Eadie Leaves Selkirk Health Unit to Lead East Kildonan
Dr J A Eadie Medical Director of the Selkirk Health Unit departs to become Medical Director in East Kildonan Manitoba effective soon. Since 1954 he has overseen a growing service area of 2 677 square miles with multiple substations Beausejour De Bonnet and Pine Falls and a staff including lab and X ray technicians. Dorothy Hall, formerly Medical Director at the Birtle Shoal Lake Health Unit, will assume the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Eadie
Selkirk
Eadie
Beausejour
de Bonnet
Manitoba
East Kildonan
Dorothy Hall
Birtle Shoal Lake
Seven Sisters Curling Bonspiel Draws Eight Rinks
Eight rinks from Seven Sisters and River Hills competed in a one day school bonspiel on Saturday March 3. Junior curlers ages 11 to 14 entertained a full gallery with exciting matches and a lunch prepared for all. The Reid and Tittlemeir teams played a tight match while Lawson’s rink defeated Seig and teammates 7 to 1. Mr Strick and Mr Nicholl organized the event with support from both schools, and organizers hope it becomes annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters
River Hills School
Ven Sisters
Raymond Karl
Jim Porth
Janes
Tittlemeir
Judy Krampett
Sharon Berntt
Brenda Murphy
Reid
Janice Lawson
Bernard Weinhold
Christine Stardom
Patsy Lawrence
Grace Seig
Ingrid Merke
Brian Steiner
George Rosner
River Hills
Mesdames E. Lawson
E. Schultz
R. Krampetz
L. Strick
D. Nicholl
Whitemouth Ice Carnival Sees Five Contestants for Queen
Miss Carole Howcroft of Seven Sisters leads five contenders for Whitemouth Ice Carnival queen on Saturday March 10 sponsored by Whiteshell Comets. Contenders Brenda Malkoske Sheila Malloy Kathy Vanbuskirk and Dorothy Tommila compete as crowds expect a strong turnout. Events include figure skating races hockey games broom ball clowns and more. Carole is a Whitemouth Collegiate student active in 4-H Sewing Lutheran Youth League and curling at Seven Listers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
Carole Howcroft
Seven Sisters
Whiteshell Comets
Carole
Brenda Malkoske
Sheila Malloy
Kathy Vanbuskirk
Dorothy Tommila
Lutheran Youth League
Bissett Ladies Bid Farewell To Mrs Brauner
A group of Bissett residents and United Church Women hosted a farewell for Mrs. F Brauner on February 20. She and her family depart February 22 for the United States after ten years in the community. The event featured gifts including a pocket book and a silver spoon, with thanks from UCW president Mrs. M Wray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
United Church Women
F. Brauner
States
Brauner
Germany
Bartell
M. Wray
UCW
Mesdames Griffith
Allan
Molinski
Wheat price hike announced by House of Commons
The Rt. Hon. John Diefenbaker announced a March 1 price increase for wheat delivered to the 1961-62 Pool Account. No. 1 Manitoba stored wheat rises to $1.50 per bushel, while Durum gains 75 cents to reach $2.50. An estimated $20 million in adjustment payments will be issued starting in May, with final Wheat Pool Account details and other payments outlined. Dr. Joe Slogan welcomed the move for spring cash flow, noting Springfield farmers will receive about $1 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Diefenbaker
House of Commons
Manitoba
Fort William
Port Arthur
Vancouver
Canada
Dr. Joe
M.P
Springfield
Students Entertain Parents at Hand School Night
The February 20 meeting of the Bissett Home and School Association highlighted pupils entertaining parents with phonics games songs a spelling bee guitar folk songs art mural and pantomime. Seniors read essays and a square dance team won at the winter carnival while a mural titled Education Through the Ages won top honors. The president urged parent attendance at the Winnipeg convention before February 28 and a lunch was served to close the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett Home and School Association
E. Finboggason
M. Hay
Linda Courchene
Janet Callow
Crawford Wray
Blain Molinski
S. Combe
Kathy Duval
S Graham
Miss Graham
W. Barton
Terry Marton
Terry Griffith
Larry Adolph
Garth Briar
Paulette Swain
Martha Kocis
JoAnne LaBossiere
Elaine Petrus
Mr. Derkhner
Garth Brian
Maureen McCracken
Hannes Bell
Eleanor Mintton
Lenore ‘Berchied
Duval
Winnipeg
Lac du Bonnet Stupak Wins High School Bonspiel
Lac du Bonnet rink led by Don Stupak won the main event 8-5 over Wayne of Beausejour in the Lac du Bonnet High School bonspiel. Ron Kabaluk of Lac du Bonnet routed Laurie of Pointe du Bois 13-3 in seven ends. Erickson of Whitemouth defeated Laurie 10-9 after trailing to end a tense match. Curlers from Pointe du Bois Pine Falls Powerview Lac du Bonnet Whitemouth and Beausejour competed with a luncheon follow up hosted by Mrs E Brown and the student council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Stipekskip
Andy Usackis
Joyce Halliday
Meda Wilson
Lac du Bonnet
Wayne
Beausejour
Don
Stupak
Ron Kabaluk
Laurie
Pointe du Bois
Erickson
Whitemouth
Pine Falls
Powerview
Lac du Bonnet Collegiate
E. Brown
Great Falls Scouts Open House Draws Large Crowd
Great Falls Boy Scout and Cub Troup No 1 held an Open House in Anderson Hall on February 26 drawing a large crowd. Jim Taylor emceed with Warren Sinnock and Alan Bracken guiding leaders for tumbling first aid demonstrations camp site building bonfires and a sing song. Andrew Harpin aided in presenting merit and efficiency badges as about $30 from Silver Tea proceeds supported scout and cub activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Andrew Harpin
Jim Taylor
