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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 20, 1947
Page
2
A brief item notes totals for Points Canada and external payments, listing the overall amounts and indicating the paid status. No additional context or names are provided in the fragment.
Mrs Bertha Jorgenson wife of Ole Jorgenson was mourned at United Church Friday at 2 pm. Rev William Steenson of St Vital Man conducted the service and burial followed in White Mouth cemetery. She was born in Belgium France in 1893 and came to Canada fifty years ago. Relatives and friends filled the church as P R Paulsen and Gladys McLoughlin sang The Old Rugged Cross. Surviving are four sons four daughters and eight grandchildren. Attending mourners included Jasper Jorgenson Ole Hanstead Walter Jorgenson J Johnston Winnipeg and others. Council members Reeve Ed Henderson and Tony Kellner attended. Funeral by Renshaw Beau Sejour. Floral tributes were sent and Jean Segall played the organ.
Pauline Sitar aged 86 of Beau Sejour died at home on May 7. Born in Poland on April 7 1861 she lived 48 years in Canada. Predeceased by husband Wycenti in 1932 she leaves two sons John and Michael of Elma and a daughter. Funeral by Bishop Markiewicz on May 9 at the Polish National Church. Burial in Polish National Cemetery.
Jessie P. Nikodem died Friday May 9 in her 79th year. Born in Poland January 22 1869 she settled in Ladywood Canada fifty years ago. She survived by four sons George USA Bill Frank Edward Ladywood two daughters Mrs Sahada USA and Mrs Kabaluk Lowland. Requiem at St Peter and Paul Ladywood May 12 with Fr C Litowski. Burial Ladywood Cemetery Russell Funeral Home in charge.
Five Pine Falls students were among 650 graduates at the University of Manitoba Convocation Exercises on Friday May 16. Marylyn Carey earned a Bachelor of Arts. Nick Bachynski and Carl McCulloch received Electrical Engineering degrees. Betty Towler earned Interior Decoration diploma and Margaret Robertson a Social Work diploma. Miss Ethel Gove, former matron of Pine Falls hospital, will gain a Nursing Education Teaching and Supervision certificate. Families and friends plan to attend.
August bride from Brandon Manitoba wore a pale blue suit blue shoes and hat and carried American Beauty roses. Irene Park was bridesmaid and Dave Blake best man. About 150 guests attended a reception at the Community Hall with music from a good orchestra. The couple plans a honeymoon visiting Minneapolis Chicago and Lac du Bonnet returning in two to three weeks.
Eleanor Rose Schreyer of Beausejour and Donald William Thomas of Winnipeg exchanged vows at Thomas Schrey er St. Boniface Chapel on Saturday May 10 at 2 30 p m. The gown was white satin with a net inset and a full length veil secured by a coronet. The bouquet featured American beauty roses. Bridesmaids included Dolores Schreyer Maxine Baldwin and Adeline Baker. Ned Einerson served as best man.
Eileen Davis of Dorset England married Casimir Owsianski RCn son of Mr and Mrs J Owsianski Beausejour at St James Anglican Church Beausejour. Rev Cross of St Andrew's Lockport officiated. The couple will reside in Victoria B C after a stay in Winnipeg.
Authority approved for Lac du Bonnet incorporation to take effect December 31 1947. Nominations for mayor and councillors due October 14 at 1 pm in the Community Hall. Election set for October 24 in the hall. First village council meeting January at 10 am. W D Halliday named returning officer and village clerk until permanent appointment.
Elma Co. E. and Misses M Storsley and A Zubachek taught at Elma school spent the weekend in the city. Mrs D Mordue of Winnipeg guest at Mr and Mrs A McKinnon. Major T Fairley and Mrs Fairley holiday guests of the McKinnons. Mrs F Manskey of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs E Jokinen. Mr and Mrs W Shewchuk and Thomas Barsky, former district residents, arrived from Port Arthur last week.
Rosalie Joy King and Percival Cameron Wardrop wed on May 10 in Winnipeg with Rev. F. Steenson officiating. The bride wore a light blue dressmaker suit and red rose corsage. They returned to Seven Sisters Falls for a reception and plan to reside in Whitemouth.
Miss Clara Sitar returns to Elma for summer with her parents Mr and Mrs J H Sitar. Mrs H Beautridge of Winnipeg visits her parents Mr and Mrs P Kolega. Mrs H Egger of Gardiner Mortana visits brother in law Mr J Neva. Armas Sukava of Winnipeg visits his father F Sukava. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs S Filewicz on a baby girl. Farewell party at Mr and Mrs C Gustav home for Mr and Mrs F Erza as they depart May 16 for Toronto. Mr and Mrs M Evanochko visit from Carman and plan Vancouver home. Mr and Mrs W Flanagan honored at Elma Hall farewell May 10 with music and supper. Flanagans receive purse. Stella Campbell leaves for Dryden Ontario for summer work.
A fire on a Pat Pearson truck hauling three drums of gasoline threatened an explosion. Oleg Cass tried to extinguish the blaze but failed until a White Rose driver arrived with a fire extinguisher and stopped the spread. The incident could have caused a major blast in town.
At 2 a.m. on May 15 Henry Steinke from Stead Man suffered a severed leg below the knee while working at an outside conveyor of the Pine Falls mill. Details are not yet available as investigators assess the scene and condition.
Authorities who advise Canadians on health urge consulting the family physician to determine individual requirements for physical well being. They cite exercise as an example and note one man may benefit from two rounds of activity while another may not.
Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Ted Braund and Bud Braund, Mr and Mrs A L Williams, and J E Rougeau party. A Miscellaneous Shower honored Mrs P Wardrop with 45 guests. Plans for a School Reference Library War Memorial progress after a Kiwanis Club concert. Birth announced for M Thomsons baby daughter. Ted Raines graduates from the University. congratulations.
Kenneth Riley heads to Winnipeg for RCMP training. A young girl had arm surgery at General hospital. Herbie Hunter visited his mother on Mother's Day. Harry Kruk plans a week’s visit with Teddy Weselake. Lana Reagan born to Mr and Mrs Jack Mullins. United Church Rev Johnson to Norway House, replaced by Mr Bennett. Jack Coughlin enjoyed a short holiday with the Dammanns. Wm Currie installs modern gas tank. Irene Riddell stays on West Coast as a typist. Tyndall Legion meets. Decoration Day planned for June 15 at Memorial Stone with possible Reserve Army Band. Garson Athletic Club banquet May 30 under Pete Stepan iuk as season windup and sport support. St John RC Church Mass schedule for May with evening services.
The text argues that only a trained professional can tailor exercise programs to individual needs, noting that recreation options exist for all tastes but emphasize safe, body-aware regimens to prevent harm to neighbors or others.
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