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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1947
Page
2
Readable fragments show district references GARSON TYNDALL LADYWOOD WHITEMOUTH ELMA and totals like TOTAL PAID 1050 plus ADVTS. DISTRICT REP. FILES OFFICE 175 1326. Context unclear. text mixes names and figures with Canada entries and outside totals.
Wartime Prices and Trade Board ends subsidy on sisal fibre used in binder twine. Subsidy had kept base price at 4.02 per 100 pounds. unsubsidized fibre costs 10.89 from British East Africa, with other sources 14.00 to 19.00. An immediate 7.50 per 100 pounds rise in manufacturers prices will offset the subsidy removal and higher overheads. Retail prices will adjust accordingly, and manufacturers must refund subsidies on 1947 binder twine shipments.
Friends of Bill Gretsinger gathered at the home of C Reich on Monday March 10 to bid him farewell on the eve of his departure for the West Coast. Bill has wound up business activities in Beausejour and will make his permanent home in Princeton. The guest of honor was presented with a Parker pen and pencil set.
The 1946 Barley King will be named at the Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon on April 1. From twelve provincial winners three provinces Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta supply contenders. Interprovincial cash prizes total 1000 500 300 and 200 with the champion receiving 1590 plus seed and regional awards. The 25 000 National Contest drew about 1250 Western Division entries and will be renewed in 1947 with regulations available at country elevators.
M. E. Wentz was re elected president of the Pineview Recreation Committee for 1947 48. C McLennan was named secretary treasurer and seven members including Mrs A Erickson Mrs J Gibbins Mrs H Leith Mrs N Swagger O Bernard and H Leith were elected to the executive. Mr Wentz thanked the retiring committee.
Lac du Bonnet defeated Whitemouth 7 to 3 in a packed stadium. Whitemouth scorers were Willie Brych and Harvey Pischke. Lac du Bonnet displayed spectacular hockey and were invited to the town hall for lunch after the game with singing by three girls.
The Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association met March 10 in the school. Officers reported funds from Funders Day and membership drives, a library book collection set for March 17, and plans for swings, a dental clinic, a public health nurse, a garden club, and a tea by Foods Classes on March 15.
J A Brodie, newly elected chairman of the board for the Community Chest of Greater Winnipeg, is also vice president and general manager of International Laboratories Ltd. He serves on the Unemployment Insurance Commission court of referees, the board of trade council, and as vice president of the Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association of Canada.
The annual event wrapped on schedule as the Weatherman rink led by M Thomson captured the Grand Challenge first prize. A Oddleifson rink won the Community Club event while C Precious took the Curling Club prize and W McCullough from Whitehorse claimed Consolation.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of St. Mary's Church met at Mrs Apritchard's home with twenty members. Reports showed little business. cleaning duties were assigned for two months. Pointe ladies visited Pinawa Curlers on March 8, sharing meals and games, with smiles over rink results. Community Club held a whist drive and dance. several prizes awarded. Notables: Dr Christie, O Mancus, Melvin Laurilla hospitalizations. Mrs Brownell returns to Toronto with children. local curling season winds down with renewed friendships and Easter exams looming.
Mrs Patterson distributed the first issue of Home and School in Manitoba magazine to members. Mr Bissell discussed program revision as the meeting adjourned by Mrs Tomlinson.
The government proposes legislation to extend single summertime from March 16 to November 2 1947 and introduce double summertime from April 13 to August 10. Future summertime periods would be set by an Order in Council to save fuel and enable staggered industrial hours and more outside work.
Our community mourns the death of John Matthewson who for the past years was employed by the mine. An ardent baseball fan with a pipe and a Scottish accent he was active at age 75. A blessing is offered: May the Lord watch over thee and keep thee.
Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church on March 12 for Linda May Klapprat daughter of Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Klapprat BeauSejour. She died March 8 at St Boniface hospital after a three week stay. Rev H Moertelmeyer officiated. Burial followed at BeauSejour cemetery with Russell’s Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Nancy Mossman wed Clifford Richmond at Holy Trinity Church Winnipeg. The Mer chants Trophy curling title went to Tom Wood’s rink 10 9. Several locals visited kin, returned from trips, and the Lac du Bonnet Dry Cleaners unveiled new equipment ahead of Easter.
A large crowd attended the March 7 ice carnival as Evelyn Wawryshyn was crowned queen. The coronation featured cries of Make way for the Queen, a procession led by band and dignitaries, prize winners named, and a packed program including races, a moccasin dance, and a peanut scramble. The event generated strong support from local businessmen and left the rink with a handsome profit.
Gus Zirk injures a hand while piling cordwood and is treated by Dr. Steindel with hopes of early return to work. Clarence Nelson celebrated a birthday with cake and received a gold watch from the Good Deed Club. Other items note hospital stays, travel, hay shortages, and a charity concert by Whitemouth youths.
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