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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 24, 1947

Page

3

Births and local notes mark LAC DU BONNET society

Congratulations to Cyril Dean and family on the birth of a son Louis Joseph born June 1. A girl also arrived Sunday. Ruth Epp returned from a Western trip. Sally the pink-eyed pig is missing and to be returned to Fred Simmons. Fred Gleiser visits en route to Favourable Lake with Central Northern Airways. George Morrison, an amateur artist, sketches locals. Grade XI graduates include Jack Patterson Irene Park Jeanne Wold James Barness and William Peterson. Canadian Legion 164 Branch smoker includes a Past President’s badge presentation to S A Tomlinson. Kathleen Arsenault and Evelyn, Eddie Yableckie, Hectorine Levasseur, Dave Blake leaving Royal Bank for Winnipeg. Legion secretary Dave Blake’s departure noted. Ian Reid visits, Frances Hill in Winnipeg.

Jack Patterson Irene Park Jeanne Wold James Barness William Peterson

Local Notes From Ste Agathe And Winnipeg Area

A village hotel change in Ste Agathe as Mr and Mrs Kisiloski take over operations. Chorney and Zabornik celebrate a shower and large purse in High land. George Barclay drives a 1941 Plymouth to Transcona job. Peter Masylik honeymooning in Banff after Winnipeg wedding. Carol Dammann hosts a fourth birthday party with friends from BeauSejour and nearby towns. Kapalik welcomes a baby boy and Johnny Nelson departs for Vancouver Hydro work. A.Riddell briefly in Deer Lodge hospital. Nichol and Attridge visit from Blenheim Ontario.

Carol Dammann Carol J. Dammann Laurel Nelson Elaine Armstrong Florence Zigerlitsky Tyndall Gordon Elaine Marlene Black Beausejour Tiny Timmy Coughlin F. Nelson F. Black J. Coughlin M. Dammann

Local Notes on Residents and Visitors

End visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M Jaworski. Wm Horeczy sold his farm to son in law Wm Nowakowski and moved to Winnipeg. A Roski heads to Port Arthur for shipyard work. Ted Jaworski carpenters in Winnipeg with his brother Joe. A surprise shower stay June 14 at J Chipilski home for daughter Jean and fiancé John Melnyk. Jack Niely of Winnipeg visited relatives. Bobby Schlamp injured left thumb chopping wood at home in Tyndall. rushed to Beausejour then Selkirk hospital and is recuperating at home. Mrs. Whitaker of Yorkshire England arrives in Canada June 6 to spend summer here. She notes postwar food and clothing degradation. Mrs. S Woods, 92, ill. Walter Sliva leaves Tuesday for two week holiday in Chicago.

Wm. Horeczy Wm Nowakowski Mr. Horeczy Winnipeg Bobby Schlamp Tyndall Bobby Beausejour Selkirk Hospital

Whitemouth C G LT Plans Supper Hike and June 28 Day

The Whitemouth and Seven Sisters C G LT groups held a Supper Hike to Whitemouth Falls on June 17 with 28 girls aged 11 to 18. Miss Lois Freeman led the Whitemouth group and a church parade is planned for Sunday at the United Church. June 28 will feature a community Supper and Fair to fund a camp trip for girls.

C.g.lt Whitemouth Seven Sisters Whitemouth Falls Seven Sisters Hall Lois Freeman C.G Camp Brereton United Church Miss Freeman R. Armstrong Anglican United Churches

Courage and Kindness as Enduring Qualities

A reflective quote from A C Benson on what endures after upheaval. It urges holding to courage patience simplicity and kindness as lasting guiding ideas to live by.

A. C. Benson

Tyndall Garson Remembrance Services Held Sunday

Remembrance services in Tyndall and Garson on Sunday June 15 featured the 2nd Armoured Car Cadet Band from Winnipeg. Veterans of both world wars joined senior Reserve Army members in a Garson march from hotel to memorial grounds and an open air service led by Major C. Carruthers. Wreaths were laid by local Legion and Ladies Auxiliary representatives, with a band concert in the evening drawing a large crowd. Out of town visitors included Mrs Waters and C Brown of Lac du Bonnet and Mrs Jensen of Winnipeg.

Tyndall and Garson Armoured Car Winnipeg Memorial Grounds C. C. Carruthers Bennet M. Kotello L. Shlamp Navy K. Witko Army A. Wawryshyn Air Force Kwitkowski Malmstrom Ladies’ Auxiliary L. A. Wawryshyn Tyndall Canadian Legion Women’s Auxiliary Carruthers King God Roski Langstrum R. Nelson Orange Lodge The Legion F. Waters C. Brown Lac du Bonnet L. Jensen P. Anderson

Ole Ball Game Beausejour Beats Oakbank 8 7 and more

Tyndall girls beat Bird’s Hill 12 6 and Dugald 25 24 as Oakbank wins 8 7 over Beausejour on June 11. Beausejour tops Pine Falls 18 2 on June 18 and 15 11 at Hazelridge on June 15. Oakbank previously defeated Beausejour 7 5 while Pine Falls falls 11 6 to the Oilers. Lineups list Beausejour Dugard Morfoot Kossack Demarco Englot Kubish and others. Pine Falls and Oakbank players named.

