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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1964
Page
5
A compiled listing of regional district representatives and office contacts for communities including Lac du Bonnet Pine Falls Pointe du Bois Roscoe Pinawa Powerview Aver Hills Whites Creek and Manigotogan. Provides names addresses and phone numbers for municipal and local government offices as of March 23 1964.
The second budget by Finance Minister Walter Gordon diverges from last June’s bold stance. It favors caution, limits partisan rhetoric, and aims to shrink the federal deficit. With a withdrawal of the dividend tax rise for non-residents and modest family allowances, the plan emphasizes restrained spending and targeted regional considersations.
A Home Ec column previews Spring 64 fashion with Total and Military moods, long and short coats, empire and torso waists, and pleated skirts. Highlights Paris trends with knee-length hems, bold necklines, and coordinated ensembles. Manitoba hosts Festival of Fashion on April 2 at 2 30 p m in Brandon.
A fourteen member Rebekah Lodge team opened the Manitoba Assembly in Marlborough Sky View. Mrs. Pearl Frederick chaired as Fine Falls official, with Mrs Wanda Frederick elected to the Home Board for two years and Mrs Ellen Mitchell serving District 1A president for a second term. The Army bonspiel saw Hilton Conquergood win first event, Red Halpin skip first prize in the second, and Phillip Cyr as runner up. Robert Lavallee won a big ham in a store draw. Mrs W Mansell visited Winnipeg with her sister Mrs Wilson of South Dakota, who attended Manitoba sessions as Warden of the Rebekah Assembly there.
Ontario produced 15,795,000 bushels of winter wheat in 1963, dominating Canada’s output. The figure highlights Ontario’s leading role in national grain production during the year and reflects the region’s strong agricultural capacity.
Manitoba notes Premier Roblin urging a nine member committee to study a shared services program for public schools with hearings. The speech urged objective consideration amid partisan strains as budget talks heat up with NDP leader Paulley attacking ministers while lauding humor and scrutiny. The assembly weighs broader Sunday entertainment and fiscal prudence.
A collection of Sunday worship times and Holy Week observances across multiple churches. Morning services at Pinawa Elementary Auditorium include Sunday School and nursery. St Johns Lac du Bonnet and St Marys Pointe du Bois list Lent services and Holy Communion scheduled for March 24 to 29, 1964 with interdenominational participation.
The Lutheran Church of the Cross under Pastor Edwin H. Bowen lists weekly events including first year and second year confirmation classes at the parsonage, Luther League, Lenten vesper service, Good Friday communion, junior choir practice, Sunday church school, two Easter services, and a fireside meeting at the Bowen home on Tuesday March 31 at 8 p.m.
Rev. B. Voss pastors the Whiteshell Baptist Church with Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Evening Gospel Service 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer 7:30 p.m. Junior Church 8:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal Friday March 27 at 7:30 p.m. Young People's Service listed.
The notice lists Easter Sunday sessions at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Full Gospel Church Lacrosse. Rev. P. M. Munro, Pentecostal District Superintendent, is the speaker for the day.
Parish notices list Rev Albert Frechette and Rev Paul Boissol as pastors with service times for Holy Week. Holy Thursday mass at 8 00 p m Good Friday liturgy at 3 00 p m Holy Saturday 11 00 p m and Easter Sunday Mass at 11 00 a m with parish phone 345 2212.
The local option measure in the municipality clears the ballot with a 423 to 6 majority. Dissenters listed include Mrs. Morrison and Mr. Seaborn of the Conservative group, Messrs Campbell, Hryhorczuk, Barkman of the Liberal camp, and Mr. Froese of the SC party. Continued on page 10.
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