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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 19, 1964
Page
1
Renewal notice from Leader Lac du Bonnet Manitoba urging subscription renewal. It lists rates 33.00 for one year 4.00 outside Canada two years 6.00 outside Canada and asks the subscriber to print name and address, include label, and allow one week for arrival. It notes Audit Bureau of Circulation rules and arrears policy.
Great Falls 4 H held its 14th annual achievement night with twenty eight girls exhibiting work from the past year. Miss Anderson and Miss Serski judged, awarding red and blue ribbons. Diane Bruneau Valerie Bernard Rachel Bruneau had items chosen for further competition. six demonstrations were presented. Junior and Senior rally selections were Diane Bruneau with Jeanette Lemire and Wilma Warren with Patsy Henschell. Models Leona Lemire Lorraine Sinclair Patsy Henschell. Special awards went to Cecile Chagnon Rachel Bruneau Leona Lethe Linda Kristofferson and Diane Bruneau. Patsy Henschell to attend camp. Leaders were Mesdames Pearl Warren Joan Morgan Betty Bracken. Tea for mothers closed the evening. grocery hamper winner was Mrs Bleakney.
Mr and Mrs Adolf Lehman were honoured by a surprise party at the Seven Sisters Community Hall on May month for their silver wedding anniversary. About 250 relatives and friends attended as Darlene Hawk and Brenda Klepatz sang two duets. Master of ceremonies Mr Henry Steiner presented a twelve piece dinnerware setting to the couple on behalf of all guests.
Army headquarters announced awards for long and meritorious service in the Canadian Army (regular). Sgts. S. N. Brewster and J. Richardson of Pine Falls received the Canadian Forces Decoration during the Winnipeg ceremony on Tuesday May 12.
The 4 H Busy Beavers of Riverland led by Mrs Merle Nilsson held Achievement Day on Saturday night May 9 with 25 attending. Red ribbon recipients included Sharon Shura Cheryl Nilsson and Barbara Texmo while blue ribbons went to Marilyn Shura Ruby Melquist and Linda
Berlin and Christine Peterson lead the 4 H Achievement Day events with Marilyn Shura modeling a skirt and Sharon modeling an apron while Cheryl Nilsson Lindy Texmo and Barbara Nilsson present project books and goa work. A short program features songs pledges speeches duets piano and a Bedbugs song by four costumed girls.
Thirty piano pupils aged 6 to 16 presented a two hour recital at Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall on Friday May 15 in the annual event led by Mrs Alta Atkinson. Performers included Brenda Augustine Karen Dabout Georgina Brincheski Judy Blair and many more with a duet by Craig Hanton and Lloyd Hanton. Mrs D Crook sang two numbers and Curtis Dancut played The Queen. John Enright presented a gift to Mrs Atkinson on behalf of her 31 pupils.
A five student and one instructor group from the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute will present a program of song and spoken word at the Lutheran Church of the Cross Lac du Bonnet on Monday May 5 at 8 00 p m with lunch served afterward A 630 p m supper for Luther Leaguers from White Mouth River Hills and Lac du Bonnet will be served on the parsonage lawn prior to the program The touring group includes Leona Hegel Lois Bergum Marlene node Art Knechtel awit Braaten and Pastor Leonard Sogge The program runs between May 19 and 31 in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with hymns meditations and school information
Gary Winberg of Lac du Bonnet caught a 1 percent pound perch on Tuesday May 19 in the Winnipeg River at a subdivision dock to qualify for a Manitoba Government Master Angler Award. Nick Chornick of 355 Harbison Street Winnipeg landed a 20 pound 8 ounce northern pike and a 12 pound pike on Wednesday May 20 near McArthur Falls.
Brig. H. W. Steine will inspect Pine Falls army cadets at 7:00 p m on June 5. He is joined by Capt A R Sawyer Lieut Col S W Jackson and Cadet Commander Fredricks. A cadette band demonstration led by Bill McLeod follows before a parade to the armouries then training demos and a dance at the Legion hall for cadets escorts and friends.
The Lac du Bonnet Busy Bees 4-H Sewing and Foods clubs showcased work at Achievement Night on May 13 with 30 members earning 17 red and 13 blue ribbons. Eleven members qualified for provincial judging, while demonstrations covered meeting procedure, sewing baskets, table setting, and a cake bake. The dress revue highlighted garments and a garden club planning note closed the program.
The Manitoba Telephone System announces a free emergency call service via about 60 outdoor highway booths. Callers report an emergency to the operator, get priority handling, and incur no charge. The service will expand to resort area booths to speed response and save lives.
The Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association held its annual meeting on May 12 at the Collegiate Auditorium. Officers elected included E. Grierson as vice-president and S. Jones as secretary. treasurer E. Bowen reported a bank balance of 210.95 from fundraisers like a Christmas concert. Red Cross and Health Week activities were noted, with a $298.80 Red Cross canvass and a record of 175 pints donated at the April 14 Mobile Blood Donor Clinic. A delegate will attend the United Nations Seminar. The program featured Ukrainian dance, Scottish poetry, and choral items, with thanks extended for international cuisine featured at the event.
Walter Boyko, section foreman for the Canadian Pacific Railway at Tyndall, retires due to ill health. Born in Austria on October 28, 1903, he joined CPR at Shelley on April 22, 1924 and served as sectionman and foreman across the Kenora Division. He married Annie Jaccup in Winnipeg on July 12, 1931. they have three children, Edward, Evelyn, and Pearl Ann, and plan to make their home in Tyndall.
Mrs E Fitzmaurice of Falcon Lake was chosen as Regional Representative of the North Eastern District of the Hospital Auxiliaries of Manitoba at the May 12 Rennie meeting. Also elected were Mrs L Rodgers of Rennie alternate representative and Mrs R Koske of Whitemouth secretary treasurer. Delegates from Pine Falls Seven Sisters Whitemouth and Rennie attended with Mrs F King of Seven Sisters presiding. Mrs H Hutchison of Winnipeg was guest speaker. A luncheon followed.
A general meeting of the Pinawa Badminton Club is set for Wednesday May 20 in the school auditorium to wind up the 1983 64 season and map out plans for 1964 85. Members are urged to invite potential new players for next year.
The Pine Falls Five Pin Bowling League held its wind up banquet and dance on May 9 at the Chateau. Awards included Hayes Trophy to Kush team with Helen Rush and others. Tremblay Trophy to Windsor and Smith pairs. Delores Car led ladies with 217 average and Pete Richardson top man with 216. Small trophies went to Gwen Welsh and Bert Berthelette for low scores. the gathering ended with optimism for the fall season.
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