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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1961
Page
1
The School Division ended its heated debate by firing the original contractor for Lac Bonnet High and plans to solicit bids from other firms. Piles failed to meet specifications and all work to date may be rejected. forms for floor beams had already been built. Lawyers from all parties meet to negotiate an outcome with architects and bond firms watching.
McDuff Ottawa reports that South Africa has withdrawn from the Commonwealth amid global debate over racial discrimination. The decision follows pressure from Nehru and reactions from Pearson and Diefenbaker about non intervention and future racial policy in member states. The piece also notes Canadian immigration and Indian Act criticisms, with broader implications for the Commonwealth and upcoming by-elections in Canada.
Great Falls 13 ladies under Great Falls W I sponsorship completed a three week sewing course led by Miss Eleanor Stuart from Bausjour Home Economist. The March 27 achievement display showcased dresses including Clausen dreamer models and planned DIY bathing suits.
The February meeting at Mrs. Fred Tommila home had sixteen members. Officers named Ronaldo Lanja president and Gloria Tommila club reporter. Mrs. Tommila praised retiring leaders Mary Ann Neyedli and Dorothy Tommila for six years of service.
Canada expects total potato acreage of 324 500 in 1961, up 3 percent from 1960 and 5 percent from 1955–59. Manitoba will rise from 17 000 to 18 000 acres. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics release notes acreage is indicative and may change with seed quality, contracts, market outlook, and seeding conditions.
Advice warns that leaving a stove on for cooking while a mother does housework risks severe injury to small children who pull pots or open oven doors. It recommends a high outside hook to block door access and concealing wall outlets to prevent curious toddlers from reaching nails or metal fragments.
Early detection of cross eyes in a baby requires doctor evaluation. The deformity does not self resolve, so prompt treatment in infancy offers the best chance for proper correction and favorable outcomes.
The Lac du Bonnet School No. 1235 budget for 1961 shows the special tax down from 18 251 52 to 15 362 32, saving local taxpayers in the Lac du Bonnet district. Total budget 48 105 30 down slightly from last year due to operational savings. capital expenditures estimated at 10 085 30 with 4535 00 for debenture payments. Transportation costs not shown due to consolidation pending approval, effective January 1 1962 if approved.
A bingo event at Elma Hall on March 24 raised cash prizes for Whitemouth Hospital. Various local families are mentioned visiting, birthday wishes go to J. B. Sitar on his 74th, and Ed Weslak welcomes a new baby girl and a new dry cleaning driver from Lac du Bonnet.
A crane used for Whiteshell Nuclear Centre bridge piers slid into 25 feet of water when pilings failed. No one was aboard. The crane rests at the river bottom and recovery will await ice melt. Construction on piers halted. contractor may work on Pier Five near the east shore.
Renewal notice requests subscribers check due dates shown as day month year like 12 11 60 and send remittance with form. It lists rates 3.00 for one year 4.00 outside Canada, 5.00 for two years 6.00 outside Canada and asks to renew for The Springfield Leader at the given Lac du Bonnet Manitoba address.
The Great Falls Women's Institute hosted a silver tea and bake sale in Anderson Hall on Thursday March 23 to support local boy scouts and cubs. The event raised about 80 dollars and featured scouts, leaders Warren Sinnock and Gunner Postnick, with Jim Taylor opening remarks. Officials and volunteers including John Mindella George Ortwein Mrs John Bracken and Fred Kalinowsky managed tables. Hugh Ans won the donated cake from Mrs Axel Erickson. Pearl Warren expressed thanks to contributors for the success.
In Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall on March 21 Magistrate M F Manwaring and Crown Counsel Ben Hewak presided. Wallace and Sam Seymour faced multiple charges and received three and one months respectively. Malo, Fontaine, Cyr, and Bjork appeared on theft and assault related charges with sentences suspended or remanded to April 4.
H P Smith was unanimously elected president of the Lac du Bonnet Water Co operative Ltd at the annual meeting on March 23 in Memorial Hall. Officers elected included R Freund Mort Torrance Eugene Dzinkowski and Eugene Lavoie. Secretary treasurer W A Campbell reported assets of 47594.97 with depreciation of about 13000 and a small operating profit of 776.15 despite depreciation of 1619.46. Plans outlined include finishing a southern subdivision street adding an extra storage tank and pumps and an eight inch line along Minnewawa Street to the old PTH 11 plus tying dead end lines into a planned network. A vote of confidence in the board was moved and warmly supported by shareholders.
Ida Spreen remains in Beausejour Hospital with a minor illness and hopes to return home soon. Anna Johnson will resign her school at Easter after winter bouts of pneumonia and pleurisy. Mrs Walter Thomas will lead the class to term’s end. Louise Spreen has joined the Air Force and left for Quebec for training. Congratulations to Elina Meta Sharonek born March 6. Sam Wilson dies March 6 at 60, long resident with local ties to Oak Avenue and early post office history. W.A. of St Jude’s Church held an apron shower. tea served by Grace Wonnacott who was treated for gall stones. Attendees in Winnipeg for Archbishop enthronement included Jennie Wright, Capt Holmes and Mrs Linklater. Local ladies plan weekly carpet bowling at the Social Hall. Chas Jessavine returns to cottage after winter on farm. Marshall and Goulding clean Oaks Ave cottages ahead of Easter. Stan Leschuk and family visit Jack Fish Fraser Bowler’s reassignment to Grand Beach caretaker duties. Happy Easter to readers.
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