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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 28, 1950

Page

2

Lady Curlers Elect Officers At Pine Falls

The Ladies' Curling club at Pine Falls met on Tuesday March 21 in the Recreation hall. Officers elected: President Mrs R Farmer Vice President Mrs M Bachinski Secretary Treasurer Mrs M McNeeland. Mrs G Stewart skip won the Curling cup with its rink of Mrs J McNair Mrs F Lidstone Mrs W Sharpe and Mrs F Ford. and the McLaggan cup went to Mrs Stewart's foursome of Miss B Aseltine Miss I Anderson and Mrs D Naismith.

Ladies’ Curling Club Pine Falls R. Farmer M. Bachinski M. McNeeland G. Stewart J. McNair F. Lidstone W. Sharpe F. Ford B. Aseltine I. Anderson D. Naismith

C of C Discusses Bog Drainage at Whitemouth

White mouth Chamber of Commerce held a Thursday meeting discussing bog drainage. A letter was proposed asking drainage through Tirschman's creek rather than Oldenburg creek to cut bridge requirements. The council was asked to appoint a part time policeman.

Whitemouth

St Patrick's Tea At Whitemouth Aids New Hospital

A St Patrick's tea at Sunnyside cafe Whitemouth on March 17 raised 54.65 to buy furniture for the hospital waiting room. Mrs J Moran Molson led the ex chequer and Mrs Pipko ran the guessing competition with several ladies handling tables. Dr R Giesbrecht donated the prize to be drawn later.

Sunnyside Cafe Whitemouth J. Moran Molson Pipko Oscar Petterson John Molinski Norman Tyler Julius Bencharski R. Giesbrecht T. G. Erskine Dr. R. Giesbrecht

Right motives give pinions to thought and speech

A concise aphorism noting that virtuous aims empower thinking, free expression, and decisive action, framing integrity as the engine of prudent conduct.

Whitemouth District Hospital Nearing Completion

The Whitemouth district hospital project nears opening in May as walls gain pastel colors and floors are laid. The board approves furnishings estimates, seeks donations from communities and groups, and plans to post itemized requirements with approximate prices to fund a waiting room dining room nursery and wards.

Department of Health G. L. Carr

Beausejour Juveniles Defeat Lac du Bonnet 12 5 In Hockey

Beausejour Beavers beat Lac du Bonnet Juveniles 12 to 5 Sunday afternoon March 26. H Beger and E Rewacki led with four goals each, A Litke and A Stebbe added two apiece. Beausejour lineup listed with Englet Kaatz Wolanin Zwack Beger Rewacki Litke Stebbe Byarski Campbell Meyers.

Lac du Bonnet Beausejour H. Beger E. Rewacki A. Litke A. Stebbe Bo Fhinger G. Englet B. Kaatz E. Wolanin H. Zwack F. Byarski D. Campbell A. Meyers

St Patrick's Day Silver Tea At Pine Falls

The ladies of the Pine Falls Roman Catholic church held their annual St. Patrick's Day silver tea and bazaar on March 17 at The Chateau. A large crowd enjoyed handmade articles and baked goods. Prizes included a doll dressed in dollar bills won by Miss J. McKay a teapot cover to Mrs. O. Jacobs and a blanket to Mrs. Vincent.

Pine Falls Chateau J. McKay O. Jacobs Vincent

Obituary of Mrs. Francis Chaskey

Mrs. Francis Chaskey of Toronto died after a brief illness on Friday March 17. Funeral services were held at Beausejour and in the Polish National church with Rev. Father Jos Savatowsky officiating. Survived by husband and daughter Emily of Toronto, mother in Beausejour, and four brothers William, Charlie, Kasimir, and George. Pallbearers were the four brothers and W Rosentrater and Martin Monetta. Russell funeral home arranged the services.

Breausejour Francis Chaskey Toronto Beausejour Jos. Savatowsky Emily William British Columbia Charlie Winnipeg Kasmir George W.rosentrater Martin Monetta Russell Funeral Home

Mary Lucko Rites Held at Polish Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lucko aged 74 were held at the Polish Roman Catholic church in Cook's Creek. She died at her residence near Cook's Creek after living in Canada 53 years, with survivors including husband Nick four sons Steve Mike Peter and Joe three brothers Mark Frank and John and sister Annie. Renshaw's funeral home arranged the services.

Cook’s Creek Mary Lucko Poland Canada Lapton Man Nick Steve Mike Peter Joe Toronto Mark Frank Beausejour John Annie Garson Renshaw

Yakim Slivinski Funeral Rites Held in Cook's Creek

Yakym Slivinski aged 71 of Cook's Creek died March 20 at St. Boniface hospital. Funeral services were March 23 at the Greek Catholic church Cook's Creek with burial in Cook's Creek Cemetery. He came from Austria 53 years ago and is survived by his widow Natasha, son Paul of Winnipeg, daughters Mrs. D Lashuk and Mrs. S Kravetz of Cook's Creek. Ren shaw funeral home of Beausejour oversaw arrangements.

Yakym Slivinski Cook's Creek St. Boniface Cook’s Creek Austria Canada Natasha Paul Winnipeg D. Lashuk S. Kravetz Renshaw Funeral Home Beausejour

Samuel Wenzel dies at 82 in Winnipeg district obituary

Samuel Wenzel 82, longtime Beausejour resident, died at a Winnipeg nursing home on Wednesday March 22. The funeral was held March 28 at Russell funeral chapel. Survived by his widow and daughter Mrs H Rentz and sons Ben Rueben of Winnipeg and Henry of Milwaukee.