Belle Sinnock
Clara Bracken
Thelma Bernard Jinny Taylor
Abitibi Profits At 13.7 Million For 61
Abitibi Power and Paper and Manitoba Paper reported 1961 net earnings of 13.72 million or 3.18 a share, up from 1960’s 22.27 million and 2.83. Sales reached a record 147.59 million amid lower output of 1,049,495 tons due to weaker newsprint demand and industry mergers, with exchange-rate gains and removal of Ontario logging tax cited as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abitibi Power and Paper Co. Ltd
Manitoba Paper Company Limited
D. W. Andridge
Ontario
Ambridge
Bissett Bantam B's Topple Warren in Playdown Match
In a Sunday February 25 game at Warren the Bissett Bantam B team surged in the third period to defeat Warren 7 to 5. Ron Krause scored five goals while Larry Adulph and Harvey Swain added the clinching tallies as refs Knox and MacGilvray oversaw a closely fought contest with fans from both towns watching a thrilling match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett Bantam B
Warren
Suunday
Bissett Braves
Warren Bantam
Bissett
Ron Krause
Larry Adulph
Harvey Swain
Tom Knox
Carl MacGilvray
Kowalchuks
Caswells
Storry Moore
Bill Allen
Rousseaus
David Newsham
Ed. Adolph
Community notes honor 88th birthday and local events
Mr Edward Kirby celebrated his 88th birthday February 27 with a dinner party at his home hosted by Mr and Mrs William Kirby. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leslie Kirby of Kenora and Mr and Mrs F of Winnipeg. Other items report Snowball Teas for Ross United Church W A proceeds for the church, upcoming W A meeting, 4 H Foods club supper and toboggan party, Lutheran W A year-end notes, visiting relatives and hospital stays, and curling bonspiel won by Seven Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kirby
Wm. Kirby
Leslie Kirby
Kenora
Winnipeg
Kirby
D. M. Wardrop
Bernice Boss
Ross United Church
W.A
4-H Foods Club
Leonard Pommer
Harry Nelson
Subscription Renewal Form for The Springfield Leader
A dated renewal notice explains subscription due dates such as 12-11-60 and asks readers to mail remittance to Springfield Leader Lac du Bonnet Man. It lists prices 3.00 for one year 4.00 outside Canada 5.00 for two years 6.90 outside Canada and asks new subscribers to use the form with address details and name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
3Rd Street
Lac du Bonnet
Man
Canada
Miss Sharron Hennessy Crowned Queen at Ice Carnival
Miss Sharron Hennessy won the queen contest at the Bissett Ice Carnival held on Saturday February 17. Barney Gray acted as master of ceremonies and she was escorted by her princesses Janice Caverley and Dorianne LaBossiere. Winners in the young ladies and other contests included Martha Ann Simperel Gordy Bjornson Debra Robinson Frances Moore Wade Weeks and Donald Gillespie with varied entertainment from baton twirling to skating and a pantomime about Al Jolson. Prizes included cash draws for queen and admission prizes. many races were held in the morning with participants unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharron Hennessy
Bissett
Barney Gray
Janice Caverley
Dorianne LaBossiere
Fry
C. Caswell
Dr. Furlonger
E. Hood
Martha Ann Simperel
Gordy Bjornson
Debra Robinson
Frances
Dwight Weeks
al Jolson
Tommy Clarke
Terry Barton
Paulette Swain
Terry Griffith
Martha Kocis
Larry Adolph
JoAnne LaBossiere
Garth Brian
Elaine Pterus
Janet Callow
Kathy Duval
20 Page Booklet To Aid Sales For Chemalloy Minerals
Chemalloy Minerals Limited of Toronto has issued a 20 page illustrated brochure forecasting a new era for space age minerals. President David T. Winchell says intensified research creates new markets for metals like lithium cesium beryllium tantalum and gallium and could boost NATO industrial progress. Cesium use is projected to reach 1,000,000 pounds yearly by 1965 from 500 pounds. Major firms including General Electric Westinghouse General Dynamics Dow North American Hughes Electro-Optical Space Technology Laboratories US Industrial and Aerojet General are advancing cesium applications. With U.S. defence spending rising and space goals, the supply outlook remains strong. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemalloy Minerals Limited
Toronto
David T. Winchell
Chemalloy
Winchell
NATO
General Electric Co
Westinghouse Electric Co
General Dynamics Corp
Dow Chemical Co
North American Aviation, Inc
Hughes Aircraft Corp
Electro-Optical Systems, Inc
Space Technology Laboratories, Inc
Industrial Chemicals, Inc
Aerojet- General Corp
U.S
Seven Sisters Kretchmer Wins Local Bonspiel
The Seven Sisters bonspiel ended February 27 with George Kretchmer rink defeating Rosemary Reid for top prize. Teammates included Larry Kristofferson, Mrs. Clara Frantz, and Russell Klapprat. Other events saw Gordon Klapprat, Fred King, and Leda Kondratuk teams win prizes. every rink received a prize this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters
George Kretchmer
Rosemary Reid
Larry Kristofferson
Clara Frantz
Russell Klapprat
Ed. Honke
Mary Picard
J. Johnson
Kretchmer
J. Callum
E. Lawson
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Sellark Health Unit
Mrs
Canadian Wheat Board
Wheat Board
Scouts
Cubs
Abitibi
V. Erskine
Lutheran W.A
Henry Steiner
Felix Carlson
Bobbie Kiapprat
Cliff Connor
O. A. Braun
Henry Wallingham
Linda Karpoff
Linda
Charlie Anderson
Mrs. M. Becke
Maurice Everson
Victor Bencharski
Whitemouth Hospital
Fred Klapprat
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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