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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 26, 1946

Page

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Unclear scoreboard fragment with district results

Fragmented OCR item lists point totals for multiple districts and teams including Pine Falls, Beausejour, Whitemouth, Seven Sisters, Pointe du Bois, Great Falls, St George, Brightstone, Lowland, Spring Wells, Pinawa, Bird River, Lettonia, Bissett and Red Lake. No coherent match result or single event emerges from the readable text.

Pine Falls Beausejour Whitemouth Janow Elma Seven Sisters Pointe DU Bois Great Falls ST. George Brightstone Lowland Spring Wells Pinawa Bird River Lettonia Bissett Red Lake

War Hut Closed Ends YMCA Service at Debert Camp

A five year veteran notes the Y Hut at Debert Military Camp near Debert Nova Scotia has closed after serving 4 500 000 men operated by the YMCA. In Sherbrooke maple sap runs early promising a bumper syrup season despite last year’s poor output. In Jonquiere a referendum approves legal sale of alcohol by 700 to 580 after a prior prohibition vote in 1944. In Brockville two Prescott residents test drive a used car but decline after the right wheel and chassis fail leaving the other wheels detached. At the University of Western Ontario compulsory military training is approved for first and second year students with exemptions for veterans.

Debert N.S Y.M.C.A Sherbrooke Que Jonquiere Quebec Brockville Ont Prescott London Board of Governors The University of Western Ontario

Tough westerns and long-lived folks headline western Canada notes

Ontario born Henry Timlick marked his 102nd birthday while Susanne Coppin joined him at 102 the next day in Winnipeg area. In Tisdale a birth produced triplets without medical help as neighbors assisted. In Lethbridge Alberta strip coal mines stop after three seasons of operation. In Salmon Arm a veteran real estate man cannot find office space as his building is condemned. In Murrayville BC officials urge BC poultry industry expansion aiming to ship 90 million eggs to Britain annually.

Winnipeg Henry Timlick Ontario Susanne Coppin Lethbridge Alta Alberta Salmon Arm L. B. Pangman

When to plant after frost in Mani toba

The Rapid City Manitoba Reporter asks readers when it is safe to plant after the last frost. The writer notes 39 years of experience in Mani toba and seeks guidance on the proper time to begin gardening activities.

Manitoba

Court session at Lac du Bonnet items fines and jail options

Oswald Solomon pleaded guilty to intoxication in a public place and was fined $20 plus court costs with two weeks jail option. Peter Bruneau and Lidia St. Hilaire of Great Falls were each fined $20 and costs or two weeks in jail for consuming liquor in public. Omer Lavoie was fined $90 and costs for selling a truck above the price ceiling.

Oswald Solomon Peter Bruneau Lidia St. Hilaire Great Falls Omer Lavoie

Beausejour Fans See Car Stolen Outside Winnipeg Aud

Beausejour residents Bill Bethel and Ivan Ridley watched a theft outside the Winnipeg Auditorium on March 20. Their car was stolen by one or more suspects, prompting them to call Oscar Russell to pick them up and drive them home.

Beausejour Bill Bethel Ivan Ridley Winnipeg Auditorium Bethel Oscar Russell Winnipeg

Obituaries of Mary Woligroski and John Eastchak

Mary Woligroski 61 died March 17 of a heart attack while visiting her daughter in Winnipeg. She came from Poland in 1906 and is survived by husband Michael three sons William Harry Mike Jr and five daughters Anne Leonie Mary Ena and Stella. Burial was at Ukrainian Greek Catholic St John’s Cemetery. John Eastchak 78 a Garson district pioneer resident died at home Friday morning. Survived by wife two daughters Mary Nettie three sons Sidney Andrew Nick.

Anne Leonie Mary Ena Stella St. John’s Cemetery Garson John Eastchak Garson District Eastchak Nettit Sidney Andrew Nick

Mrs Marcus Dies Suddenly In Pointe du Bois Home

Mrs Marcus wife of Oscar Marcus died suddenly in her Pointe du Bois home on Tuesday morning. A funeral was held at St Marys church on Sunday with Rev S Richardson officiating. Burial followed at Lee River cemetery. She had lived in the district over 25 years and supported Red Cross work.

Pointe DU Bois Marcus Oscar Marcus St. Mary's Church Rev. S. Richardson Lee River Cemetery

Peter Schwartz Dies In Lee River District

Peter Schwartz, longtime resident of the Lee River district, died last week. Funeral services were held in the Lee River Hall on Sunday.

Lac DU Bonnet Peter Schwartz Lee River District Lee River Hall

Obituary for 68-Year-Old District Resident Schwartz

Mr. Schwartz, aged 68 and long a respected district citizen of over 30 years, passed away leaving his wife and one son Arthur at home and two daughters Mrs. Peter Osis and Mrs. Edward Fisher. Burial was at Lee River cemetery with grave side service by Rev. S Richardson.

A. Baird Schwartz Arthur Peter Osis Edward Fisher Lee River Cemetery Rev. S. Richardson

Finnish-born Helen Tommila dies at 71 in Elma Man

Mrs Helen Tommila 71 died March 20 at her farm near Elma Manitoba She came to Canada from Finland with her husband Eric in 1804 residing at Brandon until moving to the Elma farm in 1916 She leaves her husband and three sons Henry Kirkland Lake Ont William Vancouver and Frederick at home Funeral services were held at Whitemouth Manitoba on Saturday March 23 at 2 pm

Elma Helen Tommila Man Finland Canada Eric Brandon Henry Kirkland Lake Ont William Vancouver Frederick Whitemouth

Beausejour Legion Initiates Six New Members

A Beausejour Branch meeting on March 20 initiated six new members E A Englet Mrs H A M Hutton A Kielback F H Wayne J G DeMarco and J Makuk. The assembly discussed district sports a beausejour brokenhead war memorial fund and form a ladies auxiliary. A 500 contribution was proposed and social evenings planned with a Winnipeg visitor invited.

