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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 21, 1957
Page
1
A brief public notice from Lac du Bonnet Manitoba invites applicants to allow one week for arrival and to notify authorities if arrival does not occur. The item is sparse but indicates an official timing and follow up requirement.
Jake Schulz the CCF federal candidate for Springfield spoke at the Memorial Hall in Lac du Bonnet on Tuesday May 14. He criticized low turnout and lack of farmer representation, argued farmers face tax and income pressures, and used Liberal material to challenge the party’s stance. A local contractor challenged farmer competition with cheaper fuel costs, while a farmer explained winter bush work to stay solvent and concern over storage of unsold grain.
Glenmoor and Thalberg South opened the season with two fast baseball games at Glenmoor on May 10. Erwin Hemminger earned his first win as his team scored 16. The high school won 9-8 after Eugene Michalow hit a decisive home run in a nine inning game that went beyond seven. Henry Fey injured a finger cleaning grain and was hospitalized briefly. A Mother's Day service was held by the Glenmoor congregation on May 1. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Schellert and Diane Odto for their performance in Beausejour on May 3.
A capacity crowd attended the Pointe du Bois Community Hall on May 20 for a recital by Mrs. Micki More’s dancing class pupils aged three to teens. Dances included ballet top soft shoe and highland with effective costumes, staging, lighting, and flash pictures. The finale honored Mrs. More with flowers. A May 19 dress rehearsal benefited shift workers.
A Mother's Day program at Ladywood Hall on Sunday May 12 featured skits dances recitations songs and string and accordion numbers led by Mrs Stan Greschuk with junior room pupils. Proceeds fund a school field trip and prizes included bouquets donated by a Winnipeg florist with rewards for oldest and youngest mothers.
Hon. Stuart Garson urged stronger Liberal influence in western Canada at Elma to push farmers' parity prices, tariff support for farm machinery, and policy briefs through caucus and cabinet. Weselak outlined Ottawa work and Crop Insurance hopes amid farm prob- lems. Lucko spoke in Ukrainian. meeting of about 75 with Henry Steiner presiding.
Brokenhead local 121 of the Manitoba Farmers Union held its sixth annual meeting at the school on May 1. D. Nimchuk chaired. minutes approved. William Mariash remembered. Rudolph Nikodem elected president. John Puska vice-president. Directors named in four areas. Mrs. Kowalchuk secretary-treasurer. Parity Deficiency Payment Plan explained. Banquet set for June 29 at Thalberg hall. Prizes awarded to several members. visitors attended. lunch served.
The RM of Lac du Bonnet held a May 7 meeting with three petitions and many delegations. Residents sought Maple Creek road improvements and fire protection for subdivisions 4923 and 593, while others asked for ditch inspections and road widening compensation. Finance approved payments totaling 4,571.99 to numerous individuals and local businesses.
A piano recital by Mrs. T. G. Atkinson’s pupils was held at Memorial Hall Lac du Bonnet on Friday evening May 17. Highlights included Pauline Romanishen with Lebach Fifth Nocturne and Judy Nicoll with Theme for Left Hand by Epickert. The program featured many students and duets and a trio, with Mrs Crook singing. a bouquet was presented to Mrs Atkinson in appreciation.
Polio clinics for children six months to five years will occur in Winnipeg Beach Municipal Hall on May 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. CST, Brightstone School on May 23 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Grand Marais Legion hall on May 31 from 9 to 11 a.m., and Klatt's Hall Beaconia on May 31 at 1:30 p.m. CST.
The report notes Mr and Mrs Ken Farrel planning holidays in the USA, a Liberal meeting at St George Hall with Jean Paul St Laurent speaking for Anton Weselak, Paul Alarie and family weekend in Kenora, Stan Lazaruk winning a turkey at a bowling banquet, the Pine Falls Square Dance Club wind-up at Mud Falls May 13, Keith Krueger recording, and the Anglican Church Ladies Easter Bake Sale on April 18 at Hudson's Bay store.
A May 17 gathering at Seven Sisters Community Hall honored Mr and Mrs Jack Kraning on their 25th wedding anniversary, marking May 15 as the couple’s date. Relatives and friends presented gifts including silverware, a cash purse, and personal keepsakes, with toasts and dancing to local musicians.
Weekend trips to Minneapolis noted for Mr and Mrs H Sinclair and daughter Joan. May events include a Legion bazaar and polio drive, a Tyndall Rockets softball club formation, Ukrainian Mother's Day concert, and a planned June amateur night in Ukrainian Hall. Community notices cover local visits, births, sports, and social gatherings with multiple residents named.
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