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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1962
Page
1
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The Progressive Conservative Party secured 117 of 265 seats in the June 18 general election, forming a minority government. Liberals gained about 99 seats, Social Credit captured 29, and CCF now NDP won 19. Heavy turnout around 75 percent. Lac du Bonnet showed 80.5 percent. Final results pending soldier votes.
Victoria Beach hosts include Alex Oreskevich Ed Dunn Miss Reta Ducharme Oliver Ren ville and Ashley Hampton. E Monson flew to Norway for two months with father and friends. N Kroken of Grand Rapids visited city. Beach opens for season with parking lot ready. Safe parking requires taxi or walking for children. Olafson and Clifford Joseph call on hosts. Donna Anderson visits her parents A and Mrs Anderson and attends Winnipeg Business College. Diane Denwich enjoys holiday with Mr and Mrs L Denwich. Carl Ateah visits with his parents in law.
Whitemouth observes the Misericordia hospital 1932 1933 graduates reunion on June 5 and 6 while hospital stays continue for several residents. An Anglican W A meeting was held at Mrs Wm Kirby's home on June 5 with a report from Mrs J Sitar. Over 100 guests marked a 35th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Alex Hill and the Pinawa Bridge opening drew attendees. continuous local notices follow on page 10.
Rebekah Lodge No. 51 in Pine Falls awarded penmanship trophies to Pine Falls school students from grades five to eight on June 7. Recipients were Leslie and Debbie Sharpe in grade 5, Bonnie McLeod and Elizabeth Bulmer in grade 6, Susan Sharpe and Willow Brown in grade 7, and Sharon Jacob and Darlene Breton in grade 8. A room-competition plaque went to Mr L. Finkbinder for Grade 8. Mrs M Sharpe presented $50 to Pine Falls Collegiate for library books at the May 18 graduation.
Peter Kosak a CPR sectionman at Great Falls retires on pension effective May 1 for health reasons. He joined CPR as a Kenora sectionman on April 11 1928 and worked Kenora Division until 1944 then moved to Great Falls. Born in Poland May 31 1699 he married Eva Janisewich in Smarzow Poland on February 14 1922. They have daughters Josephine and Kathleen, reside at Lot 21 Great Falls, and belong to Lodge 238 of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees. They plan to stay in Great Falls gardening is a hobby.
Lac du Bonnet Mayor W Zarecki will join about fifty Manitoba mayors to officially open the 1962 Red River Exhibition in Winnipeg. The ceremony on Friday June 22 features a RCMP Musical Ride reception followed by an eight day program including farm and industrial exhibits and a “Live it up in Manitoba” concourse with daily activities.
The Lac du Bonnet Village Council met in the village office with Mayor W. Zarecki and councillors P. Klassen H. Dancy M. Kabaluk and R. Waters. A delegation urged a referendum on an arena. The Winnipeg Construction Ltd. trailer move was approved for sixty days and zoning changed for two blocks to multiple dwelling. Minimum single family floor space set at 600 square feet. R. McIntosh named to the Town Planning Commission.
Nine young people were received into communicant membership by confirmation at St. Pauls Lutheran church and into the Luther League on Friday June 15. Mrs Edward Huetteman of Detroit passed away. Families traveled to Grand Rapids for fishing and a large birthday gathering and 25th wedding anniversary celebrated with gifts and a luncheon. Women's Week at the University of Manitoba included tours and a hat making demonstration by Mrs Anne Dowton and a talk by G A Kristiansen on agricultural development. Page 10.
New regulation by the department of mines and resources allows licensed tourist camp operators to employ up to five temporary guides under a licensed guide. Permits cost 10 and aim to improve service during peak activity. Regular guides require age 18 at least, with 21 or older needing a recommendation. licences cost 2. Applications go to the Director of Game in Winnipeg or Renewable Resources in The Pas, Manitoba.
Lac du Bonnet plans July 1 Sports Day at the grounds north of town. Manitoba Outboard Racing Association will run speed boat races up to 75 mph. Water Ski Club features local talent and kid friendly acts. Air show by Winnipeg Flying Club instructor in a Chipmunk and the RCAF Red Knight jet will perform. Parade of business floats starts 12:15 pm. Activities include scuba diving, boat races, pony rides, airplane rides, Ski Queen crowning, and a fireworks display at night.
Great Falls Bowling League held a wind-up dance and buffet banquet in Anderson Hall on Friday June 15. President Ina Ryplanski and her executive were praised for a successful season. The event featured prizes and awards. the article notes the enjoyment and quality food and music. The Great Falls Community Club, led by President David Rosner, offers a Red Cross Swimming Instruction course from July 23 to August 3, with a $1 fee, for ages 6 and up, via registration with Rosner Altstandt or LeRoy. instructors provided.
Garagemen learn about Delcatron, a new charging system for future cars. The Delcatron plans to do away with the conventional DC generator in use for over a decade. It is being planned for installation in some new cars set for fall market release.
Crown land oil production since 1951 in Manitoba has generated 2,604,264 dollars for the provincial treasury. Minister John Christianson reported total crude oil output surpassing 40.38 million barrels by April, with April production at 329,621 barrels from 872 wells, 475 of which produced. Alberta holds mineral rights on about 86.5 percent of oil areas.
Powerview Beavers captured the tournament title at Hole River edging Great Falls 10-6 in the final. Earlier games saw Bissett beat Fort Alexander 8-0 with Monty Vieloux winning, and Bill Boyer guiding Fort Alexander to a 1-0 win over Great Falls. Powerview also defeated Manigotogan 3-2 and 10-7 over Fort Alexander in the early rounds.
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