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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 09, 1961

Page

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Sub-division Petition Vote To Be Held Shortly Olensky

The Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet council meets in the council chambers on Tuesday May 2 with Reeve H Olensky and councillors Mazur Grewinski and Belluk present along with acting clerk A Wood. Twenty one delegations seek road and culvert improvements while part of Pt 18-15-11 and divisions 4923 and 5953 are discussed for possible subdivision actions. A referendum and by law preparations were noted as pending with road E 33-15-9E to be graded and inspected.

Lac du Bonnet H. Olensky Joseph Mazur Ees John Grewinski E R. Belluk Seaether A. Wood Eugene Lavoie R. McIntosh R.bt McIn Tosh Council Reeve Olensky Steve Hunchak

Busy Stitchers Hold Achievement Day

Fourteen to seventeen 4 H club members participated in an Achievement Day featuring demonstrations on dress making and wool processing. Sharon Hertzog Carole Howcroft Brenda Kuhn led a year of work with 12 red ribbons and five blue awarded to 17 girls. Marlene Kristofferson and Carole Howcroft were selected for Gimli camp. Leaders Mrs Howcroft and Mrs W Lawson honored for their guidance as a raffle concluded with Leona Altstadt winning pillow cases Marilyn Krampetz donations and free doughnuts served.

Preante Sharon Hertzog Carole Leona al Wecroft Brenda Kuhn Regue Miss Idon Home Economist Miss Gordon Sandra Krampetz Carole Howcroft Judy Krampetz Beausejour Gimli Marlene Kristofferson Howcroft Tre Kitchen H. Hertzog W. Kristofferson

Funeral service held for Frank Teare of Lac du Bonnet

Frank Teare 72 of Lac du Bonnet and Winnipeg died May 7 at St. Boniface Hospital. Funeral Tuesday May 9 at Mordue Brothers Winnipeg. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Survived by wife Rose Winnipeg daughter Diane Portnoy Los Angeles three grandchildren. He was born Isle of Man England and came to Winnipeg as a youth. He later moved to Lac du Bonnet in 1923 serving as secretary treasurer of the Rural Municipality and guiding its finances.

Mordue Brothers Winnipeg Frank Teare Lac du Bonnet St. Boniface Hospital Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Mr. Teare Isle of Man England Teare Rose Diane Portnoy Los Angeles

Last Rites Held for Whitemouth Pioneer

John Kapustinski 83 of Rennie died May 1 after an accident at St Boniface hospital. Prayers May 5 at Renshaw Beausejour, High Mass May 6 at Whitemouth RC Church. Interment in churchyard. Born Poland 1877, came to Canada 46 years ago. Worked for Canadian Pacific Railway from 1909, foreman from 1916 until retirement 1947. Survived by widow Bernice and three sons Stan Red Lake Hugh Caldwell Vancouver, and daughter Roy Leadmorder.

Renshaw Beausejour Reuiem Whitemouth John Kapustinski Rennie St. Boniface Hospital Father Larpinsky Mr. Kapustinski Poland Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Bernice Stan Red Lake Fort William Roy Leadmorters Roy Leedmordier Hugh Caldwell Vancouver

Whitemouth Doctor Receives Manitoba Chapter Award

Dr. William Bilynsky of Whitemouth received the Manitoba Chapter Award at a Manitoba Chapter of the College of General Practice of Canada meeting on Wednesday May 3. Dr. and Mrs. Bey attended a reception ball that evening at the Royal Alexandra Hotel.

William Bilynsky Whitemouth Manitoba College of General Practice of Canada Royal Alexandra Hotel Bey

Agricultural Policy Aimed At Basic Causes Slogan

Dr. Joe Slogan MP for Springfield on Nations Business argues government policy seeks to address root causes of Canada's agricultural issues. He cites three years of spending shifts, subsidies, and new legislation aimed at long term reform including crop insurance and expanded farm credit, urging farm groups to submit recommendations.

Joe M.P Springfield Nations Canada Slogan FSGE

First Pine Falls mill manager's wife dies after brief illness

Mrs Muriel D Sue Irvine, born 1882 in Orangeville Ontario, died May 2 in Pine Falls after a long life connected with McKenzie Stan and Manito Power and Paper. She lived in Toronto, moved to Sault Ste Marie, then Pine Falls in 1926 as general manager’s wife. Survived by three sons James E John C William A and two daughters Mrs Jack Hamlin and Mrs David Douglas and fifteen grandchildren. Funeral at United Church Pine Falls May 4 with numerous pallbearers. Burial at Pine Falls Cemetery.

Pine Falls Muriel D.sue Orangeville Ontario Levine Toronto McKenzie- Stan Irvine Old Spanish River Paper Company Sault Ste Marie New Manita Power and Paper Company Catherine Charlie Irvine John Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church O.E.S Women's Hospital Auxiliary Ladies Auxiliary Canadian Legion Ladies’ Curling Club Ladies’ Golf Club The United Church Cecil A. J. King Messrs D. P. Reid J. H. Trembly R. J. Rigg Fred Ford W. M. Vauchlan L. E. Seguin G. B. Bulligan J. W. Aseltine N. T. Caufield J. L

Bissett CGIT and Explorers Sponsor Banquet

The Bissett CGIT and Explorers held a banquet in the community hall on Monday May 1 with six girls at supper prepared by mothers and leaders. Rev. Wray gave grace before presents for CGIT and Explorer awards and badges. Darlene Weeks Eleanor Minton Joanne LaBossiere received New Testament. Explorers Maureen McCracken Mabel Snyder earned Explorer E pins. Myrna Ashley noted for cheerfulness. other members awarded. Leaders included Mrs. Lucas Reid Gilleland Calverley and Wary. A songs program and comedy skit followed.

