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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 09, 1950

Page

2

Town News Highlights From Beausejour And Area

Local visits include Mrs Milton of Kenora staying with the Forsters and Mr and Mrs Como from Winnipeg visiting the Feduiks. A Tyndall baseball club banquet May 6 at Teddies Place drew strong village support. Fire on Jonas Anderson’s roof prompted swift neighbor aid noted by Mrs Patterson and Mrs Sawchuk. University students return home for summer, and Lake of the Woods elevator construction moves ahead with crew housing planned.

Tyndall Baseball Club Teddie Jonas Anderson A. Casselman John Cass William Patterson John Sawchuk

Taxation in 1950 Will Cost Canadians About Three Billion

The article asserts that direct and indirect taxation will total roughly three billion dollars in 1950 across Canada, highlighting the heavy tax burden on households and businesses.

Formal Opening of Whitemouth Hospital Delayed to May 20

The Whitemouth and District Hospital formal opening is now set for Saturday May 20 at 3 30 CS T. The building will be open for inspection until 9 p m afterward. The hospital seats 10 patients with a six bassinet nursery and a full modern interior.

Whitemouth Whitemouth and District Hospital

Three R s For Parents Topic Of Home And School Talk

The Home and School association met at Lac du Bonnet school on April 11. Guest speaker Mrs. E S Evenden discussed The Three Rs for Parents respect reverence and responsibility, urging parents to model truth and a good home life. Donations were requested for library books and clothing for Europe.

Home and School Association Lac du Bonnet School E. Chapman England

Beausejour Lions Aid Flood Victims From St Norbert

The Beausejour Lions organized a 30 car motorcade to evacuate about 130 flood victims from the St Norbert area to Beausejour. Evacuees were billeted with local residents and given a hot lunch at the town hall. The club plans to shelter at least another hundred flood area residents driven from their homes by the rising waters.

Beausejour Winnipeg

Funeral for Per Pearson Held in Tyndall Church

Funeral services were held at Tyndall United church at 2 p.m. May 3 for Per Pearson 88 who died April 30 at his son Sander's home. Born in Sweden he came to Canada in 1888 and lived in Kenora 13 years before moving to Tyndall in 1900. He farmed until retirement in 1943. Survived by son Sander and granddaughter Patricia of Tyndall and sister Mrs S Kolberg of St Vital.

Tyndall United Church Per Pearson Sander Mr. Pearson Sweden Canada Kenora Tyndall Caroline Patricia Mrs. S. Kolberg St. Vital

Weddings Lodge Neily in Winnipeg Quiet Ceremony

The marriage of Miss M. Neily of Tyndall Manitoba and Roy Lodge of Pointe du Bois occurred in Winnipeg on Sunday April 30. The newlyweds are enjoying a traveling honeymoon journey.

Lodge Neily M. Neily T. Neily Tyndall Man Roy Lodge Ted Lodge Pointe du Bois Winnipeg

Marie Canfield and H John Upritchard Wed in Toronto

The couple were married at the Church of the Nativity parish hall in Toronto on April 15. Miss Marie Canfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Cocking, became the bride of H. John Upritchard, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Upritchard of Point du Bois. A reception followed at Kimbourne hall, 1480 Danforth Avenue, with about three hundred guests attending.

Unpritchard — Cocking Church of the Nativity Toronto Marie Canfield William P. Cocking H. John Upritchard John Upritchard Point du Bois Kimbourne Hall Danforth Avenue

Death of John Dennison at Pointe du Bois

John Dennison died suddenly at his home in Pointe du Bois on Saturday May 6. He came from Mor den and lived in Pointe du Bois for about four years. He helped operate Trout Haven Lodge. He is survived by his wife Muriel five daughters and three sons.

John Dennison Pointe du Bois Dennison Morden Point du Bois Trout Haven Lodge Muriel

Seven Sisters Community Gifts Aid New Hospital Ward

The Seven Sisters community has given multiple gifts toward hospital wards. The church contributed 50 dollars while the community club presented a 100 dollar cheque to the local guild for ward furnishings. Citizens' Forum members note continued local support.

