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Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 11, 1948

Page

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Funeral service for Jacob Kar poff

Jacob Kar poff died May 2 at his residence. The United church held his funeral Thursday at 2 o clock conducted by C Foryste. Burial followed at Whitemouth cemetery with organ music by Mrs. Jean Segall. Survived by widow seven sons and three daughters. Russell's funeral home managed arrangements.

Jacob Jacob Karpoff United Church C. Foryste Whitemouth Whitemouth Consolidated School Jean Segall Russell

Obituary: Harry T. Smith 72 veteran of WWI

Harry T. Smith died suddenly at Deer Lodge hospital in his 72nd year after years of poor health. A World War I veteran, he served with Glen Campbell's 107th Battalion, was wounded at Vimy Ridge, and returned to Canada in 1919. He later worked for The Forest Service and remained active in the Lac du Bonnet Canadian Legion. He leaves two daughters, 13 grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Funeral services were held at St. John's Anglican church with Legion honors at the graveside.

Harry T. Smith Deer Lodge Mr. Smith Harry Glen Campbell France Vimy Ridge Canada Forest Service Rennie Slave Falls Lac du Bonnet Canadian Legion Tom King Fred King Seven Sisters Falls

First annual Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre meeting urged

In May 17 at 8 p m Memorial Hall the first annual meeting of the Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre is called. Citizens are urged to join, attend and express views rather than discuss matters privately and to support the community effort with membership and input.

Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre W.S.K

Ten-Pin Bowlers Hold Smoker at Pine Falls

Ten Pin Bowling League held its annual smoker at the Winter Club on Thursday May 6. A single tournament accompanied the wind-up with winners L Frederick first T Harrison second and A Malo third. The Chateau trophy was presented by W Johanesson and L Frederick accepted for the team. A general meeting followed. President J Munsie was replaced and officers elected: vice president L Frederick secretary A Ansierson treasurer J Irvine. Team members include L Frederick Bill Sharpe Roy Gretsinger Inwine Kolesnik and Jack Dean. A buffet luncheon was served.

Tenpin Bowling League L. Frederick T. Harrison A. Malo L. Seguin Art Krueger Munsie J. Munsie A. Ansierson J. Irvine W. Johanesson M. Bachynski Bill Sharpe Roy Gretsinger Inwine Kolesnik Jack Dean Canada Mary Funk Shirley Choma Shirley Jean Petrus Marylin Patterson Jean Wickman Helen Coates Mirandy Donna Peterson Mary Tomlinson Joyce Marsky Mr. Prodan Miss Johannason Mary Ann Tomlinson Mrs. Brown

Lac du Bonnet Foods Club Hosts Fourth Achievement Day

The Lac du Bonnet Foods and Nutrition club celebrated its fourth Achievement Day in the Community hall on April 28. Judge Miss Connie Johannason and district rep Mr. Prodan evaluated each girl’s display including a poster notebook lunch and jars of produce. Winners received Extension Service prizes and plans for future events including a Winnipeg camp and a Can and Save display.

Lac du Bonnet Foods and Nutrition Club Frank Brown Extension Service Department of Agriculture Prodan Connie Johannason Winnipeg Donna Peterson Marjorie Ann Tomlinson Jean Pet Lac du Bonnet Helen Coates Brown

Lac du Bonnet Rural Council May 4 Meeting Proceedings

Lac du Bonnet Rural Council met with Reeve E Wojciechowski and five councillors to discuss road damage complaints, cattle restraint petitions, land drainage requests, and drainage capacity. Debates on hall use and assessments for railways electrification and electors roll were noted, with drains W and E planned and costs shared with Brokenhead.

E. Wojciechowski Jos Mazur Julian Bilan A. E. J. Davies Robert Balluk Balluk J. Jurgenson E. Sandberg Paul Buhay Joe Duchinski V. Zalys Lee River W. Zolondek Elmer Pitre P. J. Holyk M. Garbolinski J. H. Beck H. J. Tinant N.W Bilan-Mazur R.M Brokenhead Lac du Bonnet F. H. Waters Carl J. Hapke Winnipeg Westeel Products M. Osadchuk S. Rogocki

New Fleet Takes to Skies on June 1

G R McGregor president of Trans-Canada Air Lines announces June 1 service entry of four engined North Star airliners across Canada. The 40 passenger fleet offers faster schedules and more seats, marking two years of TCAs postwar expansion. Rolls Royce engines deliver up to 7000 horsepower and the aircraft is air conditioned and pressurized to simulate low altitude up to 20 000 feet, with ranges around 300 miles.

