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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1955
Page
1
Brokenhead Municipal Council agrees to construct the new hall on the town lot in Beausejour. A committee reported plans to have an architect finish the design and to call for tenders after completion. Meanwhile affairs continue in rented Beausejour premises.
William Oneschuk was awarded the bridge tender contract at a Rural Municipality of Apenon meeting on February Five for the 24 foot wide roadway bridge two miles north of Brokenhead. Five bids were submitted led by Oneschuk at 3262.50 and Paseshnik at 4600. Other bids ranged to 9009.
An Eastman Manitoba cow owner brought a heifer to Lac du Bonnet to ship to Winnipeg. The transfer vehicle had left, so the animal rode in the back seat of a 1937 Ford sedan. The surprised Lac du Bonnet employee found the cow calmly enjoying the ride en route to Winnipeg.
Edward Komadowski becomes manager as the open air rink bears the brunt of a severe blizzard. Pine Falls Paper Kings draw local hockey interest while Beausejour Midgets exit provincials. Tyndall and Garson schedule a best of three for Red River League crown. first game Feb 27 in Tyndall.
Pine Falls talent filled the Legion Hall on Sunday February 27 as Mr Rolf Linnebach led junior piano students in a high standard recital. Guest artist Mr Don Rollo of Winnipeg performed Haydn Trumpet Concerto movements two and three with an encore of Trumpeter's Lullaby. Linnebach accompanied and also played Chopin Scherzo in B flat minor Op 31, followed by a Chopin Waltz encore.
Victoria Beach hosts Mrs Bette Budd and family as snowstorm strands several visitors including Bill Melford Edwin Smith and Velma Smith. Friesen of Gretna and Leonard David family also stranded. Victoria Beach Pirates rout Scanterbury Eagles 8 to 3, with Mrs Albert Larson recovering at Beausejour Hospital.
The River Hills Fast Ball Club held its annual meeting on February 22 at John Klepatz’s home with about 20 members present. Officers elected include manager Willie Hertzog secretary treasurer John Klepatz coach Norman Honke and captain Bob Honke. The club, known as The Hungry Nine, has been a dominant Eastern Manitoba fast ball team for 15 years and competes in the North Eastern Manitoba Fast Ball League with Pine Falls Powerview Great Falls Seven Sisters and River Hills. A South Division may be formed to cut travel costs with Seven Sisters Whitemouth Beausejour Hadashville and River Hills. Klepatz and Hertzog will coordinate to organize the new division. Both divisions will meet in a final series for The Seven Sisters Community Club Trophy as North Eastern Fast Ball champions.
After a four day Beausejour bonspiel the W. Zikman rink of Lac du Bonnet won the main prize over N. Keller’s Beausejour rink. Charles Turner received a life membership for decades of service including 20 years as secretary and current treasurer. Mayor A Larson presented the scroll amid an enthusiastic crowd.
The Seven Sisters Curling Club held its annual Bonspiel with four finals on Friday February 25. Maurice Everson led the No. 1 rink to victory over Ken Higgins 13 to ? The Alan Dates foursome topped Fred Raine 18 ends? The Frantz four defeated Filo Myrene 14 to 13. Carl Birstow’s rink beat Charlie Precious 11 to ? Everson’s win earned a place on the Curling Club Trophy. Club convener Mrs. Bert Bartley ran the lunch room through the event.
Three Winnipeg Blue Bombers stars Dick Huffman Tom Lumsden and Tom Casey were guests of honour at the Lac du Bonnet Legion and Bomber Quarterback Club dinner. Charlie Owen spoke of screening new players to ensure top calibre and a Grey Cup win. Mayor Edythe Brown and Frank Hanton led the program with a Grey Cup game highlight and a Ladies Curling Club skit followed by dancing.
Beausejour Hospital Guild named officers at its annual meeting on February 24. New president is Mrs C Hoban, with vice presidents Mrs A Larson and Mrs J Funk, secretary Mrs N Rumak, treasurer Mrs E Rutak, and other posts filled by Mrs R Guiesbrecht, Mrs E Flexke, Mrs C Reich, Mrs H H Lippman, Mrs L Pulfer, Mrs A Tolosko, and Mrs G Mullin. The group opens pre spring activities with a card party set for March 25.
Grand Marais reports a local ice carnival led by school children on Feb 28 with teachers in charge, a 7 2 hockey loss to Scanterbury amid snow cancellations, and multiple visits by residents including Mrs Beveridge and Joan Kowalchuk. Snow plows kept main routes clear, World Day of Prayer observed at St Judes Church, and a newborn arrived in Belair route to Beausejour Hospital.
The local bonspiel concluded with eight prize sets across 14 rinks. Tony Frantz led a comeback to win the third event in 13 ends after trailing Ed Mroz 13 to 8 at the ninth end. Birston and Precious thrilled, tying in the 12th and winning in overtime. Dave Morran and Ron Rickman joined The Boys Of The Open Road after buying second hand cars. Farmers urged to keep animals 100 yards from highways during test runs.
W Horodyski was re elected president of the Beausejour Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Association for the coming year. Officers include vice presidents W Murray and C Huber Jr secretary treasurer E Borsa campaign chairman F Rumak blood donation chairman Mayor A Larson and an extensive executive board. Plans call for a blood donation clinic in Beausejour twice yearly starting in May and a national appeal fund drive beginning March first.
Grace church in Winnipeg hosted the quiet wedding of Mrs. Jennie Anderson of Tyndall and William Helgren of Tyndall on Thursday Feb 10. Rev. W S Martin officiated. A family reception followed at the Winnipeg home of Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson.
Hundreds of cars are stolen yearly and joyriders injure or kill. Lock cars, hide belongings, and avoid unattended cash or valuables. Bank deposits and payrolls face robbery. female employees should not carry cash without escort. Vary routes for bankers and trucking deliveries. secure unattended loads and minimize cash.
Elmwood rink skipped by Marnie Martel wins the First event at Pine Falls Ladies Curling Club bonspiel on February 23 taking the Paget Trophy. Runners up included Minnie McDonald and team from Pine Falls. Contested events feature multiple Pine Falls, Lac du Bonnet, and Portage la Prairie squads with prizes for long distance champs.
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