Samuel Wenzel Beausejour Winnipeg Russell Funeral Chapel H. Rentz Ben and Rueben Henry Milwaukee

Mrs Elsie Bethel Funeral Services Reported

Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Gertrude Mary Bethel aged 49 of 1114 Strathcona street were held Monday afternoon at St. James Anglican church Beausejour. Burial followed in Beausejour cemetery. Died Friday in Grace hospital. Canon Frederick officiated.

Elsie Gertrude Mary Bethel Strathcona Street Grace Hospital St. James Anglican Church Beausejour Frederick

Water Works Plan Discussed for Lac du Bonnet

A public meeting is set for Sunday April 2 at 8 p.m. in the Municipal hall to discuss forming the Lac du Bonnet Water Co. The project aims to improve sanitation, reduce fire hazards, raise property values, and attract families, with groundwork already completed by the committee.

Lac du Bonnet Lac W.S.K

Lions Club District Convention Planned for June in Winnipeg

The International Lions Clubs extended to England last March and now total 397 579 members in 27 countries. District 5M includes Manitoba Minnesota and Western Ontario with Beausejour Manitoba part. The district convention runs June 25 to 27 at the Fort Garry hotel in Winnipeg.

Lions Club International Association of Lions Clubs England Walter C. Fisher Queenston Ontario London Chicago Loop Lions International The Lions Club of Beausejour, Man Manitoba Minnesota Fort Garry Winnipeg Karl G. Slocomb Toronto General Trusts Bldg

Mrs Bethel Memorial Service Details Revealed

Hughes officiated with Rev. John Bethel assisting in a Winnipeg area funeral notice. Born in Calgary, Mrs. Bethel lived in Beausejour and Winnipeg, taught in Dauphin East Selkirk and Beausejour, married William Bethel in 1938. Survivors include husband sister Mrs Duncan Smith Nelson B C and brother Harry Jones Calgary. Russell's funeral home handled Pallbearers W R Bethel L F Bethel C H Bethel James Bethel Frank Black and Duncan Smith.

W. R. Bethel L. F. Bethel C. H. Bethel James Bethel Frank Black Duncan Smith

Bringing in Beauty and Light for Homes

Sunlight adds warmth and beauty to interiors and helps reduce germs in dust and furniture. Natural light outshines artificial light in many ways, so plan rooms to maximize it. Turning furniture about 30 degrees from windows reduces glare and makes the most of available sunlight.

Protection for the Young Protection for the Young

Many thousands of Canadians are alive today because when they were young they were immunized against diseases such as smallpox diphtheria and whooping cough. Immunization is effective in almost all cases. It is free at any health clinic and is practically painless.

Food in storage and preservation tips

The care of fruits and vegetables in storage determines their value. Store fresh produce in a cool dark place to avoid bruising warmth and light. Keep until needed and cut or shred at the last possible moment.

Strength of quiet endurance mirrors bold feats in courage

A nineteenth century reflection notes that steady quiet endurance holds as much courage as dramatic acts, calling endurance a form of valiant strength.

Tuckerman

Pointe du Bois social notes and local happenings

Miss Anne Smith from Rivers visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Smith over the weekend. Seven year old Jackie Garrett is recovering from a broken wrist after a fall in the school basement. Mr and Mrs P Riddell made a business trip to Winnipeg. City Hydro staff attended a retirement party for Mr and Mrs C Anderson. attendees included Mr and Mrs J W Sanger Mr and Mrs Don Dryden Mr and Mrs A Brown Mr and Mrs H Morton Mr and Mrs L Barrett and Mrs Edolf from Lee River. A snowball game between two young people amused their three year old grandson Roy with Grandma retreating to the kitchen. A resident, Elsie, is recovering from the flu for the second time in weeks. The Ladies Legion auxiliary bazaar and whist drive raised 129 for veterans' families in need. The Legion met this month at B Holliday's home.

Hydro Winnipeg C. Anderson J. W. Sanger Don Dryden A. Brown H. Morton L. Barrett

Trust and confidence shape society’s bedrock

A concise reflection on how mutual trust underpins social bonds and the value of integrity in daily conduct, highlighting how confidence in others sustains cooperative life.

Pointe du Bois Holds Retirement Party for C. Anderson

In Pointe du Bois the community hall hosted a retirement celebration March 21 for Mr. and Mrs. C Anderson. Charlie Anderson, longtime foreman of the heavy maintenance gang, first worked on local construction in 1908 and returned in 1920 to join City Hydro. S Long, the community president, with J W Sanger of City Hydro presented a gift.

Pointe du Bois C. Anderson Anderson Charlie City Hydro S. Long J. W. Sanger

Over 40 Workers Seen as Valuable Assets

Employers often fear higher costs and事故 risks with workers over forty, but statistics show age and experience frequently boost productivity and output, offsetting the perceived handicap of extra years.

TB screening offers rapid cure potential for hidden cases

TB kills more Canadians yearly than any other communicable disease yet most deaths are avoidable. Chest X rays reveal hidden TB germs, enabling quicker cures. Check up on your chest today.

To Be Trusted Is Greater than Being Loved

An aphoristic reflection on trust as a higher virtue than affection, noting that lasting regard rests on reliability and integrity rather than mere fondness. The sentence emphasizes character over sentiment as the measure of true esteem.

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Patrick’s Tea New Hospital Whitemouth District Central Press Vincent Erg Hipeegss Lage Melly Ce Ganm Eweee Bel Oesistent Elizabeth Mrs. F. Chaskey Yakim Slivinski W. Bethel Glana Morrow Springfield Ie Deason Tens Audit Bureau of Circulations Mrs. S. Preston Anne Smith Rivers, Man Mrs Harry Smith Jackie Garrett Mrs. P. Riddell Edolf Lee River Pointe Roy Grandmaw Ladies Legion Auxiliary Legion B. Holliday Chas. Anderson Malton Ont Gaskatoon Saskatoon Brown
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