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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 23, 1954

Page

1

Noted Violinist to Appear at Pine Falls March 30

Joza Karas, noted violinist and Praha Conservatory graduate, will perform as guest artist at the Legion Hall on Tuesday, March 30. He has a long career across Czechoslovakia, Munich, Colombia, and Canada, with strong reviews for technique and musical interpretation. Also appearing are Mrs. Karas, Miss Betty Johnson, Mr. Ross Halpin, and the St. Theresa Choir.

Joza Karas Legion Hall Mr. Karas Praha Conservatory of Music Praha Czechoslovakia International Symphony Orchestra Munich Colombia America Canada Ontario Quebec Karas City of New York Betty Johnson Ross Halpin St. Theresa

Brokenhead Seed Fair and Bacon Show Held in Beausejour

The Brokenhead Agricultural Society hosted its third Seed Fair and Bacon Show at Beausejour Town Hall with a packed audience. J M Omichinski of Ladywood won Grand Champion in hog carcass, with reserve prizes going to J Kazina of Ladywood and Matt Lanoway of St Owens. Prize winners across numerous grain and forage classes were listed, and Field Representative of the Dominion Live stock Branch urged higher home quality to satisfy both Canadian and American markets. Harold Scotsmuir, field representative, noted the royal fair prospects for entrants’ samples and Art Tooth commented on potential Royal Winter Fair entries.

Brokenhead J. M. Omichinski Ladywood Beausejour Consumers Co-op J. Kazina Matt Lanoway St. Owens Beausejour Hatchery J. Omichinski J. Kasina M. Lanoway W. Omichinski J. Avison T. Splett A. Ottenbriet V. Modjeski Beausejour V. Schoenberger Lydiatt J. Lachowski Lydiatt A. Peitsch J. Molinski H. Kurbis Dencross R. Singbell Wentland J. Shumilak Garson W. Kurbis Dencross J. Horoske Beausejour B. Horoske Beausejour Harold Scotsmuir Dominion Livestock Branch Cloverleaf Art Tooth Toronto Brandon A. Lachowsky Cromwell M. Lanoway St. Quens M. Omichinski H. Krebs W. Krebs C. Shul A. Lanoway St. Quens A. Modjeski Cromwell J. Mros Beausejour G James Lydiatt Ed. Peits

Winter road opening eyed from Lac du Bonnet to Werner Lake

A winter road project aims to link Lac du Bonnet to Werner Lake over 25 miles with total Bird River to Werner Lake distance near 30 to 35 miles, largely through Manitoba. Edwards Diamond Drilling seeks to move heavy gear this summer, clearing snow and deadfalls to reach Werner Lake for Falconbridge and Quebec Nickel prospects, enhancing an all weather route to Ontario lakes.

Lac du Bonnet Ontario Bird Lake Werner Lake Quebec Nickel Bird River Manitoba Lac du Bonnet Werner Lake Edwards Diamond Drilling Co Kenora Archie Trapp R. M Brokenhead English River

River Hills Socials and Births Highlight Community Activities

Mrs E Alstadt hosted a dinner for Carol's sixth birthday on Sunday March 14. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs O Lueck on the birth of a baby girl at Whitemouth hospital also March 14. Little Sharleen McLean from Fork River Man visiting two weeks with relatives while parents tour the U S A. Farmers Union of River Hills plans a variety program April 3 in Whitemouth hall showcasing district talents. Congratulations again to Mr and Mrs Otto Merke on a son born at Whitemouth hospital March 16. Attendees include Mr and Mrs F Badke Mr and Mrs R Seig Mrs Alex Henschell Mrs Alex Beskau and Mr Albert Rohrig who attended Beausejour Leadership School March 15.

Mrs. O. Lueck Whitemouth Hospital Sharleen McLean Fork River, Man U.S.A Farmers’ Union of River Hills Whitemouth Hall Otto Merke F. Badke R. Seig Alex Henschell Alex Beskau Albert Rohrig Beausejour

Garson News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings

Ed Milne family return home from holidays out west. Gillis Quarry Co plans machinery overhaul to resume work. Birthday celebrations for Mrs Beatrice Vernon and Mrs Hughie Hurrell. Garson Oak Bank hockey match ends Garson 1 Oak Bank. Garson Limestone Co manager L Juravsky visits town. recovery ongoing. Dawson City installs Canada’s northernmost passenger elevator.

Mrs. Ed. Milne L. Juravsky Garson Limestone Co

Knight and Ongman wedding at Knox United church

Irene Elizabeth Knight married Lloyd Edwin Ongman at Knox United church Prince George on March 3 in a ceremony attended by about 125 guests from British Columbia and Manitoba. The bridal party wore brown and gold velvet gowns, the bride carried calla lilies and ferns, and the reception followed at the McDonald Hotel.

