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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1960
Page
6
Community notices from Portage area recount church events and social gatherings. The Anglican and Lutheran communities held services and family nights while residents traveled to Winnipeg Thompson and Kenora for visits and funerals. Highlights include baptism at St Johns Anglican and a water divining talent invited for a trip, with Cross Church Family Night and Red Cross canvass underway.
The column reports several CFL and NFL moves including Mike Wright joining the Bombers tackling squad, Clair Branch signing a 1960 try-out with the Roughriders, Roy Stevenson and Del Tkachuk joining Edmonton, and Peahead Walker becoming the Giants talent scout. It also mentions Goldeyes tryouts and curling season wrap up with a playful anecdote about rink leadership.
A devotional period at the church featured a color film O Worship the Lord and acknowledgments for the evening's fellowship. Lac du Bonnet Busy 4-H Clothing Club hosted a skating party February 15 followed by a high school basement meeting. Kiwanis 4-H public speaking was explained with participation urged. Pat Fournier and Janice Solnes demonstrated sewing tools. The March 21 meeting planned with demonstrations, speakers, a movie, games, and singing. Mrs E Chapman won the casserole.
Obituaries note Alfred Carriere 69 of Powerview died February 23 at St Boni face Hospital with funeral February 27 at Notre Dame Church and interment Pine Falls. Also William Anderson 68 of Grand Marais died February 16. funeral February 25 at St Jude’s Anglican Church with Grand Marais Cemetery burial. Jack Myers 61 of West Kildonan, formerly Beausejour, died February 21. funeral February 24 at Russell Funeral Chapel and Beausejour Cemetery burial. Infant Brian Stubel son of Robert and ??? Stubel died February 23 at Beausejour Hospital. graveside service February 25.
The Glenmoor 4 H Club held its organizational meeting February 19 at 8 p m at the school with many members in attendance. Officers elected include Irvin Hemminger as president Allan Galay as vice president Johnny Zirk secretary Rodney Hemminger treasurer Marianne Galay news reporter John Otto leader and Nick Galay assistant leader A junior leader post went to Sharon Hemminger and Adeline Zirk joined as a new member. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Ted Steg of Ridgeville Mississippi Marianne Steg and Miss Dianne Otto of Winnipeg. Mrs M Otto recently returned to the farm after several weeks in Beausejour. Mr and Mrs N Galay and children were Sunday visitors.
Fragmentary text mentions March 21 in Winnipeg and a Mrs. statement about farmers, suggesting a local farming discussion or event with unclear details and at least one person named Mrs.
Stan Gittins led Erickson and team to a 1 second win while Bob Belle Courchine and G Jannson beat Jim LeRoye’s rink 10 to 7. The final event saw Stan Gittins’ rink defeat Daisy Dales 9 to 8. Also noted is the death of Mrs Eliza Bradley in Winnipeg at 75, and personnel moves as John Kaleka leaves Hydro Electric for Brandon Steam Plant while Alvin Merke joins Selkirk Steam Plant. Albert Robinson and Miss Myrna Henderson wed in Lac du Bonnet. couple well known in Great Falls, Albert a McArthur Falls staff member.
The village of Great Falls extends best wishes to Albert on his marriage with a note from McArthur Falls mates. Teen Canteen volunteers helped at a weekend sleigh event at Anderson Hall and the crowd enjoyed the outing. National news notes include the USA winning the Olympic Hockey Crown and Princess Margaret's engagement to a commoner.
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