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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 17, 1949

Page

3

Circulation figures for Manitoba and Canada regions

The document lists circulation numbers and distribution totals for multiple Manitoba communities and Canada outside regions. Totals include 973 paid, 176 distribution, 125 office files, and 55 district reps with entries for Pointe du Bois River Hills Pinawa Lac du Bonnet Great Falls Pine Falls Manito ba Points and other locales.

BRO Tyndall Ladywood Pointe DU Bois River Hills Pinawa Lac DU Bonnet Great Falls Pine Falls Manitoba Canada

Imperial Oil dealers gather at Beausejour social

Imperial Oil Company held a dealer meeting and social on Monday evening May 9 at the Howl and hotel Beausejour for its dealers and district representatives. J H Duncan and S S Oddliefson attended with Beausejour based dealers George Mullin Jack Mullin Steve Beley Andrew Rewacki Johnny Lewicki Bert Pulfer A D Friesen N Holmes Walter Novak Johnny McKullof and others. Oscar Bjornson of Lac du Bonnet and Wilmer Elmer Holmes of Lockport were present.

Imperial Oil Company Howland Beausejour J. H. Duncan S. S. Oddliefson Imperial George Mullin Jack Mullin Steve Beley Andrew Rewacki Johnny Lewicki Bert Pulfer A. D. Friesen

Blood Donors Urgently Needed for St Boniface Patient

In a Seven Sisters notice, blood donors are urgently needed for a seriously ill patient at St Boniface hospital needing two daily transfusions. Transport to the hospital is required for donors. Jimmy Willick is the contact. Last Saturday afternoon 20 community members drove to the hospital to donate.

Seven Sisters St. Boniface Hospital Jimmy Willick

Lac du Bonnet Aircraft Makes Mercy Flight

A de Haviland Beaver took off on its maiden flight May 9 as part of the Manitoba Government Air Service to reach a 14 year old boy in need of hospital treatment. The boy P Raptore was picked up near Hole River and transported to Pine Falls hospital. The new aircraft with registration CFMAS arrived from Toronto and now serves to patrol forests and aid remote communities.

de Haviland Manitoba Government Air Service J. C. Uhliman Lac du Bonnet P. Raptore Hole River Lake Winnipeg Pine Falls Hospital CFMAS Toronto The Air Service Manitoba

Mothers And Daughters Banquet At Pine Falls

A mother and daughter banquet was held in the Chateau hall on Monday May 9 with about 150 attending. Toasts honored the mothers and daughters, the guest speaker was Mrs. L. McFarlane, and music was provided by local performers including Miss D Green and Miss Betty Huston. The event, convened by Mrs. H. C. Hutchison, concluded with thanks to all who contributed.

Chateau E Sterling Ray Ann Gretsinger Glen Stewart Dave Brewster Wilma Magnusson Margaret Huhn L. McFarlane C.G D. Green Betty Huston E. McKew W. K. Spence A. C. Huston All Who

Seven Sisters Young People Open Clubroom

The Seven Sisters Falls youth group officially opened its new club rooms in the store basement on Tuesday. Laurie Oxholm spoke for the youth, Inge Oxholm for the Girl Guides, Ronnie Glansdorf for the Boy Scouts, and Harvey Neilson for the Wolf Cubs. Doreen Lewis donated 30 dollars from the Ice Carnival Queen fundraiser to the junior hockey team. The event included speeches, dancing, and lunch.

Seven Sisters Falls Laurie Oxholm Inge Oxholm Girl Guides Ronnie Glansdorf Boy Scouts Harvey Neilson Wolf Cubs Doreen Lewis Young People’s Club

Springfield Liberals Plan Federal Campaign Meeting

Springfield Liberal Association held an executive meeting Tuesday May 3 at secretary Joseph Bellans home to finish plans for the federal election. Members from across the constituency attended with focus on East Kildonan. On May 10 Premier Campbell and delegates from Springfield and St Clements will meet at Mr Bellans home to study the redistribution bill boundaries. Refreshments followed the business portion.

Springfield Liberal Association Joseph Bellan Association Campbell Springfield St. Clements Mr. Bellan

Bodie Chosen by Springfield Conservative Nominating Convention

J L Bodie mayor of East Kildonan won unanimous backing at a delegated convention of Springfield Conservatives. Col J A Ross and Sen J T Haig addressed the gathering while Mrs J C Irvine and R D Guy urged party organization. O B Laird chaired the meeting with local officials set to organize the riding.