Knox United Church Princ George B.C Irene Elizabeth Knight Lloyd Edwin Ongman L. F. Knight J. E. Ongman Prince George Lac du Bonnet W. P. Bunt Vancouver Gordon McLaren Manitoba Leonard Ongman Patricia Johnson Vancouver General Hospital Robert Kazakoff Joyce Ongman Sharon Knight Ongman Miss Johnson Kasakoff Miss Ongman Leonard Onghan Scott, Kennedy Howard Lloyd Denis Light A. Moonie Eleanor Black Albert Scouller John Watson

Variety Show Staged At Seven Sisters Auditorium

A Friday March 12 variety show at Seven Sisters featured White Mouth and Seven Sisters performances. Directed by Mrs Olga Oxholm for the Seven Sisters and sponsored by the local Women’s Auxiliary, with C.G.L.T. girls led by Miss Helen Johnson for Whitemouth. The program included dancing, a Hans Christian Andersen pantomime Danish Birthday Party, Sleeping Beauty and The Dance of the Gypsies, plus a Weary Wanderers number and a wedding reception scene. Proceeds totaled 89 dollars for the Women’s Auxiliary.

Seven Sisters Whitemouth Olga Oxholm Women’s Auxiliary Hans Christian Anderson Sandra Oxholm John Sauer Stan Gittins

MFU Leaders Call for Grass Roots Political Involvement at Beausejour

Provincial President Jacob Schutz urged MFU members to engage in politics and monitor activities of federal and provincial lawmakers. Registrations reached 133 with about half ladies from Northeastern locals as four panels discussed overhauling the Canada Grain Act and building a bottom up farm organization. Mrs Laneway emphasized active locals and a legislative director role. Ladywood hosted an open night with speaker Bert Sandercock on weed controls and fertilizers followed by slides and a lunch.

Manitoba Farmers Union Jacob Shultz Beausejour M. Laneway Cady Hansard M. McIntosh Ladywood MFU Bert Sandercock

Powerview Council Sets Court of Revision and 1954 Solicitor

The Powerview council met Tuesday March 9 with Mayor H J Parent presiding and all councillors present. Clerk J F Turcotte attended as the meeting was told the Provincial Municipal Assessor fixed April 13 for a Court of Revision on the village business assessment. A S Morrison QC of Winnipeg was re appointed village solicitor for 1954 at a $300 yearly fee. A motion was approved concerning land parcels on lot 58 and the south half of lot 61 plan.

H. J. Parent J. F. Turcotte A. S. Morrison Q.C Winnipeg

Sunday Social at Dençoose Home Includes Wide Guest List

A Den cross gathering at Mr and Mrs Wm Trapp hosted guests from Rosenfield Lac du Bonnet Selkirk and local families. News notes include Kurt Kurbis returning from hospital, Mike Wecreschuk celebrating a new baby, local council discussions on village affairs tax sales graveled supply and staff appointments along with several accounts paid.

Wm. Trapp Dencross Roy Pokrant Rosenfield, Man Roy Biedler Lac du Bonnet Paul Kurbis Edna Selkirk Wilfred Kurbis H. Kurbis Fred Bauschke Harold Trapp

Government Announces Public Work for 1954

The province outlines a large North-East highway program with 46 miles to finish grade and gravel and 46 miles prepared for oiling as the first paving stage. It lists No. 59 from Bird's Hill to Kirkness, by-pass work through St. Boniface, No. 22 to Victoria Beach, No. 1 from Lac du Bonnet to Trans-Canada near Hadashville, and No. 11 toward Whiteshell, plus No. 13 links and South-East routes to improve main entrances and freight routes. The plan includes a North-East expansion approved by Minister Wm. Morton and targets completion within the year pending weather.

Wm. Morton Greater Winnipeg Bird's Hill Village Kirkness Canadian Pacific East Selkirk Ashfield School St. Boniface Nairnove TransCanada No. 22 Victoria Beach Grand Beach Corner Beausejour Gull Lake Lac du Bonnet Trans-Canada Hadashville Whitemouth Elma Medika Whitemouth River Leig's Corner Brookfield Corner Pravda Whitemouth Lake Whiteshell Pine Falls Roseauv Minne Bemidji Lake Itasca Twin Cities Kansas City New Orleans No. 13 RM Springfield Rennie Lake Breretoen South Transcona Vivian Morton Eastern Manitoba Development Board Manigotogan United States Greater Winnipeg Red River Valley Red River Manning Canal He Des Chenes St. Pierre St. Malo Manitoba Minnesota Canada States Tyndall Ste. Anne Corner Ste Anne Steinbach Sundown Corner Piney Corner Finey Corner South Junction Roseau Minn Sprague Middlebro Man Warroad International Falls Trans-Canada— Norward Bridge Ste Anne Corner Falcon Creek Ontario

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