Seven Sisters Community Club Citizens’ Forum

Lac du Bonnet Council Weighs Drain Issues and Road Repairs

Lac du Bonnet council heard delegation reports on drainage woes affecting properties in sections 15 9 east and nearby, with claims drains T and other systems fail to prevent flooding. The meeting referred matters to a drainage engineer for relief options and discussed road improvements and bridge repairs along with routine notices and accounts.

N. Rogocki W. Zirk W. Schnellert C. Hlady P. Hlady Joe Ukrainec S.W O. Pitre Nick Kabaluk N.E Winnipeg Victor Petterson Mr. Kabaluk Peter Sydorko S.E M. Osadchuk Ben Fuhl P. Holyk J. Andrelunas R. E. Council G. Jauster M. J. Ukrainec Council Mike Gradowski J. Jurgenson Lettonia C. Lagshin John Woods Pointe

Local residents urged to donate to hospital equipment drive

Group donated an electric iron while individuals gave two bedside tables and three bed lamps for the staff room. The local Order of Foresters will fund a stretcher and many other items are needed. Residents are urged to consult posted lists in their localities to contribute toward equipment costs.

Order of Foresters

Visitors and events from River Hills and Winnipeg notes

Oscar Herzog and Wilfred Hanke from Sault Ste. Marie visited River Hills and have gone to Winnipeg to work. Rud Tittlemier and wife traveled to Toronto for friends and Olga Tittlemier wedding on May 6. Birthday wishes to Mrs. George Fech on May 1. Ewalt Beskau sold River Hills home to Fred Zink. Visitors to Winnipeg included Alex Henschell and son Robin, Rohrig, Bud Pommer, Marge Byman and William Pischke who attended the Shriner's Circus. L Wittenberg and Walter attended Misericordia hospital nurse graduation May 2. Lillian Hart was among graduates. Friends hosted a party for E Honke at Mrs. A Bonny's home on Wednesday.

Oscar Herzog Wilfred Hanke Sault Ste. Marie River Hills Winnipeg Rud Tittlemier Toronto Olga Alex Henschell Robin 4. Rohrig Bud Pommer Marge Byman William Pischke Shriner’s Circus

Beausejour W I Honors Grandmothers At May Meeting

The Beausejour Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting on May 2 at the Beausejour hotel with President Mrs. S C Henderson presiding. Prizes went to Mrs. G V Hoban for youngest grandchild and Mrs. Rattai for most grandsons. Winnipeg beauty counsellor Mrs. Sexsmith spoke on skin care and demonstrated makeup. A lunch followed hosted by the month’s hostesses.

W.I Ing G. V. Hoban Rattai Sexsmith Winnipeg S. Stepaniuk H. Drysdale

Lowland News Notes and Community Festivities

Joe Dobrowski returns to Lowland for permanent residence after winter in Lac du Bonnet. John Klym visits Toulon from his sister’s home, while Mike Klym Jr. remains on holidays there. A shower and stag party for Jack Schinkel of Lowland and Miss Irene Borkowsky of Glenmoor took place April 30. A Ukrainian concert is set for Ladywood Hall on May 13, sponsored by Lowland actors.

Joe Dobrowski Lowland Lac du Bonnet Mike Klym, Jr Toulon Jack Schinkel Irene Borkowsky Glenmoor Ladywood Hall Actors of Lowland

Bullets From Winnipeg Area News Briefs

Vancouver couple H Krawchuk visit Brokenhead and plan to settle in Winnipeg. Ford truck owner Henry Kasmerski returns from St. Catharines. Locals work on a house in Winnipeg. Holegroski and Golembioski car changes noted. Community updates cover bridge damage at Dencross and a Beausejour social honoring Ed Howe with transfer to Altona.

Henry Kasmerski St. Catharines, Ont

Beausejour Community News Notes and Birth Announcements

Beausejour items include births to J Fehr and M Monetta May 1, Wayne Stebbe May 2 at St Boniface, and Patricia Irene 8 lbs 3 oz. Winnipeg visitors Mona Smith and Barbara Leeder volunteer at St Boniface, flood relief workers organized to assist at the sanitorium. More visits and greetings from residents across Beausejour and area.

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