Local Social Notes and travels in Manitoba
Mrs W Crampton entertained ladies at twin teas. Miss Gruenke returns to school after illness. Miss Margaret Ramay visited the Ramay home. Mr and Mrs D Welch visited their daughter in Winnipeg. Keilback family plus Adele Keilback and Flo Black visited Mrs Gunn. The Larson family left May 1 for Eastern Canada with plans to visit Chicago and New York, then Toronto and Ottawa, joined by E Moffat from Montreal and G Grainger in Ottawa. R C MP Barracks moved to Clarence Bethel property. Beverly Joyce born to Ed and Mrs Chmielnicki on April 26. Clarérice Bethel family headed to Vancouver via US with Los Angeles stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Keilback
Adele Keilback
Flo Black
Winnipeg
A. Larson
Valerie Manchester
Canada
Chicago
New York
Toronto
Ottawa
E. Moffat
Montreal
G. Grainger
Ed Chmielnicki
Beverly Joyce
Clarérice Bethel
Vancouver
United States
Los Angel
Pine Falls Bowlers Wind Up Season
The Pine Falls five pin bowling banquet was held May 15 at The Chateau with a Women’s Association supper. Prizes went to Carl McCulloch as captain and team, plus Frank Sellers and others. honors included Mrs. Gardiner high average and several high scores by D. Brewster and C. McCulloch. A dance followed with Stardusters providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Women's Association
Carl McCulloch
Frank Sellers
Regular Meeting of Lac du Bonnet Village Council
Commission approves draft awards for village separation from Lac du Bonnet municipality. Reeve Wojciechowski and rural councillors back the separation draft. Dr. N. W. Sneath appointed medical officer at 25 dollars monthly. Council to advertise meetings dates and tender ads in The Springfield Leader. Deputy mayor and cheque signing authority updated. Accounts paid including routine charges and rural municipality settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Brown
Lac du Bonnet
Joe Sparman
A Arsenault
M. F. Miklechuk
V. J. Rowe
Wojciechowski
Belan and Davies
Rowe
Miklechuk
N. W. Sneath
Springfield
Arsenault
Brown
W. David
Dr. Sneath
A. Usackis
G. F. Teare
Winnipeg Electric Co
V. David
J. Paterson
C. Abenstein
Et al
P. Stupak
Beaver Lumber
Dan Malyk
Willson
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pointe du Bois Social Happenings Highlight May Events
A whist drive and dance at the Community hall May 12 saw Miss W Fiatt win the ladies prize and S F Long take the men's first prize with J Devaney second. Mrs S Square visited Winnipeg, while the Women's Auxiliary met May 11 at Mrs Ben Holliday’s home. The curling club elected J Uprichard president for next season as visitors to Winnipeg include Mrs W Holliday and Mr E Will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Holliday
M. Ferguson
W. Flatt
Birthday greetings and community notices from Elma area
Congratulations mark May celebrations for Sharon Neydley and Mrs Dick Tayl as neighbors share birthdays. Local residents visit, travel, and holiday plans unfold, with multiple Proceviat and Kurian family members noted in Winnipeg and Port Arthur engagements. A few sick lists and a thumb injury reported amid May events.
Local Social Notes Mention Several Marriages and Anniversaries
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. T. Rodgers and Mr. Warren are listed in social notes. Mrs. Preece returned from Winnipeg last Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. Fryer. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hawkes celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Monday, May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Som
C. G. Anderson
T. Rodgers
Mr. Warren
Preece
Winnipeg
Mrs. Fryer
Mrs
E. J. Hawkes
Paris Library Houses All Books by Women
A Paris library now curates a collection exclusively of works authored by women. The exhibit highlights include novels, histories, and poetry from female writers across eras. It showcases ongoing efforts to elevate women’s voices in literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Linseed Oil Production From Flax Seeds
Linseed oil is produced by pressing flax seeds, with optional heat. The process yields oil used in finishes and oils.
