Longtime aviation leader Uhlman retires after 45 years service
J H Smith chairs tribute to Mr Uhlman a 1500th Beaver sale in Toronto May 18 noted. Uhlman British trip marked. Manitoba Government Air Service origins and growth described with Beaver and Otter fleet across Lac du Bonnet The Pas Norway House and Waboden plus radio network and staff of 37 in Manitoba mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Smith
Mr. Uhlman
Harold Wells
Pas
Frank Hanton
Arvid Dancy
Striemer
Dan Wardrop
Mort Torrence
Uhlman
United Kingdom
Toronto
de Haviland Aircraft Company
Royal Flying Corps
Canadian Air Service
Canada
Jim
Manitoba Government Air Service
Manitoba Air Service
Mr. Unlman
Air Service
Forest Service
Lac du Bonnet
Norway House
Waboden
Manitoba
Easter Visit Notes and Local Well Wishes
Mr and Mrs Dave Moore and family of Transcona visited their relatives in Winnipeg over Easter. Erven Bendke of Estevan and Arnold Mathies of Poplar Point stayed with the Merkes. Bill Thomas and family visited Julius and Willie Kuhn in Winnipeg for Easter. John Wiebe and family visited Altona. Mrs E Merke’s family from Winnies visited Merke last week. Hilbert Honkey family visited Julius Honke. Valerie Mroz of Lockport holidayed with Mike Klepatz. Mike Royko retired as Nutimik forestry kitchen cook. farewell party April 19. Charlie Barski and wife celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary on April. Continued on Page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Merke
Erven Bendke
Estevan, Sask
Bill Thomas
Julius Kuhn
Willie Kuhn
Winnipeg
Mike Royko
Nutimik Forestry
Charlie Barski
Ladywood
Patsy Bracken Honoured At May Bride Elect Shower
Patsy Bracken was feted as bride elect of May 19 at a gay social evening and shower in Anderson Hall on Saturday April 28. Over 100 friends attended to wish her well as Bernice Lemire aided with a gift cart and guests signed the book and collected recipos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Bracken
Anderson Hall
Bernice Lemire
Mesdames
Anna Sutherland
Thelma Bernard
Mickie Jansson
Joan Morgan
Dagney Bleak
Lawson Crowned Champion in Cribbage at Community Club
The Cribbage tournament concluded on Wednesday April 25 with B Lawson acclaimed champion. M Everson and Mrs C Mielayoff tied for second. Everson beat Reid. A Biasey M Gagne and A Frantz tied for fourth, Frantz winning the playoff. Lunch by Mrs A Frantz and Mrs B Lawson closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B .Lawson
M. Everson
C Mielayoff
Mr. Everson
Reid
A. Biasey
M. Gagne
A. Frantz
Frantz
B. Lawson
Pine Falls Events and Meetings Across May Week
Pine Falls hosts multiple May events including Knights of Columbus and Rebekah Lodge meetings, church guilds, a Hospital Auxiliary card party, Streamliners club, Canadian Legion gatherings, and a polio clinic. Weekend notes mention Legion Ladies Rally and a Corporals dinner at the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Chateau
Hospital
Tueeday
Rebekah Lodge
St. Theresa's Guild Woodneedsy
Pocerental Hall
Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Pine Falls
Lac du Bonnet School Board Keeps Standard Time
Local school board opts to stay on Standard Time amid mixed public sentiment. Community protests continue as petitions circulate and residents debate daylight saving versus standard time across Lac du Bonnet and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet Village
Agassiz Board
Great Falls
McArthur Falls
AECL
Milner Aid
Darling Wins Pine Falls Mixed Bonspiel Title
Cliff Darling of the Grain Exchange rink defeated Dwayne Olson to win the Pine Falls mixed bonspiel main event. Second prize went to Lac du Bonnet and Pine Falls rinks dominated the weekend with three top finishes. Hosts Pine Falls impressed with hospitality and a smorgasbord, dance, and meals for visiting curlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling
