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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 04, 1948

Page

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Whitemouth council names five ward guardians

Five guardians were appointed for Whitemouth Rural Municipality wards: Ward 1 Fred Tommilla Janow. Ward 2 T. G. Erskine Whitemouth. Ward 3 Julius Tiede Whitemouth. Ward 4 Ben Kuhn Seven Sisters Falls. A hospital project planning meeting was held April 22 with A. Dubois named administrator.

Whitemouth Fred Tommilla Janow T. G. Erskine Julius Tiede Ben Kuhn Seven Sisters Falls

Fence Separates CSU Pickets From Men Going to Work

Tension over jurisdictional rights over docked lake vessel crews persists along the Windsor Ontario waterfront as Canadian Seamen's Union members line the riverfront. Authorities report continued skirmishes between pickets and workers.

C.S.U Canadian Seamen’s Union Windsor Ont Canadian Great Lakes

Liberals To Choose Delegates On May 29

BEAUSEJOUR The Spring field Liberal Progressive association met at J. Bellan’s home on April 24. They postponed the nominating convention indefinitely and appointed C Barclay J Bellan and N J Stryk to the resolutions committee. A May 29 town hall convention will select delegates for the Ottawa conference, with a dance to follow.

Beausejour Springfield Liberal Progressive Association J. Bellan J. G. Gardiner Mr. Gardiner McKenzie C. Barclay N. J. Stryk Ottawa Beausejour Town Hall

Pinawa Notes As Roads Delay Winnipeg Visit

Leith and Pearson Deane of Winnipeg spent the weekend here due to bad roads. Lindy Tyndall left Sunday for Great Falls to join Hudsons Bay staff and likes her new job. Mr and Mrs H Leith drove to Winnipeg Friday. Neighbors enjoy a sunny day working gardens while men prepare fishing tackle hopeful of first catch.

Messrs. R. Pearson B. Deane Winnipeg Lindy Tyndall Great Falls Hudson's Bay Company Lindy Mrs. H. Leith Pinawa

Raynold District Debates Consolidation With Whitemouth

A meeting will be held later to decide if Raynold municipal district will merge with Whitemouth. J Bartlett was ill this week and spent several days in the city visiting a doctor.

Raynold Municipal District Whitemouth J. Bartlett

Cousins Express Thanks After Sad Bereavement

Mr and Mrs Freddie Cousins return sincere thanks to all who offered sympathy during their recent bereavement, expressing gratitude for support and kindness received.

Freddie Cousins

Dominion Day Committee Holds Meeting in Municipal Hall

A Dominion Day committee meeting was held in the municipal hall on April 12, presided by G. V. Towle with E. A. Kielback Dr. H. McDiarmid A. Gervitz O. Russell J. P. Stiffes and J. Bellan present. The treasurer reported a 675.55 balance to be divided equally among the Board of Trade the Legion and the Brokenhead Agricultural Society. A reorganization meeting was set for Wednesday May 5.

G. V. Towle E. A. Kielback Dr. H. McDiarmid A. Gervitz O. Russell J. P. Stiffes J. Bellan Board of Trade the Legion Brokenhead Agricultural Society

Canadian Daughters League Convention in Kenora

The annual Canadian Daughters League convention met in Kenora April 27 28 with Provincial president Mrs T H Greenwood presiding. Visitors included Mrs H Matais W J Decker M P Mayor W Jay and J Letreau. Deputy National president Mrs F Holt outlined league work tied to the Cancer Research Fund and officers for the coming year were elected including President Mrs F Cameron and secretary Mrs M O'Neil.

Canadian Daughters’ League Kenora T. H. Greenwood H. Matais W. J. Decker M.P W. Jay J. Letreau F. Holt League Cancer Research Fund F. Cameron W. Merkley E. Parker M. O'Neil Z. O'Neil F. Curtis J. McNabb H. Matail J. Main W. Bubbs S. Styan

Seven Sisters Notes Highlight Local Summer Work

Joy Craig reports Art Braund of the University of Manitoba is home for summer and employed by Carter Construction. Ken Fallis returns to Seven Sisters to work with the engineering staff and lives in Winnipeg. Mrs A S Williams, visiting the University at San Louise for a ten day S C M spring camp, acts as a mother for the students.

Art Braund University of Manitoba Art Carter Construction Ken Fallis Seven Sisters Ken Winnipeg A. S. Williams University At

Birth of a baby girl in Pine Falls hospital

H Strouken announces the birth of a baby girl on April 21 at Pine Falls hospital. Dr. E D R Bissett travels to Toronto and eastern points on business. Ted Lansdown visits Pine Falls for the summer, staying with Mr. and Mrs. G Bayly. Mrs. J T Carey and daughter Marylyn depart for a Maine vacation after April 19, with Mr. Carey on business in St Paul.

Ernest Pluchinski Hattie Houck Mrs. H. Strouken Pine Falls Hospital E. D. R. Bissett Toronto Points East Ted Lansdown Pine Falls G. Bayly J. T. Carey Marylyn Maine

Local Employees and Birthday Bike Gifts Mentioned

Bud Braund of Winnipeg Electric Co. now works here for a few days. Alvin Harrison shows off a new bicycle received for a May 3 birthday from his parents.

Bud Braund The Winnipeg Electric Co Great Falls Alvin Harrison

Wardrops Move to Whitemouth After Winter Visit

Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Wardrop and daughter depart for their new home in Whitemouth following a winter stay with Mr. and Mrs. F. King. A tea at Mrs. F. King's residence honored Mrs. G. Mc Neil of Kelowna British Columbia with several guests in attendance.