CGIT Explorers Bissett Darlene Voeks Wray Grace Lucas Calverley Duval Reid Minton Margaret Klatt Rosemary’ Wood Dorothy Wood Joanne LaBossiere Haze Maureen McCracken Mabel Snyder Myrna Ashley Donna McPherson Donna Allan Marlaine Petrus Shannon Murphy Vera Snyder Frances Ann Moore Linda Shannon Phyllis Seymour Gilleland Wary the Hero

Lac du Bonnet Collegiate Contract Awarded

Hoff man Construction won the Lac du Bonnet Collegiate contract for 169,092.60 to rebuild at Agassiz School Division. Bid includes using 10,307.40 of steel, with pilings to be laid and materials subject to approval, start immediate and six month total, classrooms possibly ready in four months.

Lac du Bonnet Hoffman Construction Agassiz Whitemouth Hoffman P. Oneschuk Vic Sobkowich

Anglican Church Tea Proves Popular Despite Weather

A large crowd attended the Whitemouth Anglican Church tea in the town hall on Saturday April 29 despite unsettled weather. Rev. L. Fryer of Lac du Bonnet attended. Ladies in charge included Mes ot Bill Kirby, Art Stevens, P Smart, C Connor, H Nelson, L Molinski, M Melnick, H Hunt, A Hood, J Puddifant and R Davisson. Total raised in all of the church amounted to (incomplete text).

Whitemouth

Bjornsson Elected President of San Antonio Curling Club

W Bjornsson was elected president of the San Antonio curling club Bissett at the annual meeting in Community hall. About 50 members attended. Manuel Malinski became vice president, Craig Shannon secretary treasurer, with a nine member executive committee guiding the forthcoming season. The George Dack rink won sub championship and John Hay rink took the club bonspiel. A five-member committee was formed to study a proposed sports centre with the skating club. The evening closed with a social and dance, music by Barney Gray.

Bill Bjornson San Antonio Bill McPherson Ernie Newsham Alex Reid Ken Ashley Geo. Robinson Bill Gillespie George Dack John Hay

Subscription Renewal Form for The Leader

The notice provides subscription renewal instructions for The Leader of Lac du Bonnet Manitoba. It notes date numerals on the address indicate due dates, lists renewal prices for 1 and 2 year terms with Canada and outside Canada rates, and instructs printing name and address. It reminds readers they are Audit Bureau of Circulations members and that paid subs cannot be 30 days in arrears. New subscribers are directed to use this form and allow one week for arrival.

Audit Bureau of Circulations Springfield Canada

Lac du Bonnet Health Talks At Chamber Meeting

Dr H W Beaumont spoke on securing a Lac du Bonnet hospital with AECL and provincial backing. He noted AECL's ongoing townsite hospital plans and a dropped nursing home project, urged council negotiations, and discussed fluoride in water, daylight time referendum, and a community Clean-Up Campaign.

H. W. Beaumont Chamber Lac du Bonnet Dept. of Health AECL Casey’s Inn Mayang Beaumont Beaumont Water Co-op Lac du Bonnet Co-op Water Company Dr. Beaumont B. Griffith

Lorna Fielberg Wins Public Speaking Contest

Lorna Fielberg of East Brain tree captured the Junior Class Public Speaking contest in Lac du Bonnet on Friday May 5 with a talk on Safety in the Home placing first among eleven contestants. Miss Donna Marion of Lac du Bonnet took second and will travel to Selkirk May 12 to compete against clubs from Tucson Selkirk and Beausejour. Dorothy Tommila of Elma won the Senior Event on Conservation of Our Youth, with Barbara Bleakney of Great Falls in second on Conservation of Our Forests.

Lorna Fielberg East Braintree Lac du Bonnet Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg Extension Service Department of Agriculture Hadashville Gwen Griffith Beatrice ‘Arseniuk Elsie Fryer Lac Dy Bonnet R. Poston F. Bjornson Messrs Mac Long G. Delgaty D. G. Crook

Beausejour Delegation Fights Gunson Transfer Action

About 35 Beausejour residents appeared before Agassiz School Division No 13 in Whitemouth to oppose transferring Mel Gunson, Beausejour Collegiate principal. Petitions signed by 192 students and adults were presented as rumors of a transfer prompted a formal board inquiry.

Beausejour Agassiz School Division No. 13 Whitemouth Mel Gunson Gunson M. Gunson Patsy Koslak R. Saunders Saunders Bilynsky E. Borsa E_ Borsa

Hail Reported In Seven Sisters Area

A heavy rain storm Sunday afternoon brought hail to the Seven Sisters area. Cars were parked roadside as drivers waited for safety to resume travel. The rain moistened very dry ground with farmers near Lac du Bonnet already seeding Friday and Saturday.

Seven Sisters Lac du Bonnet

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