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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 05, 1959
Page
1
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Lloyd Stace of CCR predicted on Thursday April 30 in support of Richard Loeb that Ottawa would announce on May 7 a federal aid plan for Manitoba including 75 percent of flood control costs and an extra dollar per acre to grain farmers. He blamed Premier Roblin for the belated move, defended Diefenbaker, and urged that if the CCF wins May 14 it will push the promised aid, while cautions against any farmer relief that is seen as political bribe.
Thalberg 4-H Busy Stitchers held a public speaking contest at Thalberg school on April 28 with all members participating. Topics included Alcohol and Tobacco by Barbara Ostopowich and Conservation of Forests. Judges named Gloria Fedoruk and Barbara Ostopowich first and second winners.
Tuesday services at Pointe du Bois scheduled for 6 30 p m and Wednesday services at Lac du Bennet set for 7 39 p m. Local church announces updated midweek worship hours for midweek gatherings and parish calendars.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs John Boulette on the birth of daughter Glenda Louise at Bissett hospital. Residents stay in due to flu. Boulette Anderson wedding held at Bissett on May 2 with many attendees.
Campbell speaking for Lac du Bonnet Liberal candidate John Ateah addressed 75 residents at Pine Falls last Thursday. He accused Premier Roblin of misleading the public, claimed a planned budget speech was part of a dissove motion, and criticized surplus projections while outlining Liberal road and infrastructure progress in Victoria Beach, Pine Falls, Bissett, and local mines.
The Beausejour Curling Club hosted its annual windup dinner and dance at St Marys Hall on Wednesday April 29. Pfiefer's band provided lively music on the new hardwood floor as A Neyedly Bill Murray A Walon and A Schewenko led a melodic program. Supper at 10:00 p.m. by Grace Lutheran Church ladies was enjoyed by members and friends.
Mrs Sheila McLachlan was elected president of the new Beausejour Business and Professional Women's Club formed April 14. The executive includes Elta Larson vice president Margaret Olson corresponding secretary Rose Stetz recording secretary Nellie Greschuk treasurer. Committees include Marguerite Wayne program Frances Wheeler ways and means Clio Ross publicity Alice Habing membership Mary Harcus insignia. Delegates to the Dauphin workshop May 3 were McLachlan Larson Ross Habing Olson and McKinnon.
Great Falls 4-H Achievement Day awarded Carol Warren the highest honor plus a gold seal for nine years in the club. She received a purple ribbon while other members garnered eight red and four blue ribbons as each girl modeled their garments. The program included demonstrations, accordion music by Judy Jansson, parent appreciation gifts for leaders, and special awards to junior members.
History was made on April 25 at 9 10 a m when the government icebreaker D Iberville entered the St Lambert Lock as the first ship to sail the new St Lawrence Seaway. Dr Joe Slogan MSP Springfield among guests outlined tolls and projected cargo growth and power development.
Gurney Evans minister of mines spoke to 27 in Whitemouth Hall on Friday May 1 on behalf of conservative candidate Fred Klym. He criticized CCF policies and Campbell government over farm credit and highway expansion and urged a Roblin government mandate on May 14. Klym highlighted Roblin record and pledged new highways and industrial development if elected.
Pine Falls Rebekah Lodge Coronation No 51 held a successful district meeting on Tuesday April 28. District 1 includes Mir iam No 5 Olive Branch No 1 Florence Nightingale No 21 and Coronation No 51 with over 40 visitors and nearly 100 people total. Margery Scokoloski welcomed guests likening the fraternity to a bank and noting a dividend of friendship love and truth. Barager district officers were seated and Coronation Lodge credited for a Cancer Fund Drive raising 368.25 dollars.
A 4-H club was organized for teenagers in the Overwater and Red Deer districts with about thirty in attendance. Rudolph Schnellert was named leader, Rose Marie Galay president, Billy Hunchak vice president, Gwen Hunchak secretary, Irene Rogocki treasurer and Rinel Galay news reporter. The first year project is a garden club with fifteen members signed up. The next meeting is set for May 29 at Red Deer school.
Harry Boulette a Manigotogan native and lumber contractor won the Liberal nomination by acclamation in Rupertsland for the June 11 election. Bernie Wolfe praised Liberal northern work and Roblin government credit, noting Boulette’s ties to local voters. One hundred twenty five attendees from Black River Hole River and Bissett cheered Boulette who pledged to rally constituents once lakes open for transport.
Canada launches its first national farm and farm home safety survey over two months. About 73,000 4-H members nationwide will report home-farm accidents. Questionnaires cover January to December 31, 1958 with results expected next autumn.
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