Garson Girls Amateur Show Draws Audience and Praises
Judges praised a close Garson girls amateur show won by Marian Kotello for Now Is The Hour in vocal solo. Walter Fargon led instrumental talent with polka on accordion while Wilma Bailek won instrumental solo with Brand Of My Heart. Five girls under Miss Jean Krawetz received a special prize for Dance Of The Gypsies. Joe Queen provided amplification despite heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kinley
T. Weselake
L. Jurausky
Mr. Smith
Helen Kotello
Marian Kotello
Vera Dolennik
Wal
Jean Krawetz
Wilma Bailek
Joe Queen
Garson
Beausejour Be Town Farmers Day and Field Day Set
Beausejour Beausejour board meeting chaired by Oscar Russell. delegates Abramson and Trapp to seek shared town and Brokenhead costs for a Safety Lane. Farmer's Day moved to June 16 with rural school field day. donations exceed $600 for prizes. Committee adds Warkentin Ridley Trapp Pulfer Abramson. $10 collection to Canadian Appeal For Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour Board of Trade
Oscar Russell
B. Warkentin
J. Abramson
A. P. Wilgosh
W. Shuster
A. Greenberg
J.L. Ridley
A. Meltzer
J. C. Sichena
J. E. Shelson
S. Rumak
J. J. Puffet
Paul Trapp
A. B
J. Abrams
J. I. Ridley
L. J. Pulfer
Joseph Abramson
Elma Residents Attend Hall Dance Amid Local Happenings
A dance at the Elma hall last Saturday featured music by Tony Stastock and Walter Evanochko and was enjoyed by attendees. Casey Sitar left for Sioux Lookout Ontario to work over the summer. Johnny Zavaduk from Manitoba returned to Elma to help his father during holidays. A patient underwent a appendicitis operation and is expected home next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Zavaduk
University of Manitoba
Elma
A. Zavaduk
C.N.R. Pumpman
Elma Hall
Tony Stastock
Walter Evanochko
Early Deadline Notice for May 25 Springfield Leader
Representatives are reminded that May 24 is a Dominion holiday and Leader offices will be closed. All news and advertising copy for the May 25 issue must be in the office by morning Friday May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Leader
Leader
Letter to the Editor from G E Dority Sr of Pine Falls
A reader from Pine Falls writes to The Springfield Leader on May 13 1948 praising the paper and renewing a subscription with a money order. The letter notes enjoyment of The Leader and expresses a desire to continue receiving it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Springfield Leader
Pine Falls
Lavoie Dufour Wedding Solemnized at Pine Falls
Jean Dufour and Ralph Lavoie were married at St Theresa’s Church Pine Falls at 9 a.m. May 10 officiated by Father Couture. The bride wore a white gown with sweetheart neckline and waist peplum and carried white flowers. A wedding supper was held at the groom’s parents and a reception at Riverside Community Hall. The couple will reside in Pine Falls after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Dufour
Ralph Lavoie
St. Theresa's Catholic Church
Pine Falls
Father Couture
Riverside
Mrs. Lavoie
Eastern Manitoba Baseball League Names New Officers
The Eastern Manitoba Baseball League met May 13 at the Beausejour hotel. The constitution was revised and the league will operate next year. Peter Grapentine of Oakbank became president with C. W. Shields as vice-president and John Kruger re-elected secretary-treasurer. Herman Nelson of Tyndall became honorary president. Beausejour received the Ross Trophy as top team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Manitoba Baseball League
Beausejour
Herman Nelson
Tyndall
Peter Grapentine
Oakbank
Man. C. W. Shields
John Kruger
Ross Trophy
Women’s Institute Holds May Meeting at Beausejour Hotel
The Women’s Institute gathered May 4 in Beausejour with O Canada and the Institute Creed. Minutes treasurer’s report and correspondence were reviewed. Delegates elected to the Gimli convention May 20. prizes awarded for grandchildren and waist-measurement contest. bubble blowing and Who Am I games entertained. lunch served. sick room supply borrowings arranged with no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
Beausejour
O Canada
Institute
Gimli
B. Warkentin
M Stepaniuk
Gruenke
J. Brook
M. McLeod
H. Bush Sr
Drysdale
Winnipeg
Hayes
Stepaniuk
S. Rumak
Renewal Request From Springfield St James Leader
The sender asks to renew a subscription for one year by enclosing $2.00. The message references the ingfi Leader and Springfield St. James, Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingfi
Springfield St. James
Man
Mother and Daughter Banquet Held at Chateau
The Pine Falls United church hosted a Mother and Daughter Banquet at The Chateau on May 10. Teen boys supervised by Mrs. H. C. Hutchison served dinner. Florence Souka presented a tribute to mothers while Mrs. M. Sharpe spoke on their behalf. Guest speaker Mrs. W. S. McGibbon of Seven Sisters addressed the gathering followed by music recitals from Mrs. E. Sterling’s students and a closing sing Song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
Swedish-born Jacob F. Blomquist dies at Selkirk hospital
