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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1960
Page
1
Government funds extend the wild rice study with a supplementary six million dollar report. The initiative ties to Iota and the Manitoba project, spanning locations including Pointe du Bois and Red Rock Lake in Whiteshell.
Great Falls gathers to honor Mr and Mrs W Fraser on their retirement from the Winelik Electric Co. They continue living in Great Falls near the river. A social evening featured a dessert drive, buffet lunch, and musical interlude. Fraser received gifts from MHEB and the Great Falls Recreation Club.
A by-law to fund 32 rooms for Selkirk high schools passed Friday by a 1072 to 493 vote. It will fund 18 class loans plus an auditorium and workshop at Selkirk High School. A four room high school will be built at Rudy's Corner near Grand Beach to serve the northeastern portion of the division.
Pastor A Doerkson leads Sunday School at 10 30 a.m Evangelical Service at 7 39 p.m Mid week service 7 00 p.m Wednesday Friday Boys and Girls Club meet for youth activities
On Sunday April 24, 1960 at 9 45 am a Sunday School session is listed followed by Divine Worship and Sermon at 11 00 am. The record notes two services with times and the date.
On the third Sunday after Easter at 11:00 am Morning Prayer and 11:00 am Primary Sunday School with nursery care will be conducted by Mr. E R Gaston of Kenora.
Chemalloy Minerals expands mine development with reconditioned equipment and new drilling by Griffith Bros of Lac du Bonnet. A 250 ft drift under the lepidolite zone is planned, with potential drives if a second pollucite zone is confirmed. Demand for hand‑cobbing lithium minerals grows, aided by Grace-Metallgesellschaft as sales agents. cesium research progresses in Canada and the U.S.
Wellington and Parliament scenes spotlight Iain Sioux and E T Tirikatene backing a global Moral Re Armament mission. An 89 year old chief has logged over 25000 miles promoting the movement to leaders including Diefenbaker and Makarios, with 100 million people reached on radio and TV. Australia and Africa await next.
Pine Falls Curling Club held its annual windup dance at the Legion hall filled to capacity. The evening featured a car draw won by Lac au Bonnet resident Toe Sparman who also earned $500 from selling the winning ticket. A long distance call to Vancouver surprised holidaying Joe. Ladies curling trophies were presented by W Harrison and M Frayne.
District No. 6 of the Legion Ladies Auxiliaries held a successful rally in the Lac du Bonnet Legion hall on Saturday April 30. 16 accredited delegates and 60 fraternal delegates attended from Elmwood East Kildonan Norwood Saint Boniface Lac du Bonnet Pine Falls Pointe du Bois Selkirk Transcona and Tyndall.
John Vents was re elected president of the Great Falls Water Ski Club by unanimous vote at the second annual meeting in Anderson Hall on April 28. Officers LeRoye, Muncer, and Sion Gittins were also chosen. Treasurer Stan Gittins reported a small bank balance after paying half of the 1000 to the Great Falls Recreation Club. Membership fees stay at 10 dollars single and 20 dollars family. rides are 25 cents for members and 75 cents for non members. Junior skiers receive ticket books for 20 rides at four dollars. Future plans include a ski jump and remote controlled boat.
The annual CGIT graduation sponsored by Winnipeg Presbytery took place at Knox United Church on April 21. About 500 girls in uniform entered the church for a banquet and diploma presentation, with sermons and a reception for graduates, parents, and friends.
The notice explains dating and renewal details for subscriptions, requests remittance of $3.00 for one year or $4.00 outside Canada, and reminds readers that the Audit Bureau of Circulations prohibits paid subs in arrears beyond 30 days. It invites new subscribers to use this form and clip the address label.
The Right Reverend H. E. Hives installed Rev. T. A. Smith as incumbent with deaconal and oath readings by E. R. Gaston. The service, led by the Very Rev. L. M. Watts, included Evensong and Letters in Institution and Licence. Special visitors and welcome messages followed as the Smiths take residence in the new vicarage.
Dr. Joe Slogan flew over Springfield area on April 7 and April 25 to assess flood damage. Initial survey found over half of tillable soil underwater due to spring thaw and rapid runoff from rainfall and soil frost. Rivers Cooks Creek Brokenhead Whitemouth and Red River north of Selkirk were especially impacted. By April 25 water drainage had improved except where rivers overflowed, and the agricultural outlook remained promising.
The St. John's Anglican W A met in the Parish Hall on Monday evening May 2 with sixteen members and one visitor present. Bible reading by Mrs G Atkinson and a study from Africa on Christianity Race and Nationalism led by Mrs W Hardy. Doreen Dancut thanked for Legion Rally dinner. letters and reports from delegates shared. meeting closed with prayer and lunch.
The Rice Lake Curling Club at Bissett held its annual windup on Saturday April 30 at the community hall with a buf fet dinner served by the ladies of St. Anthony's Mission. Officers elected included president Ashley vice president W Bjornason secretary-treasurer C Shannon draw master John Minton ice chairman W McPherson. The evening closed with an old time dance attended by 150 residents. A television set was won by Mr. R M Colman of Winnipeg.
Dr Joe Slogan MP announces expansion of the Lac du Bonnet Post Office Manitoba to add about 200 new mail boxes at the rear with space for more if needed. If demand grows the federal government may erect a larger post office in the town.
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