P. C. Wardrop Whitemouth F. King

Pine Falls round up notes graduates arrivals and events

Patricia Spence earns diploma as daughter of Rev J Spence. April 29 graduation. Ted Tanner and Ed Aseltine return from University of Manitoba. Calgary visitors the Maltos and the Huhns hosted week long stays. New Rock residents J Small and F A Smith plan homes. A Bella Vincent shower May 10 bride elect, gifts and a Riverside smoker for Arthur Kemball. Rebekah Lodge sent to Winnipeg April 29. Farewell for Marland Clayton to British Columbia. Summer visitors George Will and Raymond Lalonde arrive. J S Sharpe announces birth of 8 lb 9 oz son April 30. Tennis club elects officers and plans repairs by May 15.

Bella Vincent F. Vincent St. George Miss Vincent Linda Kemball Dennis Pereux Riverside Arthur Kemball Roy Perry Chateau Marland Clayton British Columbia J. Dansereau Messrs E. A L. A Frayne H. E. Spence

Forgiveness As A Canceled Note Torn In Two

A concise reflection on forgiveness likening it to a torn and burned note that cannot be used against a person. The aphorism emphasizes irreversible erasure to free one from past wrongs and judgments.

H. W. Beecher

Renewal notice for The Leader subscription due date

The Springfield Leader prompts readers to check the date numerals on their copy to see if the subscription is due. It explains 12-11-47 as the due date and asks readers to mail $2.00 with the renewal form to The Leader Building in St. James Man.

Springfield St. James, Man

Pine Falls Golf Club Holds Annual Meeting

Pine Falls golfers gathered for the annual meeting. The course was reported in good winter condition and a larger membership is expected. New executive elected with Mr. Turner as president and Jack Dean as vice president. Honorary leaders named include T. E. Silver, E. H. Lougheed, and J. T. Carey. Officers: secretary W. H. Hibbert and treasurer D. D. Munro. Five-member executive: E. J. Kahle, Fred Ford, J. E. Irvine, M. MacLaggan, JL. Frederick.

Pine Falls Jack Dean W. H. Hibbert D. D. Munro E. J. Kahle Fred Ford J. E. Irvine M. MacLaggan JL. Frederick

Curling Wind-Up At Pointe du Bois

The Curling club wind-up was held in the Community hall on Monday April 26. Whist was played and prizes awarded by J. Hunt president. First prize Eaton cup to T Malmer M Warren and Miss J Holdsworth. Second prize to C Anderson A Brown Miss W Flatt and N MacTaggart. Multiple prize lists followed with cups and teams led by D Anderson T Rodgers M Warren Miss J Holdsworth Furnished with refreshments and a dance by Sid Savory's orchestra.

J. Hunt S. Square T. Malmer M. Warren J. Holdsworth C. Anderson A. Brown W. Flatt N. MacTaggart D. Anderson H. Larsen V. Waisenen F. Niemi J. Devaney D. Knox R. C. Mulligan E. J. Hawkes N. McTaggart A. J. More P. Live H. Tyndall A. C. Goddard H. Waisenen M. Zimmerman J. Rosen T. Rodgers J. Simpson J. Laurie M. Willson M. Ferguson Sid Savory

Beausejour Representative Appointed for The Springfield Leader

A. W. Hanks announces M. J. Mickey Hoban as Beausejour Leader representative succeeding Valerie Manchester. Hoban, born and educated in Beausejour, served three years as an air gunner with the R.C.A.F. during the war and has worked as a taxi operator in Red Lake and Beausejour. He is authorized to handle subscriptions advertising and news copy.

A. W. Hanks Springfield Leader M. J.mickey Hoban Beausejour Valerie Manchester Hoban R.C.A.F Red Lake

Legion Auxiliary Sees April Meeting Held at Lac du Bonnet

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion Lac du Bonnet 164 met April 26 in the Legion hall. Minutes were approved. letters from Provincial Command and Romeo Picard were noted. Members postponed the social evening and plan May sick visitors. Mrs. Binda adjourned the meeting after a luncheon by Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Le Vassuer.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Canadian Legion Lac du Bonnet 164 Legion Hall McMahon LeVassier Arsenault Britain Romeo Picard Campbell Binda le Vassuer

Hockey Wind-Up At Lac du Bonnet

The first annual banquet at Lac du Bonnet honored Beausejour with the Pioneer trophy for three straight finals wins. Oscar Russell received the trophy from Mayor Sparman and lauded the season with his team, amid a large crowd enjoying supper and dancing.

Lac du Bonnet North Eastern Hockey League Messrs Hammersted Sparman Oscar Russell Beausejour

War Memorial Committee Meets in Beausejour

The Beausejour-Brokenhead War Memorial committee held a meeting on April 26 with members L. J. Pulfer F. Rumak F. H. Ehinger R. A. Hayes W. W. Childe Mrs. F. Hayes P. Rumak J. J. Ridley O. Russell and J. Bellan. The secretary was asked to invite J. R. Roe of the Barrell Derby to a dinner meeting to discuss the project. A circular will be mailed to electors about a proposed money by law and a public meeting on the eve of voting.

Beausejour - Brokenhead War Memorial L. J. Pulfer F. Rumak F. H. Ehinger R. A. Hayes W. W. Childe P. Rurnak

Franklin D Roosevelt left property on Campbell's Island

The article notes Roosevelt left property valued at about $12 000 on Campbell's Island in New Brunswick.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Campbell’s Island New Brunswick

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