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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 12, 1964
Page
1
A provincial library notes a legislative blog entry dated 3 1 9 60.43 62 6, listing a series of tags or identifiers including dirmipeg and Mamesy. The fragmentary item suggests cataloging or indexing activity rather than a full report.
Eighteen delegations appeared before the Lac du Bonnet Municipal Council on May 5 with Reeve Harry Olensky presiding. Delegations urged ditch cleanouts drainage and reassessment matters while engineers reviewed 1964 drainage plans. Council considered tenders for gravel, approved brushing charges, and discussed inter municipal road work with Brokenhead before adjourning with accounts approved.
The Whitemouth 4-H Home Economics Club held its sixth achievement night on April 30 in the school auditorium. President Gail Berg welcomed the large audience as reports from Secretary Myrna Molloy and Treasurer Sharon Bencharski were shared. Highlights included group singing, solos, demonstrations, a dress revue of members clothing projects, and presentations of 4-H pins and five year leader and member certificates.
A breakdown shows school costs driven the increase with Agassiz School Division up 1704.40 and the Lac du Bonnet district up 3086.41. The Department of Municipal Affairs levy rose 168.52 and tax reserve needs 1353.25, totaling 1398.51 for general municipal purposes. Some relief is mixed with higher taxes caused by recent equalized provincial assessments.
Manitoba weekly news editors gathered at the Marlborough Hotel for their 45th annual convention. Premier Roblin urged local municipalities to pursue centennial projects with provincial and federal grants covering most costs. Incoming president Jim Bilton received the gavel from Dennis Crook of Springfeld Lac du Bonnet amid Friday awards for best papers and editors from Transcona News Minnedosa Tribune Swan River Star Boissevain Recorder and Virdin Empire Advance.
The report records the baptism of Diane Leah Steinleiner, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Steinleiner, in the United Church with Rev. Wray officiating. A later note mentions a May 3 Mason parade at the church to hear Past Grand Masters Rev. H. B. Donnelly.
Powerview Collegiate held its first Student's Week to gather student opinions on governance and improve teacher student relations. Workshops on sports liturgy yearbook social committees and clubs produced ideas compiled for a general assembly with benefits and drawbacks noted.
Ian Ross 18 of Seven Sisters won the annual Safe Driving Road-e-o in Beausejour on May 3 scoring 385 of 500 and topping the written test. Runner-up was Glen Newman 19 of St. Owens with 330. third was Gerald Merke of River Hills with 305. Top finishers earned trophies, a transistor radio, and jewelry.
Manitoba announces the fourth issue of Manitoba Savings Bonds goes on sale May 19 with a graduated ten year rate totaling 5.11 percent to maturity. The plan limits purchasers to Manitoba residents and registered Manitoba entities, with a $25 000 per holder cap, and bonds issued in fully registered form in denominations of 100 500 1000 and 5000.
R. W. Jones was elected president of the Pinawa Golf Club on Monday evening. Officers named included J. Rankin as secretary treasurer and W. Virtue as match committee chairman. The group discussed boosting interest until their course opens in 1966 and potential fee reductions with Pine Falls Golf Club. They proposed monthly tournaments at Pine Falls Falcon Lake Selkirk Elmhurst and Pine Ridge and to prepare a current member list and handicapping.
Lac du Bonnet Lions Club held a May 4 meeting with 39 members attending. Incoming president R Dodman will lead to July 1, 1st vice L Wilcox, 2nd V Worona, 3rd C Magee, tail twister R Guzinski, Lions Tanner F Lewis, directors L Cherrey J Druchet, and secretary treasurer R Butchart. Progress on July 1 celebration noted. April Canada Savings Bond won by Stan Penner of Lee River. Next meeting set for May 18 with hope for strong turnout.
Pine Falls prepares for a Sunday sports day tied to Victoria Day weekend. Hebert Jr. announces a noon start for as many as ten teams, with each winner receiving an award and a separate champion prize. A midway and a massive fireworks show end the day, with funds from family donations and a $1 spectator fee. Two bands, a girls band and Pirie Falls men, will perform.
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