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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 17, 1964

Page

10

Weekend Guests and Education Week Highlights

Continued from page 5 Sunday hosted by Mr and Mrs F Calvertey. Guests included Mr Chas Rudnick of Rathwell Manitoba, Orville and Francis Harper. Mr H C Tottie of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs Magnusson. Rhys Morgan returned from Winnipeg after visiting Dr and Mrs C McCawley. Education Week featured open houses at the local Collegiate and Elementary schools with parents and community watching displays and teaching activities. A Tea and Bake Sale by the Home and School Association followed the event.

Mrs. C. Harper Mrs. Harper Chas. Rudnick Rathwell Manitoba Orville and Francis Harper H. C. Tottie Winnipeg Mr. Magnusson Rhys Morgan Mrs. C. McCawley The Home and School Association

Questioning Catholic Symbols and Practices

Dave Smith questions candles holy water beads and medals in Catholic practice. Father Crane explains these items aid prayer and devotion, not paganism, citing biblical examples and urging exploration to understand their meaning.

Dave Smith Father Crane Dave Crane Christ Shupaan

Pine Falls curling wins as Bonspiel closes in Kenora

Two Pine Falls rinks competed in the Kenora Ontario Junior non commissioned Officers bonspiel with Glenn Pennell leading a 11 9 final over Art Veilleux. Phillip Cyr rink took second in the second event. Graham Randall of Pine Falls High School won a United Nations Pilgrimage trip to New York for summer. The Pine Falls Ladies curling closed their season, with Dorothy Johnson rink winning the Harrison trophy after a 12 9 decision in a tense A group playoff. In B group Wanda Frederick led to Mc Laghen trophy victory. The grand aggregate went to Dorothy Johnson rink. March first candlelight Mess dinner honored Squadron Sergeant Major G A Morris C D at the armouries drill hall. Anglican ladies catered and gifts were presented to SSM Morris and Mrs Morris.

Pine Falls Kenora Ont Phillip Cyr Graham Butch) Randall Pine Falls High School United Nations New York USA Harrison Dorothy Johnson Marge Jacob Mavis Jackson Ingrid Hundevad Mariam Frayne Lil Bosma Claire Lavallee Alma Hebert McLaghen Trophy Wanda Frederick Barbara Gill Shirly Reichert Vivian Luchuk Rosseau’s Armouries G. A. Morris Militia S.S.M. Morris

Goft Great Falls Curling Winners Crown Boyer Quad

Curling drew to a close with three teams tied for first at seven wins three losses. Bill Boyer’s team defeated Gordon Spence in the final and earned the championship under tough ice conditions. Frank Ryan’s squad and Gordon Spence’s crew both faced losses, while David and Haldeen Gittins welcomed their first child, a son named Scott James, born March 9 at Misericordia hospital in Winnipeg.

Frank Ryan Johnny Gaddews Anne Gittins Gladys Spence Bill Boyer Verne Piechl Garry Flannagan Betty Bracken Gordon Spence Bob Oakes Les Morgan Bernice Piechl Spence Boyer Ryan David Haldeen Gittins Ramsay Misericordia

Elect ric clock? Get well wishes for two patients

Get well wishes go to Mrs. J. Caperous and Mrs. A. B. Rob inson who are in Pine Falls General Hospital. It is nice to report that Mr. Harry Hutchison is back home again, from his coast visit and that he is feeling better.

J. Caperous A. B. Robinson Pine Falls General Hospital Harry Hutchison

Seven Sisters Curling Bonspiel Winners Named

Jim Lawson rink led by Patsy Lawrence Arthur Tirschman and Helmut Sakwi won the school bonspiel trophy donated by Mr. L. Strick at Seven Sisters on March 14 with nine rinks. Runners up in event one were Porth Schultz Krampetz Klaprat. event two saw Reid Primmett Hebert Lawrence defeat Tirschman Stardom Reid and Lawson.

Jim Lawson Patsy Lawrence Arthur Tirschman Helmut Sakwi L. Strick Seven Sisters Jim Porth Glen Schultz Doug Krampetz Dorothy Klaprat Doug Reid Dave Primmett Joyce Hebert Murray Lawrence Susan Tirschman Christine Stardom Brian Reid Gordie Lawson

Gittins Family Welcomes First Grandchild Scott

The narrator recalls the birth of their first grandson, nicknamed Scott, describing lighthearted family details and plans for his visit home. He notes the boy’s weight and compares him playfully to a horsepower, while reflecting on life with grandma and the home place. A small cage for the gaffer and playful foibles with Tom Cat are mentioned.

Scott Gittins Papa David Anna Grandma Tom

Rink成果 in Lac du Bonnet spiel and Beausejour bonspiel results

C Precious and his rink including R Mundt M Gagne and A Primmett were runners up in the first event. R Krampetz with J Kearns V Rowe and A Pommer won the second event. Women’s rink at Beausejour Air Base included B Higgins A Frantz M Tittlemeir and F King. Superintendent's Trophy went to R Mundt and his team with W Lawson C Frantz and W Lehman after a final square draw over R Cook T Keith K Mundt and K Dorland.

C. Precious R. Mundt M. Gagne A. Primmett Lac du Bonnet R. Krampetz J. Kearns V. Rowe A. Pommer Beausejour Air Base B. Higgins A. Frantz M. ‘Tittlemeir F. King Winnies W. Lawson C. Frantz W. Lehman R. Cook T. Keith K. Mundt K. Dorland

Beausejour Radar Station closure decision lingers

A decision on whether the Beausejour Radar Station would be closed in the near future has not yet been made, leaving local officials and workers awaiting guidance. No firm timetable or criteria have been disclosed, fueling speculation among residents and industry stakeholders about regional security and employment impacts.

Beausejour

Radar Station Fate Hangs on Defence White Paper

Dr Joe Slogan MP for Springfield met with Minister Paul Hell yer re status of Beausejour Radar Station. Defence Minister cannot disclose closure plans until the white paper on defence is published. Slogan said Conservatives planned to keep the station open at least ten years and to repurpose for air traffic control if needed due to Winnipeg proximity and rising air traffic. He warned loss would hurt eastern Manitoba economy and increase unemployment.

Joe Slogan M. P Springfield Paul Hellyer Beausejour Slogan Defence Winnipeg Manitoba

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