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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1964
Page
1
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A column notes the baptism of Richard Kent, grandson of Jim and Beth Aitkenhead, at Saint Paul's Anglican Church Fort Garry with Rev W Lee officiating. God parents include Carol Benderg David Gittins and Harold Aitkenhead. Grandparents hosted about 20 relatives for dinner. Also recounted is a Great Falls rally instruction and timing report with navigator Rollie Richardson planning improvements for the next event.
Mr and Mrs Krampetz hosted a dinner party in Winnipeg for their anniversary on June 30. Mr and Mrs J Howcroft and Carole planned a vacation to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Exams end soon and pupils anticipate a long holiday while teachers await a sigh of relief from exams.
Syd Lavoie of Lavoie Motors tidies the public park to prevent children from getting lost, noting pride in caring for the young. The piece laments uneven maintenance of boulevards and neglect of school grounds and vacant lots, urging caretakers to take responsibility. Hats off to Syd Lavoie for his civic spirit.
At the Lac du Bonnet Chamber of Commerce meeting on June 22 at Casey's, a coordinated committee led by Roy Freund Chas Reis and Doug Peabody was set to meet with other organizations to pick a worthwhile project. Dominion Day plans were finalized with Banks Sparmam and Handy assigned to handle the float while Miss Sylvia Klassen would be Chamber candidate for Queen Street. Dougi Peabody A Paquette and Ke Banks will manage declarations and the airplay booth at the grounds.
Pine Falls defeated Lac du Bonnet 8 to 3 as Pat Angers and Dave Harrison again led the offense. Angers hit his ninth homer of the season, Harrison added a key RBI triple, and Bill Boyer pitched well with solid defense from Hebert Seguin and Hibbert. Lac du Bonnet shows push for playoffs with Usackis brothers and Meilleur and Holm providing offense and infield hustle.
A hurricane force wind struck at 1 7 p.m. Thursday flattening structures and disrupting services. The wind caused heavy damage to timber between Elna, leaving widespread destruction and service interruptions.
Mr and Mrs Henry Henschell of Santa Monica California arrived by car to visit relatives and friends in River Hills. The visitors noted a new house going up at the locality and shared news of the family's ties and plans with neighbors and acquainted residents.
Taxpayers in the village of Lac du Bonnet face tax increases totaling 7.3169 mills, with most added for administration, public works, utilities, and welfare. Sewer maintenance rises by about one mill, and a deferred levy of 1.8275 mills funds street paving from last year and will recur next year. A centennial function adds one mill, while subdivision-related growth prompts further increases despite existing gravelling and street maintenance costs.
A lively note highlights a touring circus performance guaranteed to entertain children and families. The piece emphasizes the big top as the authentic setting for a true circus experience and invites audiences to attend.
Elma Stelko and Lorna Procevist visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Ninivirtia in Manitoba while John Baretski family and Arne Ninivirtia children join extended kin. Ed Kozak and Jackie Podolchuk attend the Red River Exhibition. Len visits and a car is seen in town.
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