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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 03, 1949

Page

2

Pine Falls Baseball Club Sets Membership Fee and Park Plans

Pine Falls Base ball club met April 26 in winter club rooms to approve a $2 membership fee for players and spectators. A new ball park near the curling rink is slated for completion by July or August. Officers include J E Macdonald as vice president and Jim Munsie as secretary treasurer, with Bob Lyons elected junior coach and the executive to appoint an umpire.

Pine Falls Baseball Club Gilbert Beaulieu J. Carey D. C. Robertson M. McLaggan J. Johnson Stan St. Croix R. Hayes J. E Macdonald Percy Gardener Jim Munsie S. W. Jackson Andy Anderson Jim Desilets Jack French F. Harrison S. Velie W. MacDonald Ollie Sikoloski Bob Lyons

Quiet High River Wedding Unites Edna Ans and James Montcriff

Rev Kemlow officiated a ceremony at the United Church manse in High River Alberta on April 14 at 7 pm. Bride Edna Mae Ans daughter of Mr and Mrs D R Ans Whitemouth married James Edward Montcriff son of Mr and Mrs George Montcriff High River. The bride wore a brown gabardine suit and hat with brown accessories. Miss Irene Snider attended the bride and Keith Philips was best man. A reception followed at the groom family home and the couple departed for a honeymoon in the United States. They will reside on the groom's ranch in High River.

Kemlow The United Church High River Alberta Edna Mae Ans D. R. Ans Whitemouth James Edward Montcriff George Montcriff Irene Snider Keith Philips Montcliff States

Golfers Elect Myron Turner At Pine Falls

Pine Falls Golf club held a general meeting with strong attendance signaling a banner season. Myron Turner was unanimously re elected president alongside a slate of officers including Patrons D W Am bridge C B Davis R J Askin honorary president Ralph E Hayes vice president Jack Dean secretary Art Kruger treasurer Don Munro and executives Max Lagg an Lawrence Fredericks Fred Ford Clayton Farmer.

Pine Falls Golf Club Myron Turner D. W. Ambridge C. B. Davis R. J. Askin Ralph E. Hayes Jack Dean Art Kruger Don Munro Max Laggan Lawrence Fredericks Fred Ford Clayton Farmer

Friends Honor Connie Trithart With Shower

Miss Connie Trithart a bride elect of May 21 was honored at a bridal shower on Friday evening April 29 at the Beausejour hotel. A set of Danish Princess silver flatware was presented with best wishes for her future happiness. A corsage of Sweetheart roses and a pink and white decorated bridal chair completed the festive setting. Little Roberta Hayes pulled a wagon bearing the gift as hostesses Mrs. L. J. Pulfer Mrs. J. S. Ridley Mrs. N. Rumak Mrs. B. Warkentin Mrs. S. Henderson and Miss V. Manchester oversaw the event with more than 90 guests present.

Connie Trithart Beausejour Hotel Roberta Hayes L. J. Pulfer J. S. Ridley N. Rumak B. Warkentin S. Henderson V. Manchester

Tennis Players Elect Officers At Pine Falls

The Pine Falls Tennis club met April 27 at 7 30 p m to elect officers for the coming year. Frank Sellers read the minutes and financial report. Membership fees were set for seniors four dollars juniors one fifty teachers one fifty until June and visitors fifty cents per day. A ton of shale will be placed on the court. The president N Rempe will represent the club on the community group forming soon. New officers are Honorary president R Hayes president N Rempel vice president Edna Magnusson secretary treasurer F Sellers.

Pine Falls Frank Sellers N. Rempe R. Hayes N. Rempel Edna Magnusson F. Sellers A.G

Seven Sisters Curlers Hold Wind-Up Dance

The Seven Sisters Falls Curling club held its wind-up dance on Friday April 29 at the Community Hall. A splendid attendance enjoyed a grand time dancing to Fred Duffly and his boys of Lac du Bonnet. Phil Cing Mars president of the club presented the Winnipeg Electric Company President's trophy to the winning inter-annual plant team: Axel Oddreifsson Tony Frantz Jack Kearns and R Richter.

