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Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 01, 1949

Page

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Pine Falls Social Roundup Highlights Local Happenings

Miss Mona Crittenden of Win Club engaged to Bill Campbell. A Wardrop ill in Deer Lodge hospital. Simone Jobin from Winnipeg visited relatives, Fran Faranski ill at Pine Falls hospital. Judy Lynn McLeod's Winnipeg concert noted. Community celebrates births, concerts, and farewells with numerous townsfolk mentioned.

Mona Crittenden Win- Club Party Miss Crittenden Bill Campbell Fran Faranski The Bay Fran Pine Falls Hospital A. B. Robinson Winnipeg Judy Lynn McLeod Y.W.C.A Junior Music Club Judy Lynn R. M. Callum

Lorraine Rigg Crowned Pine Falls Winter Carnival Queen

The Pine Falls Winter Club carnival drew a full house as Lorraine Rigg was crowned 1949 queen. Presentations honored Queen Lorraine and Princesses Irene Frederick Yvonne Chagnon Beatrice Cyr with gifts to organizer and cast members. The fiesta backdrop by N Smorang complemented colorful costumes as the cast performed solos and a grand finale before a late party for the cast.

Pine Falls Lorraine Rigg R. Hayes Irene Frederick Yvonne Chagnon Beatrice Cyr J. T. Carey Rae Ann Gretsinger John Hutchison May Miller Verna Perry N. Smorang

Pine Falls Triumphs 6 5 In J E Semi Final Opener

Lac du Bonnet led 2 0 early but Pine Falls surged back to tie 4 4 by the final period. Pine Falls pulled ahead late to win 6 5 as Dancyt scored twice for Lac du Bonnet with Hanton Nespar and Veilleux also contributing.

Lac du Bonnet Pine Falls Falls Dancyt Hanton Nespar Veilleux McMahon Ingaldson

Canadian families rise by 516000 since 1941 census

In 1947 Canada counts 3,042,000 families, up by 516,700 since 1941. Increases vary by region from 11 percent in the prairie provinces to 47 percent in British Columbia. Average family size fell to 3.7 persons from 3.9 in 1941.

Canada Prairie Provinces British Columbia

Dream Realized by Courage and Fortitude in Great Falls Curling Project

On January 8 1949 two Great Falls men scouted a site for a curling rink despite cynics. By February 18 after six weeks of frost and blizzards volunteers built the rink, laid gravel and ice, installed lighting, and hosted a community opening with dance and prizes. KC Fergusson and Ivar Anderson were honored for leadership as the project showcased strong community spirit.

Great Falls Messrs K. C. Fergusson I. E. Anderson Mr. Battram Parkas Boston Bob Dodman Hudson's Bay Co Adobese Perguaeon

Railway Plow Wrecks Track At Crossing

A freak accident near Milner Ridge, two miles south, involved the Sikora brothers hauling pulpwood. Snow blocked crossing, a plow headed to Molson junction struck the stalled truck, injuring no one as the plow displaced the pulp into the snow.

Milner Ridge Sikora Brothers C.P.R Molson Junction Ron Goulet Anton Sikora

Truck Wreck Hamps Transportation for Winters Work

A trailer and truck crash left the vehicle 40 feet from the impact point with no injuries reported. The wreckage hampers the boys as they must arrange transportation for the rest of the winter's work.

92 Percent Vote For Hospital

The Rural Municipality of Whitemouth approved building a hospital by a 92 percent vote after a final recount. The $60,000 project will begin in spring with donations from Winnipeg firms. Affected areas include Seven Sisters Falls and the villages of Whitemouth Elma and eight townships. Credit is given to Oscar Peterson Arthur Williams Ed Lange and C E Wendeborn for the health education campaign.

Whitemouth Winnipeg Seven Sisters Falls Elma Oscar Peterson Arthur Williams Ed. Lange C. E. Wendeborn

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Manitoba FDL A. Wardrop Deer Lodge Hospital Simone Jobin Charlie Martin Florida Vinette Terry Lalor Stereed Mrs Stan Gold Ted Lansdown G. Bayly Margie Pasaluko St. Boniface School of Nursing Mrs. P. Pasaluko Margie Kathy Roy Ed Aseltine Cath Irvine Glen Byford Rita Baker Ted Tanner Ken Randall Phyllis Huston Rossine Sterling Margaret Roy Frankie Laine Margaret Marie Man W. Roy Archie McAuley Ken Kahle J. McMillan J. Miller Scotland R. C. Farmer May Verna John Florence Souka Pat Patterson Anita Horvath Hon. Howe Newfoundland Qentnel C D. Bowe J. E J. O. Jones Seven Sisters Pinawa Ogama Rockland Sam Baker Sam Legion Hall PA Anderson Hall P.A Springfield Leeder St. Ledee Audit Bureau of Circulations Springfield Leader Leader’ Building St. James, Man P.O Columbia Chicago Chicago Natural History Museum Centrel Press Alfred Blythe Edmonton
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