Springfield J. L. Bodie East Kildonan Mr. Bodie J. A. Ross Souris J. T. Haig Jack” Haig J. C. Irvine Manitoba Women's Progressive Conservative Association R. D

Whitemouth Hospital Auxiliaries Plan Organized Drive

A special meeting May 4 at Whitemouth Municipal Hall formed a plan to create a hospital ladies auxiliary. About 30 district women attended. Organizers named for Whitemouth Seven Sisters Falls River Hills Elma and Rennie districts. A. S. Williams spoke on the need, guest speaker outlined formation, lunch followed.

Whitemouth Hospital Whitemouth QO. Petterson A. S. Williams George D. M. Wardrop H. L. Kendryck H. Steiner Seven Sisters Falls R. Pommer River Hills S. R. Bazay Elma C. Ritchie Rennie Manitoba

A Tribute to John Larson

Beausejour and district and eastern Manitoba mourn the passing of John Larson known as John to friends. A respected pioneer, he lived much of his life among eastern Manitobans showing neighborliness kindness and love for family. He supported local affairs and fraternal circles and cherished Canada. He is remembered as a friend to all with patient forbearance and devotion to his wife and two sons Bert and Arvid.

Beausejour and Manitoba John Larson John Bert Arvid

Montreal Firm To Develop Pine Falls Power Plant

The Foundation Company of Canada Montreal to lead main construction for Manitoba Pine Falls power project with Bird Construction Winnipeg. Railway spur offices camps dam power house turbines generators and equipment to be installed under separate contracts. About 500 to 600 workers expected with two miles of railway first. Authorities also plan 2 1 2 miles highway relocation and extensive concrete and dam work.

Montreal Pine Falls Manitoba Foundation Company of Canada J. S. McDiarmid Bird Construction Company McDiarmid St. George Manitoba Department of Public Works

Provincial Li Legislative Eldr Winniper Ham

A provincial legislative item involving Eldr Winniper and Ham is noted with a date of December 31 1949. The fragmentary entry outlines a formal matter before a provincial council or office. No further context or outcome is provided in the text.

Eldr Winniper Ham

Beausejour Hosts 30th Annual W I Convention

Beausejour hosted the Winnipeg District Women's Institute 30th annual convention May 12 at the Lyric theatre with 230 members. District president Mrs R L Wasson spoke on fostering national unity and bringing diverse women together for common objectives.

R. L. Wasson Gimli Winnipeg District Women’s Institute Lyric Theatre Beausejour Red Cross W.I R. L. Peaker Riverton T. H. Roberts Dugald R. Anderson Grosse Isle L. R. Ridge Mount Lildon G. E Stanley Winnipeg P. Barrett Fisher Branch C. E. Barlow Fisherton B. Werkentin R .Galbraith Rosser E. Riddell Warren T. Watt Inwood Wasson G. Stanley G. More Transcona H. G. Smith St. Vitel

Pine Falls Senior Girls Baseball Club Forms

A meeting of the Pine Falls Senior Girls' Baseball club was held May 12 to organize a team for a planned season. Officers elected include President L Seguin and Vice President Max McLaggan, with W Campbell as sec treas and M Toumala as team manager. A finance committee was formed and the next meeting will plan funds and possible district game locations. First practice set for May 16.

Pine Falls L. Seguin Max McLaggan Sec.treas W. Campbell M. Toumala N. Christie Johnny Johnson Tin Town

John O Larson Dies After Auto Crash in Beausejour

John Olaf Larson 77 pioneer Beausejour resident died May 10 from injuries after an April 30 automobile accident. Funeral May 14 at Beausejour United Church with Masonic rites at the graveside. Survived by widow Catherine, two sons Albert and Arvid, a brother Alec and a sister Mrs Freda Stromwell.

J. Maxwell Beausejour United Church John Olaf Larson Beausejour Russell Sweden Larson Canada C.P.R Kenora St. Ouen’s Seven Sisters Catherine Reid Robert Muckle Selkirk B. Warkentin Ophir Lodge No. 12 Ophir Lodge A. S. Williams Gordon Carr Jack Peterson Jimmy Braund Bill Paterson Tyndall H. A. Dugard Catherine Albert Arvid St. Quens Alec Winnipeg Freda Stromwell Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. C. Hutchison Ottawa Central Press Dominion Humane Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Erphote Consdien Proctor Children's Zoo St. James Man Audit Bureau of Circulations M. Stepaniuk Beausejour W.I R. G. Galbraith Gordon Stanley Department of Agriculture C.B.C Hudson’s Bay Company Lower Fort Garry D. L. Cameron Manitou Manitoba Women's Institute John C. Larson
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