Jacob F. Blomquist age 78 died Thursday at Selkirk hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Sweden on July 27 1871 he moved to Canada in 1912 settling in Winnipeg then homesteaded in Brookfield Lac du Bonnet. Funeral Sunday at Riverland cemetery officiated by Rev S Richardson arrangements by Renshaw. Survived by widow Clara four daughters in Sweden and Canada four sons twenty seven grandchildren nine great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob F. Blomquist
Selkirk
Mr. Blomquist
Sweden
Canada
Winnipeg
Lac du Bonnet
Brookfield
Riverland
Rev. S. Richardson
Renshaw Funeral Home
Renshaw Funeral Home. Mr. Blomquist
Clara
Martin Nicholson
W. H. Spitzer
Kg. G. B. Archer
Estevan
H. E. Steel
Ladywood
B.C
Fred
Deloraine
Axel
Pinawa
Eric
Charles
Courtenay
Minister Peter Heenan Dies in Toronto at 77
Honorable Peter Heenan died at his home in Toronto on May 12 after years of illness. Born February 19, 1875 in Tullaree Ireland he moved to Canada at 27 and married Anne Fawcett on October 9 1907. He lived in Kenora as a CPR engineer and served in Ontario legislature for Kenora and Kenora Rainy River and as Labor Minister he helped enact old age pension legislation. Survived by his widow and children Fawcett Wilbert Warren Margaret and Gertrude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Heenan
Toronto
Tullaree
County Down
Ireland
Canada
Anne Fawcett
D. T. Fawcett
Beausejour
Kenora
C.P.R
Ontario
M.P
Rainy River
Fawcett
Wilbert
Warren
Margaret
Gertrude
Henry Jarvi Dies at 58 in Manitoba
Henry Jarvi age 58 a pumpman at Decimal Manitoba died Monday May 10 in Victoria hospital Winnipeg. Funeral service held Thursday May 13 at 1 30 p m at Clark Leatherdale funeral home with burial in Brookside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jarvi
Pumpman
Decimal
Man
Elma
Victoria Hospital
Winnipeg
Clark Leatherdale
Brookside Cemetery
Oakbank farmer wins 1947 Manitoba Flax Competition
Van Russell of Oakbank won the 1947 Manitoba Flax Competition with 187 of 200 points for standing crop and threshed flax samples. Runners up included W A Moors Sanford 186.5, Sheldon Bliss Dauphin 185.5, J C Wiens Winkler 181, and A Ammundson Westbourne 178.5. Five grower groups participated under Dauphin Portage la Prairie Sanford Springfield and Winkler with cash prizes and the silver cup for top score. Scoring begins in August with field inspections then weed, disease, purity, and germination analyses after threshing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
van Russell
Oakbank
Extension Service
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Dominion Oilcloth and Linoleum Company
W. A. Moors
Sanford
Sheldon Bliss
Dauphin
J. C. Wiens
Winkler
A. Ammundson
Westbourne
Agricultural Society
Portage la Prairie
Springfield
Community Notices and Local Life Update
By F D L Pine Falls mourns Mrs W D Booker of Vancouver May 8. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs L Seebach on the birth of Marlene Anne, 8 lb 5 oz. Frances Walton home after long hospital stay. Mr and Mrs W Pipko wed at Selkirk May 8. guests of Mrs B T Van Malsen. L A Frayne to replace T Macklin in General office. Roy Gohn visits Sportsman's Show Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs B Horne and niece Ellen visit Mae Sharpe. Bob Munsie moves to Silven Falls for summer. Shoppers to Winnipeg include Wilma Magnusson May Miller Edith Bailey Pat Pasaluko. Visitors to Winnipeg for Shriners Circus: Mrs R C Farmer, Teddy Farmer, David Stewart, Mrs Bailey, Joey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. L. Seebach
Marlene Anne
B. Horne
Ellen
Mae Sharpe
Winnipeg
Wilma Magnusson
May Miller
Edith Bailey
Pat Pasaluko
Shriners’ Circus
R. C. Farmer
Teddy Farmer
David Stewart
Bailey
Joey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seven Sisters
Pointe DU Bois
Great Pine Falls
Outside
Mr. Hoban
Margaret Ramay
Fred Ramak
Mrs. D. Welch
Mrs. N. Karoluk
R.C_MP
Clarence Bethel
R. E. Hawkes
S. Square
J. G. Glassco
Curling Club
J. Uprichard
W. Holliday
Doug. Anderson
A.I. More
E. Will
Elma Co
V. Wendeborn
Sharon Neydley
Allan
Gordon Proceviat
Betty
Gordon Neydley
Kenneth Neydley
Lorna
Glenn Kurian
Susan
Elizabeth Rafalant
Ronald Dubel
Patsy Bandola
Eva
Joyce Proceviat
Donald Evanochko
Linda
Gerry Kolba
Sharon
John Saik
Seven Sisters Falls
Paul Proceviat
Mrs. W. Ninivirta
R. Pretula
S. Ewach
Peter Kuchar
Port Arthur
Ont
Dick Tayl
Helen Jokinen
Rosie Proceviat
John G. Proceviat
Peter Korelewich
Port Arthur, Ont
A. Korelewich
Walter Proceviat
Paul Leegus
Nellie Kuchar
Mrs. S. Kuchar
Jane
Peter Smorong
John Greshuk
H. Hawthorne
Mrs. W. Pajunen
William Kurian
St. Boniface Hospital
the Children’s Hospital
Garson Girls
Ter Fargon
Casey Sitar
Sioux Lookout, Ont
Groesbeck Ave
Lufkin
Texas
U.S.A
G. E. Dority, Sr
Lavoie — Dufour
Baseball League
Womens Institute
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Oakbank Farmer
F.D.L
W. D. Booker
Slocan Street
Frances Walton
L. A. Frayne
T. Macklin
R. Shuetze
C. Watt
Roy Gohn
Winnipeg Auditorium
Bob Munsie
Silven Falls
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