Seven Sisters Falls Fred Duffly Lac du Bonnet Phil Cing Mars Winnipeg Electric Company Axel Oddreifsson Tony Frantz Jack Kearns R. Richter

Missing Woman Found Dead Near Elma District

Mrs Catie Lukachewich aged 70 was found dead in thick brush southwest of Elma after multi day search by nearly 100 volunteers, RCMP and dogs. Her husband John Lukachewich 73 discovered the body near his farm. Coroner Dr Brook reported the remains removed to Beausejour funeral parlour.

Elma R.C. M.P Catie Lukachewich Here John Lukachewich

Beausejour Man Critically Hurt When Hit By Car

Beausejour resident John Larson aged 77 was struck by an eastbound car driven by Burle Ronald of Dugald at 7 30 pm while crossing the main highway opposite the Post Office. He suffered a fractured arm a crushed pelvic bone and multiple injuries and was taken to St Boniface hospital in serious condition.

John Larson Beausejour and Larson Burle Ronald Dugald Larsen Lippman St. Boniface Hospital

Double wedding of two sisters charms Canadian society

The piece notes a double wedding in Canada and suggests the event brings charm despite the financial strain on the father. It hints the father may be relieved to see it concluded in one stroke, reflecting social etiquette commentary.

Western Canada

Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Pine Falls

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Cana dian Legion B E S L held a April 20 meeting at Pine Falls. Two new members Mrs A C Huston and Mrs Louis Patterson were admitted. Whist and bridge were played with prizes won by Mrs J Jacques in whist and Mrs W McDonald in bridge. A lunch concluded the gathering.

Legion Auxiliary Pine Falls Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion B.E.S.L A. C. Huston Louis Patterson

Obituary: George Kohar of Ladywood Dies at 66

George Kohar farmer in Ladywood district since 1905 died Wednesday April 27 at his home. Born in Austria he came to Canada at 27. Funeral Sunday May 1 at 3 p.m. St. Peter and Paul church Ladywood. Survived by Theresa his widow two sons Joseph Jasper Alta and Lewis Ladywood five daughters and 13 grandchildren. Burial Ladywood cemetery. Renshaw funeral home handled arrangements.

George Kohar Ladywood Austria Kohar Canada St. Peter and Paul Church C. Litowski Renshaw

Obituary for Roman Basarowich in Elma district

Roman Basarowich, 64, died suddenly Saturday in Buchan Manitoba. He came from Austria in 1901 and farmed about 40 years in Elma district. Survived by three daughters Mrs. T Hrynkow Mrs M Semeriak and Mrs N Kozier. three sons Joseph Stanley Nick. Funeral April 27 at Elma Roman Catholic church. burial in local cemetery. Rev J Zimmerman officiated. Russell's funeral parlors Beausejour had arrangements.

Roman Basarowich Buchan Manitoba Austria Canada Elma T. Hrynkow St. Catharines Ont M. Semeriak N. Kozier Man Joseph Stanley Bowness Alberta Nick Kenora Father J. Zimmerman Russell Beausejour

Double Weddings in Canada A Guide to Etiquette and Procession

A guide explains how to handle a double wedding including who leads the processional, seating and car arrangements, who gives away which daughter, and how the receiving line should be formed. It covers twins, non-sister brides, attendants, and post ceremony etiquette with practical tips and cautions for comfort and order.

Canada

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Florida tourist flow fuels harvest of winter riches

The article portrays Florida as a booming tourist industry with a vast winter influx of vehicles trains and airplanes bringing tens of thousands of visitors and hundreds of millions of dollars. It notes the seasonal northward summer migration and urges studying Florida methods to grow the business elsewhere.

Florida

Garth F Pickell to Transfer to Alberta Operations

Garth F Pickell leaves The Leader after eight years staffing the paper with three and a half years in the Canadian Army. He will join Salt Division of Canadian Industries Limited for field operations and plans to base in Red Deer with Mrs. Pickell. His "Party Line" column has long been a popular feature.

Garth F. Pickell Alberta Canadian Industries Limited Mr. Pickell Leader

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