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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1947
Page
7
The author explains Lent from Ash Wednesday to Easter, a 40 day period for self discipline of body and soul. It urges eating and drinking wisely, controlling temper and vanity, and following Christ’s example toward spiritual growth and hope of resurrection. The piece invites readers to see their personal Geshemene and Calvary, ending with Easter’s message I am alive for evermore.
Experts from the Department of National Health and Welfare in Ottawa urge daily well spaced meals plenty of water restful sleep in a ventilated room and outdoor recreation. Regular practice of this routine helps discourage disease producing germs and supports overall health.
Rev. Joan E Hunter urges reflection on the Cross as a model of self sacrifice. She cites examples from history and everyday life, such as the Morro Castle operator and famine relief workers, to call for renewed commitment to help individuals and communities. The Cross belongs with people not confined to church walls.
At the Municipal Hall on March 18 the Beausejour Baseball Club elected Jerry Hoban as President J Shuster as Secretary Treasurer C Shields as Manager H Fenning as Coach J S Sinnott MP Beau sejour and George Olive MLA Transcona as Honorary Patrons The club plans a junior team this season and a busy schedule is expected with a forthcoming canoe event.
The Garson Midgets failed to advance in the provincial playdowns as a La Riviere squad edged them 7 to 4 at Selkirk Arena. The Garson Tyndall and Beausejour youth team showed strong play but lacked goal mouth finish.
The team acknowledges C Wawryshyn and F Litke for standout effort this year and thanks Gmiterek Hopps Zarvanski Gmitrowski Bodnar Ridley Johnson Erickson for their all out play. They praise manager P Stepanjuk of Garson and wish Pete good luck next year.
The Pinawa Ladies hosted Pointe du Bois curlers on March 15 for a school tour, supper, and mixed curling. Teams led by Mrs. Simmons Mrs. Square Mrs. Willson and Mrs. Leith competed, with visiting men joining for ends and a lively lunch.
At Pine Falls rink the departmental bonspiel draws many former players back on the ice amid blisters and sore shoulders. Two ladies rinks, Ladies' Aid of the United Church led by Mrs. J E Hunter and Hudson's Bay led by Anne Crawford, traded early blows with Bay scoring five ends but Ladies' Aid salvage a one rock win in the final end.
Monday evening marked the conclusion of the Pine Falls Curling Club bonspiel with final games in the main and consolation events. H. Romanow skipped the winning team to cap the event.
In the main event the ning rink led by skipper completed a strong showing with F A Brown, S Brewster, and Jean Mackay backing him. Roy Arthur’s rink secured the consolation honors with W McDonald third, Ben van Malsen second, Lillian Richards lead. Departmental bon spiel opened as Hudsons Bay Co rink beat Manitoba Paper Co Main Office, Earl Manson skip, A Kreuger third, Wm Roy second, Ross Halpin subbing for Ben van Malsen. B H Campbell skip led the Bay rink with B Manson sub, M Dansereau second, Bill Mc Cubbin lead.
A short classified notice for an excellent business opportunity advertising a Post Office and General store location with flour and oil sheds. It notes an oil dealer named S. Beley in Lowland seeking partners or customers.
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