Tyndall Girls Bird's Hill Dugald Oakbank Pine Falls Beausejour Hazelridge Demarco Coughlin Kaatz Kubish Englot McMaster Kossack Dugard Morfoot Stepannik Sharpe Bruno Harrison Rupert Kolesnick Trudel Herbert Sokolosky McDon B. Sellan R. Sellan J. Kodiak Bullan Edmonds Chris J. Sellan Lucko

Pine Falls and Oakbank split doubleheader wins

A large crowd watched Oakbank and Pine Falls split a Sunday doubleheader 10-6 in favor of Pine Falls in game one and Oakbank winning the nightcap by the same score. Lineups and umpires are listed for both games with W. McDonald catching.

Oakbank

Dominion Day holiday affects publication schedule

The Leader will close Saturday and Monday due to the Dominion Day holiday. Correspondents are asked to cooperate and submit news and advertising copy by Thursday, June 26 to ensure the paper is published on time.

Leader

Hay Fever Warning About Swimming Seasons

Doctors warn hay fever sufferers to avoid swimming during peak pollen seasons as water exposure may worsen nasal and throat inflammation. Those with severe attacks should stay out of the water to prevent complications.

Warning against overexertion for holiday recreation

National Health authorities urge sedentary individuals to avoid sudden intense sports and seek suitable activities. Canadians are reminded that recreation fits all ages and conditions with medical guidance from family physicians to tailor activity levels for safety during the holidays.

True rest as harmony and conquest in duty

A quoted aphorism from R. W. Robertson argues true rest is harmony found in effort. It reframes rest as active struggle and duty fulfilled through perseverance and purpose.

R. W. Robertson

Bear Hunt on Beausejour Farm Ends With Trophy

A bear sighting near S. Mintenko's farm 20 miles east of Beausejour spurred a hunting party led by Charlie Turner and Herm Bush. The bore was treed near the Mintenkos, wounded, then killed by Sam Mintenko. They mounted the bear to ride into town amid a cheering crowd.

S. Mintenko Beausejour Dan’l Boone Teddy Roosevelt Charlie Turner Herm Bush Mr. Turner Sam Mintenko

Springwell A Silver Wedding Anniversary Honor

A surprise Silver Wedding Anniversary party honored Mr. and Mrs. Steve M. Hunchak at their home on Sunday June 15. Their children presented a silver set and friends gave numerous gifts. The event was a great success with everyone enjoying the celebration.

Springwell Steve M. Hunchak

Four Schools Hold Field Day At Whitemouth Park

Whitemouth, Elma, Rennie and Darwin schools held a day of events on June 10 at Whitemouth Park under ideal weather. Charlotte Jorgenson of Whitemouth won four individual events and helped her team win four team events, with Elma taking junior and senior running broad jumps and multiple top finishes.

Whitemouth Elma Rennie Darwin Whitemouth Park Charlotte Jorgenson Whitemouth School Charlotte Verna Jorgenson Steve Stastock

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. S. Kennard Cyril Dean Louis Joseph Ruth Epp Joe Hill 60 Sally Fred Simmons Fred Gleiser Roblin Favourable Lake Central Northern Airways George Morrison George Walter Walsh S. A. Tomlinson M. M. Torrance Sam Kathleen Arsenault Evelyn Eddie Yableckie Hectorine Levasseur Dave Blake Royal Bank Dave Legion Boys Ian Reid Frances Hill LA Wawryshyn J. D. Bzowy Mr. Bzowy Chicago, IL C. Kisiloski M. Obirek Ste. Agathe J. Dobko Julia Prychon Gonor E. Morden Red Deer J. Chorney Helen Zabornik Highland George Barclay Transcona Jim Chorney Peter Masylik Stella Chorney Banff Mrs. R. Kapalik A. Riddell Deer Lodge Hospital Tom Nichol Dick Attridge Blenheim, Ont A. McIntosh DRY Cleaners Out-of Mrs. M. Jaworski A. Roski Port Arthur Ted Jaworski Jack Niely Mrs J. E. Niely Walter Sliva Chicago H.P. Stationery Engines Sparman Hrysio Landerville Lowland Glenmoor Tyndall-Garson Remembrance Services Major Carruther Mr. Margeson Robert Middleton Robert Middleton, Jr J.sellen M. Lucko B. Sellen J. Kotchuk C. McLeod R. Sellen G. Butland H. Smythe L. Grap O. Sokoloski T. Harrison E. Hebert A. Trudell F. Kolesnick L. Rupert G. Sharpe R. Bruneau W. McDonald J. Sellen G. McLeod B Timlick N. Christophson W. Sokoloski Bayard Taylor Mary Baker Eddy Bear Hunt White Mouth Whitemouth Senior High School Elma High School T. G. Erskine Mike Steiner Richard Jorgenson Mary Dre D.A.W K. McCuaig
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