr. Thomas Torrance of Aberdeen addressed the congress on church work and overseas missions. The church now has about two hundred thousand members in twelve hundred congregations with active new church construction recently.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Jack Kearns on the birth of their first baby Diana Lynne the first child born in the new Whitemouth district hospital In Seven Sisters Falls The daughter arrived at 1030 Sunday morning June 11 weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces both mother and baby are doing well
The Golden Bay Sewing club girls led by Miss Cora Scholz sponsored a hospital aid dance on May 27. Prizes included a five pound fruit cake won by Mrs. F Rumak and a crocheted Chesterfield set won by Mrs. Arthur Lange. Proceeds totaling $65 were donated to Beausejour hospital Ladies' Guild.
A June 4 reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Paulsen Whitemouth honored Lois Freeman who will marry Rev. Roy Wilson on June 9. Guests enjoyed Scottish songs and recitations, with O A Wurster praising the bride and Mrs. Paulsen presenting a purse.
Readable bits indicate a legislative Eldg entry for Vinnd peg dated December 31 1950. No clear names, actions, or locations beyond the date and venue hint.
A requester from Springfield Leader asks to renew a subscription by enclosing $2.00 for one year, addressed to Leader Building, St James, Manitoba. The note records a payment request and mailing details for a local newspaper.
Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet convened to note it cannot remedy flood damage to J Jurgenson and August Ronis caused by raised Winnipeg River and Lac du Bonnet levels. Government liability cited as per Brodie vs Canada. Some compensation possible if Crown grant predates reservation of power.
Mr and Mrs C Owsianski and family of Victoria British Columbia are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Ovwianski. Mr Owsianski heads to Halifax. Mrs H H Lippman entertained her bridge club last Friday with prizes to Mrs D Betts and Mrs J S Ridley. Eleanor Schade spent several days in Winnipeg. Leona Englot visited her mother Mrs Englot over the weekend.
Rt Hon James G Gardiner praises the Dairy Farmers of Canada plan to create a fund that sets aside a cent a pound of butterfat for June to inform the public about the merits of Canadian dairy products. He argues the move links producer responsibility with broader national economic health and merchandizing efforts.
Mrs M Braund was elected president of the Seven Sisters Falls Hospital Guild at the annual meeting held Monday June 6 with thirteen members present. The report showed receipts 1825 64 expenditures 1619 11. River Hills members suggested amalgamation. all approved. Summer breaks in meetings.
Plans for a large Dominion Day celebration in Beausejour include a Winnipeg Grenadier band led parade an RC AF jet air show with proceeds to Manitoba Flood Relief fund. Events feature baseball softball boxing wrestling judo gymnastics weight lifting motorcycle racing and various youth and family attractions on the grounds.
The Beausejour Ball club schedules an eight team tournament this Sunday June 18 with entries from Brokenhead River league and Pine Falls. Prize money totaling 150 dollars will be awarded to the two top teams as strong baseball is anticipated and local fans urged to root for their favorites.
A brief reflection attributes a person’s character to their deeds and spoken intent, citing Emerson. It emphasizes that the most elusive aspect of a person is revealed through action and stated purpose.
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