ANADA G. R. McGregor Trans- Canada Air Lines Canada T.C.A

Have You Renewed Your Subscription

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Diagnostic Centre Opens at Selkirk General Hospital

A ceremony in Selkirk marks the opening of the Diagnostic Centre at Selkirk General Hospital with officials from St Clements Dunnottar Beausejour Winnipeg Beach and other areas in attendance. Victor Erickson demonstrates the X ray table for officials in the accompanying photo.

Selkirk Selkirk General Hospital Victor Erickson James Drummond A. G. Flett Max Dubas St. Clements William Gordon S. A. Campbell Winnipeg Beach F. B. Chown A. J. Smale Dunnottar

Dominion fur farm study aids fur breeders with quality pelts

The Dominion department of agriculture runs an experimental fur farm to study breeding silver fox and other fur bearing animals. It aims to help fur farmers improve pelts, with researchers collecting data on genetics feeding and housing. The program includes collaborations with farms and suppliers listed in a financial ledger.

Dominion Department of Agriculture

Representatives Appointed for The Springfield Leader Network

A. W. Hanks announces two new district representatives for The Springfield Leader. At Pine Falls Frances Bachynski David Sharpe and Lillian Stewart with byline F D L oversee Springfield Leader business, replacing Beverley Smith and Adelaide Jackson. At Pointe de Bois Mrs. R E Hawkes takes over and handles paper business. At Beausejour Mickey Hoban succeeds Valerie Manchester who moves to St James after a holiday with her parents.

A. W. Hanks Springfield Valerie Manchester Miss Manchester St James Mrs. A. Larsen

Antics Of Andrew Amateur Play At Pine Falls

The Sunday Evening club of United church presents The Antics Of Andrew a three act farce at Pine Falls theatre with May 14 premiere. Cast includes Bill Ross Neil Rempel Neil Lyon and Mrs Allan Brown with a matinee and two evening shows May 14 and May 18. Tickets urged for laughs and local entertainment.

Pine Falls Andrew Sunday Evening Club of the United Church Jessie Anderson Bill Ross Neil Rempel Neil Lyon Willie Harold Allan Brown Marion McCulloch Helen Kahle Lillian Stewart Margaret McNeelands Art Gold David Sharpe Carl McCulloch Lorne’ Gretsinger Frank Thibideau J. Hunter

Former Tyndallite Lorraine Engler Graduates in Winnipeg

Lorraine Engler daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Engler of Tyndall graduated from the St Boniface school of nursing at the Civic Auditorium in Winnipeg on May 5. She studied in Tyndall and earned a two year scholarship at the University of Manitoba before entering the nursing program. Her parents and brother David attended the ceremony and reception at the Nurses residence.

Civic Auditorium Winnipeg Lorraine Engler Joe Engler Tyndall St. Boniface School of Nursing Lorraine University of Manitoba School of Nursing

Whitemouth Considers New School At Public Meeting

Whitemouth school board held a public meeting at the Municipal hall on Friday April 30 to report progress on the proposed new school and present plans and specifications. C K Rogers from the Department of Education spoke endorsing the plan and urging electors to support the by law to be voted on May 17. B Warkentin also spoke noting the democratic process and expressing optimism that the by law will pass.

Whitemouth C. K. Rogers Department of Education B. Warkentin Mr. Rogers Canada

Meteor VII Trainer soars in Britain as fast dual‑control jet

The Meteor VII Trainer, a two seat dual‑control version of the Gloster Meteor fighter, completed its first flight in Britain. Equipped with Rolls Royce Derwent engines, it promises rapid climb rates near 8000 feet per minute and a top speed around 580 miles per hour as a bridge between piston‑engine trainers and jet fighters.

Britain

Large New Mexico land area devoted to farms and ranches

The article notes that thirty one million acres in New Mexico are used for farming and ranching activities. It emphasizes the scale of agricultural land and the distribution between crops and livestock operations across the state.

New Mexico

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