Pine Falls
Cliff Darling
Grain Exchange
Dwayne Olson
Sam Ateah
Victoria Beach
Mel Mathews
Wm. Sharpe
Manitou
Rick Harrison
Bill McDonald
E. Mark
Lac du Bonnet
J. Usackis
Earle Manson
Ken McDonald
J. Sparman
D. Crook
Alex McLeod
Shamrock
J. Desifets
Frieda O'Connor
Mrs. Desilets
Dave Hutchison
Arlene McIntyre
Jean Walton
Ski Club Reelects John Vents President for Third Term
The Great Falls Water Ski Club confirmed John Vents as president for a third consecutive term after an annual meeting in Anderson Hall on Thursday April 26. Officers Jim LeRoye and Stan Gittins were reelected vice president and treasurer, Gary Flanagan became recording secretary, and finances showed a $107.96 cash reserve with $1284.05 receipts and $1603.00 disbursements. The club reported a $1000 mortgage paid off, $3989.85 raised in three years, and membership fees kept at 10 dollars for singles, 15 dollars for a couple, or 20 dollars for a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Anderson Hall
John Vents
Manitoba
John Veats
Jim LeRoye
Stan Gittins
Gary Flanagan
Ron Muncer
Seven Sisters
Subcription Renewal Notice for The Leader
The Springfield Leader subscription renewal notice instructs readers to check due dates shown as day month year like 12-11-60 and mail remittance with a form. Rates are $3.00 one year, $4.00 outside Canada, or $5.00 two years, $6.00 outside Canada. New subscribers use the form to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Sringfield
Schulz Named NDP Candidate in Beausejour Nomination
Jake Schulz former M P for Springfield was unanimously chosen as the New Democratic Party candidate for Springfield at a Beausejour meeting on Monday April 30 He thanked supporters for their faith and promoted NDP aims including full employment through national planning parity for farmers and consumer protections. Ed Schreyer MLA was named campaign manager and an election committee was formed to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Schulz
M.P
Springfield
New Democratic Party
Harry Olensky
Lac du Bonnet
George Enns
North Kildonan
Schulz
Beausejour
NDP
People’s Party
Douglas
Frank Syms
Dick Loeb
Mr. Phelps
Mr. Schulz
Phelps
Canada
Ed Schreyer
Brokenhead
Schreyer
Seven Sisters Winds Up Curling Season
The Seven Sisters Curling Club held its Wind Up on Friday April 27 with dancing by Anton Schultz and his Green Valley Boys. During intermission J Callum presented a gift to past president J C Kearns, acknowledging his leadership. A raffle drew winners including a roto tiller Dr R Giesbrecht Beau Sejour a rifle H C Beaton Trascona a transistor radio Mrs M Dales Winnipeg a power mower David Keith Seven Sisters and a 35 mm camera E G Schultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters Falls
Anton Schultz
Green Valley Boys
J. Callum
J. C. Kearns
Jack
Great Falls
Rototiller
Dr. R. Giesbrecht
Beausejour
H. C. Beaton
Trariscona
Warren Leads Liberals For June 18 Election
Archie Warren a Tyndall businessman was chosen to represent the Liberals in the Springfield riding at a Liberal nomination in Beausejour before 168 delegates. Warren edged Joe Perkins by a narrow margin, criticizing Conservative defence policies and promising renewed Liberal effort in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Liberals
Archie Warren
Tyndall
Springfield
Lyric Theatre
Beausejour
Joe Perkins
Anola
Wade
Slogan
Canadian Legion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hugh Smith
J. C. Uhlman
Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall
MGAS
A. Renschell
Dave Moore
Transcona
Jack Craig
Jack Cram
John Wiebe
Theer
Mrs. Wiebe
Altona
Hilbert Honkey
Julius Honke
Valerie Mroz
Lockport
Mike Klepatz
Win Woods
Department of Educat’n
C.S.T
Ski Club
Jim le Roye
3Rd Street
Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Joe Phelps
Saskatchewan
The
Battlefords
Tories
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