Beausejour The Canadian Legion E. A. Englet H. A. M. Hutton A. Kielback F. H. Wayne J. G. DeMarco J. Makuk L. J. Pulfer G. W. Hoban W. W. Childe G. W. Stebbe Ladywood G. V. Hoban

Pinawa Notes On Discharge And Local Loss

Omer Bernard, former patrolman now discharged after three years in the Army, stationed in Ottawa, longs to return to work and friends. Mrs Walsh learns her niece Flora Christina Penigar, wife of F. E. Penigar, has died at Bird's Hill. two daughters Betty and Geor-

Omer Bernard Ottawa

Beausejour Officials Discuss Bus Depot and Rest Room

Town Hall meeting includes BEAUSEJOUR council the Board of Trade and four bus firms to consider erecting a bus depot and rest room. Bus representatives agree shelter needed and may rent $50 monthly. no suitable building available. Attendees: Mayor L. J. Pulfer councillors B. Larson E. Kaatz L. Szajowski. B. Warkentin J. I. Ridley Jos. Bellan. P Homenink Copeland and Mr. Stuart.

Beausejour Board of Trade L. J. Pulfer B. Larson E. Kaatz L. Szajowski B. Warkentin J. I. Ridley Jos. Bellan

Community Notices From Point du Bois and Winnipeg Visit

The record lists local families and visitors including Mrs M Mc Leod Mrs C Holmgren and children W and Mrs Walsh visiting Martin Wade on his birthday in Lac du Bonnet Pointe du Bois and Winnipeg weekend trips by Mrs R Pearson J Richards M Wentz A Bradley. It notes St Patrick’s dance with Art Krampetz auctioning baskets and Mrs Pearson winning nylon stockings.

Mrs. Walsh Martin Wade Lac du Bonnet St. Patrick’s Art Krampetz R. Pearson

Pine Falls Red Cross Holds Sparse Annual Meeting

The Pine Falls branch of the Canadian Red Cross met at the Chateau theatre on Sunday March 17 with low attendance. President N Walton led the session which appointed a temporary secretary and discussed 1945 activities including a blood donor clinic and knitted articles, while nominating committee plans were urged as no volunteer accepted the presidency.

Pine Falls Canadian Red Cross Chateau Theatre Red Cross S. Poitras War Work Committee Doug Brown Ross Robertson C. B. Davies Maurice Dansereau

Second general meeting set for March 24 at 3 PM

A second general meeting is scheduled for Sunday March 24 at 3 p.m. A committee was appointed including C. B. Davies M. Dansereau E. Dixon J. E. Lane and S. Poitras. The committee met for its initial session immediately after the general meeting at 9 45 p.m.

Messrs C. B. Davies M. Dansereau E. Dixon J. E. Lane Mesdames S. Poitras

Electric prefab bungalow sets Blackburn pace in UK buildin

Six English workmen erected a green and cream all electric aluminium bungalow in seventy five minutes in Blackburn. The Daily Mirror notes it a first of its type in the town and outlines plans to export blueprints under license for overseas housing. The article also covers Britain’s Distant Reading Gyro Magnetic Compass developed by RAF scientists to guide transoceanic flights with precision, aiding bomb sights autopilot and crew communications.

Daily Mirror Blackburn England Lancashire United Kingdom Britain R.A.F America

Newly Formed War Memorial Group Seeks 25000 For Centre

Beausejour and Brokenhead residents form Beausejour Brokenhead War Memorial Fund to raise 25000 for a Recreational Centre with a board of officers from The Board of Trade The Brokenhead Agricultural Society Beausejour Legion and Women's Institute. The fund targets 5000 membership 10000 donations 5000 special projects 5000 miscellaneous. Next meeting set for April 8 at 8 p m at the Beausejour Hotel.

Beausejour - Brokenhead War Memorial Brokenhead Agricultural Society Beausejour The Canadian Legion Women’s Institute B. Warkentin Wm. Horodyski F. Hayes J. Bellan L. J. Pulfer Beausejour Hotel

Sun-Dial House Spiders Aid Land Survey Tools

F Barker and Son at Clerkenwell Road London build precise surveying instruments by using spider webs spun in long boxes to achieve correct strength. The firm also uses horsehair for other instruments. During World War II the workshops near the premises were busy with military instrument production.

F. Barker and Son Clerkenwell Road London

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Tisdale, Sask A. G. Hersskorn Doncrest Here Murrayville B.C British Columbia A. E. Lioyd University of British Columbia Agriculture Department Poultry Producers’ Association Here Rapid City L. S. Matlin L.L.B P.M Beausejour Legion I. McIntyre Legion T. McAuley Municipal and Public Utility Board Bus Company P. Homenink Red River and Northern Motor Coach Lines Mr. Copeland Moore's Mr. Stuart Stuart Bus Lines Gina M. McLeod Clarence Holmgren Mrs. C. Holmgren H. Lundquist H. Linndal Mrs. R. Pearson J. Richards M. Wentz A. Bradley Central Experimental Farm Cereal Division Riley Scientista Division Marquis Wheat Los Angeles Audrey Stewart Audrey War Memorial Organization Mesdames B. Warkentin A. Waddel O. Russell C. H. Bethel W. Horodyski L. J.pulfer S. C. Henderson J. W. Cheap Geo. Stebbe Springfield Leader Beause George Stebbe Springfield Leader Bldg St. James St. James, Man P.O
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